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How about refurbing it into a Tanker, like Noroton Heights FD did? They took their Mack CF snorkel, removed the snorkel, completly refurbed and overhauled the chasis, and made it into a Tanker. http://www.ci.darien.ct.us/nhfd/snorkel_conversion.htm They also took their oldd Mack CF tanker and made it into a Quint. I'm sure time wont allow that, though for Croton.

At least say thanks to your dispatcher, or more importantly,bring em' food or other treats! I'd ask what the Westchester area is doing to note this week, but that would mean the communications field around here would be progressive, lol. Anyways, Happy NPSTW to all the Dispatchers who constantly toil "behind the scenes" in the WC!

Peekskill (Career) FF/NREMT-P Tom Macpherson has been appointed as the first EMS Coordinator of the Peekskill Fire Dept. Tom is an active member of the Westchester EMS community, and also is an accreddited Fire and EMS instructor, as well as a writer about issues pertaining to the Fire and EMS community. Congrats to Tommy, he's a friend of mine and I know he'll do a great job to improve EMS/ALS delivery in PFD and community.

Thats definetly some good points.......however when faced by some lesser dedicated people, I sure wouldn't want to be the chief or training officer assigned to coordinate this activitie, lol! I do agree with you though, I'd rather have take the time in a controlled situation (and maybe be a little uncomfortable) to see what works and what doesnt. This may also work so see what we need to do to make ourselves more comforatble/warm in our gear without comprimising our safety or movement. I think the primary cold-weather planning for most people is hope....hoping it doesnt happen.

While reading through an EMS magazine today, I learned Smith and Wesson, the well known gun,police bike, and handcuff manufacturer, will be producing a line of AED's under the Smith and Wesson Heartbeat AED name. Leaves you to wonder what will bystanders think when somebody arrives at a cardiac arrest patients side and a case that says "Smith and Wesson"....

Great Los Angleles Area Fire and Police Vehicle Photo And Information Site http://www.code2high.com

Bedford Hills FD Annual Ham Night '04 Wednesday, April 7th 2004 at 1900 Bedford Hills Firehouse 332 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills 18 and Over

Yonkers Firefighter Exam Ad In Today's Journal News Filing Open Until April 27, 2004 $25 Filing Fee Test is June 5th, 2004 Application packet available at Yonkers City Hall Civil Service Office, and Yonkers Library, 1 Larkin Plaza.

My personal feelings on this: I'm very glad everbody was alright, physically at least, and wearing their seatbelts. I know many members from CFD E119/T10, and I know the pride they take in their company and its apparatus. It was just a sad fate that could have been bestowed on any of us. If any light can be made of this unfortunate accident, maybe we will see a pair of brand new Seagraves in Washington Engine. Just a side note, I personally don't like seeing the pictures posted. But, the photos are out there in other ways already, and if anything, hopefully will remind people to always wear their seatbelt whenever they are in the apparatus. This also adds fuel to my arguments against commercial chasis. I don't feel they handle as well as a custom chasis would carrying a large amount of water responding Code 3. It seems many of the tanker accident photos I see are commercial chasis vehicles. I know they represent the majority, but still those chasis are not really designed with the firefighter, or his/her emergency response manuvers in mind.

Anybody notice how on NotNews12 this AM, they stated "Engine Companies Worked Hard To Ventilate The Roof".....I though that was strange, lol.

You're not getting it back this time, either.

And it says "Paramedic".....I know one (two including me) member here who will like,lol.

Does anbody know anything about North Salem VAC getting a new building, and where it might be? I saw a poster for a dedication ceremony today, but until then I thought the plans for the new building were still just plans.

Actually, you're right!!! Photo taken tonight by me, just minutes before L-50 was requested MA. Note Ladder's aren't supposed to have pumps, but I love "Quint 1" anways!!!! :-)

I had a great time last night!!! Didn't win a ham though,lol.

Firehouse.com has some photos: http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/a...nId=46&id=28749

ALF build's midmount Tower Ladders exclusively on the Eagle chasis in 75', 93', and a recently introduced 100' versions. NYC uses both 75' and 95' version Aerialscopes I don't see the current Eagle or Metro chasis being able to meet the demanding NYC specs as they currently are outfitted. ALF would need to make several major changes to the product in order to make it compliant with FDNY spec. Another factor to consider is the compatibilty/interoperabilty issues that would arise. This is a completly different system than Aerialscope. Also, I'm suprised Ferrara hasn't bid with their midmount TL on the Ultra chasis. That all said, no other tower ladder IMO is better for NYC than a Seagrave/Aerialscope. Two major things that come to mind are the jacking system, and durability. Look how many have been refurbed and are now serving elsewhere, even after intense FDNY service. I highly doubt, unless some beauracrcy came into play , that FDNY would go with ALF. On a side note, FDNY did have 2 ALF RM tower quints as tests in the 80's. Don't know the final disposition.

Didn't Ladder 41 catch fire on the Cross Bronx as a result of a transmission fire recently as well?

I believe he is reffering to 484.7125.......which is the main operations channel and used daily, which is usually picked up loud and clear from beyond the city limits.

I tottally agree with 1075thebox!

Channel 4 advertising at 1630 that they have new home video from the intial moments of the fire, and they will be playing it on at 1700 during "Live at Five".

Picked this cool link up off another board I belong to: http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed/ About a woman who rides her motorcyle around the devastated,abandoned Cherynobyl area. Contains some interesting photos of abandoned buidlings, fire engines, fire staions,military vehicles, helicopters, boats ,etc. Interesting story with it as well.

From Newsday-March 21st, 2004