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I myself have not heard of many complaints. As Mofire pointed out, there are some minor glitches that have to worked out, as happens in all transitions. Besides that, the change has been very positive!!

MOHEGAN LAKE FIREFIGHTER HURT BATTLING BLAZE By TERRY CORCORAN THE JOURNAL NEWS (Original publication: June 11, 2004) A volunteer firefighter was taken by STAT Flight helicopter to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla early yesterday after suffering a head injury while fighting a fire at a Gallows Hill Road residence. The firefighter, whose identity was withheld, fell and hit his head while fighting the 6:12 a.m. fire at a two-story single-family home at 16 Gallows Hill Road, said 2nd Assistant Chief George Keesler of the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Department. "He's fine and he's going to be released," Keesler said yesterday. More than 75 firefighters from Mohegan Lake, Peekskill, Continental Village and Yorktown Heights responded, said Keesler, who served as incident commander. No one else was injured. Keesler said a man who lives in the home was outside with his pet dog and cat when firefighters arrived. He could not be reached for comment yesterday. "The fire was difficult to fight because the house was down an embankment," Keesler said. "We initially did an exterior attack with three hand lines. There was heavy fire throughout half the house." The house was rendered uninhabitable. Keesler said the cause of the fire, which appeared accidental, was under investigation.

585, Mohegan was operating at a van fire near the structure at the same time of Peekskill's fire.

On a positive note: The Firefighter injured from the fall is thankfully doing well and is home from the hospital. Lets hope for a speedy recovery!!! Thanks to all those who assisted today. It shows how great of a brotherhood the fire service is!

I think its good times...especially for those with rotating shifts.

Accident occurred at the end of Regina Ave/ Cortlandt Self Storage facility. Motorcycle vs. Iron Fence/Gate. Pt struck fence head-on. Units assigned: Eng 255, 2263, 69B2, U40, 39Medic, NYSP. At LZ: Eng 257, 2261, 2266, 69-12.

Thanks Muns!!! ....LOL. The only time he goes to the library is when there is a call there! I'll try though.

An update to finding this issue: It was definitely Firehouse Magazine, but the picture was captured on the front cover in LATE 1982 (month still unknown)!!! Again, any info on this copy is greatly appreciated!

Truck 4, I'll have to look into this further....I do know the photo was taken in 1983 and was on the cover a short time there after....

As previously mentioned in this post, the Carvel stand at Oregon Rd/Westbrook Dr/Red Mill Rd is officially open for the season. I drove past it today and it was open for business.

Definitely nice pics....its also very nice to see depts from the different areas of the Hudson Valley present! It shows how much of a diverse area we live in...

Any word yet if the boat is fixable or a total loss??

Mohegan Eng. 255 w/ 5 FAST members on board, C2262, 2267 all canceled while enroute.....

I'm probably mistaken. Remember, I thought I remembered hearing about this as a kid. :confused2: #-o Oh Well!

Ah yes, I remember "True Blue". Awesome portrayal of NYPD ESU!!! Damn, that was aired back in the late 80's.

I definitely wouldnt be able to remember that, lol....I just thought I remembered hearing stories as a kid about the possibility of a Drive In in Baldwin Place.

In 2003, Mohegan FD VAC was dispatched to a total of 2,367 calls.

Anybody have a tranquilizer dart????

As I'm reading about the old Drive In movie theatres, I'm remembering back and I believe there once was a Drive In Theatre on Rt 6 on the now vacant, wooded property opposite the driving range in the Baldwin Place section of Somers.

STAT Flight was originally requested, but was down due to weather.

That looks really nice!!

Just a reminder....this Saturday 5/15/04 from 12pm and 3pm!!! Mohegan Headquarters on Rt 6/Lexington Ave. Fire apparatus and ambulance tours, blood pressure screenings and last but not least fire prevention demonstrations!!! All are welcome and please spread the word.

Is it true that Peekskill VAC is going back to 4 rigs???

Cannot forget all those Ambulance Corps in the county. Is there any news reelated to VAC buildings? Any changes, additions or modifications to any VAC's? Who has the best VAC Building in the area? Any pics of VAC buildings?

I happened to stop by the "wet down" a few weeks ago. The rig looks very nice!!!!