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Ditto, saves time and money...God Bless All Those Involved!!!

Sonic, White Castle, TGI Fridays, Dave and Buster's........I guess there will be a lot more meetings and drills to go to...LOL!

Well said but unfortunately there will always be someone to stir the pot. Keep up the good work!

Totally BADASS!!! Good luck with it!!! What was the final price tag???

The correct names are Chris Pizzanelli and John Geotz. I heard of the thrid person but haven't been able to confirm any names. If you have any further info please let me know because the fire department wishes to recognize their act of bravery. Please contact me through at the East Fishkill Fire District 226-1652. I am sorry to hear of more misfortune for those involved and hope it all works out for the best. Scott Post

We started with foam systems on two engines in the mid-90's and in had it installed on our 4 engines purchased in 2001. We usually use it when it is requested however, the crews that operate with 3921 are pretty regular about using it on just about everything. It didn't help that much at the barn fire or as it is being referred to now as the warehouse fire. It is piped into our pre-connects on the six engines with the systems. Part of the problem is remembering it's there.... Stay safe, Scott

LMAO!

Thanks Bill, I just wanted to make sure there wasn't a problem, I don't like to see things fester. You are always welcome at our incidents because your photos tell the true story of what we do. Thanks and good luck with the camera! Scott

I am a family member of one of those 19 names and I understand the controversies that have surrounded this group. My entire family attended the service and were very pleased in how it was done and were moved by the gesture of the Exempt's. There are duplicate memorials all over this county that duplicate each other whether they be war memorials, police memorials or firefighters. As far as I concerned the more the better at least we will be constantly reminded of the sacrifices that have been made. Let's remember one very important point, Career or Volunteer, let's pray we don't have to add anymore names to any memorial. Just my 2 cents! Stay Safe! Scott Post

On behalf of the members of the East Fishkill Fire District......THANK YOU! For all the help!!! Scott Post Chief

The arrow stick is a split unit that operates as one, they are readily available from a few manufacturers.

Manufacturer is EJ Metals, Bruce Paubst from Hopewell Fire Equipment is the sales rep. 2008 Ford F550 XLT 4x4, 200 gallon skid unit with 2-1 1/2" discharges. Front compartment is transverse with a slide out tray that comes out either side. The winch is portable and can be used on either front or rear receiver. The unit will be responding to MVA's, EMS, Brush Fires and other misc. alarms. It has limited off road capabilites due to its size. We are very impressed with the quality workmanship of this company.

Thomas, Thomas, Thomas.....you got the pics but you don't know the specs?????? By the way what did you have spies at the sign shop??????????? lol

If I remember correctly didn't OFPC get approval and funding to set up regional technical rescue teams a few years ago? I think it would be beneficial to all of Dutchess for departments to pool their resources and personnel and form a County Technical Rescue Team. There is definately a need and I am sure there will be interest it just needs some coordination. Stay Safe!!

OUCH!

No, what I said was a "wood fireplace chase". You could have gotten a picture, had you been there.

Thank you for the compliment!

Yeah, that was a 3-4 years ago, your still a rookie! lol

Just some clarification on the trailer contents; 5000lbs of paint and non-regulated solvents 20lbs of propanol 500lbs of CO2 We were originally told 5000lbs of highly flammable explosives. The appropiate resources were requested and once the correct information was verified the response was downgraded. Thanks Bill, once again!

Haven't visited this thread in a while. There have been many points that I do and don't agree with. I do always try and promote a progessive, cooperative attitude. It is very frustrating to have these types of issues and personalities on an emergency scene, especially when you have personnel in harm's way and a job to do. I don't believe it is an individual problem more a group problem since it surrounds Troop T. Anyway, good advice!

I hear ya, brother! I do believe 99.9% of our troopers and police officers would do the same thing.

One thing more, I do have the highest regard for our State Police and have friends who are Troopers. They too shake their heads when tell them what we have been through. I don't know what the answer is as we have tried just about everything. I just pray that we don't have a L.O.D.D. that could of been prevented.

We always try and keep the traffic moving, we have enough vehicles on scene to act as blocking vehicles and Fire Police for traffic control. We have to do this ourselves because sometimes the trooper is responding from 20 miles away and when they get their don't bother getting out of the car. This has always been very touchy issue with me, especially considering the traffic on these roads, the vehicle sizes and the fact that they don't slow down for emergency scenes. We have had two very close calls on I84 and the TSP where our members have almost been hit. One recently, a month ago when a vehicle lost control on black ice and slammed into the back of the engine. We had two members stowing gear and the engine was minutes from leaving. THANK GOD, they were paying attention and got out of the way. Let's not forget the idiots trying to get a picture as they are driving by. A few months ago we had a guy swerve towards us with one hand out of his sunroof taking a snapshot and the trooper laughed! I've witnessed troopers get right in IC's face yelling and screaming over the issue. Once, while we were doing extrication which was hard enough without keeping an eye on the Chief. It was ugly!! His response was no problem, all fire and EMS are leaving, you can extricate the victim with your baton. The trooper saw the light went back to his car and pouted. Best part was one lane was still open. We have had meetings with the Captain responsible for the I84 corridor between Pennsylvania and Connecticut, explain our situation and his response was send an ambulance only to see what you have first then call for backup like we do. We explained the volunteer fire service to him and the distances for our responding equipment and it didn't matter at all. Then we had a 30 car pile up in a snow squall, no injuries, but a tom of people holed up in the rest rooms of the rest area. That one car concept worked great then!! Funny thing is when we a minor property damage incident we get four troopers in their cars. Sorry for the soap box!!

You are correct, forgot about that HAZMAT stuff.

Technically, if it is an accident scene and no fire they are in charge. We have had the same argument with them for years in my department. It goes okay for a while then it starts back up again. One incident a few years ago we had a tractor trailer full of tires on fire and they were so adamant about opening the road the chief pulled us all off the scene. We got called back shortly after and they moved the trailer while it was on fire off the interstate to the yard so it could be dumped and extinguished. A recent scenario like you were describing happened and the Troopers response was to start pulling over chiefs and firefighters and issue tickets for whatever they could. It is a Troop T problem because we also work with Troop K on the TSP and it doesn't seem to be an issue. Next time remind them that we are all on the team and depend on each other's services. Also, remind them that last month two of their brothers were sent the trauma center after they were hit on the side of the road on a traffic stop. If the trooper on scene gives us a hassle about it we get what have to do done and get out there, patient care and see ya leave the mess for them to deal with. I have been responding on these two highways for 20+ years and could write a book on all the problems we've had there. It's absolutely crazy!