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You can see some of the Governor's Island apparatus in the NYCFire.net Photo Gallery, FDNY Album Page 7: http://www.nycfire.net/gallery/view_album....ame=fdny&page=7

Just curious, what is the tallest building (and/or structure) in Westchester? And what sits at the highest elevation in the county? I think the WestchesterOne Building in WP, or the new CityCenter tower, also in WP. Don't know the exact height of these. As for structure, the WFAS radio tower in Hartsdale or the Grasslands radio tower. Anybody know?

My first time attending this parade, and it was great! Got to see a lot of apparatus I haven't seen before or haven't seen in a long time. Among some random observations: -Patterson's Ladder is a lot like Somers, or vice-versa. -Where was Engine 119? And Engine 182 I'd like to them in at least one parade this year! -Mahopac's Rescue is awesome! I've never seen it before. So is the Falls. -Verplanks Bronto is kewl, their Ford Explorer, like Car 2533, is lit up quite nicely. -The weather was awesome, and so was my "seat" -Putnam Lakes ALF and Brush unit were neat, and so was Carmel's Seagrave Lo-Pro engine. I'm sure I have many more random thoughts, but I'm tired and thats it for now. Photos have been submitted to EMTBravo.com and should be posted shortly.

Just a heads up. In the latest issue of FAJ (Available at most Borders and some Barnes and Noble locations, from www.fire-police-ems.com, Marilyn and Gils Fire Station, and through subscription at www.fireapparatusjournal.com) Joe Pinto profiles the apparatus of the Mount Kisco Fire Department. Included are photos of Engines 103, 104,105,106 Ladder 14 and 41, and Rescue 15.

Update: I found out today (or remembered) today that the new Battalion 1 is a 2004 Ford Expedition. Any idea of the unit ID for the new Hazmat rig?

Wait....do I see that guy WALKING UPRIGHT, AND FOWARDS :yikes: on the aerialscope escape ladder???? What is he, crazy????? :weee:

????? Who is getting these Mass Decon trailers,how are they set up, and is it going to be an EMS or Fire responsibility?

I still think the FTC in Valhalla is way too crowded. I'm dont really think ultimately it has to be too big of a facility, but maybe a couple of classrooms and a multi-function building, maybe in a small section of a park or highway depot. Other benefits could include a Northern Operations center for disaster preparedness. For a County that lavishes themselves in other wasteful projects, the cost for building and mainting this facilty is naught. As far as instructors go, its not that big of a hardship if you work it out logically. However, whenever operations are centralized, it cheaper. So the county needs to look at more land on the Grasslands reservation or somewhere else, because space there, and with projected future use....is at a premium.

LOL, The sad part is I had the magazine right there in front of me!!! My memory is shot, a lot of new things going in, a lot getting pushed out, lol!)

What is the new Battalion 1? An Excursion?

I heard those were "Impact" cameras....there exact operation or function I do not know, other than that that can be implied from the name.

Definetly catching up, and it's been a long long time in the making. Some great improvments. Some of the things though, is the center still gets crowded and parking is a PIA. Also,when you've been there 1000 times, diversity is key. I'd like to personally see the county invest in a FTC for the northern sector of the county. Maybe have a different layout, and also could accomodate tanker operations, as well as other situations. Although Valhalla is very central, I think that a North TC would not only reduce travel time, but reduce crowding in Valhalla, as well as adding some more props and different scenarios.

I can and will help with the above to get TL-57 made, lol!!!

Whether the Lt. is right or wrong, he is still one cool guy IMO!

Am I the only one who thinks these are a good idea? I know in some towns, traffic is the PD's responsibilty, but some the FD is responsible, or is drafted into, traffic control duties. Recently, in my travels around the northeast, I have seen quite a few. They usually are an older pickup truck converted for fire police or traffic use,many done in house, and some even aaquired from the local highway department (or even part of their budget lol), and contain arrowstick/arrowstick boards, lighting/light towers, cones, flares, vests, signs like road closed, accident ahead, detour, etc, radios, barriers, barrier tape, etc etc. Here's an photographic example: http://www.emtbravo.com/Spec2/NSFP.html With the amount of traffic in Westchester, how has this idea not caught on in some form around here?

Happy Birthday to the USA and Happy Independence Day to all fellow board members. Have a fun and safe holiday!

I think Somers U-5 is sorta a basic Traffic Control Vehicle.

Is this possibly the same guy??????:

Based on existing molds they already have and have replicated similar, I have come up with these that they could do: Bedford Hills Tower Ladder 57, Dobbs Ferry Tower Ladder 23, Peekskill Tower Ladder 45, Town Of Mamaroneck Ladder 19, Yonkers Ladder 72, Yonkers PD ESU REP, Thornwood Tower Ladder 1, Elmsford Tower Ladder 21, Yonkers Engine 306 NEW ALF, Hartsdale Engine 171, Westchester County PD or Yonkers PD Command Unit, Yonkers Mack CF Aerialscope 77 or 75, White Plains Engine 70, Somers Engine 180, 181 and TL-18, Larchmont TL-7, Harrison Engine 12, Mamaroneck Engine 38, Mount Kisco TL-14 What's been done in Westchester so far.......Port Chester Tower Ladder 2, Verplank Suburban, Harrsion Engine 11 x 2, Yonkers Mack Engine 306, Yonkers Tower Ladder 71 Am I forgetting anyone in either category?

I was curious to see what everybodys' agencies qualifications and minimum age was. At a recent parade, I saw several Engines and tankers being driven by 18 and 19 year olds. Is it me, or is that age too young? How do the insurance companies allow those ages as well? In one town I know, the VAC you can't start driving the bus until 23 because of insurance, yet you can drive a fire truck or engine at 18. I think an appropriate age to start driving is 23, or maybe 21 then with a 2 year driving internship. It's my opinion that driving is a skill gained by time and experience. To let a person that young drive a large truck is risky, not only for the safety of the crew and others, but also what if there were to be an accident and the media were to find out? Also, that 18-23 year old firefighter should be getting experience as a firefighter, not sitting at the control panel. Minimum requirments for drivers (again, my opinion): -23 Years of age and mature -Clean, immaculate driving record -6 month-1 year "internship" -Pertinent Courses -Random drug testing -Pass both a rigorous departmental written and practical examination -CDL? This doesn't really apply too much to most career departments, as the driving is left to the senior man in most cases.

Worst thing Saulsbury ever did was sell to E-One. Another great fire truck company, and upstate NY town, becomes the victim of corporate America :cry: Just to add, Saulsbury closed in 1998 when they sold, in my eyes. E-One ruined this great innovative and legendary company.

Here's a more comprehensive article:

Horrible incident, and one that was preventable with education at that. ALS summed it up pretty well. I'm interested in that last line about the Transcyte burn treatment. Gotta go find some information about that, but if it works, I wonder if the WMC Burn Unit will ever try it or if its even used around here at any of the burn centers. Sounds like it could really help.