Remember585

I was going to say driver, but someone would of corrected me for that too! It's a no win situation for me!

For all of the incident photos I have ever taken, I never publish a victim's face, a license plate # or anyone's face that isn't a part of the organization(s) involved. I've gone as far as blurring out the faces of undercover cops who were assisting other officers at incidents, just to keep them "anonymous." I also try to avoid showing body bags, blankets covering a body and blood. There's really no reason to show this, in my opinion. It's tasteless.

I have a secret love of Trucks and setting them up, and like to learn as much about positioning it as possible. Thanks in advance for any info. 1. Was this done by way of using an Auto-Level or did the Chauffer do it the "old fashion" way? 2. Was the right rear outrigger on the sidewalk, and if so, did it crack or collapse at all? Good job to the Truck Chauffer!

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Happy Birthday guys!

Date: 7/26/09 Time: 13:40 Location: Taconic State Parkway south of Route 117 (NB) Frequency: 46.26, Fire 11 Hawthorne Units Operating: 2191, 2192, E155, 63B1, 63B2 Thornwwod FD Units: 2471, 2472, R75 Pleasantville FD Units: 2371, 2373, R47 Briarcliff FD Units: 2051, E94, 53B1, 53B2 Ossining EMS: 74A1, 36M1 Pleasantville VAC: 76B3 Transcare: 37M1, 37M2, 87B1 WCDES: EMS 11, Car 2 Weather Conditions: Muggy, on/off rain Description Of Incident: Initial reports of two car MVA w/ entrapment and fire. Multiple patients in critical condition. 2191 reporting fully involved vehicle fire, multiple ejections. Reporters: Remember585, Monty, et al Writer: Remember585 13:55 - 63B1 ALS to (?) Hospital with pediatric cardiac arrest. 14:03 - 53B1 ALS to WMC. 14:13 - 63B2 BLS x 2 to Phelps. 14:17 - 2191 requesting ME Rep to scene. 14:50 - Car 2 on location. **My thoughts are with all of those involved in this incident, especially the brothers and sisters of all the FDs, PDs and EMS agenices at this incident, as well as my colleagues at 60 Control dealing with this horrific accident.** Lohud article: 8 Dead, 4 of them children, in fiery Taconic Crash

Date: 7/24/09 Time: 0803hrs Box: 6334 Area: Douglaston Location: 244th St. X Northern Blvd. Weather Conditions: Warm and Sunny Description Of Incident: Fire in Con Ed substation Writer: Remember585 3rd Alarm w/ special call for Foam Units Link: NY 1

One of the guys in our FD called Human Resources today and was told mid-August.

I've always felt that the "best" pizza is hard to judge. For pepperoni, it could be one place over another. Same thing for a sicilian slice. It's gotta have a crisp, thin crust, not too much sauce that it gives you a mouthful of tomato taste, and the cheese makes a big difference. I'd keep elaborating, but now I need a slice!

Um, at least in Westchester, this isn't true. If it was, then most EMS agencies wouldn't have their dispatching done by 60 Control. The biggest problem with PD dispatch and the lack of EMD is staffing. Most PD's have one person at the desk, which just isn't practical for EMD. All of the PD's in Westchester - with a few exceptions - just don't have the personnel to do this, but on the upside of it, they are able to provide First Aid and/or CPR on arrival, which most often is before EMS gets there. The article in the paper also said something to the effect that WCPD handles 911 calls and EMDs them - another inaccuracy. 911 calls go to their local PD, unless it is cellular then it finds it's way to the TMC who then turns it out to 60 Control for fire and EMS. Sometimes they will send it to the FD / EMS agencies not dispatched by 60 Control. It's nice to see a write up like this, since those of us behind the microphone are usually forgotten! Let's see, fire service consolidation was published a couple of weeks ago, maybe next they can hit on how many PD's need more staffing, better protection (IE tasers) or how EMS is a sinking ship that only some agencies have attempted to "cork..." Hmmmm.........

It says "Auxiliary" on the rear quarter panel - are you sure this is the scheme for regular patrol cars, or did they do something different for the Auxilaries?

Sadly, ever since STAT became part of this LifeNet group, the whole, original concept of "saving lives" went out the window in order to make more money. I remember how Air 1 and Air 2 could be pulled from a transport job for a scene job - but this doesn't happen anymore. Talking with pilots, Medics and other former WestComm dispatchers like me, we've all noticed that it became more about the money then the patients - and it is very sad. I hope this doesn't happen, but I am sure it will. Hopefully all of the great pilots and crew members are able to find work quickly and don't suffer financially from this poor choice.

Seth, I think they still refer to it as TL5. Did this get used at the fire the other night?

I like it. Nice, clean, sharp.

Not knowing all of the facts and information on this specific incident, I wouldn't question the decision made for the flyout. Knowing Somers and where this incident was, and the potential response time for the ambulance, the bird might be the right choice. Assuming..... First unit on scene requests the chopper, and that chopper has an ETA of 15-20 minutes. If the ambulance takes 10 minutes just to get there, not factoring in the time to get out the door, the time to package and perform the medic's job working the patient, by the time they are loaded into the bus, the bird can already be on the ground. I don't see an issue with that. As long as transport isn't delayed awaiting advanced care (Medics, Helo, etc.) then I never see an issue with using that invaluable resource. I'm of the old school train of thought that if we are loaded and the Medic isn't there, or if our Medic is on board and the chopper isn't already on scene, GO TO THE E.D.! Somers has a lot of windy, dark and unusual roadways, so the drive time can be a lot longer then what everyone assumes based on their own experiences of driving on the main roads. 10570, if the ambulance is on scene with ALS almost right away, that's one thing. But I doubt the ambulance was on scene in less then five minutes - that rarely happens anywhere.

Interested in trading it for a beat up 2001 Explorer? Best of luck with it Brewster!

Holy chevrons, Batman!

Does anybody have a picture of the new MKFD Chief's Car?

Date: 7/10/09 Time: 12:30 Location: 143 Garth Road "Colchester Hall Apartments" Frequency: 453.6500 / Fire 18 EFD Units Operating: Initial 2102, E27, E30, TL17 / 1st Alarm 2101, 2103, E29, L16, E31 GFD Units Operating: 2151, L4 EVAC Units Operating: 57B3 Weather Conditions: Warm, Sunny Description Of Incident: Dispatched as a Commercial Alarm, update of a possible dryer fire, TL17 reporting dryer fire with heavy smoke condition. Reporters: Remember585 Writer: "Donny A" (O/S) *First Due E31 was on an EMS Call at time of this incident & was later added to the box.* 12:40 - NRFD E22 & L12 relocating to EFD HQ. 12:50 - 2101 placing fire under control, no extension beyond dryer, overhauling.

Photos from the WaterCrest website: Doesn't look like the worst idea ever. $600 vs. the amount of sore backs and actual back injuries from two member crews carrying people up and down stairs all the time may be a wise investment. By the way, is it me or does the woman strapped to that thing look less then comfortable?!

The NWS has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Warnings for parts of Westchester County 7/7/09 at 23:35. www.weather.com

Date: 7/7/09 Time: 12:35 Location: 196 Old Albany Post Road (Phillipstown) Frequency: Multiple Westchester & Putnam CVFD Units Operating: 14-1-1, 14-1-2, 14-1-3, 14-2-2, 14-4-1, 14-6-1 Garrison FD Units: 15-4-1 Putnam Valley FD: 24-2-3, 24-4-1 Mohegan 2261, E258 Others: Putnam Fire Investigators, WCDES B17, Garrison VAC Weather Conditions: Thunderstorms Description Of Incident: Structure Fire Reporters: Remember585, pvfdtowman, firesleuth, nhfd241, miami222 (O/S) Writer: Remember585 **Photos and more info at www.continentalvillagefd.org**

Date: 7/7/09 Time: 12:00 (Approx.) Location: Route 9 / N Riverside Ave / Wolf Road Frequency: 156.150, Others Units Operating: CPD Cars 1, 32, 35, 37, 39 / NYSP Multiple w/ K9 / WCPD / OPD Weather Conditions: Thunderstorm Description Of Incident: Car 32 on V&T Stop, one occupant fled on foot across Route 9 into woods. K9s and foot units establishing perimeter and search. Reporters: Remember585 Writer: Remember585

YES!

How many more trailers will this buy for the FDMV guys? It's good to see funding going somewhere it is needed.