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Caught the old Tower Ladder 14 behind quarters today. It looked like it may have had its ground ladders and boom certified. Still sharp looking for a 1991 Sutphen.

Not sure if I like it. I like to keep things simple, and the hosebed is just one more thing that can/will break at 0200 hours in -10 degree weather after a job. Nice touch putting preconnects in the rear bumper, but will there be a cover on it so it can be used as a step to access the booster line in the top compartment? While the water may weigh the same as a load of hose, hose doesn't tend to move around like water, especially after you dump only a portion of the tank, I.E you only use 250 of 500 gallons. Not trying to be negative, just some of the questions I can see. I do like that the large diameter hose is keep away from the operator, on the right side. Never a fan of having to step over/around it. Chevrons are a pain in the ... to photograph with a flash. If you can take the picture without the flash, the better it will turn out.

Safety glasses, screwdriver(interchangeable small/large tip Philips head and flat head), and a leatherman. Wooden chock on the helmet.

Sarcasm font activated, Nice job you morons, thank you so much for improving the fire service reputation.! Job well done..

Nice article, but it does nothing. IMHO this is related to how police officers have been treated in the media for the last 10-15 years.....That the public must question, and second guess every decision a police officer makes in a split second, and then call for justice, I.E. that officer's head on a stick. Its one thing to question, but there are people out there like EX-Governor David Patterson, who have written legislation to make it legal for people to resist arrest when they feel it is wrong. Other proposed bills such as shoot to wound, I.E. shoot the hand, or leg, not center mass, and the constant media backlash against police officers has lead to this. Times are tough, crime is increasing, and a good portion of the population is willing to fight the police when caught. Add in the encouragement for liberal do-gooders who think that every police initiated stop is some type of wrong doing, it has made police officers look like the enemy in some communities. As an example, I recently handled an assault. When I got on scene (as one of the first officers) I asked the victim what happened. A large group of witnesses immediately jumped in telling me "Don't arrest him, he didn't do nothing". Not what happened, who did it, or where the perps where, just "he didn't do nothing." Want the violence to stop, we need to change the way the media, and public perceive police officers. Until that occurs, expect the violence to continue.

Here are a couple of photos I took yesterday morning. It sits far back in the yard along a fence. There was no one around to ask to get into the yard, so I shot through the gate, and over the fence standing on a wire reel.

Like everything else ....it will be dismissed once a few phone calls are made to the police station, the mayor, or the judge.

If I recall correctly, most Westchester volunteer fire departments only had one or maybe two marked chief cars up to the mid 1990's. Chiefs without marked cars were given red light/siren packages to be installed in their personal vehicles. I think one reason departments got away from that was insurance, i.e the chief in his personal vehicle responding to a call gets in an accident. Whose insurance pays. I personally know a Pleasantville chief that lost his personal vehicle at a fire scene in the late 1970's due to an explosion/ flash over that set his car, the ladder and the patrol truck on fire. The department's insurance would not pay for the loss of the personal vehicle, even though it was being used on official business. Another problem encountered were many people did not want holes drilled into their cars to mount lights that would end up being removed when their term of chief was over. This led to discussions on vehicles being properly outfitted with lights that were visible from 360 degrees. A lesser problem was that of chief who used their red light/siren equipped personal vehicle to travel outside of the area or state. I know one volunteer was pulled over in Florida and forced by the Florida Highway Patrol to remove a lightbar mounted on his personal vehicle or face getting a summons, even with a cover marked "Out of Service".A move to department owned and marked vehicles led to a reduction of this, but opened can of worms being discussed here . You see the discussions here and on other forums about red light/siren equipped personal vehicles. People may know your the fire chief in your town, what happens when you drive a couple towns away?

Still the same, only its Putnam 911, and if you do not call on the radio in this manner most dispatchers will ignore your transmission. Same for calling on scene. Drives me nuts

This is why Bloombug wants our pensions....how much will this nonsense go over budget. How many firehouses will be closed, EMS tours cut, and police officers not hired to cover the cost overruns. Bloomburg I'm still sicking needles in my voodoo doll.

The NY Post is reporting a police officer from the 84 Precinct in Brooklyn has passed away from injuries sustained after being thrown off a porch while attempting to arrest a career criminal who had just violated an order of protection. More details to follow as they become available. http://m.nypost.com/...4cFBlXrzxBeeYPI Rest in Peace Brother. Fidelis ad Mortem

Funeral Arrangements for Officer Alain Schaberger Location. Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home. 200 East Main St East Islip, NY 11370 Wake. THursday March 17, 2011 2pm to 4:30PM 7PM to 9:30PM Funeral. Friday March 18, 2011. 9:30 AM SHARP

I saw it recently sitting in a construction company yard on the Bronx/Mt Vernon border. Up near the Dyre Ave subway station. Unfortunately I did not have my camera. The next time I am in the area I will make a point to try to get some pictures of it.

Not sure if I should post here or start a new thread in the Memorial section.... Police Officer Alain Schaberger, 42 passed away after being pushed off the front stoop of building while attempting to arrest a subject for domestic violence. Officer Schaberger fell 9 feet, landing head first on the pavement below, breaking his neck. He was a 9 year (some reports say 10 years) veteran who worked in Brooklyn's 84 precinct since 2006, having worked in MidTown South Precinct prior to that. Officer Schaberger also served in the military before becoming a police officer. No details yet on funeral services, but they will posted as soon as they become availible. One newspaper is reporting Officer Schaberger lived in Westchester County, but I can not confirm that at this time.

Rest in Peace brother.

Due a washout affecting Metro North's Danbury Branch, near the Bethel Station. Approximately 125 feet of track was left suspended 20 feet in the air. Here is a link to some photos of the damage My link: http://www.goacre.com/Danbury_Washout.htm . As a result, Metro North had 5 locomotives and 25 coaches stranded in Danbury. Metro North decided to rescue the equipment by making a rare move across the Beacon Line to Brewster, NY The line also known as the Maybrook is owned by the Housatonic RR up to the NYS Border, where Metro North has ownership. This line runs parallel to Route 6, and then through Brewster, where a connection to the Harlem Line exists north of the Southeast Station. I was able to catch the movement of the final 3 locomotives and 13 coaches on Wednesday March9, 2011. Due to lack of maintenance, signals, and road crossing protection, the move was made a 10 mph. Here are the photos Getting ready to depart Danbury Traffic being flagged to stop for the train Cab Car 6306 is leading.

Yes to both. The line was also called th Maybrook line. The Bridge at Rt 164 and Bullethole Road in Patterson is part of this line. The line originally two tracks but one was taken out at some point. The bridge knocked down did not carry track. Not that it mattered here, the train did not move that far west. THere are reports of a major washout on the Maybrook/Beacon Line in the Pawling area.

From what I have heard and read, about two weeks to fix the washout, and then reduced speeds until the new fill settles in.

Reading another forums, power from Ct to NY was provided only from the Genesis #222. From NY top Grand Central the 126 and 110 provided power. Here is a video shot at Dykemans (near the RT 312 crossing by another photographer that was there.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TlOqhhh9_c

Yeah I followed it all the way, there were about 6 people that followed it stopping at various point, but all the photos shown are mine.

Now headed south on the Harlem Line. the two BL20GH's are working hard to get up to speed. Crossing Route 312 in Brewster headed to Grand Central, where it ended up being spit back into three trains. The 110 with three coaches went to Croton Harmon, the #126 and three coaches came back up to Brewtser, and the #222 and 7 coaches went back into passenger service

Approaching the Crosby Ave crossing in Brewster #110 bringing up the rear at Crosby Ave The next and last road crossing was Pumphouse Road in Brewster

The first road crossing in New York was Joe's Hill Road, but the road itself is washed out crossing the bridge over Route 6 in Brewster On the trestle behind Brewster Honda

nearing the NYS Border

crossing an elevated section in Danbury Behind the Shop n Stop in Mill Plain, CT Passing under Route 6 near the restaurant "Rosy Tomorrows