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Always 100% chance of weather.

Good question. My job has no policy. I will always first assist the occupant in resetting, if that is not possible then I'll have my aid do it. You can't get into too much trouble with an alarm system, and I would hate to explain why we did NOTHING and later that nite there was a fire and no alarms went off. Electric; gas line and water pipes are a different issue. I NEVER turn them back on once shut off, too many things can go wrong. Call Con-Ed, United Water or an electrician. Stay safe.

My condolances go out to the whole Chulla Family.,I was lucky enough to know Mr.Chulla as a young firefighter in NT--now Sleppy Hollow. he always had a encourganging word to say to us youngsters. He always had a smile on his face and extreamly dediciaded to the fire service. So I not only salute a memebr of the "Greatest Generation" for his work for our Country but also salute his work in and for the fire service.
I know his work and committment to the fire service has been passed to his son Rich-- the Chulla tridation will live on.
Walter Ferguson
Former Ladder 38
NTFD

What a life lead by a great man with so many accomplishments. I'm really in awe. Another great American from what has been called "The Greatest Generation."
May He Rest in Eternal Peace.

James L. Chulla died August 12, 2012 at the age of 88. He was born on May 30, 1924 in Rholapp, Utah to Samuel and Dorothy Chulla. He came to N. Tarrytown at age four, where he attended N. T. Grammar and High School, graduating in the class of 1942. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the Seabee’s in the 71st and 87th Battalions, where he was in combat duty in the South Pacific on many islands. He was honorably discharged in January 1946 as a Machinist Mate First Class. He received two Bronze Stars, a Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He worked for Mallory Battery Plant in N. Tarrytown for 16 years, two years with the postal service and retired from General Motors in 1986, after 23 years. In 1949, he joined North Tarrytown Fire Department, belonging to Rescue Hose Company #1, where he served as chief engineer in 1964 and led the department to two NY Daily News awards for rescuing eight people in two fires. He was a member of the Westchester and Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Associations and was a member of the NY State Fire Chief’s Association. In 1999, he was honored for 50 years of service within the department. He also had a love for amateur art painting and he was a founding member of the N.T. Dad’s Baseball Club. He was also a member of the VFW Post 1939.
On November 16, 1946, he married Katherine Blascik in Holy Cross Church. She predeceased him on May 20, 1998.
Jim is survived by his three children; James, Jr., MaryJean and Richard (Cathy); his seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law MaryAnn Blascik and his niece Kathleen Chulla as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his siblings Louis Chulla, Josephine Urso and Ann Wilson and his grandson Scott Scudieri.
Visitation will be at Coffey Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. His Funeral Mass will be Friday at the Church of the Magdalene at 10:00 with interment to follow in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sleepy Hollow Fire Department would be appreciated.

I wish there was more room too, but with the number of trucks stored there it is impossible. Here is a panoramic view of inside the warehouse from a staircase.

Never Forget.
http://www.nypost.co...BQOwA2DJoi68sNI

Rest In Peace Sir.
Never Forget.

A couple of Ahrens Fox ladders

Congratulations, Hopewell Hose, on your 100 years of volunteering and giving your best to your community. I have only heard great things about your personnel, and wish you all many more years of making East Fishkill proud. Enjoy your party - you have well earned it!

Rest in Peace Major. Thank you for your service. Godspeed.

Rest in peace good sir.
Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace Sir.
Never Forget.

Old White Plains Laddder Photos

‎***Update from Chief Mancuso*** Just spike to Ralph. He is in alot of pain but doing well. He said they reconstructed his hip but does not know any other information yet as he will be speaking to the doctors later. Ralph would like to thank everyone for his thoughts and prayers!! He is happy to hear so many thoughts and prayers of well wishing!!

No need for apologies Bro. I hope you keep on contributing to the board. Your knowledge is very valuable here.
Stay safe.

It's not a shiitstorm Bro, it's just the process we have to go through to get answers around here. lol
Y'all come back again now.

Date: 08-07-12
Time: 13:40hrs.(Approx.)
Box: 1104
Area: Hill
Location: 265 Hallock Ave.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.487)
Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear
Description Of Incident: Truck 2 transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire) for heavy fire showing from the roof of a large 2-story commercial building from quarters. New Haven Dispatch transmitting a Box Assignment w/an additional Engine added. Car 33(East Battalion Chief) o/s confirming a Signal 73(Working Fire) and requesting Truck 1 S/C. Fire on the roof. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck Companies opening up. All hands working. Originally reported as a fire on the roof of a building in the rail yard. All searches negative w/no injuries reported.
Reporter: sfrd18
Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD
Box Assignment:
Engine 11, Engine 4, Engine 8(R.I.T.), Engine 9(S/C)
Truck 2, Truck 1(S/C)
Squad 1
Emergency Unit 1
Car 31(Chief of Department), Car 32(DC), Car 33(East Battalion Chief), Car 39(AC-Ops.)

Date: 08-07-12
Time: 1510hrs
Location: 14 Dennis Rd
Frequency: OC911
Units Operating: Winona Lake, Orange Lake, C/Newburgh, Cronomer Valley, Coldenham, Goodwill, ToNVAC, ToNPD
Weather Conditions: Hot
Description Of Incident: Working Fire
Reporters: BFD1054
1510hrs-OC911 alerting Winona Lake; reported structure fire, kitchen on fire, 14 Dennis Rd.
1511hrs-OC911 alerting Orange Lake; requested AMA to Winona Lake.
1513hrs-Orange Lake Car-2(?) on scene with smoke showing.
1514hrs-Command requesting a re-sound of both companies.
- OC911 alerting Winona Lake and Orange Lake; all available manpower and equipment to the scene.
1516hrs-Command requesting a 2nd Alarm.
- OC911 alerting City of Newburgh; FASTeam requested to Winona Lake.
- City of Newburgh receiving the run, Engine-1 and Car-4 en-route.
1517hrs-OC911 alerting Coldenham; request for (1) Engine to re-locate to Orange Lake.
- OC911 alerting Cronomer Valley; request for (1) Truck and (1) Rescue to stand by manned in their own quarters.
- OC911 alerting Goodwill; request for (1) Engine to stand-by in their own quarters.
1530hrs-OC911 conducting a 10-Minute Status Check. Command advising fire is knocked-down, checking for extension.
1533hrs-Command requesting Central Hudson for a power cut.
1535hrs-Winona Lake Command placing the fire under control.
1536hrs-Command requesting Town of Newburgh Building Inspector to the scene. OC911 advising that they have been notified.
1538hrs-OC911 advising 30 minute ETA on the power company.
1540hrs-City of Newburgh Car-4 advising NFD dispatch that they have been released and are returning to the City.
1543hrs-Winona Lake Command inquiring on what companies are on stand-by. OC911 giving the run-down of stand-by companies.
- Command requesting that Goodwill re-locate to Winona Lake's Firehouse.
1545hrs-City of Newburgh E1 back in the City.
1547hrs-Winona Lake Engine out at Winona Lake for stand-by.

How come every time a career department is in danger of layoffs somebody has to open their mouths spouting ridiculous nonsense about volunteers taking over? We just went through this in CT with the New London layoffs. Some jackwagon decided it would be good to write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper suggesting that volunteers be brought in to help alleviate some of the financial strain. A lot of people took him seriously because they assumed this idiot knew what he was talking about because he identified himself as a firefighter in the article.
This stuff pisses me off. For everybody out there trying to improve career-volunteer relations, all it takes is a couple guys with their craniums inserted into their 4th point of contact to ruin it and brand all volunteers as scabs. When my district was threatening to layoff some of our career personnel, we as the volunteers banded together to help our Brothers. If your sandbox isn't big enough for you, go find another one, or advocate consolidation with another volunteer department, but don't suggest laying off hardworking career firefighters and replacing them with volunteers. That's just ridiculous. People don't forget that kind of statement.
Anyone with an attitude like the one illustrated in the above comment give credence to the TINY minority of career firefighters who believe all volunteers are out to steal their jobs. YFD guys, please note this asinine comment does not represent all of us. Most of us stand behind you and hope all this layoff BS gets fixed and you can go back to full staffing.

Why is that Ed? That is what got me to join.... lol.
Seriously, the video shows a good mixture of what the volunteer fire service is about and the people that are part of it.

Good morning.
I think that empty hose bed shot is eerily artfully done. Nice shot.

Good morning.
I think that empty hose bed shot is eerily artfully done. Nice shot.

Date: 8/5/2012
Time: 1430 hrs
Location: Oak Creek, WI.
Frequency:
Units Operating:
Weather Conditions:
Description Of Incident: MCI Shooting at a Sikh Temple. Police Chief Bradley Wentlandt reporting an officer shot and a chaotic scene with possibly many victims. Fluid situation and the chief has asked media to refrain from showing images which may endanger officers on the scene.
Reporters:
http://www.huffingto...emple-shooting/
http://content.usato.../1#.UB7QQPaPWTP