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Good luck with the new rig! It looks great! I can't wait to see it when I come back up to visit. As far as PL's reputation, I've dealt with 3 of them over the last few years. As Mr. Munson stated, Croton's 55B2 has been an all around great rig, and my favorite ambulance by far. Smooth riding (especially compared to the current 55B1), well running, and very dependable. The other two I've been around are Mamaroneck Village EMS' rigs. 19, their older PL, I've always liked. Just like 55B2, while I was a member there, it was always a workhorse. Their newer rig, 10, seemed to always be having problems. It's like anything custom built. It will have its bugs, some worse than others. It's the luck of the draw I guess. Just my two cents. Art

Date: 8/14/10 Time: 2145 Location: Croton Train Station - 4 Veterans Plaza Frequency: 46.26, FG5, FIRE 10 Units Operating: CFD: E120 R18 2081 2082 MTA: 2641 MTA PD CEMS: 55B2 5512 OVAC: 36M1, 74A1-Self dispatched Weather Conditions: Humid, Clear Description Of Incident: Ped vs Train. Possible Leg Amputation Reporters: MoFire390 Writer:x648eng119 2149 - 2081, 2082 on location, 2081 establishing command 2150 - E120, R18, 55B2, 5512 Responding 2151 - All units switch to FIRE 10 for OPS 2152 - E120, R18, 55B2 On Location - 2081 ordering all units to standby at rigs. 2153 - 2081 Requesting Additional Medic To Scene - 60 Control advising 2nd medic should be pulling up in OVAC ambulance 2157 - 5512 On Location, 5550 Requesting he grab collar and backboard 2201 - 36M1 will handle, 74A1 going back in service 2205 - 2081 reporting pt removed from platform, being moved to ambulance

This one is a little clearer.

Sweet.. I especially like one of the comments attached to the article:

I'd go for a BB app

I'll chime in on this one for my "business partner" lol. The reason for the overhaul was many of the lights that were in the car weren't working or safety issues. Originally there were 2 broken Predator II's in the rear, which we replaced with the TIR3s on the hatch, then separated the broken parts and mounted them in the rear windows out the side. Also, they wanted a "kill switch" on the headlight flashers, so when the vehicle is parked at an incident it isn't blinding oncoming traffic. We also relocated the radios and siren in the console for safer and easier operation.

My thoughts and prayers to the brothers in New Ro. I wish you all the best, and I know I will be checking here often with the hopes of seeing some good news. NRFD - You're a great bunch of guys, well versed in what you do, and I couldn't ask for a better group of people when it comes to having my back on EMS calls when I'm working Transcare!

Nice, but my personal opinion, they should have gone with a charger or impala. I know I still slow down just at the sight of a crown vic. Chargers, and even more so, impalas blend in a little better, at least in my opinion/

Obviously we can't state crew members names, or HIPPA would be knocking on our doors, BUT, they were minor injuries to the crew members, one of which was transported with neck and shoulder pain, the other member had slight knee pain, but stayed with the ambulance until a mobile life supervisor arrived. Still yet to hear how they're doing from one of a few sources. If I hear anything, I'll post it.

Very Nice!! I can't wait to see it in person, and maybe do some calls with it!

History is on the Yanks side. I believe when they opened the old stadium, they won the series, and again when the reopened it after the renovations they won. Lets keep it going!!

Awesome rigs! Good luck with them! I'm sure they're a little smoother riding than the beasts. I'll never forget trying to start IV's in the back of those things during my EMT-I class!

Where are you going to put the bunk beds in this one though?

I was able to snap off a few quick pictures while at the New Rochelle fire earlier. It was a small pot on the stove that caught fire, so by time I got there with 30A1, it was pretty much out.

Interesting.... I like the fact that they will have the big 6.0L V8 with a V6 option in 2012. However, looking at the inside picture, I'm not a fan of where they put the radios. I mean, this car is supposed to be specially designed for PD, but yet they still have to take their eyes off the road to adjust the radio, change frequencies, etc... I think it's a great idea, but still needs some fine-tuning

Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters is putting on a car/truck/bike show to benefit the Wappingers Falls Police Department K9 Unit. This unit has helped us establish our reputation as a business, and helped us grow tremendously. Unfortunately, the K-9 unit does not receive much funding from Village, and receives no funding from the state because they are a part-time department. After just getting a new/used vehicle and having to outfit it with equipment, even after it was done for bare minimum cost, the budget has been pretty much depleted. This unit serves the Village of Wappingers Falls, as well as mutual aid to the surrounding communities to provide the valuable resource of a K-9 trained in narcotics detection, and criminal searches. The show is going to be Sunday, October 4th, 2009, at Messier Park, Main St, in Wappingers Falls. (Across from the Police Department.) Show hours will be from 12pm-5pm. We are looking for publicity, vendors, people to bring cars, donations, and anything else you can think of that may help us out. If anyone would care to sponsor a trophy, we have 6 classes to sponsor. Top 30 in show - $25 each. Top 3 Motorcycles - $20 each. Top 3 Emergency Vehicles - $25 (only one left.) People?s Choice ? $21. Commissioner?s Choice - $40. Third Best In Show - $35. (Other trophies have already been sponsored.) If you buy one trophy, we are also including ¼ page of advertising space in our booklet, ½ page for 2 trophies, ¾ page for 3 trophies, and a full page for 4 or more trophies. Also a $25 donation will get you half a page, $50 will get you a full page. We are also looking for volunteers to help us out with registering cars, judging, setup and breakdown, and a few other areas where we need assistance. Even if you can?t make a donation, come on out to the car show. It will be $3 to get in for adults, children under 12 are free. To enter a car, it is a $20 entrance fee, free admission for the driver and one passenger. Vendors are welcome, for a $40 fee. There will be a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. All proceeds will be going to the Wappingers Falls PD K9 Unit. Anything you can do to help us or get the word out would be greatly appreciated! For questions or to donate, call me at 914-424-2140, or AJ at 845-337-6310 All vehicles are welcome. We will be giving away trophies in the following Categories Top 30 Top 3 motorcycles Top 3 emergency vehicles People?s Choice Police Commissioner?s Choice 3rd Place Best In Show 2nd Place Best In Show Best In Show TO CATSKILL FIRE CATS - PLEASE BRING SOME TRUCKS DOWN IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE!!!

Just a reminder, the car show is THIS SUNDAY, RAIN OR SHINE!!! I hope to see some of you there! If anyone wants to help out in any way, shape, or form, drop me an email at FDVA353@vzw.blackberry.net!!

News 12 stated that another family member of the new chief was just promoted to head of Mt Vernon recreation. What's politics without a little corruption?!?!?

From Lohud.com Link to article

Date: 9/23/09 Time:1311 Location: 10 Lincoln St, x-streets Huguenot St, Adams St Frequency: NRFD, NRFD FG Units Operating: E21 E22 E24 E23 TL11 L12 R4 2301 2302 2306 2307 30A1 3016 NRPD Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy Description Of Incident: Working Fire Reporters: x648eng119 Writer: x648eng119 1311: Full Assignment (3 and 2 plus DC) for NRFD, possible stove fire 1313: 2302 on scene, smoke from the rear of building 1315: 2302 reports 10-75. Fire on 2nd Floor. E23 2301 30A1 and NRPD dispatched 1317: 30A1 on scene, E23 back in service per 2302. (Small fire on oven, k/d, checking for extension) 1333: E24 2305 2306 in service 1341: E22 30A1 in service 1403: All remaining units clear. PICTURES TO FOLLOW!

Date: 9/23/09 Time: Appx 1115 Location: Main St/Maple Ave Frequency: NRPD Units Operating: Numerous NRPD Patrols, CIU, Detectives Weather Conditions: Overcast Description Of Incident: New Rochelle PD has subject on the phone, barricaded in his bathroom with a 9mm semi-auto handgun, threatening to shoot himself. NRPD Critical Incident Units suiting up, Attempting to get a negotiator/detective to respond from White Plains. Nearby school on lockdown. Reporters: Writer: x648eng119 1122: Central Reporting Man off the phone, cannot get gun to work. 11:27: 3016 (Transcare Supervisor) requesting Ambulance to stage @ gulf station on Main St. 30A2 dispatched 1200: Subject removed from building in Police Custody. Shooting victim DOA. Subject had shot and killed his elderly wife, who was terminally ill. See Westchester County forum for story from Lohud.

IT'S TOO BIG!!! LOL I heard they were looking at a rig they saw at the Firehouse Expo to replace 121. I belive it was a KME, similar size to E122

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! - The location of the event has changed! It is now at Veteran's Park on N Mesier Ave and Brookside Dr in Wappingers Falls!

Recently a friend and I started up a new business, Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters. We specialize in lighting and radios, but can do almost anything regarding the outfitting of emergency vehicles. This was our first "big" job under the new business name. Wappingers Falls PD got this 2002 Tahoe as a hand-me-down from the Fire Dept to replace the aging Ford Expedition that they were using. We did everything to the vehicle expect for the K9 cage, painting, and striping. Much of the equipment used was used, some of it taken from the previous K9 unit. Whelen Edge 9000 Series Lightbar 12 Whelen Hideaway Strobes (6 Front - 6 Rear - 2 90 watt power supplies) 4 Federal Signal Dash Strobes (Mounted together in pairs, rear hatch) Whelen Talon LED (Rear Hatch) Whelen Slimlighter Super-LED - (Front Windshield) Whelen 500 Series LEDs (Grille) Whelen Mirrorbeam LEDs Whelen TIR3's (Running boards) **Still waiting for one more to come back from warranty** Whelen Cencom Gold Siren/Controller Hotdog K9 Temperature Sensor Bailout K9 Door Opener 2 Motorola Turbo Radios - 1 UHF for Wappingers PD, 1 VHF for DC911 (GPS Enabled) Genesis III Radar Unit Dell Laptop with Jottodesk Mount and Printer Havis Console More pictures and videos will be posted later on in the week of some of the other work we have done, including my POV. Please visit our website (under construction) at www.hvemergency.webs.com

The dog doesn't think so!!!! LOL Seriously though, if you can't see that thing coming, you shouldn't be driving!!