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Somers FD has a dive team. Speaking of resources does anyone know if Mahopac Falls still has the hovercraft? I heard that it was out of service. Any one know if its back, that thing was cool to watch.

Hahaha- yes the hovercraft is back in operation... Should have it back on the ice hopefully this week to make sure its up and running after all its fixes and modifications...

Im not sure if there is any truth to this, but i heard there is going to be an update to the law that came out, in the March/ April time period, to tighten up and clear up those shady areas, to detail what the systems need to have to comply with the law set forth by the govt?!? Is this true, or just hear say from others?!?!

In the Falls- our MPO stays with the engine and never leaves it while it is in pump... The lights are more for the IC of the scene so he can see what he has for water, and can plan an attack from there, whether he needs to call for more water or he is staisfied with what he has on the scene already...

Like everyone else has said, The Falls is here to give you a hand, if need be... Possibilty get a team together as well...

Brian- Mahopac Falls VFD

I guess it is gonna be one of these storms we will have to wait and see what mother nature brings us... Greaaaattttt.....

Storm sucked, they all do, anyone that thinks otherwise either makes money off of this crap or is sitting at home with nothing to do!!!

I hear Sunday may just be rain now? Anyone know more? I am on days this weekend and not looking forward to ANYTHING.

Last night, couple of the guys were saying they heard it was suppous to be a wintery mix, and nothing major?!? Any truth to this, I havent had a chance to look at the weather lately. Either way, I have a feeling its gonna be a long weekend...

Just to add from the incident alert post...

Units Operating: Mahopac Falls- 19-1-2, 1-3, 4-2, 4-3, 6-1, 7-1, 19-2-1 set up source at Kirk Lake then relocated to the brook ifo the FD, Mahopac- 18-1-1 on scene, 18-4-1? and another chief relocated to MFVFD Station 1, Brewster FD for FAST, PCBES CC4, PCBES Fire Investigation Team, CPD, NYSEG, Yorktown K9 for Arson

The building was approx 20 x 30 summer cottage with heavy fire on the porch that extended back into the kitchen and living room area. Extension was also to a 2 door vehicle on arrival, fully involved.

2 lines operating- 1 exterior working the porch and the car fire and the other entering from the rear of the cottage pushing the fire out the front. Very aggressive attack and Very Quick knock down.

Yorktown K9 called by the Investigation team to search for possible accelerants- dog located 3 areas with possible accelerants. I/T took samples of the area to continue their search and investigation of the fire.

If anything else arrises, ill update on here...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone- enjoy the day... Also be safe if you're working or get a hit!!!

RIP Matt- it was great knowing you bro, good times taking classes together and the many laughes we all had... Now that you're up there watchin over us, You'll be with all of us everytime we go out when the tones drop... You will be greatly missed!!!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Matt, members of Carmel Fire and Carmel Vac, and Empire EMS... We all lost a great friend and fellow fire fighter!!!

Brian- Mahopac Falls VFD

God bless you bro!!! You were one heck of a firefighter, just feels like yesterday when we were all taking a class together and joking around... You will be greatly missed- My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, your fiance, Empire, Carmel Fire & Carmel VAC...

You were there for our time of need in the Falls, so we are now here for you buddy!!!

Im gonna go with Sept 10 @ 1600 hours...

The pt is still loaded in the rear like the old chopper. Its a very nice chopper, we used them couple monthes ago for a pin job.

Just want to announce that Mahopac Falls Vol. Fire Department Relay for Life team is going to have a pasta night on May 11 2007 at 7:30pm (friday night) at our Main House, located on Route 6N. $10 per person (children 5 to 10 y/o $5, children under 5 free). All the procedes are going towards the relay for life in June. We would like to see everyone there and tell a friend or two.

The rubberband on the sink nozzle for washing dishes always works lol. Or atleast thats my favorite.

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That is one of the main ones we like to do to our guys at our FD; and it always works!!!

Just got a heads up from a good friend that the new FDNY Pierce Arrow XT and the Ladder from Rescue Me will be appearing this weekend at the Long Island Fire Expo.

I'm on days 

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Yes both rigs were at the show this year... Looked quite impressive and hopefully FDNY makes good use out of them, and the best of luck to the men and women who will be riding them...

It will be missed and never be the same Wendys... and for everyone who didnt know- this Wendy's is the one they filmed at for the film- Mr. Deeds, i dont remember when it was actually shot, couple years ago im guessin...

My question is- Your allowed to become an EMT at the age of 16 in Conn and NJ like you saying. You and your family moves to NY. Is your certification still valid? or how does that work? Im guessing it isn't? Just a general question to throw out there...

Well I go to college here in Newburgh at Mount Saint Marys... All I have to say was that all I heard was sirens and saw flashing lights for a long time... At one point they suppously had the campus on lockdown... But it was one heck of a night Im guessing for those on the force...

Mahopac Falls had our own 3 car PIAA in our district, not even 10 minutes into that call is when our dive team was toned out for the drowning in Putnam Lake- our first ambulance was sent to the PIAA with the second one getting a crew... When we were hit for the dive call Mahopac Fire Dept had their tones hit to assemble a crew for one of their ambulances to either go to the PI or come with our dept for the dive call- either way, it was a Massive C.F. last night...

Any word with Somers... I heard rumors that they would be having one for their 75th Anniversary?!?

For Mahopac Falls- 19-2-1 met up with 19-2-3 to join manpower. 19-2-3 then went to PVFD Station for standby and 19-2-1 went back in service.

I think wetdowns are a nice thing.  There should certainly be a ceremony for a new piece of equiptment that is as expensive and essential as a rig.  Its also a nice social event.  However, the pictures depict overkill.  Multiple lines, a ton of apparatus.  I think public perception should be a concern too.

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A possible reason for a ton of apparatus is that depts coming in to so call" christan the new trucks"... all depends on how many departments received invitations- thats if they were sent out.. usually with the word out of a wet down, a dept may send a truck or two, and who knows how many departments come- like i said before, its a great bonding time for all departments... Multiple lines- usually there is abig water fight between the deptartments, at least thats how ive seen it done- where the host dept will go against the incoming units, and the main purpous is to drench the you know what out of each other... correct me if im wrong on any of the above info I stated...

I know in Putnam, our fd's dont have wet downs, for what reasons, Im not sure- possibly insurance and what not... But when I went up to my Uncles dept for their wet down, it was probally one of the greatest times I've ever had- great bonding w/ other firefighters and depts, alot of food, and one Huge Water Fight... I def agree with everyone above- that it is a great day and everyone has an awsome time.. I just wish depts down here would actually have them instead of "Drydowns"...

I believe Somers is having one for their 75th ann- but not 100% sure...

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