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*SPY SHOTS*
New FDNY Fleet Services Wrecker
2016 Mack Granite/Century
 
Photos from: Pete's Towing and Auto Body
 

 

 
Photos from: Pete's Towing and Auto Body

 
I'm curious to know the same. Wonder if any special training or CDL-A is required.

And an in-service shot. I hope to get my own photo of this awesome truck one day. (CLICK TO ENLARGE THE PHOTO)
 
 

Interesting, thanks for sharing.
 
Ironically, I recently had a similar discussion with one of my Lieutenants. I suggested writing up an explanation of the RIT/FAST and posting it on our FB page. This way, members of the public would have an idea of why we "just stand around."

They got him because of some awesome detective work. Glad his family will have justice, although never closure.
 
 
FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2017/05/04/i-95-tow-driver-death-arrest/101287164/
 
ANOTHER FULL STORY:   http://harrison.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-nab-suspect-in-hit-run-harrison-crash-that-killed-tow-truck-operator/709606/

A bunch of us from the airport went up to Boston for our annual FAA certifications.  Here's a few pics for you guys!
 
 

Here are a ton of photos from the expo floor at FDIC taken by adelaidefire   
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pobox448/albums/72157683256976726/page2

Here are a ton of photos from the expo floor at FDIC taken by adelaidefire   
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pobox448/albums/72157683256976726/page2

 
Photos have been restored at the first post of this thread

Anyone going to FDIC? I was really hoping to but it's too late now. The date just came up so fast. Oh, well,  maybe next year I hope
 
Are you looking forward to a seminar? What about manufacturers new product introductions? Any predictions?
 
http://www.fdic.com/index.html

Here are a ton of photos from the expo floor at FDIC taken by adelaidefire   
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pobox448/albums/72157683256976726/page2

 
Photos have been restored at the first post of this thread

Fascinating.
 
 
https://www.citylab.com/design/2017/05/the-sublime-subterranean-cisterns-of-san-francisco/524853/?utm_source=fbb
 
 

 
You hit the nail on the head right there, I couldn't' agree more. I really like the uncluttered and neat pump panel.
 
If my eyes aren't mistaken, is that a sight gauge on the pump panel.? I know numerous departments in Southern California still use them, I just noticed them last time I was out there. I thought it was a traditional thing. Pretty neat. How does it work?

Looks great! Thanks for sharing the photos!

North White Plains FD
New Car 2321
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
Outfitted by Hudson Valley Fire Equipment
In service as of 9-20-16 1700hrs
 

 

I HATED the shot I took the other day and posted above, so here's a better shot:
 

North White Plains FD recently refurbished their air and light trailer.  This trailer is capable of filling an unlimited amount of SCBA bottles self-sufficiently, has a light tower for scene lighting, and electrical generation capabilities.
 
It can be towed by Rescue 33, Utility 147, or Car 2322.
 

 

I just came across this video which could be applicable to this situation. and others similar to this. Using the deck gun offensively to get control of the fire could darken down the fire quickly to make it more manageable with handlines.
 
https://vimeo.com/205474139
 

I disagree with the conclusion that "the whole lower level is well involved" based on the fire showing from the garage and that the handline should have gone thru the garage first.  If you look at the beginning of the first video, just before and after that engine arrives, there is fire burning around the garage doors, but there is no fire at the front door and no visible fire and limited smoke from the downstairs window to the right.  The whole lower level is clearly not what I'd consider to be "well involved".
 
To me, based on that assessment, the area of origin is more than likely the garage and actual fire does not appear to spread much yet.  Smoke yes, fire not so much.  Conditions on the upper floor seem like they could still be survivable for any occupants (not sure what the occupancy information they had was).  Looking at the videos a few times, it kind of looked like the fire spread to the front door area may have been an exterior spread from the garage rather than the interior burning thru.  While the garage certainly needs addressed, getting thru the garage doors is likely going to take a few minutes to do anything other than flow water from the driveway.
 
As such, my first line would be hitting the visible fire from the garage and then attempting to make entry thru the front door in attempt to cut off the fire spread and protect the stairs for a quick search of the bedrooms over the garage.  As manpower would allow, other personnel would simultaneously get to work on removal of the garage doors while the 2nd line supports that work (Ideally, you create an opening large enough to flow water thru in the one door to hold the fire in check some while working on removal of the other door.).
 
Given how choppy the video editing is, it's hard to get a good sense of the timing of the obvious fire spread that occurs.  So, it's hard to tell for sure if conditions would allow for sustained interior operations, but it might be long enough to at least make a quick search.
 
 

This has been a fascinating thread. I've watched the video 4 or 5 times. Many different good points were made. It proves that there is no one perfect way to attack a fire. Here's my idea, which I thought of the first time I saw the video.
 
I would order an 1 3/4 inch stretched to the garage door. I would then order one of the upper panels on the garage door pulled down, probably a halligan & a pike pole would do the trick. I would then direct the hoseline into that opening for 30 seconds to a minute. In the confined space of the garage the fire should get knocked down quickly with the steam generated. I am a firm believer that you need to knock down the main body of fire which is generating the most heat and the most BTU's. The other advantage to this tactic is that the steam will follow the flow pattern of the smoke and hopefully will help stop the hidden fire spread. I wouldn't be too worried about steam generated affecting any victims, because either they got out of the house or are unconscious on a bed or the floor. Any steam that settles to the floor level will be somewhat cooled.
 
After the quick application of water into the garage, I'd wait a minute or two to see what was happening with the fire and smoke. I wouldn't commit anyone yet, but I'd order the hose stretched to the front door and prepare for entry, I would order 2 ladders set up for secondary means of egress, and I'd assign someone to the back of the house to give me a report on what they see.
 
Assuming the heavy fire in the garage was darkened down and the smoke emitting from the house began turning lighter in color, I would then order the line into the front door for fire control & extinguishment while searches and ventilation went on. If things seemed to be going well, I'd then order the garage doors removed to complete fire extinguishment in the garage. 
 
 

I am a BIG E-One fan! LOVE thier ladders, aspecially the mid-mounts!

A go-fund me page has been set up, due to this incident -
 
On April 30, Vinny Plotino, a volunteer fire fighter of 24 years was injured in a fire. At 2:14am Vinny responded to an electrical fire located on Bushwick Avenue in Central Islip. While performing his duties, he along with another firefighter fell through the stairs. Vinny suffered second and third degree burns to his neck, hands, leg, and foot. He is currently being very well taken care of at the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center in Stony Brook. The team of doctors, nurses, and staff have been amazing throughout this difficult time. The love and support he has received from his fellow brothers, friends, and family are very much appreciated. This Go-Fund Me account was created to help Vinny financially while he recovers and gets back to work. He has an amazing son Julian, who many of us know and love. Vinny's number one priority is his son. We do not want Vinny to worry about finances while recovering. Donations will help pay for everyday expenses and bills. In addition, 10% of the total amount received will be donated to The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook. Thank you to anyone who is able to contribute and for all the prayers and well wishes.

I agree that there are times in which using the deck gun for a quick knockdown in order to perform interior operations is appropriate however, I don't think that tactic was appropriate for this particular fire being discussed.  Based on the initial view shown in these videos, the amount of fire showing on arrival appears to be manageable with a handline giving no true advantage to the use of the deck gun.
 
As the video progresses, one could make the argument for hitting it with the deck gun, but that need appears to be the direct result of what looks like insufficient action by the initial crews that allowed the fire to progress to that point.

I think an important aspect to remember here is it is a split level home.  The amount of fire showing from the garage indicates to me that the whole lower level is well involved, that handline should have went in through the garage, not the stairs which had heavy fire conditions directly underneath them.  I live in a split level, and my stairs are open to the lower level, so any fire involvement would weaken those stairs pretty significantly.  
I believe a quick attack through the garage would have knocked down the fire quickly enough to control it.