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Ex-Brewster assistant fire chief, kicked off dept. for using racial slur, sues for $10M http://www.lohud.com/article/20140110/NEWS/301100050/Ex-Brewster-assistant-fire-chief-kicked-off-dept-using-racial-slur-sues-10M?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s This s*** gives the fire service another black eye!

I notice fewer & fewer people using the "Like This" button, now of course everyone is not going to "Like" everything but consider the contribution the person made to the topic. As an example if a person creates an "Incident Alert" and they really take the time to put some details in the story please consider giving them some credit. I have seen some people who no longer post them because it appears no one cares. If people post some photos of an incident and you like them let them know by hitting that "Like" button. Good conversation started or comments you agree with in a topic give them some credit hit the button. Just my opinion Jim

I do not own a gun, I have shot guns in target practice and don't usually have comments about the gun laws however I have a real problem with this knee jerk reaction by someone who wants to be President some day. I don’t understand how the government sees this as a way to curb gun violence. This law kicks law abiding citizens in the chest making them potential criminals if they have 8 bullets in their in a magazine instead of 7 (I know there are restrictions now but for legal gun owners who have a 10 round clip and would now only be allowed to have 7 it can be a problem) . The government goes after the so called "assault weapons" some of which are a basic shot gun with modern day plastic pieces attached. The majority of shootings that happen in this country are by criminals who can care less what the law says. Few are committed by legal gun owners. While some feel the opposite is the way to go... If you look at the city of Chicago who has the stingiest gun laws in the nation, you see that criminals don't care about laws! Dozens are shot or killed every day and even more on weekends. Now NY plans these ridiculous laws let us not forget the federal government plans on revising the laws as well. The people must rise up and defeat the government on this one, Go after the true criminals not the guy who follows the law *Quotes taken from a story on www.midhudson news .com http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2013/January/15/gun_control-15Jan13.html

The only time I can say you should be stopped and are in the wrong is if: An officer is trying to make an arrest and you interfere by sticking the camera in their face while they are trying to detain a perp. You are inside a crime scene and you are taking photos / videos without permission -may be other reasons but it's all common sense and the officer(s) should also realize that.

Is anyone watching The Leftovers on HBO? Most of it is filmed in lower Westchester & Mount Vernon. The first several episodes got you introduced to the story now it's starting to get pretty good.

Did the people from The Leftovers put the white flags up on the Brooklyn Bridge? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

wraftery - Great job Chief!

As seen at the PA fire expo KME - Reel holds 3000 feet of 4" hose

soap & water

Typical crap jumping to conclusions instead of asking for verification.

What does "SOG" stand for?

Looking at the wheel, I don't think he had much steering at all in fact I think the truck probably just stopped right there.

A Victims Story and Thanks Rescuers of Valatie Rescue Squad A nice well done video of a victim thanking his rescuers and a promotional video for Valatie Rescue Squad in Columbia County http://valatierescue.org/category/your-life/patient-stories/

Date: 2/26/2014 Time: 19:30 Incident Type: 5 Alarm Estate Fire Location: 303 n Tower Hill Rd District: Millbrook FD Units: Millbrook, Dover, Wassiac, Amenia, Union Vale, Millerton, Pleasant Valley, Stanford, Kent Ct., Transcare, NYSP, DCSO, Dutchess County Emergency Response & many more Description: 50 x 140, 2 1/2 story wood (10,000+sq ft) heavily involved upon arrival no one home defensive attack from the start. 1,600 foot driveway. Tanker shuttles & draft sites utilized Poughkeepsie Journal http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20140227/NEWS01/140227005/Chief-Town-Washington-home-destroyed-by-fire-residents-unharmed --------------- A message from the Chief of the Millbrook Fire department.. My utmost thanks to the personnel who responded to the structure fire last night during which the Millbrook Fire Department fought a heavily-involved fire in a 12,000-square-foot house, seven road miles from the station, in temperatures that dropped to around 0°F by the end of the incident. Our efforts were additionally hampered by the absence of a viable water source in the immediate vicinity, a driveway just under 2000' long and barely wide enough for an apparatus, high winds, and hilly terrain around the structure covered in 18-36" of snow. The fire was dispatched at 19:29hrs, and the last unit was placed in service at 02:50hrs. The occupants were not at home at the time of the fire. Nearly a hundred firefighters operated at the scene or stood by, from Millbrook; Wassaic; Dover Plains; Amenia; Pleasant Valley; Union Vale; Millerton; Sharon, CT; and Lakeville, CT. Additional assistance was received from Transcare Ambulance, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, the Town of Washington Highway Department, and the Dutchess 911 Dispatch Center. If I have forgotten anyone, I apologize. It's been a long night. Fires of this nature and scope are, thankfully, rare. The determination, skill, and camaraderie demonstrated last night are a testament to the positive attitudes and training of our firefighters, EMS providers, and police personnel. While the structure was a total loss, it goes in my book as a "good" alarm: no one was hurt, everyone went home, nothing was seriously broken, and the fire is out. To say I'm proud to be a part of this service would be a gross understatement. I'm proud of each and every person who responded, grateful to all of you for that skill and determination, and humbled that you allow me to lead you. Thank you all.

Cost? What size do you go up too?

Next up - Person gets suspended for showing up after a fire is out and eating a sandwich made for the crews that battled the fire and is now suing for $50 million

Upcoming test, official announcement not out yet Firefighter, open competitive Firefighter/Paramedic, open competitive Test date March 9th Watch the following web site for official announcement http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CivilServiceInformationSystem/ApplicantWeb/frmAnnouncementList.aspx

We use to have some WCPD pilots on here what ever happened to them?

Undercover beer truck, they have to sneak the booze in somehow

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=james-brown-jim&pid=168250946&fhid=2595 James "Jim" Brown Sr. (1948 - 2013) Brown, Sr., James "Jim" James "Jim" Brown Sr., a lifelong resident of Tarrytown passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the age of 65.Jim was born on November 10, 1948 to Kenneth and Eleanor Brown. He graduated from Sleepy Hollow High School in 1966 and worked for many years at Ciba Geigy. He was married for 42 years to Theresa Passariello Brown and had three children. Although his family was his first love, his involvement with the Tarrytown Fire Department was a close second. For 49 years, he was a member of Riverside Hose Company #4 and served as Fire Chief in 1990 and 1996. He was active in the Westchester County Parade Judges Association, as well as a member of FASNY and The Westchester County Fire Chiefs Association. Jim is survived by his wife Terri; daughter and son in law, Lisa and Joseph Pinzel; son Jimmy Jr.; youngest daughter Allison; and his pride and joy, his grand-daughter Abigail. He is also survived by his sister and brother in law, Doris and Joseph Mastropietro; as well as numerous loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Monday, December 2,2013 and 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday,December 3, 2013 at Dwyer & Vanderbilt Funeral Home in Tarrytown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Transfiguration Church at 10am.Interment will follow at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Dwyer & Vanderbilt 90 N. Broadway Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 914-631-0621 www.Dwyervanderbiltny.com -

That photo was released to news media and is availible to the general public on Poughkeepsie Journal, Midhudsonnews.com etc. Daily Freeman - Kingston based paper http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20131103/5-plattekill-firefighters-injured-while-headed-to-accident

Well said Chris, I hope all are able to recover. If you guys need any assistance we are her for you. Jim Tompkins

All doing OK. Engine did roll on its roof.

Some photos about 30 minutes into the fire