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Very similar to the other articulating platforms in the US market (Rosenbauer/Metz & Pierce/Bronto) this boom is imported. Everything below the turntable is Spartan.

The CONCEPT truck on display at FDIC is a Renault Chassis with Gimaex body. The current plan is that the truck will be produced here in the US by Spartan Chassis and available to all OEMs who currently offer Spartan Chassis.

Spartan has one of the highest market recognition names in the fire service, and now they decided to bring both of these great brands together under one name. http://www.spartanerv.com

For those of you interested, here are the voting roll calls for the recently passed legislation. NYS Assembly: S06735 Relates to persons joining certain public retirement systems after April 1, 2012 DATE: 03/15/2012 YEA/NAY: 92/46 YEA: Amedore, Arroyo, Barclay, Benedet, Blanken, Boyle, Braunst, Brennan, Brindis, Bronson, Brook-K, Calhoun, Canestr, Castell, Clark, Conte, Corwin, Crouch, Curran, Cusick, Cymbrow, Duprey Englebr, Farrell, Finch Fitzpat, Friend, Gabrysz, Galef, Gantt, Giglio, Goldfed, Goodell, Gottfri, Gunther, Hanna, Hawley, Hevesi, Hikind, Hooper, Jordan, Kavanag, Kolb, Lavine, Lentol, Lifton, Lope PD, Lope VJ, Losquad, Lupardo, Magee, Magnare, Malliot, Markey, McKevit, McLaugh, Mill D, Mill JM, Montesa, Morelle, Nolan, Oaks, O'Donne, Ortiz, Palmesa, Paulin, Perry, Pretlow, Quart, Ra, Reilich, Rive PM, Rodrigu, Rosenth, Russell, Sayward, Schimel, Schimmi, Silver, Simanow, Simotas, Sweeney, Tedisco, Thiele, Titone, Smardz, Tobacco, Walter, Weinste, Weisenb, Weprin, & Zebrows NAY: Abbate, Abinant, Aubry ,Barron, Boyland, Butler, Cahill, Camara, Castro, Ceretto , Colton, Cook, Crespo, Dinowit, Gibson, Glick, Graf, Jacobs, Jaffee, Jeffrie, Johns, Katz, Kellner, Lancman, Linares, Maisel, McDonou, McEneny, Meng, Mill MG, Millman, Moya, Murray, Peoples, Rabbitt, Raia, Ramos, Reilly, Rive J, Rive N, Roberts, Ryan, Saladin, Stevens, Tenney, & Titus Excused or Abstained: Burling, DenDekk, Espinal, Heastie, Latimer, Robinso, Scarbor, & Wright NYS Senate: S6735-2011 Votes FLOOR VOTE: - Mar 14, 2012 Ayes (32): Alesi, Ball, Bonacic, DeFrancisco, Farley, Flanagan, Fuschillo, Gallivan, Golden, Griffo, Grisanti, Hannon, Johnson, Lanza, Larkin, LaValle, Libous, Little, Marcellino, Martins, Maziarz, McDonald, Nozzolio, O'Mara, Ranzenhofer, Ritchie, Robach, Saland, Seward, Skelos, Young, Zeldin Nays (5): Carlucci, Klein, Savino, Squadron, Valesky Abstains (23): Adams, Addabbo, Avella, Breslin, Diaz, Dilan, Duane, Espaillat, Gianaris, Hassell-Thompson, Huntley, Kennedy, Krueger, Montgomery, Parker, Peralta, Perkins, Rivera, Sampson, Serrano, Smith, Stavisky, Stewart-Cousins Excused (1): Oppenheimer

All units with the exception of Cornwall M-401 are back in service. 401 remaining on scene for fire watch.

No there are not. Some departments don't even use any alarm system.

Jim, I think I know where the missing firefighters comments came from. About 2 hours into the incident, well AFTER command had broadcast exterior operations only, and within 10 mins of it being announced that fire had extended throughout the rest of the building. A mutual aid unit came up on the radio (46.22 OC Truck-Truck) and advised command that a group of 8 - 10 firefighters lead by Cornwall Firefighter ******* had just entered. Command attempted to call the FF on the radio without success, then called the mutual aid unit who reported it to relay to the crew. His response was we have lost sight of them at this time. This was followed by a 10 - 15 minute period of them attempting to call the FF by name and reach anyone inside. Then that all stopped abruptly, and it was never announced on that channel, which seemed to be commands primary channel, that anyone or everyone was found. It was quite some time later that a similar incident occurred, which then command asked for an official accountability report. So while they may not have been injured or lost, they were most certainly missing. As far as the OC cluster f*ck that is our radio system, most of the departments in that area of the county are set up to follow the county's UHF fireground system. Unfortunately Orange County's most vocal opponent to the new radio system, and seemingly anything else the county does about standardizing, is Cornwall Chief Hines. This UHF radio system, and more recently the apparatus standards and identifiers has been held up by the Orange County Legislatures Public Safety committee, you can read through those minutes on the Orange County website, under legislature, committees. You'll notice a member with the name of Hines, is quoted a few times making reference to "his chief" and "well I heard from". It is unfortunate that county politics has become so involved with decisions such as this.

Unless we're going to have the exact same system as a bordering county the system shouldn't be to similar, it would easily cause confusion during emergencies. With that said, Ulster did it right with skipping the single digits and putting the department number in front. I can see that causing confusion in OC. Then they have no rhyme or reason past the department number, and normally don't verbalize the apparatus type. On the radio you hear just "Wallkill 64-25" and "Walker Valley 63-25" problem there is one's a heavy rescue and the other a tanker. As for the Town of Newburgh, they already have more then 10 engines, and thats not including Plattekill or Coldenham.

This is just the problem with the fire service here, everyone wants it their own way. Its all basic equipment, save a few items. The fact that my town of 27,000 has 10 engines (3- 2500 Gal +), 4 rescues, 4 trucks, 4 tankers, 4 brush, and countless utilities is the only reason to bring up equipment cost. I think its great to be able to just request a rescue and know I'm getting at least that equipment and not a utility truck with EMS equipment and a comi-tool.

111, While most FD's in OC don't run EMS, they all run into it, so being prepared is the name of the game. #1 cause of LODD in the US are medically related, so we need to be able to protect ourselves. As for departments that don't run automatically to EMS calls, neither of mine do, they have been dispatched when EMS is delayed or not immediately available. Just like the fire and rescue equipment on the truck, if you aren't properly trained to use it, don't. As for the apparatus designators, I feel it is better than what we currently have, but still not great. By far the best thing out of this whole mess is the apparatus standards, they could still use some tweaks but are a great start. Newburgher, Whose system would you recommend? I think they all have their flaws. Disclaimer: I had NO involvement with the development of these systems

City of Newburgh will posting shortly.

After the state recommended the merger of Kingston and Benedictine Hospitals they became "Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley". They did major renovations and added an addition onto the Kingston Hospital Campus ER and closed the Benedictine ER. Anyone being admitted for psychiatric reasons is transferred by ambulance to the Benedictine campus. Benedictine has specialized inpatient units for mental health, detox, cancer care, and orthopedic rehabilitation, while Kingston has the specialized units for emergency medicine, stroke, OB/Birthing, and cardiology.

Judging by the logo just behind the tip of the aerial, it appears to be build by R.K. Aerial. R.K. is now known as Rosenbauer Aerials, who according to their website offer a 60' aerial.

Date: August 1, 2011 Time: 09:50ish Location: 74 Fitzgerald Ct. x Rt. 17M Frequency: OC Fire Disp., OC F1, OC F2, & Monroe UHF FG Units Operating: Monroe Stations 1, 1a, 2, & 3, Woodbury Truck 504, Washngtonville FAST, South Blooming Grove E-587, Chester E-911, Greenwood Lake E-620, Tuxedo E-574, Salisbury Mills E-560, Monroe VAC 413 & 414F, Mobile Life ALS 286 & 295, Warwick VAC 202 & 204 Units Standing By: Chester T-917 & Cornall E-400 --> Monroe Sta. 1, Warwick E-634 --> Monroe Sta. 3, Vails Gate E-481. --> Highland Mills (Woodbury), New Hampton E-722 --> Chester Sta. 1, West Milford (NJ) E-4 --> Greenwood Lake FH, Maybrook E-218 --> Salisbury Mills Sta. 1, Campbell Hall Ta-904 & Montgomery E-223 --> Washingtonville FH Coordinators/FI's: 36-15, 36-101, 36-103, 36-109, & EMS 1 Weather Conditions: Hot & Humid Description Of Incident: Working Fire in a multiple family wood frame, fire in 2 of 10 units Reporters: Writer: 201/65 10 Min Check: Cmd reports heavy fire from the rear of a multiple family wood frame, multiple apartments involved, multiple lines in operation, fire not under control. Also advises multiple pts for EMS to evaluate 20 Min Check: Cmd reports same status as last, add an ALS ambulance, move up 2 engines and back fill off the 3rd 30 Min Check: Same status, 3 engines to stage for relief purposes 40 Min Check: Didn't catch it 50 Min Check: Still active fire, contained to 1 section because of the fire wall Move 2 engines up from staging (911 & 620), keep apparatus and tools on 17M, manpower only needed 60 Min Check: Fire contained to 2 end units of 10 units in building, operations but not the fire are under control 70 Min Check: Fire knocked down & under control, overhaul in progress 80 Min Check: Units still operating, operations are status quo, requesting add'l FI, 36-103 required rehab EMS requesting add'l rehab supplies & misting fans to the scene 90 Min Check: Units still operating, no change 12:05hrs: Cmd reports fire under control, awaiting an excavator at this time 12:30hrs: Staging terminated, starting to release m/a 12:44hrs: EMS reports 1 pt being txp ALS to Arden Hill, Mobile Life 286 enroute as ALS replacement

Former quarters of Eagle Engine Co. & Rescue Hook & Ladder Co., U.S. Rt 9, Hyde Park, NY

1987 Chevy/Swab Purchased from the Walden Fire District, Orange County, who bought it used from Park Ridge, NJ in 1996. ** Photo courtesy www.OCNYFire.com **

Mt. Vernon also purchased a used walk-in light rescue late last year, I believe the intent was a mask service unit.

While children get their fingers stuck in seat belts adults get stuck in others. http://www.recordonl...0260363/-1/NEWS

Date: May 31, 2011 Time: Approx 0735hrs Location: Dutchess Plaza 1582 U.S. Rte 9, x E. Main St. & New Hackensack Rd. Frequency: Dispatch 1, Response 2, Command 3, & Fire Ground 29 Units Operating: Wappingers 68-11 & 12, New Hamburg 53-11, 13, & 45, Village of Fishkill 42-13, Hughsonville 45-46 & 55, New Hackensack 52-31, Dutchess Co Fire Investigators, Mobile Life Medic 293, & SORT 3 Relocations: New Hackensack 52-13 --> WF Sta. 1, Arlington 32-15 --> WF Sta. 2, Chelsea 35-12 --> New Hamburg Sta. 1, & La Grange 47-13 --> New Hamburg Sta. 2 Weather Conditions: Warm & Sunny Description Of Incident: Working fire in a commercial strip Reporters: Writer: 201/65 Approx 50 minutes into the incident Wappingers Command reported fire knocked down.

Finally moving around to the rear and top. This compartment contains a portable winch, towing hitches, 14ft roof ladder, 10ft folding ladder, little giant ladder, cones, traffic barricades, and long 4x4s. Looking to add sheets of plywood and trench pads. The compartment on the left contains various rope bags, various rope hardware, harnesses, and helmets. The compartment on the right contains a 30 gal water tank, stop/slow signs on 6ft poles, a 6 gal foam tank, and spare 5 gal foam pail. The compartment on the left contains a 30 gal water tank, circular saw, 2 electric sump pumps, and 100 ft rolled 1 3/4 hose The compartment on the right contains a chain saw, various shovels, brooms, oil pads, and oil booms.

Moving around to the driver side, which holds most of the technical rescue equipment. The compartment on the left contains light tower controls, exhaust fan, drivers SCBA & gear storage below. On the top slide out is the stokes, backboards, EMS kits, some hooks, a cord reel, paratech vehicle, and monopod struts. The compartment on the right contains 4 cold water rescue suits, 8 life vests & helmets, life ring, rescue throw bags, fire extinguishers, and CAFS controls. Swift water dry suits on order will also go into this compartment. The compartment on the left contains spare SCBA & O2 bottles, various rope bags, add-on 4:1, rescue harnesses & helmets, anchor straps, and various rope hardware. The compartment on the right contains all the gas powered equipment, and is the only compartment not connected to rest, it contains a gas powered hyraulic pump, electric powered hydraulic pump, small electric generator, K950 saw w/ various blades, saw tool kit, oil, gas cans, speedy dry refill hose, and empty bucket to spread the speedy dry, which is dispensedunter underneath at the bumper.

Starting with the passanger side, which contains mostly extrication equipment. The compartment on the left has the small and large tool boxes, chains, floor & bottle jacks, come-a-long, 3 saws-alls, air chisle, extension cords, and various hand tools. The compartment on the right has most of the stabilization equipment, with wood & composite cribbing below, and paratech struts above. It also contains a stokes, backboards, EMS kits, some hooks, and a cord reel. The compartment on the left contains the mounted hydraulic pump, cutter, 2 spreaders, 2 rams, all the hurst accesories, & spare hoses. The compartment on the right contains tarps, air bags, and drill guns.

Its a commercial area, with no residential for a few blocks. If you look at this map the boat ramp is just south of Gully's.

Listening to the fire side only, the chief called for the NPD Dive Unit immediatly, and if there are divers already on duty they normally begin assembiling immediatly upon dispatch. After the FD realized they couldn't locate the vehicle quickly, and they were going off a 10 y/o child's report, that walked to the fire house easily a few minutes run up hill from the river. They called for West Point FDs Marine Unit to search for the vehicle, obviously now a recovery several teams were requested for the search. Once NPD divers located the vehicle all add'l resources were cancelled. As far as response times, with the exception of the NPD Dive Unit, nothing is close to acceptable for rescue in this area of Orange County. NYSP has a dive unit out of I belive Troop F HQ in Middletown, and NYSP was on scene so that dive unit may also have been on scene. For this area of OC the dive teams, in my best judgement of travel times. City of Newburgh Police Hughsonville VFD (by land or river) NY State Police (by land) Dutchess Co SO (by land or river) Stony Point & Thiells VFD (by land or river) Sparrowbush & Port Jervis VFD (by land) Monroe VFD (by land) Ulster Co SO (by land or river) Ulster Hose VFD (by land)