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OK, My question is still out there for Engine 134 and 135. Any takers?

Thats easy- The first Tanker in Westchester was Engine 164 in Somers. It was built by Mack in 1946, it carried a whopping 800 gallons. The second tanker was also in Somers- Engine 184, in 1958, it carried 1000 gallons and built by Seagrave.

I don't know if I was right or not, but to keep this going here is a new question- Engine 134 and 135 are currently assigned to Peekskill (134 current Rescue Pumper and 135 used to be a spare, but now reserved). Who originally had those numbers and what were the apparatus?

Somers is in the early stages of planning an addittion to the Lincolndale Firehouse (Headquarters), again. The current addittion was done in the early 80's, but with the call volume on the rise and more space needed, we are looking to do it again.

OK, "JM", I think I got it- 21 not dispatched on 46.26, plus 3 that are dispatched on 46.26 and 33.96, here they are: The 21- Ardsley, Eastchester, Elmsford, Harrison, Hastings, Town of Mamaroneck, Montrose VA, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pound Ridge, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Yonkers, White Plains, Irvington, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Purchase, Grasslands, and Continental Village. The 3 "duals" are Fairview, Mount Kisco, and Peekskill. How's that?

Check out the Somers VFD website: www.somersvfd.com

The old Ladder 18 is now privately owned by members of the Fairchance VFD in Uniontown, PA.

You can say what you want about Seagrave, every body has thier own opinions. I agree with you JJL, I love Seagrave (of the past), the ones today, just aren't cutting it the way the old 70th Anniversary models did. I have seen many older Seagraves in service for 30-40 years. I don't think you will see a Seagrave today in service in 35 years. I'm not saying your going to see any rig of today in service in 35 years, but they just aren't built the same way. My experiences with the Seagrave of today is poor, and that's my opinion, and I'm entitled to it. However, I'm not alone, in my feelings or experiences! Oh, and just because FDNY does it, doesn't mean the rest of the world has too!! See ya at the next big one!

Hear Hear! I wish some of the Chief's out there, would enforce the "revocation" part, and even call the cops on some of the vehicles operated by volunteer firefighters. I've personally seen no less than 10 blue lights on 1 vehicle, that does not include the clear in front and rear. If this keeps up, one of these days, the cops will win and they will have the blue lights they want, and the volunteers will have no lights!

Does anyone know what kind of radios will be provided by the county with the new UHF system? I heard ESS won the bid, but it would be nice to know, so us departments who are trying to advance with the system can start purchasing the same radios.

Each has it's place. Being a Truckie for quite a while in several departments, I find a straight stick more manueverable and better suited for regular FD work. But the Buckets are better for master streams and rescue. Ever see an old lady try to walk down a straight stick in the middle of the night with a house coat on?

Probally not a package deal for the Engine and Rescue. In the near future(next 2 years), after this Engine and Rescue, we plan on replacing another Engine(186), and Mini-Attack. As for the Seagrave's- the quality of the apparatus is not there! Not for the money they want. They are living off of the "Seagrave name" of years ago. Both of our rigs had pump valves installed backwards, 1 has the AC unit switched off the Master lighting switch (so it only works if all the emergency lights are on), both have paint peeling off the bodies, shall I continue? For a lot less money, we can buy a pumper, with just as good quality.

Engine 183 will be going bye-bye!!! It does not meet ISO or NFPA for a Structural Engine, so it does not do us any good. Also, being on a commercial chassis vice a custom chassis, it does not provide riding space, etc. So Rescue 20 will be replacing Engine 183. The existing equipment on E-183 will be distributed between Utility 5 and LADDER (NOT Tower Ladder) 18. As back-up's. The new Rescue will be purchased with all new equipment (hopefully).

Somers is not getting a new TRUCK, but we are getting a new ENGINE! Bids are going out this month. The new engine will be very similar to Engine Companies 180 and 181 (the twin 2001 Seagrave's), however, it most likely will NOT be a Seagrave! Not happy with the new Seagrave's, nothing like our old '58- Engine 182! Definitly would not see either one in 45 years!!!, and most likely not in service!!!!

Somers is in the prcocess of specing a new Rescue 20. It will be an 18' walk around box with extra storage on top. A built in stairway in the rear, leading to the top compartments. It will be built on a 6-man enclosed cab chasis. Plans are to have a Wil-Burt light tower, Quartz lights on all 4 sides (2 each side, 2 in rear, 1 in front and 2 removable tripod lights), removable winch with receivers on all 4 sides, and a 35kw PTO generator. It will be a Heavy Rescue and carry equipment for: vehicle extrication, confined space rescue, rope rescue, firefighting, EMS, and haz-mat. Should be going out to bid within next 3 months.