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This was an extremly unusual incident, but just goes to show how vunerable our 911 system is in this county. Gosh, if two skells could accomplish what they accomplished.....what else are smarter more "driven" crooks who may be interested in causing trouble capable of? It's very scary! As far as the backup system goes, this is Westchester County. You expect a backup system?? Not unless there's public outcry for one over a published scandal that equates to bad PR, or somebody steps up to the plate to try and prevent a future reoccurence. But hey, you something frivolous? You got it!!

Looks nice! Looks like a pretty intense LED package as well, the "clear" appearance adds a nice touch. http://www.plcustom.com/descriptionpage_in...ntro.cfm?id=716

Did they get 'em in? Anybody got pics yet?

I'm sorry to hear of the latest setback, but it's only a small obstacle I think in the path to the great treatment modalities they have at Loma Linda. I hope JimmyBoy is doing better today, and that you guys are OK out there.

Problem seems similar to the one in the WC

Any current updates on thsi situation?

Interesting Story. Rockland County FTC has a Flashover Simulator, and they have had it for years. It's definetly an awesome tool, something every firefighter should experience....I don't understand why Westchester County does not have one still. During the late 90's, I took most of my classes at the RFTC. That was during the "bad years" of the WCFTC. The classes, instructors, and equipment there are awesome. I had a oppurtunity to return there recently, and they are still way, way ahead of WCDES in many respects, as are many DES's. Sure, the entry level course situation has gotten better, but the continuing FF education has not gotten any better, or any more challenging IMO.

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Found the link to these photos on another forum. Pretty interesting. http://nciv.flabber.nl/index.php?nciv_id=327605#start

Well, since the state is going to be doing nothing in the foreseeable future about the dangerous section of Route 9A (From Hawthorne-Croton), then I suggest that Briarcliff Manor FD, being more or less in the middle of the dangerous section of 9A, be provided with funds to purchase a specialized foam engine. Maybe staffing could be shared by neighboring FD's. This route is heavily traffic-d by gasoline tankers, and since this happens about once a year, if not more, than it's due to happen again. This would be a neccasary tool, IMO, for Briarcliff and area FDs who will have to continue to respond to these incidents, which have the potential to be a lot worse than we saw last night? (What if it was at rush hour, or closer to a residential areas????) Fairview's trailer is great, but for a volatile situation like this, it may too far away. Plus Fairiviews foam unit has I-287 to worry about, whcih is another enormous hazard. I suggest the engine have pump and roll capability, a bumper mounted remote control turret capable of spraying a large swath of foam, and 2000 gallons of water, with a 200 gallon foam cell. But then again, Millwood has tons 'o foam too. :-k

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I wasn't so much reffering as to how fast an agency could get a crew, I was referring to the choking traffic situation often present on Westchester roadways, especially on a Fridy afternoon, when the traffic volume on WC roads seems to be the worst of the week.

Ya know, I never really was a big fan of Third Watch,and stopped watching after the first season. I recently started watching it when they moved it to Friday night. I'm hooked now, and also like the reruns every night at 11p on A and E. Tonights episode. WTF happened to Doc! I felt so bad for him, I hope they do not do away with his character. It's wrong what he did, but not entirely unrealistic by any mean (Stress can work in weird ways). I also really like the way Bosco handles things, however unothodox it may be. Anyways, It seems like they are doing away with the Fire and EMS charecters, or side of the show. I hope not. As overdramatized and incorrect as it is sometimes, it's a decent show to watch. I'm looking foward to the new FDNY drama coming to FX as well, which hopefully will spark more FF/EMS-related shows if it is succesful. Apparatus wise, I liked the ESU truck...also noticed they had the Spartan/Aerialscope and Ferrara Inferno (Both donated to FDNY after 9/11) in the bay. And they finally got some newer ambulances, they appear to be the Ford E-450/Wheeled coach that was assigned as a RAC unit. And Bosco's POV is pretty hot.

As I always say, you should never have to build a truck to fit the firehouse structure. :sad:

There's something I never thought I'd hear!! LOL PDT_Armataz_10

#2. LMAO!!! #3. ROTFLMAO!!! #4. Why aren't you making a White Castle run??? Thanks for the laugh, JM!

Same thing goes on with door handles, grab handles, etc. I wonder how many agency's actually properly disinfect and clean the interior of their ambulance on a regular basis??

Some great insight on this thread. In regards to some of the above mentioned resources, how fast would you be able to get those resources there, especially 5'oclock on a Friday afternoon??? In regard to the airport crash truck, yes, it is definelty a resource we can call, but how long would it take to get to 9A? This IS going to happen again, since the state will continue to neglect the deathtrap of a road 9A is. If anything, Briarcliff needs to have an engine capable of applying foam immediately.

I was curious how your agency communicates with the recieving hospital. Are you still even required to notify? It seems the HEAR radio system is mostly broken and non functional. Some ambulances don't even have one anymore, nor do some hospitals. If they do, it seems to be broken or in use by a taxi company. I rely on my cell phone for notifications and medical control, but find it frustarating, especially in Northern Westchester where coverage is spotty at best. In Lewisboro/North Salem/Pound Ridge/Bedford, its for the most part non-existent. Is it time for Westchester County DES to start looking into this issue? I think so. It's time for a new system, IMO a UHF encrypted repeater type system......cell phones are too unreliable.

I use an i305 at work, it seems to work much, much better than my personal i730, which sucks for a number of reasons! I'm seriously contemplating other options, but unforutnetly, direct conact has me tied down to Nextel. Unfortunetly, Nextel probaly knows this...which is why they do not care. If only another company made a compatible w/ Nextel Iden wireless DC network. There needs to be some competition.

Congrats to both!!!