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Yonker's USAR is an incredible asset to our region.....we are lucky they worked hard to obtain not only this rig, but all the equipment that goes along with it. I look foward to posting some more detail shots and info over the next few days....

This is the old paint scheme, for comparison: http://x635photos.com/displayimage-567.html

Hood LED's. I love this-LED's really have revolutionized where warning lights can be placed...

Inside console. Both driver and passenger still have PLENTY of room.

View from the rear passengers side:

I guess Brookfield Auto Wreckers won the bid, since it's now at their facility. I didn't realize that Engine 51 was in that bad of shape...

FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...EWS02/808020356

Considering the amount of officers that get hurt during foot pursuits, not to metion the potential, I think this is a good idea. Especially with all the technology that's coming on the market today.

STORY: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081016/od_nm/us_heart_beegees

I know a lot of my friends, including me, have switched from Nextel to other carriers due to the horrible service and customer service Sprint provides. However, I miss the "Direct Connect" feature. It really made communications easy and quick. I wish all phones had direct connect that were compatible with different networks.

http://www.fairviewfire.org/FireDistrictPN.htm PHOTO: http://x635photos.com/displayimage-1474.html

I believe the Dodge Magnum has been discontinued effective with the 2008 models. Hoepfully, Dodge will start focusing on making more fuel efficient vehicles (SUV's) that also have style and comfort.

There was a small fire in the Citgo sign (one of Bnechis's favorite landmarks and viewing spots) yesterday in Boston. This sign is the huge one near Fenway Park. Here are the photos: http://www.northeastfirephotos.smugmug.com...395339708_VGbqm

As some of you may know, jetBlue will be moving into a brand new Terminal (5) @ JFK on October 22nd. New JetBlue Terminal 5 Designed for Unprecedented Efficiency and Customer Ease JetBlue Terminal 5 At JFK to Offer Customers Unique Dining and Shopping Experience JetBlue Celebrates New Terminal 5 At JFK My question is, and I've tried to find the answer.....does anyone here know the fate of the current jetBlue terminal, JFK T6?

Thanks for the info....had heard a rumor that Southwest was looking to break into that terminal. It makes sense to knock it down, jetBlue does need the space for aircraft movement however I'd be suprised that the Port Authority would let that occur, considering some of the airlines that would love in at JFK.

With the talk of Bedford Hills FD aiming for a new firehouse, I remembered a while ago that Bedford wanted to build a substation by Route 22 and Route 172 (by the Shell station) Bedford's current firehouse, while beautiful, is obsolete. They have many trucks buried deep back into a two bay wide apparatus floor. They can't accomodate a tanker for a district that has hardly any hydrants. For each response, apparatus must be shuffled around. There's hardly any room to walk, yet alone work in the bay. Is a plan for a new firehouse or substation in the future for Bedford FD?

Anyone?

In this month's edition of "Popular Mechanics" magazine, there's an interesting article about how Hybrid Diesel Electric buses can be tapped during emergencies to provide electrical power. It's quite interesting. With both NYC MTA and Bee Line running these Hybrid buses, I wonder if this will ever be consider or implemented? STORY: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology...on/4280729.html

Same here.... I've actually encountered this situation. The patient was advised that they could be sedated for flight, and they agreed. However, if the patient refuses, have the patient sign a refusal (for that mode of transport), transport via ground, and document.

Has New Rochelle ordered a new R-4 yet? If so, who won the bid?

I just don't understand why it's such a big secret??

To the members using photos as their avatar (that little photo to the left): If you're going to use someone else's photo, make sure you ask them first if it's OK to use it. And if you do, give them the proper credit- the easiest way to do this is a small line and link in your signature. Although I have no problem with people using my photos, I have an issue when they use my photos without asking me, and without giving me any credit for the photo. For those of use who take photos, we spend a lot of time and money to share them with you all, and to take the photo is really a sign of disrespect for that person's work. This will be added to the forum rules soon. Thanks! -Seth

4,000 gallons arriving initially or dumped. Regardless of fill time, that's a lot of water that's quickly available, and has the potential to allow more time for other tankers to arrive, allow them to slow their responses, or even reduce the need for other tankers. If for some reason, and I see this being a minor issue in a county that has some powerful pumping power, the filling of this tanker causes issues, then the water supply officer needs to plan accordingly. You have heating oil trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks that all travel along these roadways on a routine basis. There's no reason this tanker can't do the same. Most tankers roll because of driver error or inexperience, or because the tanker is top heavy. There's a department down here that has two tractor-trailer tankers. I believe they are 10,000 gallons each. When they have a fire, they don't even need to call for M/A tankers- because if they do, it can take up to an hour to get one. It also saves them having to go back and forth to a water supply, which can sometimes be tricky to find down here. The real key is though, using water more efficiently (*cough* CAFS* cough*)

With the internet especially, anybody can buy any kind of light in any color....so the color is really irrelevant except for identifying the suspect. Let's not forget, people illegally aqquire guns and use them in crimes everyday....it's a similar thing. There's actually a whole website dedicated to this. A little extreme however: http://www.policeposers.com/

Awesome.....I'm sure it will be a great resource for the Sound Shore community. Between White Plains, Yonkers, and New Rochelle, Westchester is lucky to have some very well equipped and highly trained USAR units. I hope other departments keep them in mind for larger and complicated incidents.