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I probaly know the answer to this question, but are the new probies being hired augmenting the staff, or filling gaps?

Sharp looking ambulance! Best of luck with it! BTW, what is it replacing? Also, is it 4x4?

FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809250497

Heard that Somers has ordered a Sutphen Quint....anyone have details?

Thoughts and prayers are with all those involved. More information on the people and incident: http://www.wusa9.com/news/columnist/blogs/davestatter.aspx

I've heard that Katonah FD has ordered a Quint- can anyone elaborate on this?

Not only an extrodinary actor, but an amazing humanitarian who made thousands of peoples lives better. It's a shame that he had to be taken after a battle with cancer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Newman

Neither canidate is ever going to undo the damage that Bush has done to this country. I don't see a hero coming out of this election, and all one can have is hope that whoever is elected can slow the destruction Bush's impact will continue to have. McCain would be the oldest president ever elected. He has health problems, and it scares the daylights out of me to think that Palin could potentially become the President of this Country. She's an idiot, plain and simple. Obama has the power to inspire, to rally. He has a strong VP to back him up, and is more "in touch" with the generations that will have to live with the decisions he makes. I feel that's something the Federal Goverment needs right now.

I always have a Canon Digital Powershot SD with me wherever I go. They're small, durable little cameras, easy to use, and take great photos. The latest model of this camera line is generally always what I reccomend. The SD890 is a great camera, it is 10MP and has image stabilization. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5507...IS_Digital.html If you're looking for a lower price, any of the older generations of the Powershot SD line work great: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5507...IS_Digital.html And always make sure to get an extra battery, the largest memory card you can afford, and a protective case. (Note that when I go out to shoot photos specifically, I use a Canon Digital SLR)

You're absolutely right....$6.5 million is a lot of money....but that's the price you pay if you want to live in Westchester. If taxpayers truly cared about their fire protection, and the people managing the money did their homework, things would be a lot different. But they're not, and nothing is going to ever change, so why should Bedford Hills, one of the wealthiest communities in the nation, skimp on a building? Heck, the fire district where I used to live blew through $8 million dollars on a addition to a firehouse and renovation to another- for a department with only two engines and a truck, barebones manpower, and less then 900 calls a year. On top of that, the Town had just approved building a $30 million dollar new library. And I'm sure if you put up a pre-fab corrugated steel building "downtown" Bedford Hills, I'm sure the residents would have something to say....

Thanks Jim!

I agree with your point, Barry. Depending on the community. A quint, especially for a community such as Katonah, would work well. Coming from a department that succesfully used a Quint (Ardsley Quint 1, now Ladder 50), I can recall numerous occasions where both the aerial and handlines were deployed succesfully. Quint 1 was first due, and usually rode with all positions filled (Driver, Officer, 4 FF's). It is a single axle 75', with rear outriggers only that could be deployed fast. The aerial and waterway could be controlled from the pump panel. It carried plenty of supply and attack hose, and a full compliment of engine and truck tools. It had a very short wheelbase that could fit down some windy Ardsley streets. When a Quint is spec'd and used like Ardsley does it, then a Quint is a valuable tool in many situations, especially volunteer and rural departments. Down here, a Quint is what it's all about it seems, due to logistics. The City Of Austin does it smart, they staff their Quint companies with 6 people. The City Of Round Rock uses this Pierce Dash 75' Quint, which I think is similar to what Katonah is looking for...... (Photo By me)

Please tell me that those aren't children running by the fire. I think a bonfire is a very quaint tradition, however I do feel this was a little extravagant.

Bedford Hills FD's firehouse is cramped, obsolete, and unsafe. A new firehouse is long overdue. Bedford Hills FD takes a great deal of pride in their equipment and invests a lot in training, and this is not too much to ask for. As far as the price goes, it's one station that will be housing numerous apparatus, firefighters, equipment, and offices. They are not asking to build another whole station. Considering what buildings are costing nowadays, the "aesthetic" appeal many communities now demand, and all the safety requirments that a firehouse needs, I feel the pricetag is quite fair, and will serve the Bedford Hills FD well into the future. Compared to a lot of other public projects in the area nowadays, that is a reasonable price. As far as the taxes go, let's consider how many multi-million dollar mansions, retail, and industrial properties there are in Bedford Hills district.

Date: 9-28-08 Time: 0845hrs Location: Shoprite, North Bedford Rd. Frequency: Units Operating: Bedford Hills FD 2031, TL-57, R-10, 65-B-1, WEMS 45-M-1, Bedford Police Description Of Incident: Worker with hand caught in forklift Writer: x635

Being this company is a new advertiser on EMTBravo, which is how I became aware of them, I think this is a really neat product. The website has a ton of great information. http://www.click2enter.net/index.asp Does anyone currently use this product?

A "major announcment" regarding the future of the Tappan Zee Bridge is expected at 11AM this morning, according to LoHud.com. It'll be interesting to see what the announce, and how they're going to go about it. Most importantly, I wonder how long it's going to take and the affect it's going to have on Nyack and Tarrytown. http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809260365

Special thanks to JJPINTO for the photo! (Photo by and posted with permission from jjpinto. Posted on behalf of jjpinto by x635) Greenville Fire District Greenburgh, NY (Westchester County) Squad Support Unit 15 2007 GMC/Ferrara PHOTO BY JJPINTO

Just tuned into the live press conference now, a Metro North rep is stating that the new bridge project will be "rail ready", and include Metro North. Also, heard something about "Bus Rapid Transit", although I don't know if that would be Bee-Line or not..... I guess we'll find out the complete story when the conference is done.

I really expected this to be in Mount Vernon when I opened the link, but I guess I was wrong. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/ODD...EMPLATE=DEFAULT

Before I begin, I know the Hudson Valley doesn't have a strong Horton dealer. It seems at one time, that Horton was being used by many agencies in the Hudson Valley. Then, it was PL Custom, and now Lifeline (which I hope becomes the predominant brand) Many agencies buy Seagrave because they have been proven in numerous urban areas, especially FDNY. But FDNY uses Hortons, which are not cheap either, and I'm suprised most agencies don't follow that.

The problem is, that the Academy is a melting pot, with recruits from various departments, all with departments that have different ways of doing things. With such an atmosphere, the instructors do the best they can to give the recruits a solid foundation on which to build from, which has been mentioned previously in this thread. The FDNY academy is different because they are training them to be FDNY firefighters from the ground up.

Agreed. Just saying that these driveways prohibit apparatus placement, which makes taking the tools and ladders from the truck to the incident even more of a schlep.

I know there used to be a dealer on Columbus....right down the street from the firehouse on the opposite side. Always could find a variety of Hortons waiting to be delivered or repaired. I wonder who the NYC area sales rep is......if they are delivering hundreds of ambulances to NYC, I guess their isn't a reason to work hard to push it anywhere else in the area. I've always heard that Hortons have electrical problems, but then again, I really haven't heard of any brands that didn't.