RES20CUE

80B2 does not have it. I know it was discussed for the new 80B3, but I'm not on that committee, so I'm not sure either. We are getting it on the new RES20CUE.

Appropriate for today- How many EMTBravo Members are Veterans, serving as Firefighters in Westchester? RES20CUE- US NAVAL Reserve 1987- 1988 US NAVY (Active) 1988- 1993 US NAVAL Reserve 1993- Present Recalled to 1 year Active Duty- 10/1/01 Gulf War, 2 tours Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom, activated for 1 year

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Engine 225 at the VA also has the "Feecon" system, with a 100 gallon Foam tank, as well as 100 gallons in storage.

Yes there is a Westchester Fire Training Center- It is located at 4 Dana Rd in Valhalla. The facilitiy was first constructed in 1974, and has had improvements since, and just lately approved to have another addition and improvments. Westchester also runs a career firefighter academy twice a year. This is sponsored by the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control The County currently employs 44 instructors. Who teach NYS OFPC courses as well as County courses, that an instructor can develop from his or her own expertises. These CFI's (County Fire Instructors) also run the training center and assist all 58 departments in Westchester, when they use the facility. There are also 2 sattalite training centers (classrooms only) at the Town of Mamaroneck FD and the Katonah FD. We also utilize the NYS Fire Academy Annex, located at Camp Smith in Peekskill (also in Westchester) During the course of 2004- Westchester Instructors have taught/ or are currently running 11 Firefighter I courses- more than any other county in the State! Check out the website: http://www.co.westchester.ny.us/emergserv/training.htm

Yep, All day long!!!!

Went there right after class from the Training Center- Great Job, place was packed- Good Food- well worth the $10.00

As previously posted- 1500 GPM Waterous 2-stage pump 1000 Gallon Booster Tank.

Russ will do a good job as always, not to concerned with anything that he can take care of. I'm just gonna put an old Low Band radio in it for now, until the new UHF system is up and they start installing them. I dont know how East Yorktown has their stations numbered, but it is slated to be assigned to Granite Springs Fire HOUSE. 186 will become the reserve unit, and most likely be assigned to Somers House, and 182 will be reassigned back to Amawalk.

Engine 185 was not accepted, and returned to Ruscon for repairs and a few small items that were not there, but in the specs. Waiting to see the next delivery date! Sorry, no new pics, I was too busy going through the specs and acceptance process. Lettering was suppose to start on Thurs 11/11, but that was postponed.

Thanks Jim, Happy Veterans Day to all the fellow Vets out there- It was a hell of a ride, but this country's worth it!!! God Bless the USA and ALL of it's Veterans Als and Hudson, I'll toast a beer to you, have one for me too!!

The only other times I remember was at 1930, when they tone tested all the Departments the county dispatched.

I believe that's the Halmatro model. We looked at the Curtiss-Wright Power Hawk system and are purchasing it for our new Rescue. We also looked at a newer tool, at the Firehouse Expo, I forget the name of it, but it does not meet NFPA standards, so we did not set up a demo. I haven't heard much about the Halmatro electric, but the Power Hawk has been out for a while, and has been tested and proved, and will work great in Somers.

Time is 0001 hours on Wednesday, November 10, 2004. This is Station KED-281, Radio Station for the Westchester County Department of Fire Services located in Valhalla, NY. Operating on the assigned frequencies of 46.26, 46.14 and 46.42. Operators ____, ____, and _____ standing by. The answer - 0001 hrs. (How's the blurb??)

Definitely White Plains, I was driving Engine 188.

Date: 11-06-04 Times: Dispatch- 0230 (approx), Cleared- 0807 Location: 1258 East Boston Post Rd, x of Taylors Ln (Old Seven Pines Restaurant) Units: 2241, 2242, E38, E39, E42, E41, L21 Description: 10-75- Vacant Commercial Structure Frequency: 46.26 Writer: RES20CUE PD reported Heavy Fire from rear of structure upon their arrival, prior to FD arrival. Above is approximate, I was on our own call and didn't get all particulars. Also see http://emtbravo.just5buckshosting.com/phpB...opic.php?t=2061 and http://emtbravo.just5buckshosting.com/phpB...opic.php?t=1982 for the 2 other previous fires there on 10/29 and 10/20 respectivly. Someone wants to get rid of this building!!

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Vacancy Announcement Number: NEBR04204371D Opening Date: November 05, 2004 Closing Date: November 19, 2004 Position: Assistant Fire Chief, GS-0081-11 Salary: $52,650 - $68,443 Annual Place of Work: US Army Garrison, DHPW, Fire and Emergency Services Div, West Point NY Position Status: This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time Number of Vacancy: 1 Duties: Directs the work of six firefighting crews (three per shift) at the United States Military Academy. Crews are engaged in various activities to include, but not limited to, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous material response and containment, emergency medical response, facility fire risk surveys and public education campaigns. Directs operational activities for three fire stations including care and maintenance of equipment and facilities. Assigns work other than firefighting as required. Discuss fire hazards and deficiencies with responsible installation officials. Recommends solutions and compliance measures for special situations. Oversees fire reporting data and reports to higher headquarters, insuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepares accident and injury reports and performs after action investigations. Participates with local community emergency service organizations. Acts as Fire Chief during scheduled and unscheduled absences. Who May Apply: THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS You may claim veterans preference. You will be required to submit appropriate documents (i.e. DD 214, VA letter dated within last 12 months) only if selected. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Qualifications: General Schedule SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is experience in management and oversight of Emergency Response; fire fighting, fire prevention and emergency management theory and techniques. Current state drivers license. Maintain certification of basic EMT. Subject to periodic travel. Inclement weather essential position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Other Information: May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be authorized. Other Requirements: Position is designated as Emergency Essential. A medical examination is required. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. License/Certification: Fire Off III, Fire Inspec II, Fire Instruc II, Haz Mat Incident Commander Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. How to Apply: Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Point of Contact: Marian Kazar, NECPOC, 410-306-1245, marian.kazar@cpocner.apg.army.mil

They are really nice pieces. Bedford's Maxim, "Mutual Aid", "ALF 1951", and Mack Model B with Siren" are all hanging in the Fire Academy in Montour Falls. I spent a few minutes "checking them out" back in August!

Engine 185 will be in quarters on Sunday, 11/7 for final inspection and acceptance testing by the committee. No free-lancers please!!! Let the commitee get done what they have to first!!! Rescue 20- Chassis in production. Chassis scheduled to be delivered to Rescue 1 during the 1st week of January. Possible delivery in April/ May.

New Firefighter I course- Starting 11/2 in Katonah New county policy- posted for 1 week at the firehouses before registration is opened up. Registration opens up at 0800 on 10/26.

Mike & Rob, I just checked the registration sheet- There are no students from Peekskill or Buchannan in my class. Maybe they are registered in the other class that's starting.

John, The limit of 20 is there for the students. Just like in a normal everyday classroom, if there are more than 20, students can "hide" and it's hard for the instructors to keep track of them. Sure it's easy to have 40 students in a classroom setting class, but how do we control and ensure that each student is learning and practicing their skills? I'd rather have 20 proficient firefighters, than 40 firefighters with FFI certificates that can't tie their own shoes! There already have been 8 FFI courses this year in Westchester and 3 more starting this month, that's 220 new Firefighters for Westchester.

Just another day in the "City of Somers" Excellent Job by all involved in all 3 incidents. The accident on 100 went soooooo smooth!!! Training and Teamwork has proven itself again. Very proud to all of you, and proud to be one of your Chief's!! Bravo Zulu (Navy term for a Job well done!)

While working at FTC yesterday, I was informed that the County approved the next phase of the Capitol Improvement Project at the Fire Training Grounds. This next phase is to include- Taxpayer burn simulator Mask Confidence bldg New "Firehouse" for E7, L7, HM1, and FC1 The current bays will be converted to classrooms and offices Combination "Live Burn" and Propane burn Bldg Dredging of the pond and construction of a drafting and Pump test pit there. Conversion of (believe) classroom 1 & 2 into 1 autitorium style classroom. I'm sure there's more, but that's all I remember for now...

My understanding is that there will be 2 other Fire Fighter I courses offered, starting in November. The requests for these courses is sky-rocketing. The county has done an awesome job in getting the new instructors onboard, so there is more Training oppurtunities for the firefighters of Westchester. Just remember to take advantage of these courses!!