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The newest Expedition is 2081. The pickup is 2082 and the older Expedition is 2083. Thanks for sharing the pics, Jimmy!

Rain, no rain - I don't care - I will be OFF for this one!

God Bless, rest in peace.

Barry, that poor horse is glue by now. We are unveiling a new site very soon. Our current site has had issues so we've been using Facebook to show everyone our latest stuff. www.facebook.com/crotonfire

EMD is an invaluable tool, and it is not and will not be used to it's fullest, most correct potential anytime soon. So long as 911 calls keep going to so many Keystone and Mayberry Police agencies, where they continue to think it's the early 80's and it is the PD that dictate what/how EMS and FD's operate - nothing will really change. As long as cellular 911 continues to get sent to the "closest" Cellular 911 answering point based on it's given location, we'll never get it right. Assuming Cellular 911 in Westchester actually finds it's way to the TMC, who then transfers the caller (and they're good at this) to whatever EMS/FD Dispatch center they send it to - which is not just one location - we'll never make real progress. If BLS agencies don't stop having Medics respond to EVERY CALL because EMTs are scared to make decisions or those Medics have to constantly ride in BLS jobs - it won't change anything. And - as long as people are afraid to stand up and say that certain 911 / Dispatch Centers are understaffed, under-trained and poorly managed - yeah, thinking this EMD requirement will solve everything is nothing more than a wet dream. If we want to see real change that will create real improvements for those calling 911, it's only a couple of key things that need to be done, but these things are so hard (read: impossible) to make happen, that I doubt it will happen in my lifetime. 1. Eliminate the exzuberent amount of 911 PSAP's in Westchester County. Let's all put on our big boy pants and stop the ego trips. 911 should go to one (maybe a few more in the bigger Cities) answering point with qualified, trained personnel. This central 911 center (or those in the bigger cities) should have capable, competent, trained and properly paid personnel that can handle call taking and dispatching. Yes, I know we need a facility for this, but that is the only way it will ever work. (I truly think Yonkers is the only City that could survive on it's own as a PSAP, the rest could be folded into one location - it's done in how many other areas of the world...) 2. Stop sending ALS units to BLS jobs. It's a waste of an invaluable service. Keep them free for legitimate EMS calls. (I personally remember too many incidents where a Medic was stuck on a BLS job and ALS was delayed to calls where people were DYING!) 3. BLS agencies - COVER YOUR CALLS. Stop tying up Medics and dispatchers trying to cover calls for you. It then trickles into Mutual Aid covering you, then Mutual Aid covering them, and so on. I'm not being a dIck, it's the truth. 4. Create better paying jobs for those in the EMS system. From the dispatchers to the EMTs to the Medics. If you pay everyone better, give them real benefits and retirement - there's better potential they will do their jobs better and with a better attitude. I hate seeing Medics working 3,4 or 5 jobs to make a living - it's an insult to them. Well, now that I have successfully pissed in enough peoples' Cheerios, I will leave everyone with one thought. If you call 911, are you 100% confident the call will be handled properly? Yeah, me either. Be safe.

Who, legally/ethically, should be responding to potential/actual hazardous materials incidents? For example, within your jurisdiction, which agency(s) should be notified of a chemical release, fluid spill, gas leak, etc.? What regulations / laws are in place that would outline who needs to be notified of specific incidents? Thanks.

Bill - it's a 1500 GPM pump. Your memory is shot. By technical specification it is, in fact, a tanker-pumper. It is a 3000 gallon tanker with a 1500 GPM pump. It has two 1 3/4" crosslays (200' & 300') for use where/when needed. As "Tanker 10eng" said, it is designed to be a nursing / shuttling apparatus - it's similar in purpose of our old tanker, just with a larger pump, more seating for members and newer upgrades.

Question: How would a person or an organization propose a local building code change/addition? For example, Knox Boxes. Thanks.

So, um... back to the reason for this thread... Nice rig, good luck with it.

Specifically... I'm trying to push for both a Knox Box law within the Village. I am also looking to change the local code for fire alarms. Currently the code says they must go to the local PD #, but to comply with NFPA regulations (and do what makes sense) I want it to go directly to our dispatcher (60 Control). Thanks.

Kenny, the Mayor makes peanuts in comparison to actual full-time city employees. For 2012 she's only made less than $14,000 (according to seethroughny.net). Pet projects, uncountable consultant fees and poor budget management has ruined so many municipalities. I can't speak for Peekskill, but a lot of communities - specifically mine - keep hiring people to do things that were always done by others who "couldn't handle all of their tasks." Managers, Assistant Managers, redundant services from one town to the next - it's all ingredients for the economical demise of New York's municipalities. Add in all of this plus decaying infrastructure that never was maintained until failure or near-failure - and we're where we are now. Barry is spot on that the time is upon us to consolidate services - and probably high time to explore the consolidating of municipalities, school districts and fire districts. If we don't things are only going to get worse. I know guys in almost every department in Peekskill - and I truly hope nobody has to lose their jobs. Especially the ones in PD & FD - I always hate seeing emergency services folks being considered as "line items" during budget cuts.

How many "low lifes" that would buy these keys and f### with the elevators have paypal accounts?! I'd say everyone is overreacting.

Croton Fire Department FIRE FAIR Sunday, October 14th 1pm - 5pm

Throw back! Judging from the creeper and can of paint on the ramp, I wouldn't be surprised if I was here at the time, painting the undercarriage like we did so many times. This was when Rescue 18 was in our house while the new Harmon Firehouse was being built. Thanks for sharing - I really miss that Mack!

Rumor has it the dog is under investigation for discrimination. Apparently he chases cats but not other dogs...

Replacing 88B2?

Send in Youth Corp members... we put them in blue helmets for a reason...

And here I was, thinking this was about a new type of ambulance...

Do you have a pamphlet or flyer? Thanks.

First of all, I believe that thus far, it is only speculation if South Salem is actually exploring a Ladder/Quint. Secondly, in the years I have been at my job, I can not recall an instance where the SSFD did not have manpower to cover an incident. Lastly, I don't see how all of you armchair quarterbacks can say they don't need an aerial device of some sort. Let's assume there's a fire at Four Winds on Route 35. Ridgefield - 6.08 miles away Bedford Hills - 8.65 miles away Somers - 10.98 miles away Katonah - 6.51 miles away Croton Falls - 6.46 miles away You're looking at no less than a 10 minute ride, not taking into consideration travel time to the FD, traffic issues, weather, etc. If they're doing it, I say good for them. But I do agree there are some out there that don't need to exist...

Part of the issue, and not so much regarding this incident and/or the agencies involved, is how the system works here. An automatic dispatch of a FAST for any structural fire could mean anything from wires burning on a house, a brush fire near a house, a pot on the stove or something else not actually a structure fire. I know one department is using an automatic FAST on their structural fires - and I think it's a great concept. However, those taking and dispatching the calls should have flexibility to decipher the information they get and decide if the response of more than one agency is really warranted. Now, to just touch on the incident alert you are talking about - the career FD is closer than the volunteers in this case (my department). But for a really, REALLY long time, for any of us in the area to call the VAFD was taboo. They're an often overlooked resource that some of us are actually starting to use. The only downside I can see calling them over one of the volunteer FASTs in our area is the manpower. They can only send 3-4 most of the time, whereas our department averages 6-10 FAST members. The great thing is that the VA and the neighboring volunteer departments with FAST have the same training and have trained together. At this recent fire, I am told the VA manpower was used for suppression and/or overhaul, so our department assumed the FAST role. And, should we ever be short on FAST members, our unwritten rule is to call upon the VAFD RIT to complement our members to make a team. The system isn't perfect, but some of us in our little bubble do make the effort to do the right thing.

Even websites need naps.

The storm troopers and Mr. Vader actually won a trophy!

Mmm.....SAMMICHES!!!!

I took this class once on CO incidents with this guy.... what's his name... Barry something... After doing so, I took my entire approach to these calls (way too careless) and became a bit more attentive. In addition, we formulated a CO Response Checklist which is expected to be used at every CO Incident. It lays out what needs to be checked in the building, the areas of the building to check, and what we did. When we get on scene and confirm it's not a battery issue only, we conduct an investigation that takes up to 20-30 minutes. This includes running the hot water heater, the furnace and if need be, the kitchen appliances. We also will provide a battery if that's the reason the alarm triggered (and we remember to replenish them after the last run). It may seem like a mundane call (no cool lights & sirens ride) but it proves to be an excellent tool for us to review building size up, pre-plan the building and give junior guys a chance to hold the reins. And... it's not a bad customer service gig. There is one cause for CO alarm activation we've seen more than once that one overlooks. The landscapers running mowers/blowers and the guys power washing a house. We've had more than one incident of elevated CO due to this, especially when windows are left open. (Not to mention the mess from the power wash too). I like to think of every call as an unscheduled drill...