Mahopac (Putnam) Structure Fire 10-24-14

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Date: 10-24-14
Time: 0238hrs
Location: 135 Route 6 C/S Baldwin Place Rd.
District: Mahopac
Units: See below

Description: Carmel PD on scene reporting flames from the roof of a commercial structure-strip mall

Mahopac FD: Full Department Response

Mahopac Falls FD: Rescue

Brewster FD: Hose Reel Truck

Putnam Valley: FAST

Carmel FD: 1 Engine Standby MFD HQ

Carmel VAC: 1 Ambulance Standby MFD HQ

Carmel PD

Putnam County Fire Police

Putnam County Fire Investigation Team

Edited October 24, 2014 by x635
Updated

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Westchester County units:

WCDES: Battalion 17

Mohegan FD: 2265, 22610, 22640, Engine 255/FAST, Ladder 35

Somers FD: 2441, 2443, 2444, 2445, Engine 181, Tower Ladder 18

Yorktown FD: 2535, Tanker 14

Relocates:

Katonah FD: 2211, Engine 116 (to Somers FD)

Croton Falls FD: 1 Engine (to Mahopac FD)

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Photos from the fire scene by Frank Becerra Jr/LoHud.com: http://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/news/local/putnam/2014/10/24/mahopac-village-center-fire/17827607/

[somebuffyguy 190]

I usually try not to be an online safety officer. I really don't care if I see a picture of a guy with his waist strap undone or something like that. But what's the deal with bearded firefighters wearing SCBAs ? I'm not talking about guys who forgot to shave in a day or two, I mean guys growing out full beards. I had to have seen at least four guys with full facial hair, my favorite has to be the EMS lieutenant with his Lincoln mutton chops. Come on guys, buy a razor.

[spike2231 38]

why if we can get a full seal and pass the fit test what differentence does it make .we are not the new york yankees more like the san francsco giants haha

[nycmedic 65]

Ignorance is bliss

[firecapt32 282]

Well Spike for one thing if --something should happen and no one wishes it does-- they would not be covered by any standard. You figure out what that means.

Second any chief that allows this to happen would be in violation of NFPA standards.

OFPC stated that no more then one days growth for scba use.

whether your the Yankees or the Giants or the Mets or even in the minor leagues rules have to be followed and penalties exist for those that do not follow them.

nycmedic--ignorance may be bliss but its no excuse.

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1910.134(g)(1) Facepiece seal protection.

1910.134(g)(1)(i) The employer shall not permit respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have:

1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function;