bronxfireradio

This is an interesting topic, and I do hope it results in increased safety.
Currently, all FDNY HT's transmit a data burst at the beginning of each transmission, which when properly decoded, indicate type of company, unit number, and riding position. The decoded info can be displayed on any MDC-1200 decoding device, such as an MDT or XTS HT with an LCD display.
As somewhat of a radio guy, I will say that the caveat is that a radio is only as good as it is programmed. MDC encoding and protocol is an enormous task, and my hope is that the transition to names being displayed when a radio keys up goes well. Think about how many different members may use a particular radio.
Also, even though the HTs may go to 5 watts for an emergency transmission, that doesn't necessarily mean that it will be received or step on another radio that is transmitting 2W at the same time.

I was just a small part in this. Once I knew it was a done deal with the comm board and the city council, I handed the ball off to Beef, Bill, and the rest of the crew on 180.

A few shots from the north side of the fire building. Heard the sirens and saw the plume, but had to go to a stupid meeting. I cut it short, grabbed the work camera, and took a few shots. I had just eaten at Coyote Flaco a few doors up before the alarm went out.

A few shots from the north side of the fire building. Heard the sirens and saw the plume, but had to go to a stupid meeting. I cut it short, grabbed the work camera, and took a few shots. I had just eaten at Coyote Flaco a few doors up before the alarm went out.

A few shots from the north side of the fire building. Heard the sirens and saw the plume, but had to go to a stupid meeting. I cut it short, grabbed the work camera, and took a few shots. I had just eaten at Coyote Flaco a few doors up before the alarm went out.

A few shots from the north side of the fire building. Heard the sirens and saw the plume, but had to go to a stupid meeting. I cut it short, grabbed the work camera, and took a few shots. I had just eaten at Coyote Flaco a few doors up before the alarm went out.

A few shots from the north side of the fire building. Heard the sirens and saw the plume, but had to go to a stupid meeting. I cut it short, grabbed the work camera, and took a few shots. I had just eaten at Coyote Flaco a few doors up before the alarm went out.

A few shots from the north side of the fire building. Heard the sirens and saw the plume, but had to go to a stupid meeting. I cut it short, grabbed the work camera, and took a few shots. I had just eaten at Coyote Flaco a few doors up before the alarm went out.

Watched it working its way south on Abendroth by the Willet House around noon today. Wanted to get up close to get a few shots, but the lunch crowd redirected me to Misti's on North Main. What kind of engine does it have?
Also, kudos to PoCho for doing a way better job of snow removal than NYC.

Heh, I dig the Chinese numbers on the Chinatown rigs.

A couple of shots I took at today's 3rd on Midland and Kimball - and a quick video too.





And a video I put on youtube:

Can't add a reply so I'm adding our photos here. Hope you don't mind, bronx.