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Tons of Photos: http://www.jfrd.com/images/Tanker%2031%20R...32304/index.htm

And more photos from this one: http://www.scangwinnett.com/PhotoGallery-I...-Image-223.html http://www.scangwinnett.com/PhotoGallery-I...-Image-226.html http://www.scangwinnett.com/PhotoGallery-I...-Image-227.html

I took some photos of the structure-so-far on 3/25/04. They're posted on EMTBravo.com

Just to verify, does Somers still have Engine 182? It'd be a crime if they didn't, lol

Bump for tommmorow night.

Had a cheesburger wedge from Young's Deli on Scarsdale Ave. in Eastchester. Definetly added to my Westchester good eats list. Thanks TR54!!

Trumbull Center Fire Department (Located Just Off The Merrit Parkway" Wetdown For "The Twins" 2002 E-One/Saulsbury Rescue/Engines Photo: http://www.tcfd.com/photos/image.php?source=838 May 2, 2004 11am until 3 pm Trumbull Center Station #1 860 White Plains Road Trumbull, CT 06611 http://www.tcfd.com/main.html All invited.

I was looking at TaskForce7's website, http://www.msnusers.com/FireApparatusPhoto...os/shoebox.msnw and it seems like Texas apparatus is a lot more progressive/functionally designed then up here I wonder if it is because there is less tradition down there? It seems to me, in some places here, both traditions and parades impede apparatus from being the modern efficent safe firefighting and rescue machines the could be. I'd rather see an apparatus that designed to be functional, and as a side perk, look good. If you look at the Texas apparatus, there's many progessive features as well, such as the innovative Fort Worth Spartan/General engines, the Plano and Arlington striping (which I doubt you would see here because it is "ugly" and wouldn't win a parade) I have one more question....What is the most progressive item on what Westchester County apparatus?

Photo: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/media/phot...03/11975258.jpg

It should also be noted that Code 3 is releasing other 1/64 die-cast collectibles from our area this quarter: FDNY Seagrave E-68 and L-49 with YANKEES Markings FDNY Seagrave E-273 and L-129 with that other teams markings Port Authority REP and LDV (Can't wait for Q-3, hoping to see YPD's REP released) And one that may interest me a little more you guys lol: Boston E-One Ladder 23 www.code3.net

Another: This time, Gwinnet County Goergia http://www.11alive.com/news/news_article.a...x?storyid=44710

Let me see if I can add to this a little. DFFD, as this is an discussion forum, you've got every right to state and post your opinion. However, let me try to provide some insight into what ALS and hudson144 are saying without screwing up what he's trying to get across. As a "FNG", or rookie in a firehouse or fire service, you are taught to keep your mouth shut, spoke only when spoken too, and listen to what others had to say without responding. I, as a young un', had a great deal of trouble with this, and sometimes it caused problems. I didn't understand what it was all about, and I thought the traditional rule was BS. However, as I grew older, gained experience with the time that passed, I came to understand the rule. Although what you're saying right now may be dead on in your mind, it may look different to others who have been around the block some more times. If you speak the way you speak when you become a rookie in your firehouse, regardless of the time spent as a junior, you're going to be in for a heck of a time. I'm one of those people who would give it to you too, lol. I mean, how would you feel if a third grader who was a fire buff came up and started telling you how to be a junior ff? A little annoyed, right? There is a definite pecking order in this business. If ALS and I worked a bus together, although I have some experience, ALS is far superior to me on an educational and experience level, so obviously being a newer and younger guy, and liking my foot not in my you know where, I'm going to respect that and take that into consideration when working and interacting with him, even if I don't agree with him (unless it endangers us or athe patient, which I highly doubt but needs to be mentioned to supplement my point) Even though I have started hundreds of IV's, he's started thousands. I don't know how to put it further. I encourage you to speak you're mind, however keep in mind the "rule" I explained above, and no matter what, you're going to take heat for whatever you say regardless because of it. I know you, you're not going to sit back and be quiet, because that's not your style. You do have some good stuff to contribute every now and then, Just make sure you're fully armed when going into battle, lol!

FDNY Squad 18, Very nice site http://www.fdnysquad18.com/

This rumor has been floating around for quite a while now, and it wouldn't tottally suprise me if it did happen in some form. Although it's obvious that a second rescue company would certainly cut down on wear and tear on the apparatus itself, not to mention provide better fire-rescue coverage, other factors need to be considered. Lets not forget, Yonkers has a well-trained and well-equipped Police ESU, which is capable of many types of rescue, including but not limited to automobile, which is the primary type of call a rescue responds to. ESU has a truck assigned to each precinct, which provides excellent coverage citywide. To have another rescue company with the automobile cause would just be duplication of services. It used to be, pre-Rescue's revival, that ESU did most of the rescue work in the city. Between Rescue 1 and ESU, there's enough Rescue coverage in the city at this time, IMO. For other types of fire work, there's really no need IMO, Rescue 1 does just fine. Maybe purchasing a new rig and alternating to lower the wear and tear off the rig would be a more sensible idea, in additition to what I'm going to say below. As for "Rescue 2" as a manpower company, you're probaly better off just adding an engine or truck company (lets not forget Ridgehill is in sight). Also, lets take into consideration what would happen if Yonkers finances went downhill. To pay for a new rescue, with all the new manpower that would need to be hired and trained and equipped, could be better spent elsewhere. I think a better idea to provide rescue coverage or rescue first response to the east side, or rescue backup coverage would be to make a squad company,with a rescue engine, similar to FDNY, for Engine 314, which probaly covers the most remote part of the city in relation to Rescue 1. Or maybe a two-man hazmat/WMD company would be a better supplement to services already supplied. To sum it up:IMO, better solution....Squad Company 314

I didn't ask it, it's no question for me,lol....Task did!!!!

It's the New York Yankees for me , gotta go with my home team and the best team in baseball! (It was quite interesting being on the other side of the rivalry in Boston this past season) Football-wise, it's a different story. It's the WORLD CHAMPION New England Patriots! (That's the New England half of me) BTW, Task, I'd be quite careful rooting for the Sox around here, lol!! :chainsaw:

WOW!!! AWESOME JOB GINA!!!! =D> You get the next question!

I thought the Evolution was ugly when it first came out, but it's kinda growing on me.I'm starting to dig it. Plus any rig that says "Paramedic Engine" is ok in my book, lol!

Just saw this on News 12. It's always nice to see a community turn out like that to support their fellow neighbors who lost everything. I'm sorry I couldnt be there this evening, but it looks like you had plenty of people otherwise!

Well said!!!! I like the term "Ladder Tender", which is the term I always used when referring to Kisco's CST. In fact, I think the concept would still do well in the modern day WC fire service. Communities which dont exactly warrant a full-out truck company, well, at least not yet, such as Croton Falls, Vista, etc, a Ladder Tender/CST would be just right. Also, I found this topic has been discussed a few months ago, for further insight, click here: http://emtbravo.just5buckshosting.com/phpB...topic.php?t=318

Connecticut Fire Photographers Association 2004 Firematic Flea Market & Photo Show Sunday, March 21 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Somers (CT) Fire Station Donation: Five dollars for adults, children under 10 admitted free Featuring: C.F.P.A. Photo Presentations Firematic Vendors (Flea market with Fire/Police and EMS related items) Fire Apparatus Food & Soda http://www.cfpa.freeservers.com/

It's this weekend, anybody planning on going?

From: http://www.nefools.org/

A possible solution to keeping a single "Truck" designation and differentiating between types would be to make SS's 1-50, and Tower Ladders 50-99, or something similar. Also, just to add on as to using a bucket to evacuate victims. I feel it's alot safer to evacuate the victims via a moving bucket then to make the people walk down the aerial, a risky thing to do, especially if it is wet/icy or you are evacuating children or the elderly. The drawback to this is you may not be able to evacuate as many victims as quick.

As I've said before, an Engine should be an Engine, a Ladder a Ladder etc. Whether it is a tower or SS, it should be able to perform the job of a truck company. Since there is a ton of TL's in the WC here, IC's should know what they are requesting without having to refer to the name, which I will expand on in a moment. There should be, IMO, some clarification to the designation system in this county I.E. Adding a Cascade Desgination, and unifying ALL L's and TL's to a single truck desgination. Yes, I do mean "Truuck #". I personally feel this would consitently remind people in this county that it is a truck and their purpose is truckwork. When some people say ladder, they get tunnelvision and seem to think only of the stick on top and nothing else. Not to mention it would be a heck of alot buffier,lol. As for a single Truck designation, IC's should know what type of apparatus they are requesting, and if they don't, then they should not be IC. (within a normal scale incident) For "non-conformists", who do whatever they want on the radio system, that shows lack of respect for everyone. For a County that should be showing a drive to work together, not conforming to a set countywide standard only drives people further apart, and creates more confusion. I've had people say "It's really no big deal". I feel it kinda is. It, IMO, sets off a chain of events. If one person starts doing it, then it rolls downhill and control is lost. There is absolutely no way for the county to really enforce anything, so it's basically a free-for-all. It's fine how people wanna refer to their apparatus in person or on the rig,etc.....but to be profesional on a radio system my feeling is that conforming to a standard way of operations is the only way to do something.