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Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Seminar & Exhibits 2013 Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department Saturday, February 2, 2013 Registration, exhibits and refreshments begin @ 7:30 AM Program 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM “Fireground Sizeup” Presented by Deputy Chief Mike Terpak Jersey City Fire Department Proceeds donated to Lt. Andrew Fredericks Scholarship Fund Lt. Tyler Rush Memorial Scholarship Fund Burn Care Everywhere http://www.burncarefoundation.org/ Firemen’s Home, Hudson, N.Y. www.fasny.com Pre-registration: $35, at the door: $40 www.regonline.com/seminar13 Westchester Marriott Hotel 670 White Plains Road (Route 119) Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 For overnight accommodations, please call Marriott Hotel reservations @ (800) 882-1042 and ask for the Elmsford Fire Department seminar rate. For additional information, please contact: Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981 Joe Dorio at jdorio@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 536-2235 Website: www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar.php

Avon Rob: www.burncarefoundation.org Thanks for pointing out the error. Stay safe, Syd

Truly the Greatest Generation.

Rest in peace Trooper Anna. Condolences to your family, friends and fellow troopers.

Strictly clarifying exactly what happened at this incident.

With all due respect to this quote. The Elmsford Fire Dept responded on mutual aid to this incident with an Engine Company, fully staffed with 6 interior firefighters, arriving on the scene in approximately 5 minutes after being dispatched. We had just returned to quarters from a previous non-storm related run. The I/C assigned our personnel to search the above mentioned premises. We had completed our primary search; and had verified that all utilities were secure when the above mentioned mutual aid arrived.

I have been on both sides of this fence. Sometimes there's a fine line between helping and being a hinderance. You really have to know the difference. Some do and some don't.

I have a 2010 GMC Terrain, 6 cylinder, which gives you a lot of power. About 15 mpg around town; in the 20's on highway trips. A lot of nice features: In dash bluetooth, GPS, Onstar systems. Good quality sound system. All wheel drive really good in the snow. Rear seat slides back and forth. Rear seat backs fold down for cargo space. Good buy for the price.

I started on the Police Job in 1968, with a four year college degree, and was asked why I was "wasting" my education... At the same time in my volunteer FD career side of things, extinguishing room and contents fires with a booster line and no SCBA was routine...

There is a good two part article on Thermal Imaging in the two most recent Firehouse magazines. Recently we had an MVA with one ejection (some distance from the vehicle). The troopers on the scene thought there may be additional ejected patients. We checked the seats of the vehicle with the TIC, only finding heat in the driver's seat. We still conducted a perimeter search, but felt confident in leaving the scene that no one else was involved.

Thanks Jack. Apparently the direct link isn't working. Go to www.elmsfordfd.com When the site opens, click on seminar.

Thanks Seth. The weather report is favorable for a change. Pre-registration is close to 300. We have two terrific speakers. Should be a good day!!

Fire Guard Commander gloves. Our Department uses a variety of gloves, but I still prefer the Fire Guard Commander.

Absolutely correct!!! We have been using 0.5% Class A foam (not CAFS) for about 5 years on virtually all types of fires: structure, vehicle, dumpster, brush, etc. and the difference is like night and day: Much faster knockdowns, much less water required and no rekindles (incomplete extinguishment).

Elmsford Fire Dept. Fire: 561 EMS: 485

Our department is fortunate that we operate 2 BLS ambulances. EMS-wise our "Working Fire Assignment" calls for the following: Our 1st due ambulance to the scene for Triage. Our 2nd due ambulance to the scene for Rehab. A mutual aid ambulance (agency depending on the location in our Fire District..we have 3 mutual aid areas) to the scene for possible transport(s). A Greenburgh PD medic to the scene for standby. They communicate with the I/C on the fireground frequency. This SOP has worked well for us.

Rest in peace, brother.

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"I know there's some that were asking questions about this fire, so here's some info." Very thorough narrative!! Very professional job!! Good work Chief!!

Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Memorial Seminar & Exhibits Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department Saturday, February 4, 2012 Registration, refreshments & exhibits begin at 7:30 AM Program: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM “Truck Company Tactics, Tips & Tricks” and “The Dirty Dozen: 12 Most Common Engine Company Errors” Presented by Lt. Mike Ciampo, FDNY, and Lt. Ray McCormack, FDNY. Proceeds donated to Lt. Andrew Fredericks Scholarship Fund Burn Care Everywhere www.burncare.org Firemen’s Home, Hudson, N.Y. www.fasny.com Pre-registration: $35, at the door: $40 www.regonline.com/seminar12 Westchester Marriott Hotel 670 White Plains Road (Route 119), Tarrytown, N.Y. For overnight accommodations, please call Marriott Hotel reservations @ (800) 882-1042 and ask for the Elmsford Fire Department seminar rate. For additional information, please contact: Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981 Joe Dorio at jdorio@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 536-2235 Website: www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar.php

The NYS DMV Lens Program is terrific. Our department has used it for a number of years. It provides continuous updates (by email) on the status of members' driver's licenses and it's free of charge.

We use Drager 4 gas (Carbon Monoxide, Oxygen, Methane, and Hydrogen Sulfide) meters and Drager single gas personal CO meters. They are very reliable. We do our own simple calibrations every 180 days. The customer service is excellent; and as mentioned above they are affordable.

You are absolutely correct, Bull. If you refer to our website www.elmsfordfd.com; the actions of our department were called removals. Stay safe.

Exactly Chris, this from the State Police website: Salary, Promotions, Benefits and Retirement Starting Base Salary Effective April 1, 2010 $50,374 - Starting salary (during Academy training) $66,905 - Upon graduation from the Academy $71,261 - After one year $84,739 - After five years Salaries do not include: Longevity compensation; hazardous duty compensation; expanded duty pay or additional location compensation for New York City and the following counties: Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester.