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Decided I'm going to downgrade my lights, have a few for sale.... (1) Whelen Slim-Miser LED (Blue/Blue) ($100) (1) Whelen Dual Talon (Blue/Blue) ($100) (1) Whelen Dual Talon (Blue/Red) ($50) Feel free to make a reasonable offer, either individual or package deal.... All lights are in good condition, the Blue/Red talon is brand new still in the box. Let me know if you have any more questions about them.

Does anyone have more information about this being the first Aerialscope in CT when Darien FD took delivery in 1971?

I'm pretty sure the Town of Darien owns Tower Ladder 43, so I think it is up to them what happens to it. Currently, the truck is just sitting at the Town Garage.... Correct me if I'm wrong Jason

Has anyone found a cheaper site or place to buy die-cast fire trucks from?? Seems like a die-cast fire truck is 3x the price of a die-cast anything else...

16 Sunset Rd Date: 11/3 Time: 2234 hours Location: 16 Sunset Rd Frequency: Units Operating: Darien Unit 400, Engine 42, Engine 41, Tanker 45, Rescue 44, Noroton Heights Truck 20, Noroton Ladder 30, Post 53, FMO Description Of Incident: 2234 hrs Darien FD dispatched to 16 Sunset Rd for report of a working fire. First PD and EMS units on scene reporting a "fully engulfed house." Unit 400 was the first fire unit on scene and reported heavy fire from the rear of the house. First in units knocked down fire in about 30 mins. Noroton Ladder 30 served as the RIT. FMO on scene investigating until 0300 hours. One dog perished in the fire after CPR attempts were unsuccesful.

Volunteerism is continuing to decrease, especially in the fire service. What can you do to mitigate situations where members are being "pushed" to hold an office, because they are the most suited for the job, even if they aren't qualified? Do you begin to just eliminate some offices? I.E. just get rid of a Lieutenant's office. Although time, knowledge, training, and experience are imperative for officer's to have, smaller volunteer departments continue to have problem filling officer's role with adequately qualified personnel. These situations usually put the new, 2-3 year firefighter in an officer's role because he is around and willing to help wherever he can.

Does anyone's departments still operate or know of a department that is still operating with an open cab apparatus? I can only think of one or two departments that still do. I don't think there are any "true" open cabs left, with no doors or anything, but I was referring to trucks without a roof.

Wouldn't that be considered a canopy cab as well?

http://firenews.org/ct/RowaytonCTexE3.jpg There is a link to a picture of Rowayton's old Engine 3, a '72 roof-less Mack CF it looks to me.

The only ones that I can think of that still operate with open cabs are: Noroton FD operates a 1972 Maxim as a 2nd due engine Chesire FD - operates a 1970? Maxim Snorkel as Truck 1 (not sure if this is still in service) Onset FD in Mass I think operates 2 Maxims - a midmount aerial and an engine

Did anyone else notice the Sutphen Tower Ladder as his profile picture? LOL

Alex I wish, I won't have my EMT by the time the application is due.

Favorite would have to be the old Open Cab Maxim F series, followed by the Mack CF's.

Here is the information on the application for West Shore FD Applications are out for Firefighter/ EMT-P or FF/EMT-B. Details are on the website http://www.westshorefd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=66 Applications will be available at station or online download.

Has anyone heard or have any information on 12 inch supply hose? I've heard that somewhere down in New Jersey near Jersey City they have it, but have been unable to find any more information. Supposedly there are a couple hose wagons that have this hose in neighboring towns as well.

Does anyone know if Russia has any of the same codes and standards that the US has in terms of nightclubs? This fire sounds a lot like the Station Nightclub fire and also the Cocoanut Grove Fire back in the 40's.

What's the big difference between the SPH and the SPs?

20. How about no more riding on the back step of rigs? This was tradition for guys to come running into the firehouse and jump on the back step as the truck pulled out of the barn. I know of some departments who allowed this all the way into the mid 90's...

In a situation where you have a private dwelling fire with a driveway 500 feet long, are you guys keeping your ladder on the road?

Date: 2/12 Time: 1920 hrs Location: 26 Salt Box Lane East Frequency: Units Operating: Noroton E31, E32, L30, R33, Noroton Heights E23 Description Of Incident: Homeowner reported a fire on his back porch. Noroton Chief was first on scene reporting heavy fire in the rear and out the front door. Heavy winds made this an uphill battle, all units cleared by 0000 hrs. Writer: rbuchjr

Our trucks only carry two portable radios on it, generally one for the driver and one for the crew. Every officer has their own portable, so wishfully thinking the officer, the crew, and the driver will each have a radio. If an officer doesn't show up, and a senior guy is riding shotgun, then the crew is without a radio, which can be a problem. I would like to see another radio put on each truck, because each crew I think should have a portable.

I think the snorkel was refurbed and is currently NHFD's tanker that they have in service right now, Tanker 22. The one on the link that was sent to New Hampshire I think is and always was used as a tanker, Tanker 23 when it was theirs.

Isn't it a lot more difficult for operators to drive with their full gear on? I feel like it is a lot more constricting in the driver's seat. Once on scene, I believe the operator should have his bunkers or a jacket on.

Date: 11/8 Time: 0946 hrs Location: 31 Shipway Rd Frequency: Units Operating: Noroton Unit 300, 301, 302, E31, E32, L30, R33, Marine Unit 34, Darien Engine 42, Noroton Heights Truck 20, Post 53, FMO Description Of Incident: 0946 Noroton toned out for a fire alarm activation. Dispatch reports multiple calls reporting smoke in the area. First unit on scene Noroton 302 reports heavy smoke, retone for a working structure fire. Fire knocked down in the attic, FMO on scene investigating. Writer: rbuchjr

Darien Fire Department, a 75' 1971 Mack Baker Aerialscope. I think this might have been the first aerialscope in CT. This rig is still in service as their first due truck.