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Journal News article http://www.thejournalnews.com/update/updateaaa.htm Firehouse Article http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/a...nId=46&id=31694 I noticed that there were quite a few "buffs" taking pictures at this fire. If anybody from the site has photos, please post.

Date: 6/1/04 Times: 11:55 Location: 1065 Pelhamdale Ave x of Grant Ave Frequency: 33.96, 46.26 (453.00) Units Operating: PMFD, E4, L2, R45, L12, 2302, B18 Description Of Incident: 10-75 (heavy fire in attic) Writer: DRD 11:55 - Pelham Manor disptached for possible roof fire Units on approach reporting working fire 11:56 - Requesting 1 and 1 from Pelham (E4, L2) to scene 12:00 - Pelham R45 requested to scene New Rochelle L12 requested to scene w/ 2302 12:05 - Mount Vernon E206, L62 to cover 12:20 - B18 (WCDES) responding to scene 12:31 - B18 on location. Command reports fire through vent holes Command requesting a NRFD radio (46.06) Command post reports they cant communicate with NRFD 12:39 - NRFD radio en-route from PMFD HQ Going to exterior operations 12:50 - Receiving numerous calls for smoke odor in the area Going to interior operations 12:55 - MVFD E206, L62 dispatched on investigation of outside smoke odor at 19 Stellar Place and 488 Esplanade Ave. PM Police will escort MVFD units from high school. - Smoke was from the fire on Pelhamdale Ave. - Fire is starting to be brought under control Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searc...&submit=Get+Map

I am interested in learning more about Yorktown Heights FD Squad/Engine 270. It looks like a great rescue-pumper, from what I have seen on the website, and it also sounds like its meets their needs. Can anyone give the details on the rig, including cost, and what equipment it carries? Have you had any problems with it? And most important, when can I bring a few guys up to see it?.... Thanks DRD

Thank you for the offer. Arrangements may already be in the works, if not I will give you a call when I get some dates from my guys. Either way we will be making our way to Yorktown to take a look some time in the near future. Thanks again, we really appreciate the opportunity.

curfew?

Perhaps it was one of the pieces used by the White Plains volunteer companies when they went to fires. I know they each have their own names, for example; East Side Volunteer Engine and Hose, rather than White Plains Fire Dept. As we know from the Journal News article a while back, these companies havent responded to a call in quite some time, and the engine looked pretty old. No facts to base that on, Just a guess...

http://www.elmiraheightsfire.org This a new website my friend's fire department put together. They are located in upstate New York, in the finger lakes region. Pay extra attention to their heavy rescue, an old Bud Ice delivery truck refurbed and retrofitted by Hackney.

I think the idea of rapid deployment scenario such as getting the mayday while responding or as you arrive makes for a great drill. I wonder how the crews would react when outside of our normal FAST SOP, staging your equipment and then putting people to work on making the scene more safe. I dont do the FAST training, so this concept may already be scheduled for a later drill, but I will be mentioning it to my training officer. Thanks.

If 60 dispatched Mohegan Fire and EMS the County may have to hire additional personnel! lol.

Announcement Number: DEU-583-4-225 Open Period: 4/12/2004 to 4/16/2004 NOTE: Please see How to Apply Section for Complete Submission Requirements. Position Title & Grade: Firefighter GS-081-6 Salary: GS- 6: $ 32,013 - $41,621 Per Annum Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration, VA Medical Center Position Location: Facility Management Service, Montrose and Castle Point Campuses (This position may require travel between the Montrose and Castle Point Campuses as needed.) Who May Apply: Any U.S. citizen. THE MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IS (37.) APPLICANTS MUST NOT HAVE REACHED THEIR 37TH BIRTHDAY PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. Relocation Expenses Paid: No Type of Appointment: Career or Career-conditional (permanent) Number of Positions: 4 Tour of Duty: Work is full time; Rotating shifts (56 hours per week). Drug Testing All non-VA applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in any position may be subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA. Federal Benefits: Health Insurance: The Federal Employee Health Benefits Program has many plans to choose from at reasonable costs that can be paid from pre-tax income. There are no waiting periods, no required medical exam, and no age/physical condition restrictions. In addition, Medicare - Part A is available to you at no cost at age 65. Life Insurance: The Federal Employee Group Life Insurance offers Group term life insurance - Basic life insurance and three options (Standard, Additional, and Family). Leave and Holidays: The leave program offers exceptional time off benefits including 13 days sick leave each year; 13, 20, or 26 days of vacation leave each year, depending on years of service; and 10 days paid holiday each year. Retirement: New Federal career-conditional or career employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Under this retirement system, the FERS portion of the benefits is based on amount of service and salary history. In addition, your coverage includes the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a multiple investment options similar to a 401(k) plan, as well as Social Security which offers credits earned while working with the Government along with retirement benefits, disability protection, and survivor protection. All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position involves shift work of 56 hours per week on a rotating basis in order to perform work to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire, and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards. It also covers fire service positions that control hazardous materials incidents; training personnel in fire protection and prevention/ operate fire communications equipment; and advise on improvements to structures for better fire protection. Major duties of the position include but not limited to: -Extinguishes fires and performs fire prevention inspections of industrial shops, warehouses, administrative facilities, laboratories, living quarters, and outside storage areas. -Familiar with and uses the recognized standards covering fire prevention techniques and procedures; agency and installation manuals, rules and regulations, and local, State, and Federal fire prevention ordinances and building codes, fire codes, trade references, and pre-fire plans to determine that adequate measures and plans are available in preventing, reducing, and eliminating the potential for fire or explosion. -Adapts standard fire prevention practices and procedures to local requirements. -Inspects and corrects minor deficiencies in a variety of fixed fire protection systems, many of which are complex and/or designed for the specific operations and hazardous conditions. -Provides non-professional medical care as ambulance/emergency medical technician. -Performs standardized emergency medical procedures for critical, seriously ill, and acutely ill patients. -Provides assessment of patient to physician or nurse who relies on these observations to provide additional treatment. -Conducts fire prevention training of building and hospital grounds to hospital personnel, upper management and firefights, which includes: scheduling and conducting all training sessions; instructing all new employees at orientation class in fire safety measures, and assisting the Safety Office training all supervisory personnel. -Performs as a member of a team in controlling spills that may be of hazardous and often times unknown substance. -Uses a variety of special protective gear in situations where poisonous gases, radioactive materials or hazardous biological products are involved. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/LICENSURE: All applicants for the position of Firefighter in VHA, to qualify for appointment, must: a. Candidates must possess a valid EMT certification in the State of New York. (Must be submitted with your application.) b. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid State Motor Vehicle operator's license. (Must be submitted with your application.) c. Complete CSC Form 665, Ability to Drive Safely (August 1969 Revision). THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE AT and MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATON: http://www.dod.state.hi.us/hro/HRO%20Forms...0Form%20665.doc EXPERIENCE GS-6: Candidates must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Firefighter. Examples of qualifying specialized experience are: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This position involves emergency medical treatment and consideration may be limited to those applicants with certification as emergency medical technicians and those individuals with appropriate experience, training, or certification dealing with emergency response to hazardous substance releases. REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION For those positions requiring employees to drive motorized firefighting equipment, candidates must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license of the appropriate classification or kind. Applicants also may be required to pass a practical road test and provide information on their driving record. See 5 CFR 930 and the 'General Policies and Instructions' section of this Manual for additional requirements for motor vehicle operators. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS For those positions requiring the operation of specialized firefighting pumping equipment, mounted pressurized systems, dispensing devices, and/or rescue tools, applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability, before appointment, to operate the specific equipment to which they will be assigned, or similar related types of hydraulic equipment. PERFORMANCE TEST Agencies may require candidates to demonstrate satisfactory performance of the minimum physical abilities necessary to perform safely and efficiently the essential tasks of a particular position. The abilities may be demonstrated through prior satisfactory performance in the same or a similar position, or agencies may choose to use a task demonstration. A task demonstration must be directly related to the essential job tasks, and thus, must consist of a sample of operations or steps that reflect a reasonably faithful representation of those selected job tasks. Any demonstration required must be uniformly applied to all similarly qualified candidates; the level of proficiency required cannot exceed that which is required in actual job performance; and reasonable accommodation must be provided where necessary. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants for positions that have duties of an arduous or hazardous nature must meet the medical standards described below. Since individual positions may not include all such duties, a physical condition or impairment may be disqualifying for employment only if there is a direct relationship between the condition and the nature of the duties of the specific position to be filled. Employees in positions involving firefighting duties or other duties involving arduous physical exertion may be subject to periodic (e.g., annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position. (See 5 CFR 339.) Any serious deviation from sound medical condition may be grounds for rejection of an applicant regardless of whether the condition is named below. Remediable defects or curable diseases will not exclude a person from consideration, but proof that such defects have been remedied or the disease cured must be received during the life of the eligible register before persons otherwise qualified may be considered for appointment under civil service rules. Eyes: Corrected distant vision must be at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye. Uncorrected distant vision is required only if it is likely that corrective lenses may be lost or broken. If so, uncorrected distant vision must be at least 20/100 binocular. Ability to distinguish basic colors is required. Applicants must be free from acute or chronic eye disease. Ears: Using an audiometer for measurement, there should be no loss of 30 or more decibels in the unaided worst ear at the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz levels. Nose, Mouth, and Throat: Applicants must be free from conditions that interfere with distinct speech, free breathing, or with the use of breathing apparatuses or protective equipment. Lungs: Applicants must be free from any pulmonary or chest wall disease or condition that results in not being able to perform the duties of the position. Heart and Blood Vessels: The following conditions may be cause for rejection: organic heart disease, valvular or vascular diseases, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, recurrent syncope, or history of myocardial infarction. Abdomen: Acute or chronic disease or inflammation of the abdominal viscera, hernia, or significant enlargement of the liver or spleen that interferes with the performance of the duties of the position will be cause for rejection. Spine, Pelvic, Sacroiliac and Lumbo-Sacral Joints: Applicants must have free movement of spine and pelvic joints. Neurological System: Degenerative neurological disease or disorder that results in documented evidence of neurological impairment that renders the applicant unable to perform the duties of the position will be cause for rejection. A history of serious mental disease may be disqualifying. Extremities: Individuals cannot have anomalies in the number, form, proportion, and movement of the extremities that interfere with function. This includes non-united fractures; non-reducible dislocations; united fractures and reduced dislocations with incomplete restoration of function; amputation of arm, hand, leg, or foot; loss of any skeletal portion of the thumb of either hand; loss of more than the two distal phalanges of the ring or little fingers of either hand; any lose joints; pes cavus, weak foot, or clubfoot; flatfoot with symptoms unresponsive to orthotics; loss or deformity of great toe or any two toes on the same foot; torn cartilage or loose foreign bodies within the knee joint; instability of the knee joint; or inadequately healed surgical procedure. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of firefighter. Prior to appointment, applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday unless they have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. The maximum entry age limit was established under the age discrimination prohibitions contained in Section 15 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Maximum age limitations may not be waived for any applicant including those with veterans’ preference. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (KSAO’S): Applicants who meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be rated on their answers to the KSAOs (knowledges, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) ranking factors listed in this announcement. You must address the KSAOs separately from the application form or resume and must show examples or a description of how your past work experience (paid and non-paid work) and/or educational background has provided you with the appropriate job-related criteria as listed in each KSAO. General paragraphs of duties listed in your resume/OF612 are not acceptable as substitutions for the KSAOs. If you do not address the KSAO quality rating factors as listed in this announcement, you may be determined ineligible or you may receive a minimally qualified rating score of 70. These factors also will determine whether you will place among the top ranked candidates to be referred for an interview. There is no special form to complete your KSAO’s. These can be completed on plain, white paper. List the KSAO at the top of the page and follow with paragraph summary of how your knowledge and skills relate to each. 1. Knowledge of firefighting strategies, and tactics, and fire behavior. 2. Ability to follow instructions, make decisions, and perform tasks as a member of a team under any conditions. 3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with people of varying levels of understanding. 4. Ability to conduct fire prevention inspections. BASIS FOR RATING: Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements established by the Office of Personnel Management for Miscellaneous Occupations and the Individual Occupational Requirements for Fire Protection and Prevention Series will be evaluated and ranked on their possession of relevant experience (paid and non-paid), education, and training, as reflected in their application and the supplemental information provided that addresses the KSAOs. There is no written test. You will be rated on the quality of your experience and education relevant to the duties of this position. Part time experience will be prorated in calculating the amount of qualifying experience. CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBILITY Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transitions Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if a rating score of 80 points or above is determined. Federal employees seeing CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. How to Apply for this position: Candidates must provide all information requested in this job announcement and submit the following items: 1. A comprehensive resume or completed Optional Application for Federal Employment(OF-612), including country of citizenship; (the OF-612 may be downloaded from www.opm.gov/forms website). NOTE: If you are submitting a resume instead of an Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612, please provide the Vacancy Announcement number DEU-583-4-225, your Social Security Number, the beginning and ending employment dates for current and/or former paid and/or non-paid work experiences (mm/yy to mm/yy), the number of hours worked per week, your salary information, a description of your duties, and whether you are a United States Citizen. This information is required to determine eligibility, qualifications, and legal requirements for Federal employment, and without this information, your application cannot be rated; 2. Copy of your EMT Certification valid in the State of New York and a copy of your valid State Drivers License. (Must be submitted with your application.) 3. Complete CSC Form 665, Ability to Drive Safely (August 1969 Revision). THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE AT and MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATON: http://www.dod.state.hi.us/hro/HRO%20Forms...0Form%20665.doc 4. Your Responses to each of the KSAO’s (See Rating Factors listed in the Vacancy Announcement Section entitled “Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics). Include a separate sheet(s) on plain, white paper (no special form required) clearly describing, in a paragraph narrative format, your experience and skills that relate to each knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics; 5. Completed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (January 1, 2001 Revision). This form may be downloaded from the opm website at www.opm.gov/forms 6. To Claim Veterans Preference. A copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), military discharge certificate showing your dates of service and character of discharge (e.g., Honorable), if applying for Veteran’s Preference. Your military discharge, DD214, can now be requested on-line by accessing: http://vetrecs.archives.gov; please request the “Undeleted” copy showing your type of discharge (NOTE: requesting your DD214 on-line will take approximately 4-6 weeks to receive). 7. If you are claiming 10-Point Veterans’ preference, in addition to submitting the DD-214, you must also submit the Application for 10- Point Veterans’ Preference (SF-15) form, AND a Veterans Affairs letter dated within last twelve months indicating percentage of disability; 8. Copies of your eligibility documentation for consideration under CTAP or ICTAP, if applicable. NOTE: Application materials will not be returned. DO NOT submit your application package in a notebook or binder with extraneous information. Applicants should provide sufficient information (as required in the vacancy announcement) to enable Human Resources to properly evaluate your application against the OPM and VA Qualification Standards, and governing regulations. Applicants will be issued a Notice of Results regarding the status of this vacancy. Eligibility established under this announcement will be for this announcement only. The full performance level of this position is GS-6. Application Forms: The OF-612 Optional Application Form, the SF-15 (requesting 10-Point veterans preference), and the OF 306 Declaration of Federal Employment forms are available at www.opm.gov/forms. The CSC Form 665, Ability to Drive Safely (August 1969 Revision). THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE AT and MUST BE SUBMITED WITH YOUR APPLICATON: http://www.dod.state.hi.us/hro/HRO%20Forms...0Form%20665.doc You may use a resume in lieu of the OF-612 application form. The KSAOs should be listed on separate sheets of plain white paper attached to your application form or resume and listing your name, Social Security Number, DEU announcement number, and a separate paragraph for each rating factor that clearly describes your knowledge, skills and abilities for each KSA rating factor. Your military discharge, DD214, can now be requested on-line by accessing: http://vetrecs.archives.gov; please request the “Undeleted” copy showing your type if discharge (NOTE: requesting your DD214 on-line will take approximately 4-6 weeks to receive). Receipt of applications: Completed application packages must be received by close of business on Friday, April 16, 2004 the closing date of this announcement, in order to receive consideration. Use ONE of the two methods listed below to send your application package: 1) Mail To: (No Federal Government Envelopes; No Saturday or Sunday Deliveries Accepted) VA Medical Center Indianapolis Delegated Examining Unit, Human Resources Management Service (05DEU) ATTN: DEU-583-4-225 1481 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 OR: 2) E-MAIL To: INDDEU@med.va.gov (No Federal Government E-Mail Accepted) PLEASE NOTE: Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered. In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1719, use of postage-paid Federal Government envelopes for filing job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulation. Applications submitted in postage paid FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENVELOPES will not be accepted. Applications submitted by FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FACSIMILE OR E-MAIL will not be accepted. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency at 317-554-1732. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – SELECTION WILL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL HANDICAP, AGE, MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, PERSONAL FAVORITISM OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTORS. Send Mail to: VA Medical Center (05DEU) 1481 W 10th St Indianapolis, IN 46202 For questions about this job: Rafael Gonzalez Phone: 317 554 1732 USAJOBS Control Number: 220785 EEO Policy Statement | Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement | Veterans

Not exactly a incident paging system but both WNBC.com and CNN.com and EmergencyEmail.org offer breaking news alerts which can be customized to your preference, such as Disasters and Accidents (CNN), Acts of Terrorism and/or Severe Weather (WNBC) and a wide variety of other topics (Emergency Email). CNN and EmergencyEmail are more national and international, WNBC is more NYC area. These can be sent to email or phone (if you have text messaging). They have been reliable however you do have to put up with a few nonsense pages, the paging is not 24x7 and Westchester is not an area that is focused on. But, NYC is and I have gotten a few pages about breaking incidents and news stories. Didn't News12 setup a email/paging system for breaking news? I signed up and have never gotten a single email/page. DRD

That is primarily what I am interested to see, how you have your compartments configured to accommodate such a wide variety of equipment. I would also like to see if the rig, even with all the "squad" stuff, still has room for a pre-connected combo tool, booster line, light tower, etc. Is the 10kW generator a little much or do you use it often enough? Is everything aluminum? Foam system? Sorry for all the questions, I will likley be contacted you in the future to try and set up a visit with some other guys.... Thanks again. DRD

MetroCare Ambulance Group is looking for Paramedics http://jobsearch.monster.com/getjob.asp?Jo...&lid=556&fn=&q=

For those following the 9/11 Commission's visit to New York City this week, Dennis Smith author of books such as Report from Engine Co. 82 and Report from Ground Zero, among others, is scheduled to testify tommorrow at 10:00 am. Live feed of panel discussions and testimony can be viewed on WNBC.com.

Thanks for the info... i will message you after I talk to some people about possibly coming up to take a look. DRD

Information on the Rye Fire Dept fire station proposal. http://www.ryeny.gov/locust/locust.htm

What was this all about? Hazmat?

Are you making good progress on the new Engine? Will the engine and heavy rescue be in at about the same time?

i have posted info on the Montrose/Castle Point VA FF/EMT poistions. I did so a few weeks ago in the employment forum. Check the date to see if the vacancy is still current. You definitely need to be a certified EMT to be considered. Good luck if anybody goes for it... DRD

Coverage from WNBC 4 with photos http://www.wnbc.com/news/3021276/detail.html

We have discussed this topic in the past... This link should take u there.. http://emtbravo.just5buckshosting.com/phpB...topic.php?t=160 If there is any new information on how to obtain this service, especially for those depts. not dispatched by the county, please post it.

Date: 4-17-04 Times: 14:56 dispatched Location: 153 School Street Frequency: 46.50, 484.7125 Units: E-21 (NRFD), E-305, E-307, E-151 (GFD); TL-11(NRFD), L-73; R-1, B3 (original assign.) E-309 (10-30/FAST) Description Of Incident: Fire in a 2 story ordinary construction Fire on top floor. New Rochelle Co's working Writer:DRD, Truck4 (O/S) 15:00 - Additional Eng requested for FAST Exp 1 - Street Exp 2 - 2 Story frame Exp 3 - Rear yard Exp 4 - 3 story stucco 15:02 - 2nd alarm requested MSU 10-84 E306, E317, L76 assigned 15:07 - B2 reports 2 lines stretched and operating on 2nd floor 1 line operating on exposure 4 Eastchester TL17 relocating YFD HQ at 5 school street MVFD Engine assigned to cover YFD L70 relocating to Station 12 15:10 - TL17 cancelled by Yonkers MVFD Engine cancelled by Yonkers 15:12 - IC reports fire knocked down L76, E317 10-8 15:15 - B3 requests Car 6 to scene 15:34 - Greenville E151 10-8, released from mutual aid 15:37 - B3 reports fire is under control. Fire was in a 2 -story ordinary with above grade basement at rear, accessible from South Broadway. This was 2 doors down from empty lot where the 5th alarm was in December.

Date: 4/17/04 Times:TOW 20:41 Location: Interstate 95 NB at Exit 15 in New Rochelle Frequency: 33.96, 46.06 Units Operating: E21, E24, R4, 30 A1, 30 A2, 2301, 2302, LVAC 431 (66A1) Description Of Incident: MVA w/ rollover and entrapment Writer: DRD NRFD Dispatched to mva w/ rollover I-95 NB at Exit 15 20:37 - 2302 Requesting Medevac. 60 Control advises the nearest is from Albany, 55 min ETA 2302 stands down the helicopter. Ground transport to Jacobi 20:41 - 2302 advises he has 6 patients with 5 vehicles involved 4 with minor injuries. 2 occupants trapped. NRFD operating with FDNY EMS, FDNY Eng and FDNY Truck to extricate Larchmont VAC dispatched to scene 20:45 - Stat Flight from WMC now available and on standdby 20:51 - Both victims extricated 2302 advises to stand down the helicopter, both patients going to Jacobi Med. Ctr by ground Larchmont VAC standing by at scene 21:12 - Units starting to pick up and clear the scene

FEMA and USFA Announce First Round of Special Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Mount Vernon Fire Department Mount Vernon NY $70,630 The Fire Prevention and Safety program is the non-competitive portion of the Assistance to Firefighters program. The grants are made available to fire departments and other organizations, especially national, state, local, and community organizations that are recognized specifically for their experience and expertise in fire prevention or safety programs and activities. The AFG program is administered by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States. http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/a...nId=12&id=28863

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Vacancy Announcement Number: BRU400985 Changes to the Job Announcement: N/A Opening Date: April 07, 2004 Closing Date: April 20, 2004 Position: Firefighter, GS-0081-4/FPL GS-04 Salary: $25,669 - $33,367 Annual Place of Work: US Army Garrison, West Point Director of Housing and Public Works, Fire and Emergency Services Division, West Point, NY Position Status: Temporary Position Not to Exceed. 28 November 2004 -- Full Time Number of Vacancy: 4 Serves as a crew member protecting life and property. Responds to alarms and fights fire requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks of moderate difficulty involving structures, equipment, and facilities; crashed and burning aircraft; and fuel, chemical, and brush fires. Aircraft are small (i.e., 10 passengers), involve small amounts of fuel and have standard design features. Alternates in hose, ladder, hydrant, rescue, salvage, or hand line operations. Unreels and connects hose, lays hoselines, operates charged lines; places and raises ladders; operates portable and stationary Firefighting apparatus. Performs fire protection inspections in areas where no unusual fire hazards are expected and the potential severity is low. Inspects quarters, office buildings, barracks, hospitals, warehouses, etc., for fire hazards such as overloaded fuses, trash and rubbish accumulation, combustible material storage. Performs other duties as assigned. Who May Apply: THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT, OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FAXED TO 410-306-1284/0106 OR MAILED TO NECPOC, 314 JOHNSON ST., APG, MD 21005, ATTN: DEU. RESUMES MUST INCLUDE THE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. DO NOT INCLUDE E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule (1) CUT-OFF FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS THE FIRST 30 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED OR CLOSING DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. (2) Please click on the General Schedule button and review the entire qualification standard for this position. (3) Pre-appointment physical is required. (4) Employee is subject to random drug testing. (5) Employee works 144 hours per pay period. (6) Employee must meet DoD Fire and Emergency Service minimum qualification standards and certification requirements prior to being selected. (7) Employee must have and maintain a valid state drivers license. (8) Employee must have a Class D drivers license. (9) Employee must have EMT Certification and CPR/First Aid Certification within the first 12 months and HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations. (10) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal Service is required. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) necessary to successfully perform the dutiies of the position and is typically in or related to the experience that demonstrated the particular knoweledge, skills and ability to perform successfully the duties of a Firefighter (EMT), which may include the ability to perform firefighting and inspection duties. (12) EDUCATION:Successful completion of 2 years of education above the high school level. (13) FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be rated eligible for this position. Please include this information either in your resume or by furnishing a copy of your certificate in your application package. See Other Requirements Section for additional info on the following KSAs: KSA 1. Knowledge of firefighting equipment and firefighting duties. (This element includes using equipment in a fire fighting situation.) KSA 2. Knowledge of First Responder duties. (This element includes rendering first aid to accident victims. KSA 3. Ability to receive and relay messages. (This element includes taking telephone, radio and in-person messages.) KSA 4. Knoweldge sufficient to perofrm fire prevention duties. (This element includes knoweldge of obvious fire hazards). KSA 5. Ability to address a group. (This element includes making an organized presentation). KSA 6. Knowledge sufficient to perform Hazardous Materials First Responder Operation. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Other Information: May require overtime work, shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. This position is a temporary position and may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of two years. Other Requirements: A medical examination is required. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. License/Certification: Firefighter I & II certifications within the first 12months & HAZMAT Awareness. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application. Maximum 37 years of age restriction. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. You must include the announcement number on your application. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must submit required paperwork at the time of application. Applicants must provide a narrative that addresses each of the knowledge, skills and abilities(KSAs) on plain bond paper and submit it along with the other application materials. Information may include experience, education, training and awards as it relates to each KSA. Since you will be rated based on your possession of the KSAs listed in this announcement and a ranking determination made which affects your chance for employment, it would benefit you to provide your responses to the KSAs. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply) Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. You may send your resume via surface mail to: Northeast CPOC, DEU Staff, 314 Johnson St, APG, MD 21005 You may fax your resume to: 410-306-1284/0106 Point of Contact: DEU Staff, Northeast CPOC, 410-306-0031, THE ARMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Send Mail to: Department Of The Army 314 Johnson St APG, MD 21005 For questions about this job: DEU Staff Phone: 410-306-0031