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The other day I went down to the driving range right along I-95, right near Co-op city. My friend who was driving kinda got us lost and we passed by a Co-op City Police truck that I think said ESU. Are they completely seperate from the NYPD?

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Sorry MRK303 I bypassed (Non Emergency) in your post. Stewie, thats a great point.

Als, you love your dogs? I would NEVER get that impression.. lol As far as this call that happened tonight with the dog through ice, I am almost certain that it went out as a non emergency call. Dont quote me on that but I think thats what it was. In any event, its good training

I was just a little curious about the other departments on this board, regarding FAST. I hear departments getting paged out for their services, but are they actually qualified and ready to do the work of FAST? Scenario: Your company rolls up as FAST and the second you step out of the rig, A fire fighter puts out a mayday. Will you have what you need and will your level of experience suffice? Remember, this is IN NO WAY bashing any other dept. Its just a good question that should be asked and if necessary, trained on. Why put another FF at risk when at least one neads help already?

I was told a few months ago, by a very credible source, that New Rochelle was getting a 3rd ALS Bus for day time hours. A-1 at station 1 and A-2 at station 3. Where does A-3 reside?

and the beat goes on..

FROM THE NFPA WEBSITE... Principal Changes to NFPA 1982 Once notified of the possible deficiencies in PASS, the NFPA Technical Committee on Electronic Safety Equipment, in cooperation with NIOSH and NIST, studied the issue and incorporated revisions into the 2007 edition of NFPA 1982. The new edition of NFPA 1982 contains revisions providing for strengthened performance requirements and testing addressing the alarm signal degradation issue and also addresses other issues including problems caused by vibration, probably during transportation, and water ingress into the electronic and power supply compartments. The principal changes contained in the 2007 edition of NFPA 1982 are: -new water immersion requirements and testing for PASS where PASS is exposed to 350° F for 15 minutes and then to water submersion in 1.5 meters (4.9 ft) also for 15 minutes for each of 6 cycles; and PASS examined to determine no water ingress, all PASS signals must function properly, and electronic data logging functions must operate properly; following this, PASS is re-immersed in the test water for additional 5 minutes with the power source compartment(s) open, and following the 5 minutes the PASS is removed from water and wiped dry, then the electronics compartment is opened and examined to determine no water ingress; -new high temperature functionality requirements and testing to now have PASS mounted in a circulating hot air oven at 500° F for 5 minutes and the PASS alarm signal must function at or above the required 95 dBA sound level, electronic data logging functions must operate properly, and no part of the PASS can show evidence of melting, dripping, or igniting; -new tumble-vibration requirements and testing for PASS where PASS is “tumbled” in a rotating drum for 3 hours and the PASS alarm signal must function at the required 95 dBA sound level and electronic data logging functions must operate properly; -new “muffling” of the alarm signal requirements and testing for PASS where PASS is mounted on a test subject and evaluated in five positions (face down w/arms extended, supine left, supine right, fetal right w/knees drawn to chest, fetal left w/knees drawn to chest), and the alarm signal must function at or above the required 95 dBA sound level Reporting PASS Malfunctions Emergency services organizations and emergency responder personnel are encouraged to report any PASS malfunctions and other problems with proper functioning of PASS directly to both the certification organization whose certification mark appears on the PASS, and to NIOSH – NPPTL. They can be reached at: SEI, the Safety Equipment Institute (certification organization), e-mail at info@seinet.org . NIOSH – NPPTL, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health – National Personal Protection Technical Laboratory at NPPTL_PASS@cdc.gov . Important Safety Recommendations for the Fire Service and other PASS users In spite of the problems with PASS, NFPA believes that PASS remain an important tool for fire fighters and other emergency responders. NFPA recommends that, at least until PASS designed and certified to the new 2007 edition of NFPA 1982 become available, emergency responders continue to maintain and use existing PASS. Users are cautioned, however, that both the existing as well as the new PASS (when available) should always be considered a last resort call for help for emergency responder personnel who are unable to otherwise notify others that they are in distress. Fire fighters and other emergency responders should continue to activate and wear PASS whenever in hazardous areas of any incident, but should also be aware of the possibility that hostile conditions may adversely affect the operation of PASS. Incident command should continue to apply all personnel accountability measures at all incidents to assure the safe entrance and exit of personnel from hazardous areas. Direct supervision of operating companies or teams should provide for the safe operating locations of personnel and ensure that members do not “freelance” on the incident scene. NFPA has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing. and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training and education.

I am a resident of New Rochelle and went to that same elementary school. That makes me sick that those parents would have the nerve to say something. What is this world coming to? In ten years, you wont be able to breathe without someone suing you. Parents, loosen up.

Nice job on the video.. I love the fairview station wagon

Would a flashover class really be much different from regular FF Survival?

What do you guys, and girls, think about FFI and it being the only required class for becoming a structural fire fighter? Don't you think that that is farely minimal? I would venture to say that 50% of every class leaves there with a lot less than what they learned or shouldve learned. This is to no way bash the instructor's but I think that more could be done. If you were a Chief, wouldn't you want your fire fighters to have alot more training that just FFI?

My guess is engine 6, not 26. I have know Idea where I'm getting this from but Im pretty sure before everything got "organized" in westchester county, New Rochelle just went by Eng. 1,2,3 etc Lad. 1, 2, 3.. correct me if I'm wrong

Haha.. nice work Seth, Im sure Chris was looking forward to shooting that house himself. I bet it's really cool inside. I'd love to see it

I think that it is kind of weird that Alpha 3 doesn't really have a designated area. For some one who works in New Rochelle, IceEmt, dont you think that it would make sense to have it stationed at station 5 or somewhere else in the north end?

Thanks Ice, I knew I could count on you...

"all units standby a second please, I can only talk to you's one at a time" jeeez imagine how stressed EVERYBODY was..

Last Friday night, September 15, a fire broke out in Mr. Pond's home in New Rochelle. The fire, smoke and water destroyed most of the house. He escaped the inferno with minor burns. Mr. Pond, 87, will be forever remembered for his dedication to the neighborhood. Every holiday, decorations were set up that attracted hundreds, sometimes thousands to the area. He spent his own money and created a basketball court in his driveway for the kids to play. The community owes a big thanks. Tomorrow, Saturday September 23 at 8:00 am, neighbors, friends and Habitat for Humanity will begin their efforts in hope of rebuilding. Help would be greatly appreciated The address is, 146 Mountain Ave New Rochelle, NY 10804 Thanks!

Leather Forever!! The N5A is definately heavy but it is an awesome helmet.

a LITTLE too much?

wow, that is insane

I guess that would make things a little easier on the TL-11 guys, because if im not mistaking, R-4 is manned by the same personel.

I personally like the zip and velcro. its faster. While doing a bail out drill, sliding head first down a ladder, the clips kept getting hung up on the rungs.

at least the guy with the line had a pack on.. its a step in the right direction.

Is 60 doing something different? I've had a lot of missed calls on my pager. Ill hear the tone but thats it. luckily our dept. repages everything.