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I was wondering who left that perfectly good boat lying on the side of the road.

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The tech rescue looks like that because of the crane on top. If you look to the extreme rear, right behind the tires are the jacks for the crane.

Which one? The old (late 70's) Horton ambulance turned utility or the '87 Ford "Quick Attack" (QA-1) turned utility? Both were (if memory serves) were used as trade in's at one point.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Castle Point responds automatic aid to Chelsea Fire for (at a minimum) structure fires and auto alarms at some of the health care facilities.

YOU along with the driver for moving while you are not belted and the officer for allowing the driver to move while you were not belted.

This isn't entirely true, when I was chief I had to field numerous calls from homeowners and insurance agents regarding the districts ISO rating. I think you are talking about the spread sheet they provide with the various commercial/industrial structures in a given area. You are correct on it being State Farm. SF has had their own rating schedule for quite some time. I don't know any of the specifics on it so I can't say if it would be more accurate or not.

I went to a newly opened SB by me last week. The first time I stepped foot in one in over ten years, then I remembered why..... I asked for a "large coffee". All I got was a dazed look. Granted, she was training but, I she didn't know what size a large is because there is no such thing as a large size in SB's. She had to ask one of the other girls what size I meant. Then I tasted the coffee.... BURNT!!!! (even though it was "freshly brewed"). Being they just opened for the day I believe them as it was around 6:30. I went across the street to DD, then I was happy.

I could be wrong, but, didn't at one time it state that FDNY firefighters couldn't live more than two counties away from NYC? Ultimately that would be the stated restriction of Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Nassau and Suffolk

Spun articles are one thing, some of theirs are just plain useless.

Is it necessary to report most of the things that get reported in any of the local papers? Seems like the reporting in any of the Gannet dailies (Poughkeepsie Journal, Journal News, etc) is at an all time low. If you take the this article every sentence is its own paragraph. That's not the way I learned English.

1947. Was one of three of that model ever built and the last to survive. It was sent to the museum in 2001. No, the current R20 did not replace this rig. The current R20 was put in service in 2005. The former R20 was used as a parade/muster and funeral piece from at least the late '80s on (although I do remember it being called from time to time for it's lighting).

As long as both agencies are part of a county wide mutual aid system they can not (legally) refuse mutual aid. Additionally, mutual aid is for assistance to be provided when needed going both ways. Since KJ has nothing to offer back to Monroe, I don't know if they can be in a mutual aid agreement as I doubt another department would call for an agency that doesn't have any interior firefighters. In checking the Orange County Division of Fire Services web site, KJ is not listed on the county fire department roster. If this is the case, I don't think another fire department is obligated to respond as "mutual aid". That being said, it would leave KJ unprotected unless they have another option. Being Monroe was previously under a contractual agreement, they were obligated to respond.

This should be interesting. Between the state grants that Kiryas Joel gets on a regular basis on top of all the other hand outs they get why not give some of it back? While I do not know the extent of relationship that KJ has with Monroe what are they going to do otherwise? I know they have their own emergency service building with a couple of engines, ladder and rescue but if they can't properly staff it what are their other options? Rural Metro? BTW what paper is that article from?

What's the matter with the safety officer shot? He's the officer at the safety of the rigs. Just because those aren't NFPA or OSHA compliant shorts or sneakers, what's the problem????

Depending upon the interpretation of the law (I do say law because it's not only in NFPA but also OSHA), the chief and MPO could be two of the "firefighters" required. For the sake of argument for this scenario let's say that the chief and MPO are not part of the 2 in 2 out. I would wait. The only time exception to the 2/2 rule (as defined in the NFPA version) is if immediate action can prevent loss of life or serious injury. If it's a kitchen fire and no one else is in the structure, wait the extra few minutes. Aside from the fact that next due may be the difference in establishing a steady water supply. The kitchen can be rebuilt. Lives can not.

I do think the 3 or 4 have more going on, but should they? If you are the first due on scene and the whole crew immediately goes in on a worker, who's gonna save their assets when it hits the fan? The MPO? What is he gonna do, call on the radio to hurry up on additional units as he has firefighters trapped? If this is the case I think that department needs a refresher on the 2 in 2 out as prescribed in NFPA 1500, OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 and 1910.134. If the crew of the first due did rush in, they (or the officer) didn't do their job. I certainly hope they took their time an did a proper size up. I don't mean a size up that there is a working fire. I mean a comprehensive size up of all sides of the structure and any hazards that may present.

Barry, no disrespect but I don't think that is a (justifiable) reason, although some might think so. The chiefs must have though they had hoses and a pump in the car. Or they just wanted to get a real good view of the front of the structure to set up command. I've heard if you try real hard, a 100 ft stick can be stretched to 150 ft. Note, I've heard this.... I've have yet to see it proved. I guess it would be easier to train this department in scene management.... or not.

Correction on that. Engine 188 is a 1990. Additionally it has a 30 gallon fuel tank. Somers former engine 185 and engine 186 were Pierce refurb's in 1991. There were originally 1979 Orens. 185 was a 1000 gal tank, 186 2000, both with 1500 GPM two stage pumps.

Portable board certainly have their advantages. From what I remember the Con Ed style command board are expensive. With a little know how, one can be made a lot cheaper.

In reality does this matter? There should be an established command post at every incident from automatic alarm to fully involved structure, from wires down to a full blown hazmat situation. Regardless what the incident is, there should be a command post where EVERY engine, truck chief, bus, etc checks in with. If the line officer is on the rig responding, you are part of that crew of the rig. If you get on the scene and there is no chief, you establish command. If there is a chief there you get your assignment. It is not necessary to sign on as engine 123 and Lieut Smith responding. When I was the chief of department in my former department I can't count how many time I didn't sign on at all. When I reported to the command post I got "I didn't know you were coming". My reply was "does it matter?". If that junior officer was taking care of business at the incident, I didn't have command transfered. I may have stuck around as a consultant if requested. Other times I went back in service. Even though by state law the chief is ultimately responsible of everything that happens, regardless of where the chief is, that doesn't mean he (or she) has to be the IC of every incident he (or she) is at. How are junior officers going to get experience if they aren't in the IC seat once in a while?

Don't sweat it. No offense taken.

It's nothing like the Yeshiva's in Westchester. The Yeshiva settlements are communities for a specific sect that happen to keep upon themselves due to the religion. BTW, it's not just isolated to Westchester as all the surrounding counties have them. One of the larger one's in Orange County is Kiryas Joel in the Monroe Woodbury area that is a recognized village with their own schools, PD, EMS, FD, etc. Another big one is New Square in Rockland County. Oniontown is nothing more than a community of close knit individuals (probably all family or some sort) that is their own private property. That's it! This is where they chose to live so let it be! All the rumors of late have circulated forever and a day. There is no proof of the rumors. The only difference between now and then is the press it's been getting. The bottom line that's has already been said is it's no one's business but their own and if you go up there on your own you deserve what you get. The only difference between O'town and say some of the large estates in Northern Westchester (aside from the culture) is the ones in Westchester are gated so you can't drive in.

Those same rumors have been circulating for the last 25 years (that I know of) and to my knowledge they are nothing more than rumors. The truth of O'town is it is a depressed private community where the residents do not like outsiders welcoming themselves and aren't afraid to let them know it.

Dutchess Junction is within the Town of Fishkill as is Glenham. Beacon is within the Town of Fishkill boarders but since it's a city it doesn't fall with in the Fishkill government.