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Believe it or not, it was just a guess. But I figured it had to be something like that if it was at 07:00... I will have to come up with a question for y'all.

Dude, you have no idea. He recently proposed to the rig!

We train our drivers to always park the rig at an angle that provides a safe working area for all invloved. We will disconnect the battery at all MVA's - some we cut, others just disconnect. We also have drilled it into everyone's head to stabilize every car at every accident.

Snow day for the schools?

23 Jay Road in Mohegan 11/8/04

The problem with the whole FAST/RIT thing is a lack of understanding. Here's a list of misconceptions and incorrect statements that I have heard. 1. A FAST needs to be called only to the "real big fires." 2. A FAST is only for structure fires. 3. We provide our own FAST. 4. We wait until it is a confirmed fire to call for a FAST. 5. Our FAST responds with a certain rig just so they can be "put to work." 6. We don't call Department A's FAST because they bring too many guys. 7. We only call Department X's FAST because if we don't, then they won't call us to their next fire. Here's some insight and truths. 1. If you are committing your personnel to an operation that you have not yet placed under control - you still have the potential for disaster! Even an exterior attack can injure firefighters, IE wall collapses, falling building parts, etc. Don't think because it is a "surround and drown" fire that nothing can go wrong! 2. OSHA regulations require a 2 in / 2 out commitment at any incident involving an IDLH environment. We have used a FAST at Haz-Mat incidents and Technical Rescue calls. Think outside of the box... 3. Providing your own FAST is fine - if you can truly do it. I know the bigger career FD's will assign a FAST unit from their initial assignment, and this is great. Just make sure you know you have the equipment and manpower on scene to take on a Firefighter Rescue. Also take into consideration the mental trauma that can and will affect those trying to rescue or recover one of their own. 4. Why wait? If you are calling in a Mutual Aid FAST, you should get them going on the initial assignment. There's Departments in Westchester that have special assignments for special calls. Some add an extra Truck, others Tankers - but nobody has a FAST?! If you are thinking ahead enough to get these resources going, then start out a FAST too! Even the fastest teams need time to prepare. Remember, you can cancel those you don't need! 5. "No we don't," may be a response to this. It's been mentioned to me several times from people in several Departments in several areas that they will respond with a specific rig in hopes that the IC will use them for the suppression efforts. Pardon my language, but this is such BullSh-t! You are being called as a FAST - whose sole purpose is to look out for your commrades. And to those IC's calling these FAST units just to put them to work - shame on you!!! NIOSH reports indicate that having a dedicated FAST may make the difference in a MAYDAY situation. If that FAST you called is doing other things - feel free to explain that to the dead firefighter's family. 6. This one hits close to home for me. Many, MANY case studies have shown that crews of 10, 12, and sometimes more are needed to effectively rescue a downed brother. If you don't believe me, read studies done in Phoenix and other areas. Sure, some incidents may take less, but if it's that one time that you need the 10 guys and only 4 are there - too late to second guess someone! 7. I am not going to elaborate on this one. If you have a competent, qualified FAST that is right next door, CALL THEM. Calling a team from 3 towns away just so they call your Truck to their next fire or because you're drinking buddies is intolerable. Do the right thing - everytime. Nay say the nay-sayers, but if it's your a** on the line, you better make the right decision!!

Gotcha. Like they say around the holidays... It's the thought that counts. Thanks PMFD!! =D>

Is this nightly test on 46.26?

The major problem is EVERYONE has their own base, and we all know most Police Departments don't monitor the fire radio unless they have a call going on. ONE CENTRAL DISPATCH CENTER!!!!!

Thanks Chris!!!

Nope. If they were painted ALL WHITE with BLUE PINSTRIPES, that would be sweet. It's all or nothing baby!

FASNY will be holding a seminar at the Croton FD's Station 3. "Workers Compensation Seminar" FASNY is presenting a series of workshops covering the changes and updates that have been made to the Workers Compensation System, in relation to Volunteer Firefighters, that Governor George Pataki has enacted. Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 7pm. Registration begins one hour before the Seminar. PM me for registration info.

I'm confused. If they are all DESIGNED the same way, what sets one apart from another? I am sure each house / each Company does it's own thing, but the rigs themselves are, for the most part, similar. It would be like rating your favorite Con Ed Truck. They are all the same, with minor differences.

Our 1962 Mack Engine 119, later turned Engine 129. I obviously didn't take this picture, but it is property of my website. Not a great photo, but it is a great rig! Behind it is the old Ladder 44, a 1971 Maxim.

Thanks WAS.

I thought I would start this to get a feel of what others carry, and hopefully gain some ideas not only for myself, but for others reading this. Here's how we'll do it (I think). Department: Main FAST Unit: Rig Description: Minimum Crew: Level of Training: Equipment: Other info of interest: So, I guess I'll start it off. Department: Croton FD Main FAST Unit: E119 Rig Description: 1984 Mack Pumper Minimum Crew: On board of 4, responding 8 (Rig only fits 4) Level of Training: Essentials, IFA, FF Survival, FAST, Ropes, Bldg. Const., CPR, Interior qualified, annual Mask Confidence, Minimum of 3 years experience, physically fit, Extrication Training, ladder trng., size-up skills, mechanical inclination... Equipment: RIG - TIC, Stokes, 4 pairs of irons, 2 sledges, 6 hooks, ladders, 8 SCBAs, 6 radios, 2 K-Tools, Hydra-Ram, Roof Saw, Chainsaw, Cordless Sawzall, Generator light, 4:1 rope setup, 6 team search ropes, 2 Large RIT bags, Oxygen unit, 2 bolt cutters, tool box containing hammers, screwdrivers, 2 ratchet sets, pipe wrenches, etc. PERSONAL: Full PPE, personal light, wire cutter, door chocks, vice-grips, knives, screwdrivers, search rope, bail-line, gemtor harness, webbing, window punches, multi-purpose tools. Other info of interest: Team started in 1998. Will respond with TL44 or R18 is requested, as members of the team are trained on both. The team has 5 EMTs, 2 CFRs, bldg. const. techs, rope techs, and most of the team has construction experience. Most members of our team are cross-trained for FAST - Search, Rescue, Leader, Egress, etc. We drill as a Team once a month, sometimes more, and we drill on company levels usually once a week. Members of our team have no less than 3 Years of experience. We constantly look for ways to improve, and we are one of the most aggressive teams in the county. We don't stand around and watch, we make the scene safer for you by controlling egress points, monitoring fireground conditions, laddering the building, etc. Contact either myself, CFD320, Chris or CFDFASTLEADER in a Private Message for more info!

Nobody answered me yet!!!!

That's how we do it. Chiefs wear white coats, white helmets. EVERYONE ELSE wears black. Officers have white shields. Engine members wear black shield, truck wears red, and Rescue has blue. I believe our Safety Officers have green helmet fronts now.

Ed, Probationary FAST members (at least in our Department) are members who are allowed to train with us and respond with us, but are not considered part of our on-scene Team. They are allowed to respond to learn how we setup, radio communications, what we do, and to "fetch" things as needed. If they don't make a certain amount of Team Drills, and don't complete the required training, then they get the ax. If you ever move back into the area, stop in one night and fill out an application! :wave:

Our old Engine 120, a 1975 Ward LaFrance, currently is located at the Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls. Our old Ladder 44, a 1971 Maxim 100' mid-mount, is in service with the Upper Jay Fire Department in upstate NY. Last I heard, our old Rescue 18, a 1963 Mack/something hard to spell, was on display at a museum in Maryland? And our old Engine 118, a 1963 Maxim open-cab was junked.

Come on! A 16 year old from the "good ol' south" is more mature then some 18 year olds in the North. By age 16, a southerner is a High-School drop-out, has 2 kids, and is married to a relative!!! Besides, maybe he has been driving his Daddy's pickup since he was 10. ](*,)

More replies to a "bladder discharge" then there's been in some TRAINING CATEGORIES!!!!! You're all nuts! And, for the record, I have given back to nature many times.

How do I post a pic here?

OSW? On Scene Working?

We don't have one, but... Ossining L42 Peekskill TL45 Verplanck TL46 Rye Brook L30 Mount Vernon - I think still has one Tarrytown L37 All E-one's last I heard.