Fireman488

The Elmsford FD has had 35 ft. bailout ropes in service for sometime. A few years ago I was forced to bailout of a 1st floor apartment house rear window, which was about 10 feet off the ground. While not using my bailout rope, it was nice to know that I had it, if the window had been higher. FDNY Chief John Salka, who developed the "Get Out Alive" program, soon followed it with his "Staying Out of Trouble" program, which stresses firefighter safety and orientation on the fireground and in the fire building....thereby not needing to bailout. I hope this helps. Stay safe, Syd Henry Elmsford FD

Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Memorial Seminar and Exhibits Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Dept. @ The Westchester Marriott Hotel, 670 White Plains Rd (Route 119), Tarrytown, NY Saturday, January 13, 2007 Registration, refreshments and exhibits begin at 7:30 AM Program: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Firefighter Close Calls Presented by Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder Loveland-Symmes, Ohio Fire Dept. www.firefighterclosecalls.com For additional information, please contact Assistant Chief Syd Henry shenry@elmsfordfd.com or 914 592-9369 Or visit our websites: www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar.htm and www.liveoakeng.com/seminar.htm

When the HT-1000 was no longer available, we tried the HT-750; and so far, we are happy with them.

Elmsford E-237, L-55 and 2112 are attending. I was told line-up is at 5 pm and step off at 6 pm.

Elmsford FD, in my opinion, has a great setup. In addition to 46.26, 46.14 and the County Fireground frequencies. We have our own village frequency 153.98, which we use most of the time. We even use it on mutual aid responses to communicate easily with each other, while not interferring with other fireground communications.

To: All Fire Departments and EMS agencies Subject: WCVFA Convention Parade, to be hosted by the Elmsford Fire Dept, on Saturday, September 16th. Those departments/agenices who have not responded to their invitations, please contact Shenry@elmsfordfd.com as soon as possible. Thanks and stay safe, Syd Henry Assistant Chief Elmsford Fire Dept.

While in Lake George last weekend, I was picking up Saratoga County Fire Control on 46.42

Date: 6/12/06 Time: 2:45 PM Location: Saw Mill River Parkway S/B @ Rte 119 Frequency: 153.980 Units Operating: 58B-1, E-137, Greenburgh PD Medics Description Of Incident: Fatal motorcycle accident Writer: Fireman488 Elmsford FD units were dispatched to a motorcycle accident with reported very serious injuries at the above location. Members found a male patient, with one leg severed, in grave condition. He was transported ALS to the Westchester Medical Center where he expired shortly after arrival.

Andy, Both Elmsford FD quints have 1st due assignments. Tower Ladder 21 responds 1st due, with an engine, to commercial structure assignments. It has a 1500 gpm pump and 300 gallon water tank. Ladder 55 responds 1st due, with an engine, to all other runs. It has a 1750 gpm pump and 500 gallon water tank, in addition to a 30 gallon foam tank. Ladder 55 also carries our 2nd due Hurst Tool and is our FAST unit. Both of our engines carry Truck Co. equipment and all members are cross trained in engine and truck company work. Engine Co. can operate as a truck and the Truck Co. can operate as an engine. For a small department, with only two companies, we find that this protocol works very well for us. I hope this helps. Syd

I remember the Elmsford Drive-in well. When you didn't have the money to go in, you could park in the Master's Dept Store (Multiplex Theater) parking lot and watch for free. :-)

Elmsford FD MVA or EMS run: E-137, 58B-1 and Chief(s). Fire: E-137, L-55 and Chief(s). POVs are strictly prohibited.

Elmsford Fire Department Officers May 2006-07 Chief Mike Eannazzo 2111 1st. Assistant Chief Syd Henry 2112 2nd. Assistant Chief Chris Povella 2113 Elmsford Fire Company Captain Doug Daniels 2114 1st. Lieut. Carlos Torres 2116 2nd. Lieut. Brendon Hoke 2118 EMS Lieut. Ted Thomas 58-12 Live Oak Engine Company Captain Steve Woehrle 2115 1st. Lieut. Anthony Graves 2117 2nd. Lieut. Chris Thomas 2119 EMS Lieut. Tony Uva 58-13

I heard recently that some cable phone systems do not allow access to 911. I don't know if that's true, but if so, that is very disturbing.

Elmsford FD: 634 Fire runs and 548 EMS runs for 2005.

All of our Department officers wear personal C/O detectors on their radio straps, which alarm at 35 PPM. On a recent water flow alarm we detected a C/O condition in the basement of an adjacent store, which was totally unrelated to the original call, only because an officer's detector alarmed. These detectors are good for 24 months (digital readout) and then they are discarded. Approximate cost $200 each. Well worth the cost. As FDNY Chief Frank Montagna likes to say, "there are no routine runs." Stay safe, Fireman488

Date: 1/31/06 Time: 8:12 AM Location: Main St. Garage, 68 East Main St, Elmsford Frequency: 153.98 Units Operating: 2111, 2112, E-137, E-237, TL-21, 58B-2 Description Of Incident: Working fire in an auto repair shop. Writer: Fireman488 Responding units encountered fire, with a heavy smoke condition, in the two-bay work area of a 2-story auto repair shop approximately 100 ft x 50 ft, with an office area above. One line was stretched and placed into operation, quickly knocking the fire down. The second floor was searched for extension with negative results. Extensive venting was required to clear the heavy smoke condition from the building. Con Edison and Westchester County Cause & Origin responded. No mutual aid required. Fire under control at 8:45 AM.

The Vilage of Elmsford is one square mile; however, the Elmsford Fire District is 4 square miles. In 2005, the Elmsford Fire Dept. responded to 623 Fire Runs and 548 EMS Runs.

Date: 11-22-05 Time: 0600 hrs Location: Route 9-A IFO Sunoco gas station, just north of Rte 287 Frequency: 153.98 Units Operating: E-137, L-55, E-237, TL-21, 2111, 2112, 2113 Description Of Incident: MVA involving a fully loaded 18-wheel gasoline tank truck and a private vehicle. Vehicle drove under the tanker. No injuries reported. No damage to the tank or undercarriage control valves; and no leaking gasoline. Foam line stretched as a precaution. All 9-A traffic stopped while the vehicle was removed from under the tanker. All units in service at 0700 hrs. Writer: Fireman488

I like the pirate flag on 43 Engine.

BFD1054 is correct. We in the Elmsford FD donated a Q-siren to Squad 18 in memory of the late Lieut Andy Fredericks. There were problems with the FDNY shop mechanics over its drain on the electrical system, and it was taken off the rig. It may have been re-installed, but I'm not sure. Stay safe, Fireman488