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I'm sure its all a part of the Cuomo vs DiBlasio pissing match. Cuomo wants to increase the state's visible presence in NYC, between increased State Police staffing, changing color scheme on TBTA cars to look like Troopers, etc. http://nypost.com/2016/12/19/its-a-pissing-match-cuomo-defies-de-blasio-again/

What Westchester agency self dispatched? 60 Control dispatched Verplanck FD and WCPD Marine, Verplanck FD requested 60 Control dispatch Croton FD and Tarrytown FD Marine Units. To my knowledge, no agency self dispatched.

Even with a paid EMT from OVAC working, they sometimes still cannot cover their first due calls.

FROM EMS1 By EMS1 Staff NEW YORK — The family of an elderly woman who died filed a lawsuit claiming a private ambulance service boasting "luxury transport" dropped her on the way home from the hospital and those injuries eventually killed her. Court papers allege EMS providers dropped Maddalena Santoro, 90, as they were taking her up the stairs and into her Manhattan apartment December 2012, the New York Post reports. "Her head hit one of the marble stairs, and she ended up in a coma," said lawyer Jeffrey Antin. She was in good health otherwise, and was going to the hospital for wound care, he added. The service, Citywide Mobile Response Corp. boasts advanced medical transport services, and provides plush ambulances featuring 400-thread-count linens, flat-screen TVs, surround sound and a "multi-mode lighting system."

Correct, from what I've heard, effective the 16th 0800, 60 Control will dispatch any calls they receive, a follow up phone to Somers dispatch, then Somers dispatch will run the rest of the call following Somers FD dispatch protocols.

I just pictured the guy from the "Queen, my dishes please" commerical, "He didn't get the joke"

Hoist and Air/Sea rescue or not, any aerial support, particularly during night time operations, is a big help. I would imagine, maybe Helicopper can shed some light on this, that the WCPD airship has FLIR. NYSP and NYPD Aviation were on scene for the initial night time search.

To my knowledge, command was run by Piermont FD.

While I too am a proud volunteer, not only of my department, I think proper credit is due to all responders on this incident. This was a multi agency effort, volunteer and career. Everyone acted professionally, and cooperated with each other to the best of everyone's ability. I've never seen so many agencies operating at one incident on the Hudson. Kudos to all!

I know that Rye, Port Chester, Mamaroneck Village, and New Rochelle all have marine units. Don't know much about their capabilities, or if I left anyone out.

Job Well Done Explorer Keenan! Andrew Wilgermein Former Captain, GPD Explorer Post 2003

OVAC contracted for EMT's

Just a reminder this event is happening this weekend. There will be t-shirts and mugs for sale.

Riverside Hose will be having a "wet" down for their new Crimson pumper which was recently placed into service. The ceremonies start on May 12th at 1pm at Riverside Hose in Tarrytown located at the corner of Franklin and White Streets. Following the ceremonies, all are invited to stay for celebrations from 4pm-8pm. At the request of the company, no water please. Will post regarding shirts and the likes when I get more info.

Great job to all! A special pat on the back to all the dispatchers out there, especially at 60 Control! The unsung heroes of emergency services. Stay safe everyone.