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You definately bring up great points and I know many departments do have either a rank or a stipend for the vehicle operators. But I think it's a good thing for all firefighters to do. I think it aids in their development as firefighters and eventually as bosses. Is it too much to ask our firefighters to learn to operate either the engine or ladder that they're assigned to? In our department the new firefighters gradually learn this and then take turns as vehicle operator. Should the vehicle operators get paid more than the firefighters going inside the buildings taking much greater risk?

Good news: There will be 40 virgins waiting for him. Bad news: Paddy Brown, Ray Downey and a bunch of their friends are also waiting for him.

Some Apparatus seen today at NJ Metro Urban Search and Rescue Strike Team Drill at Newark, NJ Old Newark R1 Elizabeth, Hackensack PAPD, Newark, Elizabeth ?, North Bergen, Jersey City, Hoboken Metro USAR consists of Bayonne, Elizabeth, Hackensack, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, North Hudson Regional and NJ Transit and Port Authority PD.

The drill was Monday through Thursday. I was there Thursday. These pics were from a cellphone so I look forward to yours.

The professional teamwork by YPD ESU, YFD RES1, SQ11, TL75, B2, Empress EMS and NYSP freed seriously injured victim whose arm was caught between steering wheel and tree. Vehicle was hanging around tree and had to be stabilized before any extrication could be performed. Members were concerned that any removal or re-alignment of vehicle would cause it to fall back down embankment.

Those collars were fabricated by a YFD member. Absolutely. As mentioned in the original post, the agencies involved all contributed to a succesful outcome!

Did you see the vehicle pulling the light tower: http://www.facebook.com/NYRRT?sk=info#!/photo.php?fbid=51065033780&set=pu.41565548780&theater

No, he was off. Ironically, he and R1's Captain looked at the scaffold the other day and pre-planned it. But neither were working. The man who went down on the rope, FF Mike Giroux is one of the best. He has trained extensively with the YFD, the FDNY Rescue and others and is well thought of by our members.

Bronx street named after late FDNY dispatcher Dennis O'Connell http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2011/03/02/2011-03-02_bronx_street_named_after_late_fdny_dispatcher_dennis_oconnell.html

Date:2/24/11 Time:1145 approx Location:97 Waverly St. Frequency: 484.7125 Weather Conditions: cold Description Of Incident: Fire in 3 story ordinary Reporters: Writer:batt2 Initial alarm: E306, E303, E304, E312, TL71, L74, RES1, B1 All Hands: FIU, MSU s/c additional Engine FAST: E310 2nd Alarm: SQ11, E309, TL75, B2, C2 3 story ordinary, fire on top floor. Exposure 1= street, 2= 2 1/2 story attached vacant, 3= rear yard, 4= street. B1 reports fire in cockloft, 3 lso, making progress...

Sad news. Condolences to the members of the PPD. Stay safe out there brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

I was working last night. Yonkers didn't have any jobs. We're low on NR's Mutual Aid list.

Date:2-8-11 Time:about 1700 Location: 2 Highland Pl (betw. Highland Av/Ludlow St) Frequency: 484.7125 Units Operating: Fire Dispatcher: Oswegowind Weather Conditions: cold Description Of Incident: Reporters: Writer:batt2 3 story frame, fire on floors 2 & 3 E304, E303, E306, E308, L74, TL71, RES1, SAFETY, Batt 1 on confirmed working fire: MSU, FIU second alarm: E307, E309, L72, Batt 2 (E307 as FAST) Car 2 2LSO Main body of fire k/d, all companies working. 1712: B1 reports fire out, companies overhauling. Relocation: SQ11, TL75 to Fire Station 1 LoHud article: http://www.lohud.com/article/20110208/NEWS02/102080361/Fire-triggered-by-burning-food-damages-Yonkers-apartment-building

Best of luck Chief!

Very sad...

Sentencing will be April 12.

Breaking news: Accused Arsonist pleads guilty to Murder, Assult in death of Yonkers FF. Patrick Joyce, RES1.

Chris, The Spares and Reserve Apparatus are numbered and quartered in firehouses and at Special Ops. The ones selected were at Special Ops and accessible and ready to go. It just happened that those numbered rigs were the ones that went out... (with Chief Fitz's blessing!)

It is a special response which is used during Storms, emergencies etc. Engine, Ladder and Battalion to automatic alarms. Any additional information pointing to smoke etc. gets the box filled out...

For 12/26N and 12/27D tours the YFD has: EMS1 at 460 Nepperhan Av: 1 Lt, 1 FF, 1 Empress Paramedic. Using Battalion 1's former Ford SUV. E317 at Fire Sta. 1: Officer + 3FF's L78 at Fire Sta. 3: Officer + 3FF's SQ21 at Fire Sta. 11: Officer + 3FF's

Great pics Mike. Thanks for your help and that of your team this morning.

Chief Rush was a great guy. He was County Coordinator when I taught 4 YFD Proby classes. Our probies got the Westchester Police Recruits wet one morning when a deck pipe was "accidently" aimed at their PT class. I had to stand tall before the man and explain. He was firm but a real gentleman. Condolences to my Stepinac classmate Ed and your family. RIP.

Date:11-29-10 Time:1931 Location: 41 Caroline Av Frequency: 484.7125 Weather Conditions:Clear Description Of Incident:All Hands Structure Fire Writer:batt2 1931: E303, E306, E304, E308, TL71, L74, RES1, SAFT, B1 respond to multiple calls of smoke in area. Batt 1 on scene reports 3 story frame, fire on top floor of 41 Caroline Av. E308 is FAST; All Hands: FIU, MSU Exposure 1: street, 2: 2 ft alley, 3: rear yard, 4: 2ft alley 1946: B1 reports main body of fire k/d, checking for extension

Larchmont FD is borrowing Yonkers E315 and using it as E34. E315/E34 responding on alarm today.

I'm not sure whether it stands for anything (I'm sure if it does, this is the forum with people who whould know!) but it comes from a brand name "TELE-SQURT" which manufactured a piped waterway on the top of an Engine which can be telescoped to "squirt" water on fire. I believe Stamford FD still has one.