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Congrats Mahopac and all the other winners! When's the next parade in the area?

=D> =D> =D> =D> Congrats to the guys from Croton! E118 won Best Engine. TL44 won Best Aerial. R18 won Best Rescue. Good job fellas, keep up the good work! Maybe as soon as E120 ripens, it too will join the winning fleet. :-k

Croton requires.... 18 years old minimum 6 months of active service EVOC Training Engineer, Captain and Chief Approval To drive the Ambulances. 19 years old minimum 1 year of active service EVOC Training Engineer, Captain and Chief Approval To drive the Engines, Truck and Rescue. We URGE our engine operators to have Pump Ops, Truck operators to have Ladder ops and now pump ops as well. In my Engine Company, we require our officers to be driver/MPOs, based on the thought "what good is our Officers if they can't operate their own rig."

The Croton FD has kept busy the last couple of days. Recent incidents are listed below. 6/22/04 @1800hrs. E120, TL44, R18 responded to the Harmon Deli at 358 So. Riverside Avenue for a commercial alarm. First arriving units were met with a haze coming out of the building. TL44 setup in front, E120 stretched a line to the door. 2084 established command. Condition caused by "bug bombs." Health Department notified. Units on scene: 2081, 2082, 2084, 2086, 20811, E120, TL44, R18. 6/21/04 @1715hrs. General alarm assigned for a stove fire at 100 North Highland Place. First arriving units found an extinguished stove fire with some minor heat and smoke damage in the kitchen. E118 was first in, followed by E119, TL44, R18. C2087 has command. E120 was relocated to Station #1 to handle additional alarms. Units on location: 2081, 2082, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 20811, E118, E119, TL44, R18. 6/20/04 @1710hrs. General alarm transmitted for an oven fire at 40 Bari Manor. E118 was first in, with TL44 & R18. C2084 and 20811 located situation, subject had plastic containers stored in the oven. Fire extended to the immediate area of the stove only. E119 returned enroute, E120 remained in quarters. Units on scene: 2081, 2082, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 20811, E118, TL44, R18.

Quint - hell yeah! Our TL44 would be ideal IFO the structure (if it fit) so we could do the engine and truck work without too much congestion. Mohegan has it right, roll at least one quint to every structural call, best of both worlds on one rig. Its a concept that alot of people fail to grasp, or refuse to. In our times, if you are looking for manpower to roll an engine and a truck, why not make it easier by staffing only one?

The Annual Montrose FD Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 12th. It steps off at 5pm. The MFD Annual Bazaar starts on Wednesday, June 9th. Hope to see you there!

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Someone told me it was a VAN on fire next to the building. And the hydrants were dry. Gotta love some of those contractors out there.

The Croton Fire Department Annual Big Bucks Raffle Tickets are in! For more information, go to: www.engine119croton.org/donationspage_sublinks.asp?id=2 If it doesn't work, just drop me a line. #-o :D/ www.Engine119Croton.org

Are you still using the loaner from Yonkers?

Gravy-a** - I think that cover was november of 1982, I remember seeing it once. Tell Adam to also go to the Library, they are pretty good at looking for stuff like that.

If it wasn't for seatbelts, I would of had a line of duty death or two then Tanker 10 rolled. THANK GOD!

I think in the heat of the moment, if a firefighter is panicking they won't remember to change channels.

I think alot of people are missing the boat here. Just because you have the people on the scene, are they A. Trained for this high-intensity mission? B. Outfitted for the task at hand? C. Mentally ready to rescue one of THEIR OWN? I know the train of thought is "We'll do anything to save our own." That's no lie, because I am sure almost all of us would. But, what nobody has touched on here is the fact that aside from the physical beating one takes, the mental / emotional drain is IMMENSE. I'll give you a scenario most of you know about, but have never heard this side of it. On December 29, 1999, a fire broke out in an apartment building in Ossining. We were dispatched as the FAST. On arrival, our team of what I believe was 8, staged at the front of the building. We had another half dozen or so experienced firefighters with us too. OFD was attacking the fire and believed they had made a knockdown. (We did too) Unfortunately, fire was hiding in the walls waiting to break out. We noticed on the upper floors of the building, that behind windows covered with security bars there were women and children looking for help. Behind them, the rooms were filling with smoke. At this point, our Chief talked to the IC about evacuatiing the residents. OFD was committed to fire suppresion, and no other Mutual Aid had arrived yet. We split up our manpower, sending in 6 members to evacuate the citizens. Once all of those still inside were accounted for outside, we were to regroup at our staging area. By now, the fire had grown in intensity and size, jumping floors. I was on the roof with 3 others from CFD, and we were helping people down the ladder of L41 or L42. As I was helping an old woman on to the stick to another firefighter, a call for help came over I will never forget. Two of our guys had made their way to the exp. 4 side on the 7th floor. They called a "Mayday" which our Chief answered. They were in need of air, and the conditions were worsening. I immediately grabbed a halligan, and handed an ax to one of our other guys. Myself and three other CFDFAST members ran down to the 7th floor, right to the apartment where our brothers were. They were tired, out of air, and glad to see us. As soon as we got in the room, I realized that one of the guys needed air, so I handed off my mask to him. I then radioed Command, only to be stepped on repeatedly by EMS, incoming mutual aid, and tones for all incoming departments. I finally got through to our chief, and informed him our way in was now inaccessible due to worsening fire conditions. Airhorns started sounding for an evacuation. Sleepy Hollow / North Tarrytown TL38 positioned below. As they were doing so, the signs of flashover were getting closer to home. The room was heating up, and the smoke was thickening. We closed the door to the hallway to keep the fire out as long as we could. Two of my crew that was in the hall had to retreat, and they thought we were gone. When the bucket reached us, we loaded the 2 mayday guys first. Then my partner and I loaded in and got to the ground, just as the room flashed. When we got to the ground, the thought of us being killed was too much for many guys. Dozens of FD and EMS people came running over to us, a handful of them hugging us, pale in the face, and some with tears in their eyes. What's my point, you may ask? If you think you can handle saving your own, think again. The stuff going through your head will give you tunnel-vision, and you may miss key factors, like signs of collapse. You may get a hero complex, and ignore your low-air alarm. DON'T THINK FOR ONE SECOND THAT THIS IS SOMETHING A CREW OF 4 OR 6 CAN HANDLE, CALL IN THE CALVARY, AND HAVE THEM THERE BEFORE THE PROVERBIAL s*** HITS THE FAN! This incident was believed to be almost over, and 8 hours later, 5 ladders were dumping water into the building, 4 firefighters were treated for injuries, and an all-too-real lesson was learned by this young fireman. And remember this friends, It ain't over until the last rig is in the station. Keep your senses going until you are home and in bed, because attending a LODD funeral SUCKS, especially when its your own family.

This Memorial Day, the Washington Engine Co. #2 of the Croton Fire Department held its annual Memorial Service and Awards Ceremony. We were fortunate enough to have a gorgeous morning to remember those whom have passed. We had an attendance of nearly 75 people, which is rather large compared to years past. More info is here, if you're interested. http://www.engine119croton.org/main_sublin...sp?id=21&sid=61 Next year, I'll need another photographer or two.

Croton's E119 & E120 have been posted at FDNYTrucks.com http://fdnytrucks.com/files/html/otherstat...tate/Croton.htm That link SHOULD take you there. Also added were Archville and Sleepy Hollow.

Unfortunately - I wanted like hell to get the whole fleet done.

Our Department has an SOG that states all personal vehicles are to park on the same side of the road - a minimum of one block from the fire scene. It's usually adhered to, there are times when the "brigade" forgets.

If you're like me, you spend a good amount of time reading about firefighter injuries and deaths in America, and ask yourself "why?" I am a big fan of reading Billy Goldfeder's articles and columns, and look forward to his commentaries. He doesn't hold back on his opinions about our own stupidity, and we should all open our eyes and do a few things to help ourselves. #1. When operating at accident scenes, why are we not creating a safe zone to work in? Too many times we operate at accidents and even fire scenes on major roadways, where we leave ourselves open to disaster. Close the road if it means creating a safe area for your people. #2. At night, light up those scenes. All too often firefighters and ems workers stumble on equipment left on the ground, trip over hoselines, and walk into things. Let's light up those dark nights. #3. Move your fireground operations over to a different radio channel. Many Departments have embraced the new UHF channels, and others have found other alternatives. Free up your primary (usually the notorious 46.26) for the rest of us. Command, set yourself up on another channel for contact to dispatch. #4. STOP FREELANCING! I'm not just talking about going to fires out of town, but listen to orders on your own scenes. Every incident that I either respond to or hear about, one of the biggest complaints people have is "Nobody listens." Remember, you are part of a chain of command. Report to your unit officer, and get your assignment. If you see something that needs to be done, point it out to your Officer, who will make sure it gets done. #5. Plan for the worst! If you have a reported fire in an area that has no hydrants, call in those tankers! I can not even begin to tell you how aggrivated I am that some departments (you can take a guess at this one :-k ) know they have no water, but choose to wait until they arrive to get the mutual aid going. Remember, you can always send them home.....they won't mind. Our safety could be in jeopardy if we know of a problem, and don't act on it quickly. #6. Ladder the building, preferably on all sides! Give your interior crews a means of egress on every side in case the you know what hits the fan. #7. CALL A F.A.S.T.!!! I know many Departments have the capabilities to handle this task "on their own." But many of us don't, and we need to make sure we have the help on scene in case (God forbid) things go downhill. Over 25 Departments in Westchester have trained to provide us with this resource, CALL 'EM. Even if it is a defensive attack, let them be your eyes and ears, and remember this too - they are there for your benefit! Let them point out hazards you and your crews may be overlooking. Any fireground incident can and should be handled by the F.A.S.T. / R.I.T. If you want to know more about what they do, ask them! I hope my thoughts are not only my own, but are shared by many of you. We are all a voice in our Department when it comes to safety, so speak up! Even the low man on the totem pole is integral to the entire system... Happy Memorial Day - Keep our troops in your prayers! God Bless America, ALSFirefighter - and EMTBravo :peace:

Millwood is one of the most generous outfits in this County, hands down. When we had the accident with Tanker 10, they came out to make sure everyone was alright. Then they offered us E248 to use in T10's absence. And when they were told we would be down a tanker for an unknown length of time, they started to listen a little more to the radio in case we need them, they're always willing to help! I don't find this story amazing, I actually have come to expect this kind of behavior from the guys in Millwood. They set an example for many others out there. A+ brothers!!!! =D> =D> =D>

Believe it or not, the photographer only wanted the Mack and Winnebago, er...ALF. I tried to get the enitre fleet done to no avail.

KDP 438?!

I made the effort to switch in Croton - DENIED! ](*,) Our White Hats must be afraid of a better service, because we're losing out almost as much as the people we serve.

The Croton Fire Department Explorer Post 2089 will be holding a Car Wash on May 23, 2004. Further info is at the link below. http://www.engine119croton.org/main_sublin...sp?id=23&sid=59 Come on out and support them! =D> =D> =D> www.engine119croton.org

I believe that's the same night as Montrose's parade.....