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There is a Standard for marking of Fire Hydrants... NFPA 291. Hydrants that flow- Less than 500 GPM= Red 500- 999 GPM= Orange 1000-1499 GPM= Green more than 1500 GPM= light blue This code only recommends that the bonnet be color coded. I don't recall, but I believe it recommends the barrell be painted yellow for visability.

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A Seagrave Lo-Pro may fit, however that would only be 1 and we would rather have more than 1 bid, to compare and look at. The new "Stick" will probally be a center-mount. As far as a "Helicopter" goes 80-Air-1 was around in 1996 (I believe)! The Distorter Reporter (oops- Reporter Dispatch) covered a story of an airplane crashing into the Muscoot Reservoir, striking high-tension power lines and killing 2(?) boaters, during our Annual Inspection, of course. The paper reported Stat-Flight as a Somers Fire District Helicopter! Remind me- I'll show you the article!!

NOT HAPPENING!!! No way 183 can even make it into the woods. To many conversions to make on an 8 year old vehicle! You've been hanging around too many other people with wild ideas!! :-P Not gonna happen either- 1. A rear mount can't fit in 3 out of our 4 houses. 2. We only spec 1500 gpm pumps. As far as a replacement Mini-Attack, I'm not letting the "Cat out of the Bag" yet, as to what we may be looking at. I will tell you that it will be a unique vehicle again, and may look very similiar to the current MA-13 (body wise). Of course, a few people are just thinking right now- committee has not been formed or met yet.

Im working today and tomorrow at FTC, so hopefully I can get them downloaded and sent to Seth, either Tues night or Wed morning. Sorry for the delay, I've been a bit busy!

During the same meeting, a committee was ordered formed to spec a new "initial attack vehicle". This new MA will replace both current brush trucks. Seeing how the politicians in Somers, keep allowing all this construction, our woodlands are becoming non-existant. We no longer have the need for 2 Brush Trucks. For the amount of Brush Fires we have, it is felt that an Initial Attack Vehicle would better suit the growing needs of the town. This vehicle could then function as a source pumper, brush truck, small fire (car/dumpster), EMS 1st Response (if the Ambulance ever separates from the FD). As far as keeping it, we just don't have enough room left in the Firehouses to keep it, with the addition of the new Engine, something had to go!!

Other than the county radios- everything else is ahead of scheduale. Almost all the equipment is in, and what's not here, is ordered and should be here by the time the training is finished, and put in service. I have a couple of new pics, I'll see about getting them posted.

Don't go there with radios!! It was right on schedule with the county's new UHF system to be installed, now the county delayed again!!!!!! So we have to put an old radio in, and wait another 5-6 months for the "New" county radios.

Committee went to KME on Monday for the final inspection. Looking Good!!! The new Engine 185 is expected to be in New York tomorrow night and in Somers early next week! "Westchester's 1st KME Preditor"

Engine 51 1978 Seagrave 1500 GPM Pumper w/ 500 gallon booster tank. Engine 36 1990 Sutphen 1250 GPM Rescue-Pumper w/ 500 gallon booster tank. Has Hurst Omni Tool Engine 37 1987 Seagrave 1500 GPM Pumper w/ 500 gallon booster tank. Ladder 19 1998 Seagrave 100' Rear Mount Aerial Ladder Rescue 6 1989 GMC/ Marion medium duty Rescue. Has Lukas Rescue Tool and Cascade. Rescue 46 1994 Ford/ Braun Water Rescue Vehicle. (Ex-LVAC Ambulance) Marine 36 & 37 Inflatable Boats Car 2231 2004 Ford Explorer Car 2232 Ford Expedition Car 2233 Ford Crown Victoria

SOMERS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Apparatus is owned By the Somers Fire District ENGINES: Engine 180 (Somers House)- 2001 Seagrave 1500 GPM pumper- 1000 gallon water tank Special Equipment: Defibrillator, Generator, Ventilation Fan, Positive Pressure Fan, Thermal Imaging Camera, Multi-Gas Detector Engine 181 (Lincolndale House)- 2001 Seagrave 1500 GPM pumper-1000 gallon water tank Special Equipment: Defibrillator, Generator, Ventilation Fan, Thermal Imaging Camera, Multi-Gas Detector, Vent Saw Engine 182 (Amawalk House)(SPARE) - 1958 Seagrave 750 GPM pumper - 500 gallon water tank Special Equipment: 250 GPM Portable Pump Engine 183 (Lincolndale House)- 1996 Pierce/Freightliner 1500 GPM rescue-pumper - 500 gallon water tank/30 gallon foam tank Special Equipment: Defibrillator, Generator, Hurst "Jaws of Life" Hydraulic Rescue Tool, Air Bags, "Stokes" Basket, Chain Saw, Assorted EMS, Rescue and Hazardous Materials Response Equipment Engine 185 (Granite Springs House)- 2004 KME Pumper 1500gpm/1000 gal booster tank. Special Equipment: Defibrillator, Generator, Ventilation Fan, Thermal Imaging Camera, Multi-Gas Detector, Chain Saw Engine 186 (Somers House)- 1979 Oren 1500 GPM Pumper/Tanker - 2000 gallon water tank. Refurbished by Pierce in 1991. Special Equipment: Generator, Ventilation Fan. Engine 188 (Amawalk House)- 1990 Pierce 1500 GPM pumper - 2000 gallon water tank/30 gallon foam tank. Special Equipment: Defibrillator, Generator, (2) Ventilation Fans, Thermal Imaging Camera, Multi-Gas Detector, 10" Quick Dump Valve LADDER: Ladder 18 (Granite Springs House) - 1990 Sutphen 100 foot Aerial Tower Special Equipment: Defibrillator, Generator, (2) Ventilation Fans, Positive Pressure Fan, Rope Rescue Equipment, (2) "Stokes" Baskets, "Sked" Stretcher TANKER: Tanker 16 (Lincolndale House) - 2002 KME/International 3000 Gallon Tanker - 1500 GPM pump. Special Equipment: 3- 10" Quick Dump Valves, 3000 Gallon "Portable Pond", 300 GPM Portable Pump, (7) "Indian" Tanks RESCUE: Rescue 20 (IN PRODUCTION) - 2004 Spartan/ Rescue 1 Heavy Rescue. MINI-ATTACK: Mini-Attack 14 (Somers House) - 1987 Ford 300 GPM brush truck - 200 gallon water tank Special Equipment: Brush Firefighting Equipment, Chain Saw, Winch, 250 GPM Portable Pump, (5) "Indian" Tanks UTILITIES: Utility 5 (Lincolndale House) - 1987 Ford Utility Body Special Equipment: Fire Police Equipment, Generator, Trash Pump, 250 GPM Portable Pump, (2) Submersible Pumps Utility 34 (Lincolndale House) - 1986 Ford SCUBA Vehicle Special Equipment: Underwater Rescue Equipment, Ice Rescue Equipment Utiltiy 35 (Somers House) - 1997 Chevy Transport Van MARINE: Marine 22(Lincolndale House) - 2001 Zodiac Rescue Boat, equipped with a 25hp Outboard Motor. AMBULANCES/ EMS : 80B1 - 2001 Freightliner/ Horton Type III 80B2 - 2003 Ford / PL Custom Type III 80B3 - 1999 Freightliner/ Horton Type III (NEW - IN PRODUCTION) 80U4 - 1993 GMC Yukon BLS Fly Car (ex-chief's car) CHIEF'S: 2441 - 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 2442 - 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 2443 - 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

Somers VFD Ladies Aux Life Member and Past Director Maria Kramer passed away on 10/12/04. She was 76. Widow of Deceased Assistant Chief Joseph "Papa Joe" Kramer. Mother of Ex-Chief Robert J. Kramer Mother of Associate Member Trudy Byrnes Grandmother of 1st Assistant Chief Edwin J. Byrnes Grandmother of Associate Member Michael J. Byrnes Grandmother of Probationary Firefighter Robert J. Kramer, Jr. Arrangements are as follows: Wake- 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm at Cargain Funeral Home, Rte 6, Mahopac. Funeral- 10 am at St. Jospeh's Church, Croton Falls Rd, Somers. Burial- Immediately following at St. Joseph's Cemetary, Rte 202, Somers.

Sorry, Wake is Wednesday 10/13 and Funeral on Thursday 10/14. Thank you all for your support. It is greatly appreciated.

My condolences as well, Bobby was a good guy! Knew him back when he was an Asst Chief. Rest in Peace.

After that post by Swankie, you don't need to see it!!!!!!!!!! :-P

Where did Quad 8 go? I saw it in Croton, 2 years ago. I thought the Dept still owned it then.

I saw it on Sunday. Excellent job- Yeah, there's some Hollywood, but overall- great movie, and protrays Firefighters correctly, not like the "Cowboy" Kurt Russell, or the "Drunk-Woman chasers" on Rescue Me. Good Job, worth spending the money to go see!!

I think this posting should be corrected PROBIE, Trashed- meaning what?? This all out of fun, and a tradition that has been around since the 1950's between West Somers and East Yorktown!! There is no damage occuring in any of the Firehouses, or to equipment! I would like to challange West Somers to find, and attampt to retrieve the "KEY to Yorktown" that has been in Somers' possession since the 70's!!! If you even know what I'm talking about- and you get it- I'll Surrender!! :---)

Engine 185- 90% complete- just back from the factory. Final Inspection trip- 10/18. Expected to be delivered to Ruscon on 10/23. Seth was sent Spy shots, I forgot his Ice Cream, so we'll see if he posts them!

DATE CORRECTION Fire Fighter 1 National Certification Exam Saturday, November 20 from 8 AM – 4 PM Full PPE is Required Fire Fighter 1 Written/Practical Exams Designed for: All fire service personnel Prerequisites: 1. Hazardous Material First Responder Operation 2. First Aid and CPR 3. and One of the following Options: 3.1 Fire Fighter 1 3.2 Basic and Intermediate Firefighter 3.3 Firefighting Essentials, Initial Fire Attack, Firefighter Safety & survival and Fire Behaviors & Arson Awareness Students MUST complete and submit the National Certification Examination Application in order to sit for the exam. Further instruction can be found on the applications Form Pre-registration is mandatory. Please contact your Chief or Training Officer who will sign you up online at our website at www.westchestergov.com/emergserv or submit a Firefighter/Student Registration form and authorize your attendance. All attendees must have written permission from their Chief. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Parking is in the lower field at the Police Academy adjacent to the Fire Training Center. If you have concerns about the possibility of course cancellation due to inclement weather, please call 231-1615 Class size is limited to 30 students

The KME All Aluminum. It's the new Preditor, in which the cab is only made out of aluminum. So we decided to keep it all the same materials. We also started a new apparatus replacement program, so the Engines are being replaced every 10 years. We are purchasing a new pumper every 2 years. With this we are able to get a decent trade-in or re-sale value. These bids were for a 1500 GPM with 1000 Gal Booster Tank, MFD Cab, 8kw Hydraulic Generator, all disc brakes, and aluminum wheels, not to many frills! NO FOAM TANKS- we are getting away from them!

Our last pumper bids came in as follows- KME- $326,157.00- Aluminum Cab, Galvaneel Body $328,367.00- All Aluminum $332,641.00- Aluminum Cab, Stainless Steel Body Pierce Lance- $370,739.00- Stainless Steel Body $373,939.00- Aluminum Body Pierce Dash- $364,939.00-Aluminum Body $368,139.00-Stainless Steel Body Seagrave- $365,805.00- All Galvaneel $378,986.00- All Stainless Steel

$328,367.00- All Aluminum construction.

Engine 185 is 90% complete. Committee going to KME on Monday, 10/4 Will get pictures and have Seth post (If I buy him an Ice Cream) :-P Construction is ahead of schedule and could be delivered by end of October!!! When 185 is placed in service, ALL Somers Front Line apparatus will have enclosed 4-door apparatus. =D> (E-180, E-181, E-185, E-188, L-18 ).

It's probally has enough room in the back to make an awesome Chief's Command Vehicle too. Chief 2 10-17 and now 10-19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!