Remember585

So......are you going to the prom ya hick?!

DONDE ESTA EL FUEGO?!

Date: 4/9/07 Time: 1745 HRS Location: 200 Washington Avenue Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: 2091, E48, E47, TL23, Hastings L22, Ardsley E164, Irvington (FAST) R-49, Elmsford TL-21, Tarrytown E-76, C&O Zone 3, Battalion 14 Description Of Incident: Fire on the 1st floor extended to the floor above, 3-story P/D. Writer: Remember585, MPACE2-299, RWC130, Truck4 (O/S) 1745hrs- PD on scene confirming. Fire showing first floor, front. 1748 HRS - On arrival of 2091 he reports a working fire, requested the Irvington FAST, Ardsley Engine and Hastings Truck to the scene. 1804 HRS - IFD FAST R49 Responding. Battalion 14 on location. 1820hrs- Co's overhaulling and hitting pockets of fire. M/A Sleepy Hollow E-86 and Tarrytown Truck to cover Dobbs Ferry.

I know the boys in "The wood" have been working on this for quite some time, last I heard I was under the impression it was going to be more along the lines of a rear-mount stick - any reason it switched to a tower? All the best to Millwood with the new Truck, whatever it may be. I'll miss the Squirt myself, I've always been impressed with the capabilities it had. It should be a pretty powerful 1-2 punch if L52 (or TL52) and T15 pull up 1st on a west side structure fire. I can't wait to see that....

Gee, I wonder where this upstanding citizen of Greenburgh will spend that $7500? I bet he gives it to charity, like some piece of sh!t crack dealer down on his luck... Although it drives me nuts to read about this, it pains me knowing that this really is what our society is all about. Cops have the toughest job there is, nobody gives them the respect they deserve.

It's a bad investment, Mo....

Luckily I'm engaged, the handcuffs and bed straps were one of the better tactics I had with my dates..... Do any EMS units lock their crew area doors during transport? I know newer rigs have power locks that can be locked from the driver's seat, but in all my years I don't ever remember doing it. This case once again proves there is no such thing as a routine call.

March 16th

Hmmm.......

Is that a young Hawkeye in that one pic?! Cool photos, thanks TR54!

We go to Phelps in Sleepy Hollow most of the time, followed by Hudson Valley in Cortlandt and Westchester Medical Center gets the rest. It is a 15 minute ride to WMC for traumas give or take a couple.

Here's the MSNBC story

Watched it on the news this morning - I love it!

I also get a kick out of taking the pins out of door hinges so when you open it the door falls off.

You should get your money back from Hen Hud Schools......

33? That makes you like twice the age of most of your dates, right?! You dirty old man!!!! JUST KIDDING!!! Happy Birthday pal!!! "1154"

Would playing this game qualify as OSHA hours? And before someone jumps down my throat, I AM ONLY KIDDING.

Once upon a time I worked at a deli. One night, I don't think it was April Fools, I got this genius idea. I stuffed a mozzarella stick into the finger of a latex glove. I then put some sauce in it. I then put it onand kind of tucked my pinky into it. When we were doing our nightly duties and I was cutting up some tomatoes, I "chopped" my "finger" off. I made one of the girls nearly faint and the other guy and I laughed for a solid 10 minutes. Good times. I've got other stories, but I don't want to post too much of my ridiculous resume in one shot...

I believe the Yonkers Rescue is considered Rescue 11 by the County. But since Yonkers rarely comes into play outside their own City I don't believe it is much of an issue.

Perhaps Empress came in with the lowest bid? I believe that's how Peekskill went with them after several years with A-1 then Empire State. EMS is becoming more and more difficult to operate with an all volunteer staff, let's at least accept that. Just because a call is "covered" it doesn't mean a responsible response time - some places call a call "covered" and they don't respond for up to 30 minutes. I don't get why people are attacking Hawthorne, maybe it did take them a couple years to get it done but at least they DID something. Some places have leadership that continues to hide their heads in the sand and hope that the EMS Staffing Fairy will show up. I've been part of Westchester's EMS for nearly 14 years. When I first joined people FOUGHT, yes FOUGHT to get to the rig and ride the call. A crew of 5 wasn't uncommon. But we also did a lot less calls, and had a lot more people who cared and wanted to help the community. It's been a steady downward spiral that in the past 4-5 years has really shown itself. My money says that 20 years from now EMS will be done by all paid personnel and half of us firefighters will be going to the scenes of all our calls because paid personnel will be bringing it there. Our couinty is so hell-bent on making money that it is almost impossible for blue-collared people like most of us to survive here. Cost of living keeps going up, our time to volunteer goes down - do the math. Hat's off to Hawthorne for making a move for the better of all involved. And Andy - watch those Disney EMTs, they tend to be a little Goofy...

Right now....just a fresh coat of paint and some new tetrahedrons. Eventually I'll put the band on again and shove a couple of chocks in it.

Not a bad question, asking what others carry. We have three Engine Companies, all of which are relatively similar but unique from each other at the same time. Our rigs are designed for our community and the needs we face daily. Over time we have learned that it is almost impossible to carry everything you'll ever need, but we do come close. Our E118 is a 1993 HME/Saulsbury with a 1250 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water and 100 gallon foam tank. It has seating capable for eight but it is a little cramped. E118 carries the basic hand tool assortment - irons, brush tools, etc. plus specialized foam nozzles and equipment, a portable pump, Holmatro HCT3120 extrication tool, Ecco Quik-Vent chain saw, portable generator light and a Milwaukee Saw-zall. CFD320 should be able to elaborate. Engine 119 is our 2006 Seagrave. It has a 1500 GPM pump with a 750 gallon water tank that can seat eight. This rig is our primary FAST unit and has been used to cover the Rescue and our Truck. It has a 10 KW hydraulic generator, multiple 500W flood lights, a 35' ground ladder, Little Giant ladder, NY Roof hooks, 4 pairs of irons, multiple other hand and brush tools. It also has a TIC, Multi-Gas meter, 2 Sawzalls (corded and cordless), Ecco Quik-Vent, K12 saw and Stihl saw, Holmatro HCT3120 extrication tool, stokes, ropes and other gear for the FAST. Engine 120 is our Rescue-Pumper. It is a 2003 ALF with a 2000 GPM pump and a 1000 gallon tank. It carries the usual engine equipment plus a Hurst portable power unit and combi-tool. I almost forgot all three Engines carry fans also. Over time our Engines have grown from nothing more then just pumpers to multi-versatile rigs well-stocked for almost anything we need. I believe we have multi-gas meters on order for the other two engines to further our abilities.

I'm not in anyway knocking them, they really are a good team. I just think exploring a countywide team mostly made up of FD personnel, like the TRT, may be a great resource. As for dispatching it.....maybe something like this?!

Chris, Any of these UHF repeaters that are "linked" to 46.26 are setup for duplex. For example... Croton's 46.26 Repeater UHF Input is 458.0250 which goes out on 453.0250 and 46.26. Anything coming in on 46.26 is put out on 453.0250 but not 46.26 again. If I have a UHF radio, as long as I can hit the repeater my transmissions will be heard on the UHF Output as well as 46.26. If I had a low-band, if I hit the repeater I can be heard on UHF but not low-band. Make any sense? PL/DPL info left out so all y'all whackers don't use it and create more BS on 46.26....

Thanks Chief.