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Here is a very well written account by Ryan O’Halloran, an experienced Paramedic, and former EVAC Lt at the time, of what happened that day. I only post the link because it has been a long time, and there are a lot of people that aren't familiar with the heroics of that day: http://rto3.blogspot.com/2011/03/thank-police-officer.html You used to see "Thank an Officer in honor of Michael Frey" bumper stickers all over Westchester. From EVAC's website: Continued RIP. http://www.odmp.org/officer/14738-police-officer-michael-r-frey

It seems like I read weekly about an ambulance "taken for a joyride" throughout the country. My question.....why isn't a simple, inexpensive ignition interlock system installed (and used) in ALL ambulances? It's like the Remote Start feature you may have in your car. (Yes, we should also always lock our ambulances, but that's not always possible or remembered)

Greenwich was recently named the community with the most wealthiest citizens in the country.I can't understand why they can't afford to be fully staffed. Read more: http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Firefighters-and-fire-house-part-of-Greenwich-5326186.php

Another Mount Vernon firefighter has been arrested for illegally restraining/assaulting a student at his second job at Leake and Watts in Yonkers. This firefighter was the same firefighter who threatened other probies while at the academ.y

Is this something to really be concerned or offended about? Is it "PC"? It seems to me it's meant as an inspiration to the firefighters, and not there for the public. Read more: http://www.kcrg.com/home/top-9/Commission-Summoned-Over-Religious-Image-on-Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Truck--249670501.html#ixzz2vrI1KKUR

Marks Towing transporting the Dodge Ram 5500HD 4x4 chasis to Proliner (Photo courtesy of and thanks to MD)

Date: 3-20-14 Time: 11:49hrs Incident Type: Structure Fire Location: 37 Woodbine Ave Between Kane Ave. and Beach Ave. District: Larchmont Fireground Channel: 15 Units: (See Below) Description: Fire on the first floor, originating in the kitchen, of a two-story, wood frame single occupancy dwelling 11:55hrs: Larchmont TL-7 on scene, fire showing, reporting two serious burn victims, requesting EMS. Victims were workers using chemical stripper on kitchen cabinets when it flashed. 12:02hrs: Fire has extended to second floor over the kitchen. 1214hrs: Fire knocked down, units overhauling 12:31hrs: New Rochelle Ladder 12 picking up 12:41hrs: Town Of Mamaroneck Engine 37 and Rescue 6 picking up 12:50hrs: Village of Mamaroneck TL-21 and Pelham Engine 5 released and returning Units Larchmont FD Engine 35, TL-7, Car 2221 Town Of Mamaroneck FD Engine 37, Rescue 6 New Rochelle FD Ladder 12 (FAST) Larchmont-Town Of Mamaroneck VAC 66-A-1 Mamaroneck Village VAC 68-A-1 Larchmont Police WCDES Battalion 15, C&O Team Relocates Pelham FD Engine 5 Larchmont HQ Mamaroneck Village Tower Ladder 20 Originally requested to the scene, then redirected to Larchmont HQ

Haven't gotten into "Chicago Police". But I'm excited to say, my favorite show on television, "Chicago Fire", has been picked up for Season 3! (and Chicago PD for Season 2)

Two separate awards. I can't find the one for the truck above on the International chasis, but the link for the truck on the 2014 Dodge 5500 is a 9.5' body with specs similar to their current ESU truck.

You guys are right, new body only The chassis looks like it could have come from this: http://x635photos.com/displayimage-1114.html It also looks like they awarded a separate bid for an ESU Truck on a Dodge Ram 5500 4x4 chassis. Here are the specs (in .PDF format): http://www.empirestatebidsystem.com/xfer/PublicSolicitation_Docs/SDIR~151279/0-RFB-WC-14013%20RESCUE%20CONVERSION%20TRUCK%20BODY%202-11-14.pdf

I'm told no one was injured. It's 05:15 into the clip.

It was in the news, I posted it for discussion. Are we not supposed to discuss the news anymore? A large majority of the real estate in Greenwich is expensive, and the Town has a sturdier tax base then most, and can afford a lot more then other communities can. I'm not an economist, but Greenwich is a lot better off then many others FD's. Regardless of the article, it must be a topic of discussion in Greenwich, and from what I take from your comments, a heated one. Two man, first due engine companies or stations is not proper staffing by any means, regardless if they are backed up by volunteers or not (assuming they are not guaranteed to be at the station at the time of every call). Those two firefighters could arrive at a scene a few minutes before other firefighters or another company, especially depending on "chute" times, and those minutes could mean life or death, or complete property loss or an aggressive stop. Especially when you consider the large real estate in the "backwoods" of Greenwich require an additional response time for the additional Engine, Truck (more square footage to search and vent=more manpower) and FAST companies to get there. And, then on top of that, a large portion of the "backwoods" of Greenwich is not covered by a hydrant system, and there is a huge factor that plays in when you account for all the additional manpower and equipment you will need just to establish a water supply, let alone keep it going. Let's not account for the other fire service needs in Greenwich, such as one of the busiest interstate highways for tractor trailer use with a high percentage carrying hazardous materials, one of the busiest commuter rail lines in the US with several stations, plus Amtrak and Freight traffic, a dangerous parkway, the Long Island Sound, a nearby airport, proximity to NYC, etc. Just the other week, 3 Greenwich Engine companies and one Rescue company were required for a 90 minute extrication. What if a major fire was to break out then? Can you elaborate more against the items stated in the article, to give us the perspective of the "other side" as you state?

Oh, they spend it and then some in Greenwich. The most luxurious homes and cars and everything else. Unless it's their taxes.

http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/bs6410.shtml

Another portion of the structure rising, with even more mix of lightweight wood construction and steel and concrete. I love how they had to snow blow over a foot of snow and ice off the third floor two days after the stro,....I wonder it that moisture will have any long term effect,

Heard something about the former New Rochelle Ladder 12 (The 1997 Simon/LTI 75' Quint) being donated to the Westchester Fire Training Center. Bnechis or someone in the know, can you confirm? So, someone correct this if it's wrong. The WCFTC is running with for their Grasslands and training fleet -Engine 7 (International/E-One) -Ladder 7 (HME/Smeal) -Former Pound Ridge Rescue 22 -Former Rye Engine -Former New Rochelle Ladder 12

Spy Shot by Markmets415 Wassaic New 69-71 2014 Ford E-450/Lifeline Delivered last Friday evening I'm sure Mark will have more photos soon.

As many know, there was a Mayday transmitted at the Bedford Hills FD structure fire last night when a plaster lathe ceiling collapsed onto the firefighters working underneath and trapping them, some for several minutes requiring FAST intervention. There was minutes of sheer terror, but thanks to the knowledge, bravery, and heroics of those involved in their immediate rescue, they all survived with relatively minor injuries but what I can only imagine will be lasting emotional scars. I won't get into any more specifics then above, I only will if BHFD makes a public statement or wants to say something on here or their website. I ask that you don't speculate, discuss or question at this point, if you want to say something, this thread is just show your support. Those involved deserve their privacy right now while they recover. I just wanted to express my thoughts and prayers to all the members of BHFD, and wish a speedy recovery to all those involved. LoHud article: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/bedford/2014/03/15/three-alarm-fire-guts-bedford-hills-home-firefighters-injured/6455217/

Full article: http://nypost.com/2014/03/15/soldier-says-military-service-kept-him-out-of-fdny-lawsuit/

Thanks, I always wondered how that worked. Simple. I wish more departments disposed of apparatus to where it will be put to good use.

Having been involved in the process, it's extremely difficult to get benefits if you are legitimately injured. I just wanted to mention there is a lawyer hired by several Westchester departments to fight 207A claims no matter what. She has even written a book on it, and has held lectures at the New York State Fire District Association meetings. Synergized with evil, morally corrupt commissioners, she would fight someone who has his legs chopped off at a fire scene to deny him 207A.with pride. Some heavy reading, but worth a browse through http://www.nychiefs.org/conference/207c_Seminar_Handout.pdf There is a well-respected and well known Fire Lieutenant and instructor in a Westchester city who loved his job. While working at a multiple alarm fire, he suffered a clear cut career ending injury. He wants to go back to work. He can't. Yet he has been fighting for years to get the pension and benefits he deserves, having to attend numerous "hearings" and every side sending him to a different doctor, all of which say the same thing and draw the process out.. He lives everyday with pain caused by this injury. All he wants is for his retirement to go through, so he can move on with his life. Yet NYS, the city he works for, and 207A keeps screwing him and beating him down. He has medical bills he has to pay himself, because he's still fighting for the benefits he deserves. Maybe the article in the newspaper should be telling this Lieutenant's story. The process is broken, and screwed up.The people who abuse it seem to get through the process easily, while those who really need it have to deal with numerous hearings, doctors appointments, a never ending cycle of things that takes years to get.

I've always been curious, how does a department donate apparatus.....does it have to go through the bid or any other disposal process?

Photos: http://hudsonvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=39 On a side note, Hudson Valley Fire Equipment is a locally owned small business, and is also the Seagrave dealer for the Hudson Valley, and is responsible for making Seagrave return to many departments in the coming future. They are also a vehicle upfitter, and are authorized dealer of Rockland Command Cabinets among many other brands. Their facility is located in Brewster, NY, near I-684 and I-84. Visit them online at http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/

The administrative and staff Chiefs respond to calls. And in volunteer departments, the line chief is also the administrative chief. I'm not talking about unmarked police cars, I'm talking about unmarked Chiefs and Commisioner vehicles. I'm saying there shouldn't be a double standard. I'm not a huge fan of "ghosting", but that is my opinion and none of my business. It's what the department decides is the best for them. And Mount Kisco is not the first with this type of color and graphics. I also think that in this day and age, sometimes a take home vehicle shouldn't be marked at all to avoid taxpayers misconstruing the purpose. In addition, some developments/HOA's wouldn't even allow a marked take home car on their streets. Regardless of all this, the thread is about the vehicle, which I think is setup awesome all around. And here's MKFD's other Suburban, I don't know who outfitted this one: And Darien, CT Chiefs car which is similar:

So how do you explain all the career fire chiefs, emergency services administrative officials, and commisioners with unmarked take home cars like Crown Vics and Tahoes who do the same thing, but without any lettering at all? How is this different? And, if the Chief who is using the vehicle everyday and is the leader of the department shouldn't have input, who should?