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Many cellular 911 calls for those of us on both shores of the Hudson River will bounce to a cell tower on the other side of us. A lot of incidents in our neck of the woods that are called in via cellular 911 go to towers in Rockland County. If more people would follow my philosophy of not getting involved in other peoples' business, then nobody would call 911, thus eliminating this problem! (I'm just kidding, of course)

Two thoughts: 1. Someone should measure the distance from the ground to the base of the rig near the pump panel, then measure it again in ten years. I bet it's an inch or two lower and starting to sag. 2. Ambulances should transport the injured and ill, fire engines should transport firemen.

Thanks for the info gang. I've received 10-11 PMs and I do appreciate it!

Some of the resources we've used in the past few years include; Applied Rescue Techniques Lifesaving Resources Mike Wilbur Gary Siegel 2nd Source SolutionsBilly Goldfeder Bill Perritt DRW Enterprises Firehouse Innovations So, as you can see, we're always looking to bring in new instructors and sharpen our skills. Any assistance is appreciated, thanks.

Ten bucks says "Pauly D" comes back as hair gel...

It's true that most department may only run a few fires per year - and the odds of them happening at the same time as a neighboring district is minimal. But it does happen. Case #1 9/15/04 The Croton FD was dispatched to a residential alarm on Truesdale Drive. Moments later, PD updated it as a working structure fire. Due to the large size of the home, the stone walls and multiple roofs encountered, more Mutual Aid than usual was needed. Operating: Croton (All units), Ossining (Engine & FAST), Yorktown FAST, Bedford Hills FAST, Buchanan Cascade. An Engine from Montrose covers Croton. Less than 90 minutes after this, Montrose is dispatched to a residential alarm on Mountain Side Trail. When the Chief arrives he find a working structure fire. The "Tri-Village" is activated, an he has an Engine from Buchanan and Verplanck respond to the scene. The primary FAST (Croton) is operating at their own fire, so Mohegan is called. The Montrose Engine in Croton's quarters responds back, moving Briarcliff into Croton. A Cascade unit from Continental Village (R39) is called in place of the usual Buchanan Cascade unit. Additional assistance from Peekskill (FAST) and the Montrose VAFD are also called to assist. Case #2 4/7/05 Ossining FD has a fire in a 3-story townhouse. Original request is for a Croton FAST. Once it's realized that the fire is advancing, the IC puts Croton's FAST to work and calls another FAST (Yorktown) and a TL from Croton. A Cascade (R36) from Millwood and an additional FAST from Chappaqua are added a little later for relief. 15 minutes later... Irvington FD has a fire in a mansion on El Rietro Drive. The IC calls for a FAST from Dobbs Ferry and an Engine from Tarrytown. Additional help is needed, so the IC later calls a 2nd FAST from Ardsley, an Engine from Elmsford and a Ladder from Tarrytown. To cover all of these departments, the following relocates were deployed: To Croton: TL8 from Montrose for Croton AND Ossining. To Ossining: E94 from Briarcliff, E260 from Pleasantville and TL38 from Sleepy Hollow. To Tarrytown: TL21 from Elmsford. To Sleepy Hollow: TL49 from Valhalla. To Valhalla: L47 from North White Plains for Valhalla AND Hawthorne (TL12 OOS). There's more instances like this in other parts of the county over the past few years. I'm not much of a gambling man, but I do know Mr. Murphy is usually lurking in the shadows. If any department is going to send resources Mutual Aid - bottom line - make sure you have sufficient coverage in your home field, even if it has to come from another department.

The Chief shouldn't be doing that. A probie nobody likes should be. If Con Edison was on the scene confirming the hazard of electricity was eliminated, then it's putting out a simple fire. Period. Operating on the roof... not that big of a deal in my opinion, we climb up there to wash the rigs, pack hose and fix antennas, right? Settle down. Nobody knows all of the facts, right? I hate how FFCC has become a place for people to post pictures of things they personally don't like because, often times, they've got a grudge against the person(s) or department(s) in the photo. We're our own worst enemies...

Cool. Thanks for the info.

Does that rack store portable ponds or suction below the ladders? Nice looking rig, good luck with it!

Congrats on the promotions and best of luck to the newly retired gentlemen!

Lohud Good job by the EFD, hopefully all of the occupants are OK and can rebuild / recover quickly.

Here's a few cell phone pics from "onlocation's" cell phone from the incident on Brook Street early this morning. Apparently the contractor for Con Edison was moving their truck and ran over the guide cable for a pole, which then snapped in half and fell. The wires came in contact with the vehicles in this lot. Thanks for the photos.

Yup.

I was just trying to make a funny to lighten the mood...

We purchased one last year and did some training with it. It's a great tool, I just need to use it more!

1. I don't see how the car drop would have been the cause of death. Sure it sucks, but I am not convinced that's what killed this guy. Would I use the spreader to lift a car? Only if airbags weren't an option. They don't take that long to set up, if they were there. Who knows, perhaps they weren't on scene yet. 2. I always was taught that when you "lift an inch, you crib an inch." 3. As far as a PD vs. FD pissing match... at least it's not a paid FF vs. volunteer FF debate for a change... 4. This goes to show also that someone is always lurking in the shadows with video and photo capabilities. Gotta be smarter than the camera...

As far as Fire units, all were requested. I think the same goes for EMS as well. Can't speak on PD only because I don't know what Croton PD may have requested, nor County Police. To the law enforcement officers here - who has jurisdiction in this case? The PD where the guys started their raft ride or where they dumped it? I left out a big thanks to my co-workers at 60 Control - thank you for getting us everything we asked for and relaying communications for us. I'd say lunch is on me one day - but there was like 12 of you working and I can't afford that bill!

A Post-Incident Review is in planning, until then I can only offer some information. The original caller reported a raft in the water behind her house on Truesdale Drive (south of Silver Lake Park). The original assignment of E120, TL44, R18 and EMS was dispatched. Car 2083 arrived and assumed the initial command. While investigating the vessel and asking bystanders, it was revelaed that this raft was occupied by 5 men, none of which were in the raft. At this point, Assistant Chief Vlad confirmed that this was a swift water incident and requested Yorktown FD's Dive/Water Rescue Unit (per our SOG) and E119 for additional personnel. At this point, I was leaving work and heading back to town in my POV, sans a trunked radio, so I don't know the specifics of what was requested nor updates given by the IC. As I was entering our area, one of my Past Captains was giving an "Urgent" on our fireground radio reporting our boat had overturned and we had 3 members in need of EMS evaluation at the Echo Canoe Boat Launch (south of the train station). At almost the same time, another Officer giving an "Urgent" reported members rescued additional victims near Maio's Landing off of Nordica Drive and also needed EMS. When I got to our command post, I assumed command and kept 2083 in charge of the operations section. At this point, Croton PD made a grab of the victim that succumbed to his injuries. Personnel began CPR on him, but he did not survive. As Yorktown FD M55, Croton PD Boat 2 and the TRT's Zodiac worked their way up to the scene, we confirmed that we could account for four of the five victims. While the boats searched the river, personnel were located on both sides of the river from as far up as Croton Dam to the end of the river where it meets the Hudson. At a point (not sure of the time) one of my other Past Captains and a member of the WCTRT radioed that he had a visual of victim #5. Despite valiant efforts by all boats, they could not reach this victim. Members of the WCTRT then went upstream and made an in-water rescue attempt, which was unsuccessful. While they planned, made and terminated this effort, personnel began formulating additional plans to reach him. While another attempt using a portable ladder in the water as a better "reaching point" was being established, units started to advise me that the victim was now free of the tree he was grasping and heading downstream. Luckily, the 3 Zodiac units were all in position below his location, and CPD's unit grabbed him and brought him to awaiting EMS at the mouth of the Croton River. As the IC, I can sum up the whole thing in two words: "pucker factor." I was nervous the entire time about the well-being of all the guys working their asses off trying to rescue this guy. When the transmissions came over that he was loose, I could feel myself clench up, hoping that we could not only find him, but rescue him vs. recover him. I can not give enough credit to the Croton PD boat, Yorktown FD Water Rescue Team, County Tech Rescue Team and all others on the ground and in the air that worked together to bring this event to a close without any injuries or worse to emergency personnel. Units that operated: Croton FD: 2082 (IC), 2083 (Ops), E119, E120, TL44, R18, M32 Croton EMS: 55B1, 55B2 Ossining FD: 2332, 2334, E96, E99, TL42, R14, U51 w/ Zodiac Ossining EMS: 7405, 36M1, 74A1, 74B1 Cortlandt VAC: 88B1, 88B2 Peekskill EMS: 7511, 75B1 Briarcliff FD EMS: 53B2 Sleepy Hollow EMS: 73B2 Mt. Pleasant ALS: 37M1 Peekskill FD ALS: 39M1 (2 Medics) Yorktown FD: 2531, R55, M55 Montrose FD: 2271, E121, R51 (Lighting), U53 (Rehab bus) Montrose VAFD: 2571, MA28 (Lighting) Irvington FD: 2202, R49 (Divers) Millwood FD: 2253, R36 (Lighting) Pleasantville EMS: 7605 (Rehab) Westchester DES: Car 5/EMS 1, Bat 10, Bat 12, R77, U77, Zodiac Westchester County PD: Multiple Supervisors, M3 Ossining PD: M15 Croton PD: Multiple Cars, Marine 2 NYSP: Multiple cars, Aviation Unit NYPD: Aviation Unit Covering Croton Peekskill FD: 2342, E131 (who covered 2 additional calls in our district) Cortlandt EMS: 88B1, relieved by Sleepy Hollow 73B2. I believe Verplanck 83B1 covered another incident in Croton during this call as well. On a side note, unless one lives under a rock, this incident has been all over the news. The County and Village have shut all parks and access to the Croton River due to the ongoing currents... and TODAY, Croton PD had to remove 10-20 people - including children - from the Croton River. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?! On behalf of the Croton Fire Department, we thank everyone for their assistance. We couldn't have done it without you.

At the helm of 60 Control for the Sunday day shift.... NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!

From the Mount Vernon website: EXAMINATION CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS WITH RELATIVE WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: Written Exam: Graded and Ranked Physical Strength/Agility Test: Pass/Fail Medical Exam: Pass/Fail Psychological Exam Pass/Fail Call me crazy, but isn't that FOUR parts?!

I just dispatched 87A1 on a call - could this be their last one? Personally, I hate to see 87A1 go away. I can't tell everyone how many times we've had to utilize them to cover calls as either an ambulance or a Medic in the Mount Pleasant area. I know someone has to foot the bill, but I really think this is one resource that's been invaluable.

If you look on the ground in front of the car, the water dams up and spills over what I think was a wheel chock that washed down the hill.

FORD... 'nuff said. Sorry Hastings. Buy a Tahoe!

R. Kelly strikes again...

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