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Even if Yorktown had an unmanned station on 134 it probably would not have made any difference, since the majority of manpower probably has to come from the north part of town anyway. An automatic dual-response for any reported structure fire may have had some impact if first arriving units had a manageable "room-and-contents" job. Perhaps the only thing putting a station down there could improve is those resident's fire insurance ratings, by having apparatus located under 5 miles, which is the same thing a fire protection contract with Millwood Fire District would accomplish.

Thanks, guys! The movers will be here in a few hours... still lot's to do!

Thanks, Lisa. Barb & Joe are a couple of wonderful people. We go way back.

Interesting topic. It can be taken in another direction: how about where you have a pet in the house, and you have the sole occupant who for whatever reason gets emergency transport to the hospital, now what happens to the pet? Who is going to care for it?

It's in a naturist community, AKA clothing optional.

YO, there were four flats, he had the car up on blocks, he was only taking the tires to get fixed..... yeah, that's it.....

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

WOW!!! I'll bite...How much does a truck like that co$t?

Thanks very much, Chief.

It looks strikingly similar to a typical 9000 gallon fuel delivery tanker.

Judging from a few recent discussions we've seen concerning specialty apparatus coming into Yonkers, it appears to me that the powers-that-be down there have a very good handle on ensuring the in-house resources they might need to cover virtually any kind of event are at their disposal, and are readily available. We need to remember: in addition to being the fourth largest city in New York State, they are also the next-door-neighbors of the number-one-terrorist-target-city in the entire world.

Thanks, Lisa. I was going to mention Barb's beautiful wreaths. We've enjoyed their trees and wreaths for years! Anyone interested can just drop by, and pick out and cut their own tree. Patrick will load it onto your roof for you while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or cider! Happy Thanksgiving to all, as well.

They are all volunteers. He was receiving a stipend, getting paid for acting as a part-time station steward. One of his jobs was he would periodically take the trucks out for "test runs" and maybe clean the bathrooms, and what not. A lot of companies have members that are paid do this kind of a job.

Healthy, too! Those items are in the FOUNDATION of the USDA Food Group Pyramid. Everyone knows, you need balanced nutrition!

They have one tree farm, it's called BJ's Christmas Trees (Barb&Joe) Here's a map link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=...mp;t=h&z=16 (Lisa, when you go, please give Barb & Joe & Patrick my regards and condolences, from Jack Bakker)

Some good shots. This was a friend of mine's house, it had to have been going pretty good for a while, before anyone realized. PoJo story: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article...ONTPAGECAROUSEL

There was a working house fire today in LaGrange, as it turns out this was an old friend of mine's house! I've known Joe and Barbara for over 35 years. What a shame for them to lose everything like this. Thanks to all the responders for a valiant effort, and I'm glad no one was hurt. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=...mp;t=h&z=16 http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article...ONTPAGECAROUSEL Some PJ photos: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pb...0802&Ref=PH IA: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=28698

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Very nice truck! Good luck with it I think every firetruck should have blue lights, paid or volunteer.

I heard the lamp post prevented the Squad from crashing into the store on the corner, there were dozens of people shopping who could have been killed.

The unfortunate Ladder situation is now general public knowledge: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...2#pluckcomments Remember, you heard it here, first..... six days ago!

If I'm not mistaken, The Ossining Town board has adopted a resolution supporting creation of the District at their Oct 14th town board meeting, and allocated $395,250, however the public hearings have not been concluded, nor has the permissive referendum been scheduled. The Village of Ossining Board of Trustees also has to consent. Here is a link to the Town of Ossining Ambulance District Plan: http://www.townofossining.com/docs/townboa...t_Plan-0908.pdf The Corps has paid and volunteer Medics on staff as well as about 50 OVAC volunteers, who are EMT"S, drivers, and first aider's. I believe Phelps still sponsors the Tri-Community Area Fly Car Service.

Congratulations, "Roundhead".

Date:11/22/2008 Time:0356 Location: 230 Brookline Ave off Chelsea St + Astor Ave Frequency: fire 11 fg-1 Units Operating: Hawthorne, Thornwood (E-89, TL-1), Valhalla (E-82 and R-9 FAST), Briarcliff (R-37/Cascade) Elmsford relocate s/b Description Of Incident: Working Fire in a 2 story house Writer: jack / Chris192 (o/s), Truck4 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&...013819&z=16 0356hrs- Multiple calls with PD on scene confirming. 0357hrs- Car 2191 on scene rpts fire through the roof. 0359hrs- Car 2191 rpts dwelling is fully-involved and reported to be unoccupied. 0400hrs- Car 2191 rpts exposure problems. Req. TL-12 to set up in rear and protect Exposure #3. IC Post at Brookline & Astor 0402hrs- M/A Valhalla E-82 and Rescue 9 FAST to scene. 0404hrs- Car 2193 rpts imminent possible collapse reported. Req. Thornwood Tower Ladder to set up in front. 0409hrs- M/A Thornwood E-89 to scene. Elmsford E-137 to cover Hawthorne. EMS, Utilities and C&O all req'd to the scene. 0410hrs- Westchester County Aviation reported observing fire from Harrison. Fully involved, through the roof, on all floors and spreading embers through neighborhood. 0421hrs- Batt 10 responding. M/A Pleasantville VAC to cover Hawthorne. 0430hrs- Car 2191 rpts original fire building is a total loss. Fire in Exposure is U/C, fire on exterior is K/D. All hands working. 0433hrs- Car 2191 req. additional Hawthorne manpower to scene. 0656hrs- All units in service returning