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Firehouse.com Home > Magazine Archives > April 1999 Issue Are You Insuring A Car Or An Emergency Vehicle? MIKE WILBUR Firehouse Magazine You are an unregistered or free user. You must be a MembersZone Subscriber to access the full content. You are viewing a preview of this story. Register Now/Upgrade for Full Access In the past three columns, we have been addressing apparatus insurance issues (see Emergency Vehicle Operations, January, February and March 1999). This month, we take a look at insurance as it relates to the operation of your private car as an emergency vehicle. It is common practice in many states (New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, to name a few) for volunteer fire chiefs, fire marshals, fire coordinators, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and arson investigators to install emergency lights and sirens on their personal vehicles. In other states (including Massachusetts, Michigan and Wisconsin) it is common practice for firefighters and EMTs to put emergency lights and sirens on their personal vehicles. For example, Wisconsin vehicle and traffic law, under emergency vehicle definitions, includes the following: "Privately owned motor vehicles being used by deputy state fire marshals or by personnel of a full-time or part-time fire department or by members of a volunteer fire department while enroute to a fire or on an emergency call pursuant to orders of their chief or other commanding officer. There's More! Want to Read the Full Article? Subscribe Now to the Zone

At this year's Lt. Andy Fredericks Seminar, we experienced major database problems. We have worked diligently to correct missing and/or incorrect certificates. Many reprinted certificates have been mailed out. Please contact me at Shenry@elmsfordfd.com if your department is missing certificates or needs any corrected. Thank you for your patience and be assured that this will not happen again. Sincerely, Syd Henry Assistant Chief Elmsford Fire Dept.

I have operated both, and in my opinion, the top mounted is superior, for the following reasons: *You are out of traffic. *You have a better view of the scene. *The discharge gates are easier to operate, because you have better leverage. *It's easier to operate the deck gun.

Elmsford Fire Dept issues 35' 8 mm rope w/carabiner to all interior firefighters and training is done annually.

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 914 490-1981 Or visit our websites: www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar.htm www.liveoakeng.com/seminar.htm

On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Elmsford Fire Department, I would like to thank all, who attended today's Seminar, making it another successful day, with over 400 firefighters in attendance. Chief Goldfeder did a terrific job of reminding us on how to better protect ourselves. We apologize for the certificate printing malfunction. Certificates will be printed and mailed to all departments. Thanks again and as Chief Goldfeder said numerous times today: STAY SAFE!!! Syd Henry Assistant Chief Elmsford Fire Dept.

On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Elmsford Fire Department, I would like to thank all, who attended today's Seminar, making it another successful day, with over 400 firefighters in attendance. Chief Goldfeder did a terrific job of reminding us on how to better protect ourselves. We apologize for the certificate printing malfunction. Certificates will be printed and mailed to all departments. Thanks again and as Chief Goldfeder said numerous times today: STAY SAFE!!! Syd Henry Assistant Chief Elmsford Fire Dept.

Elmsford FD in 2006. Fire: 664 EMS: 516 Total: 1180 Happy New Year to all!!! Stay safe in 2007!!!

Date: 12-23-06 Time: 0527 hours Location: Route 9-A near the Greenburgh Multiplex Frequency: 153.98 Units Operating: 2111, 2112, E-137, 58B-2, Greenburgh PD Medics, Con Edison Description Of Incident: MVA with heavy entrapment, involving a vehicle into a Con Edison utility pole, which was broken into two pieces and resting vertically on the roof of vehicle. A lengthy extrication ensued, finally removing the patient after about a 45 minute operation. Patient transported ALS to Westchester Medical Center by 58B-2. Writer: Fireman488

Elmsford FD first trained everyone on IS-100 and IS-700. We later followed with IS-200. We have used the ICS NIMS terminology on every run since this past July. As a result we have become proficient with its use; and it has really structured our operations at all types of incidents, large and small. We are very pleased with the results.

In addition to CO meters on our EMS bags, all officers have personal CO meters on their radio straps. Personally, I located a defective oil burner, while in the basement of a commercial occupancy investigating an unrelated incident. Personal CO meters are worth their weight in gold.

Good one and definitely an indication that you need a sense of humor to wear one. LOL

I received a flyer for this class, but the times and location were cut off the bottom. Does someone have that information?? Thanks

Elmsford FD carries the following: A 100 foot length of 2 inch (with smooth bore nozzle, 1 inch tip) Niedner lightweight hi-rise hose, rolled double donut, carried in a hi-rise hose bag. Two additional 50 foot lengths, rolled double donut, are carried in another bag. A utility bag with a 15 foot length of 3 inch Niedner lightweight hi-rise hose, with pressure gauge and double gated wye. Also carried in this bag is a Stillson wrench, spanner wrenches, hose straps, door chocks and a fog tip for the smooth bore nozzles (for venting and/or overhaul). Also carried by one engine are four folded 50 foot lengths of 2 1/2 inch (with smooth bore nozzle, 1 1/8 inch tip) Niedner lightweight hi-rise hose.

Great posting, Hoss. It's nice to see that these firefighters have not been forgotten.

As a retired police officer, I agree with all of the above postings. Nice job by all. Check out the San Francisco Police Chief defending his department after an SFPD officer had been shot and killed during the pursuit of armed robbers You may have to turn up the sound a little. http://mfile.akamai.com/12948/wmv/vod.ibsy...591734.300k.asx

We have been actively using the ICS and its terminology in the Elmsford FD, on all runs, since July of this year. Our personnel are becoming comfortable with it. The results really paid off last week at a working structure fire at 2:30 AM. Because we have been using ICS regularly, all personnel automatically used it at this incident, making for a well coordinated fireground operation. The use of the Con Ed donated Command Board also helped in this coordination. As many articles, in various firefighting publications, point out: You cannot use this system effectively if you don't use it all the time. To use it effectively, it should be utilized on all runs.

Both Elmsford ladders have pumps, which works very well for us. Our 75 foot stick has a 1750 gpm pump with a 500 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. Can operate as an engine or a truck. Very versatile. Our 100 foot tower ladder has a 1500 gpm pump with a 300 gallon water tank. Does not need engine company support to operate. Also very versatile. Each district has different needs. This has been most effective for us.

We did the same thing in Elmsford and had 100% membership compliance by September 30th. Members who couldn't attend the classes took them independently online. We have also implemented the ICS terminology on all of our runs. Still in the learning stage, but little by little the members are getting used to it. Our goal is to make the system and its terminology second nature. We are planning to do I-200 over the winter.

This past Sunday members of the Elmsford Fire Dept. participated in the annual Tunnel to Towers Run. The run traces the steps taken by FF Stephen Siller, FDNY Squad Co. 1, the morning of 9/11. Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to Ground Zero. It is a growing and truly inspiring event, which benefits The Stephen Siller, FDNY, ‘Let Us Do Good’ Children’s Foundation. www.tunneltotowersrun.org Some of the highlights of the run: The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel was lined with FDNY firefighters in full dress uniform: holding 343 American flags and 343 banners with pictures of the fallen firefighters and their company numbers. Exiting the tunnel, the FDNY Pipe Band was playing. Running along the Hudson River, two fireboats were discharging large streams from their deck guns. On duty FDNY units were at various locations along the course, cheering on the runners. The end of the run, Vesey St. was lined with various food and merchandise booths. Followed by some inspiring messages from Former Mayor Guiliani, members of the Siller family, just to name a few. It was a great day for fitness and fellowship, while honoring the 9/11 heros and raising money for a truly worthy cause. If you are a runner or a walker, I highly recommend you trying it next year.

Tarrytown: The Masonic Building at 54 Main St, Tarrytown, housed Hope Hose, Conqueror Hook and Ladder and the Tarrytown Police Dept until 1964. At which time a new fire station was built at 50 Main St and a new police station at 150 Franklin St. Elmsford: The building on South Central Ave (opposite La Stazione), Elmsford, housed the Elmsford Fire Company until 1957. At which time a new fire station was built at 144 East Main St. The building at 7 North Lawn Ave, Elmsford, housed Live Oak Engine Co. until 1968. At which time a new fire station was built next door at 5 North Lawn Ave.

Yes, I drove Hope Hose's 1952 Arhens Fox to "North Tarrytown FD" headquarters on Beekman Ave for standby. Tarrytown's other units were at the scene, which I don't believe had ever happened before or since.

I'm really going to date myself. When I was a young rookie Tarrytown Firefighter, in the summer of 1965, we were dispatched to the New York State Thruway Authority maintenance garage, adjacent to the Tappan Zee Bridge toll plaza for a truck fire. A two Engine Company minor alarm response was transmitted. Upon arrival we found a gasoline tank truck, with its cab fully involved, an adjoining 8 bay maintenance garage involved, as well as a few State Police troop cars. Chief Marty Annicherico immediately had a box alarm (3 additional Engine Companies and one Ladder Company) transmitted and had a mutual aid Engine Company relocate for standby. Obviously our primary concern was the gasoline truck tank. Numerous lines were stretched, some dedicated to cooling the tank and the others to suppression. It was quite a scary situation for a while, but eventually the fires darkened and were finally brought under control. I do have some glossy photos taken by a newspaper photographer. I will have them scanned and will post them.

I would like to say we havent used the fast for fire suppression but that isnt the case . If you are special calling a fast unit to the scene, mutual aid, and you need more manpower, at least in this case it sure would be easier i think to call for another truck or engine and leave the fast for what it is. i know the old saying put out the fire and all your troubles go away,but it is nice to know someone has your back at a call, and isnt 10 minutes away because you used the first team to vent the roof. Cap, Excellent topic. Here's a little different twist on this subject that we experienced about four months ago. We had a working house fire at approximately 4 AM. We immediately requested our designated mutual aid FAST unit and an additional mutual aid Engine Co. The FAST unit arrived in a very timely fashion, but due to radio paging problems, the extra Engine Co. never arrived. Once the fire had been knocked down, we felt confident in putting the FAST unit to work, for relief purposes, without replacing it. Stay safe, Syd Henry Elmsford FD

We are looking to do the same thing in Elmsford and in addition to looking at the rigs that you mention; we are considering the consultation services of Mike Wilbur and Tom Shand "The Apparatus Architects" from www.firehouse.com. We attended their session in Baltimore and found it very enlightening. I hope this helps. Syd Henry Elmsford FD