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My photos from April 2006 have been posted on EMTBravo.com As many of you know, I try to have one of my cameras with me at all times. For the past couple of months, I've been posting my "Month In Photos". It's representative of where I've been and the fun I've had for the previous month. This month is the most I've ever taken, and some really neat photos. I hope for May to be just as good, especially with spring in full swing. Note there are 70 photos on the page, so it may take a moment for all photos to completly load. Hope there is something for everybody in there. As a little side factoid, it takes me about 3-4 hours to choose, edit, upload, and post the photos. Any questions on the photos, feel free to ask. Enjoy!

Today, Code 3 Collectibles posted photos of a prototype 1/64th diecast replica Tarrytown TL-78 in the Club area Workshop of www.Code3.netIf you're a Code 3 club member, check it out. Looks good, and definetly a piece I'm going to add to my collection. They state it's not guarenteed it will be made, it is only posted to garner feedback and if made, is a canidate for the fall schedule.

I am SO happy to see the Arena's longtime dream complete, and a new chapter in their lives opened. It seems like so long ago when this was just a dream talked about while Jim and Gina sat by JimBoys bedside at WMC. I'm upset I couldn't be there in person during the unveil, but I was definetly there in spirit. I am so proud of all the people who made it possible for them, and how everyone worked together, in true spirit of what's been taught to us over the past couple of year. Looking foward to May 14th and the nation hearing the Arena's tragic and touching story, and seeing how much they deserve this gift. What a beautiful house for beautiful people.

Date: 4-26-06 Time: 1425hrs Location: 25 Rockledge Ave, White Plains C/S Church St. Frequency: Units Operating: E-66, E-67, E-70, L-32, TL-6, R-88, 2512 Description Of Incident: See below Writer: x635, HFD23 1424 Assignment dispatched for possible structure fire in occupied multiple dwelling 1426 2512, E-66 on scene, nothing showing. 2512 establishes "25 Command" and gives size up. 1428 25 Command reports light haze/smoke in lobby, requests R-88 report to lobby 1430 E-66 reports sprinkler activation in apartment , main body of fire knocked down, E-66 stretching a line from the standpipe connection to extinguish pockets of fire 1434 TL-6 attempting to shut down sprinkler system and isolate valve. 1436 E-66 requests smoke ejector be brought to fire apartment 1437 25 Command reports fire knocked down, companies overhauling, situation under control

Date: 4-26-06 Time: 0930hrs Location: 10 California Rd, Mount Vernon Frequency: Units Operating: MVFD, Mutual Aid Covers Including Greenville Engine 151 Description Of Incident: Fire on the third floor of large wood frame house. Writer: x635, HFD23 *This IA to be updated. Please check back.

I just finished reading that article in National Fire-Rescue Magazine. The article is about Kentland FD, and the authors ride-along visit with them. I enjoyed the article. It's very interesting, to say the least.

What makes this even worse is the Troopers wife was 8 months pregnant with their first child. All this over some idiot on a motorcycle who thougt he could outrun the police. Thoughts and prayers to this Troopers family, friends, and coworkers.

Since Fire and EMS vehicles are often out and about around town, does your agency transmit a BOLO-Amber Alert from the region over your dispatch or primary communications channel or have a policy to retransmit the info ASAP?

For those of you who aren't familiar with this story, I found this neat little synopsis in a press release on Alure's website. Alure is the general contractor for this project.

For those of you who aren't familiar with this story, I found this neat little synopsis in a press release on Alure's website. Alure is the general contractor for this project.

Monday, April 24th 2006 Due to the weather, the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team working on a new house for the Arenas have been set back a bit by the inclement weather. They are aiming to complete the house for Wednesday, when the Arena's will return home from Disney World to see it. . They are in need of volunteers to help out today and TUESDAY during the daytime or overnight hours!. If you can spare some time, any time at all, or know someone who can, let them know! Spread the word. Anyone can volunteer at this point, just go to the intersection of Lake Way and Entrance Way East- alongside the Lake Purdy's clubhouse in Somers, and sign-up. They will put you to work! It’s about 2-3 minutes off of I684 Exit 7 (North) Coming south about 5-7 minutes off of Exit 8 for an idea of where it is. Click Here For The Location Google-Mapped

Recently, I've been seeing more and more used cooking oil and grease dumpsters appearing behind resturants. These dumpsters are meant specifically for the collection of the used product, and sometimes to fuel bio-diesel vehicles. Now, I would think that a dumpster fire in one of these containers would burn differently then a regular dumpster fire. My question is, has anyone encountered one of these on fire, or does anybody attack these fires differently?

Date: 4-22-06 Time: 2330hrs Location: Henry Hudson Parkway, Northbound by Dykman St. Exit. Frequency: Units Operating: MTA Bridge And Tunnel PD Description Of Incident: Large pothole and small roadway collapse in left lane caused over 30 cars to get one or more flat tires. Vehicles lining roadway in right lane opposite from incident location to the toll plaza. Heavy rain, 42F during incident. Multiple wreckers, lighting unit, and DOT requested to the scene. Writer: x635

Here's some additional information from the Arena family.....

I'd love to do CME based recert. However, I'm not currently affiliated with any NY agency as a Medic, and I obtained my NYS cert through reciprocity from Mass, so I don't know if I'm elegible.

Congrats to Jim, Gina and the Arena family! Yesterday morning, they were finally awoken by ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team, who were there to begin work on their new home. The Arena's are currently on their way to Disney World, where they will vacation until next Wednesday, when their brand new home will be completed. The episode is scheduled to air Sunday night, May 14th on Channel 7/ABC This has been long awaited by the Arenas, and the support of many of their freinds helped make this dream a reality for them. Congrats! For more on Jimmy Boy and the Arena family, click herehttp://www.jimmboy.com

Date: 4-19-06 Time: 1450hrs Location: 200 Beacon Hill Drive C/S Ogden Ave. Frequency: 46.26, Dobbs Ferry Fireground Units Operating: Dobbs Ferry FD w/ 2091 IC, Hastings E45 & L-22, Ardsley E-164, Irvington FAST, DFVAC 56-B-1, DPPD Description Of Incident: Fire 2-story wood frame garden-style occupied multiple dwelling Writer(s): x635, HFD23, DFFD227 (O/S) 1452: 2091 O/S w/ 10-75, fire showing from the window, requesting 1 and 1, a FAS team to the scene and a relocate to Dobbs Ferry HQ. 1454: 2091 reports all hands working, primary searches in progress, line stretched, opening up. 60 Control Lt. advising Hastings Engine 45, Ladder 22 and Irvington FAS to the scene, Ardsley Engine 164 to relocate. 1457: Hastings chief advising L-22 to the front of the building ("A" side) and set up for ventilation 1506: 2091 reporting main body of fire knocked down, primary searches negative 1507: Hastings chief advising L-22 to standby at this time from previous order 1514: 2091 reporting fire knocked down, primary and secondary searches negative, all hands still working

To benefit the Fairview Firefighter William Malone Fund. Ebay Item #Item number: 7024090161

Just curious, is there anyplace in your jurisdiction that you fear for safety of your crews and intergrity of the structure if it were ever to catch fire? Where is it and why?

OK, I know, stupid topic. As far as laundry detergent goes, I'm usually a Tide man. Standing in the aisle of Target, facing hundreds of choices for laundry detergent, I'm wondering if any of them can get my uniforms a little cleaner, a little brighter. Overwhelmed by each bottles claims to do something different, I settle on the same old orange Tide bottle. Now, my Tide does a good job, but am I missing something by always settling with Tide? Now, keep in mind, since I tend not to sit still, I come in clean at work and end up looking like Pig Pen from the Peanut cartoons by days end...dirt is quite attracted to me. So, what laundry detergent or method works best for washing your uniforms?

Has anybody heard of any upcoming NYS Paramedic Refresher classes??? I know Phelps and WCC give them occasionally, but they mention nothing of them on their sites. Also, does Rockland CC or any other Hudson Valley schools give refreshers? Thanks!

NYCFire.net has a photo of MA-32: http://www.nycfire.net/gallery/whiteplains/ma_32 It's designated a Mini-Attack under county protocol, but it's primary role is as a parking garage unit. It's funny how everyone when they see this unit thinks it's "new", because it's rarely seen out. It's got a specialized and unique purpose, but defintely an essential one given the numerous massive parking and underground structures in White Plains. I've been told this rig, when needed, responds as a second piece with the engine company it is quartered with, which I believe is Station 2,last I had heard???

It seems to me there are a million devices out there to secure a head to a backboard. It always seems to me the simple, classic method of two foam blocks secured with tape work best, however they seem at times to wiggle out of the position you want them in during transport. I've used the Laerdal Headbed System, which seems to work pretty well. What have you found works best?

It depends on which exam you are planning on taking. Some tests, using a generic prep book won't do you any good. For example, the NYS Civil Service Exam (given by most municipalities in NY except NYC) there is no real way or guide to study from, except to brush up on your math, english, and mechanical aptitude skills. Some departments offer prep classes, which should be taken advantage of to get the inside scoop. There are a number of radically different FF exams out there......the study method for each test is different.

Here's a photo of the current firehouse, built orginally in 1896 as a schoolhouse, soon to be demolished. This building up until 2000 was Village Hall, the Police Station, the Court, and the Firehouse. It had numerous renovations during its over 100 years in service. The building is in extremly poor conditon and is unsalvedgeable. I'll be very sad to see this building go, just because of all the history and memories in it, but a new firehouse is sorely needed. Location of this firehouse is 505 Ashford Ave. in Ardlsey, between Legion Drive and Route 9A. Photo by x635.