PVFD113

At least someone was paying attention--obviously not me!!!!! Thanks DMA--let me try this again-- The Putnam Valley Fire Dept. invites you for a night of food, fun and comeraderie this Friday April 29th beginning at 1930 hours. See ya there!!!

We have in the Valley a 2000 F-450 Brush unit with a Pnemac/Foam Pro CAFS slide in unit(24-3-1). We also have a 1193 Pierce Source Pumper--1750 single stage pump and ohh I would say 3,000' of 5"(24-2-3). Finally--our Rescue has high and low pressure bags, a cascade for refilling packs (no onboard compressor though) as well as jaws and etc(24-6-1) Oh wow almost forgot--our Polaris Ranger 6x6 atv-brush/rescue--can't for get that!!! 24-8-3)

I could list the apparatus(that would take a while)(may be a thread here already)--as to how they came up with it--not sure. Putnam's is easy though--

Putnam Valley FD Chief: Mike Koenig (24-1-1) 1st Asst.: Bruce Johnson (24-1-2) 2nd Asst.: Adam Savino (24-1-3) Captain: Dan Cerutti (24-9-4) 1st Lieutenant: Dave Lussier (24-9-5) 2nd Lieutenant:Joe Velardo (24-9-6) 2nd Lieutenant: Darryl Wassil (24-9-7) 2nd Lieutenant: Shawn Keeler (24-9-8) Company Engineer: Tony Proetta Sr. (24-9-9) Asst. Engineer: Carl DeNisco III (24-9-11) Fire Police Captain: Claudio Crescanzo (24-9-10) Fire Police Lieutenant: Dennis Orlando Sr. Fire Police Lieutenant: Charles Milo Safety Officer : Mike Moculski (24-9-13)

Part of Westchesters problem is nothing is channel guarded with PL codes--drives me nuts!!!

In our chain of command our Captain is the OIC of water supply ops. We utilize the following positions-Chief, 1st and 2nd asst. chiefs, Captain, 1st lieutenant, and 3 Second lieutenants. The pre req for becoming an officer is 3 years of active service, Pump Ops (and now EVOC) for everuthing up to 1st lieutenant. You cannot advance above a lieutenants position without compleating an officers training course. You also must hold the position of Lieutenant for a minimum of 3 years. Under a "normal" cycle, you have 10 years as an officer when you enter your 6 years of a Chiefs position. I am in favor of requiring more training for our officers--going forward of course, the "top" of our list now has more more than sufficient training and experiance. For the most part--I have noticed-if you have any plans on becoming an officer--you already have taken a bunch of classes and will continue to--you love what you do and want to do more--you give your time--hours and hours of time dedication, you are not only making a committment to "hold a position", you are a leader, teacher, mentor, and ultimately--the burdon is on you--you are responsible for your people--you need to grow and learn so you can pass your knowledge along

Thanks--when we host our "in service" gathering I will post it here!!

It Has arrived!!! Currently hiding out at the main station until it is put into service (train drivers, load up all the equipment etc!!!)Looks incredible!! Fine job by the comittee. More pics to follow soon.

You are 100% correct--the only thing--maybe if the crew responded on the 1st or 2nd tone out they could gt there in time also. I am not slamming anyone--as I am sure you hear when you are working--there are a lot of times all you hear is tones and tones----and tones. By the way--the new crew up there seems to be coming along very well--keep up the good work!!

Very interasting. Thanks

Hey Ed--got the scoop on what's involved with the exam?

There is a test scheduled at Montour this weekend.

Seth--you are the man!!! Keep this going-- we all will help however we can!!!

49 Battalion The Hells Gate gang 312 Engine (spent my childhood summers there) 37 Truck Rescue 1

Our newest addition is scheduled to arrive Friday the 18. I have updated pics being send to Mr. Dravo this evening. As it stands now, it is ready to go--just a few minor issues to be resolved. Can't wait!!!

Exactly my point as stated earlier!!!

They can for sure--But they do get around to a good portion of the events in the area--They do have their moments though.

True--very true--EMT Barvo tops all--why wait for the news when you can get all the info here within minutes of the first dispatch. Seth--you are a God!!!

Anyone wanting to meet Joe Rao (a super nice guy by the way) can see him at our "disaster Preparedness Seminar" to be held at our Headquarters on Oscawanna Lake RD. next Saturday the 23rd.

Darn and I had a set ordered too!!!

And what is Putnam getting--NOTHING--maybe we will convert back to the string and can method.

Let's say I have inside information on this topic--Cablevision covers very little in Putnam. Putnam Valley and Phillipstown to be exact. SusCom covers the rest The Westchester news should stay just that--Westchester. The news director has a thing for Yonkers (if ya didn't notice) so you better have a bigger story. They for whatever reason--seldom come to the Valley--matter of fact--at one of OUR fires--they filmed Mohegan's F.A.S.team. If I understood correctly, the former NewsCenter 6 is back covering the Dutchess area (they just might become a News 12). Who knows what will happen if/when Rainbow media splits from Cablevision Systems. Only time will tell!!!

Putnam Valley KME Excel XMFD 1,000/1,000 Pumper/Rescue. The new rig will feature 10" raised roof with seating for 6. 515 h.p. series 60 Detroit Diesel, Allison World 4000EVS Transmission, Whelen Lighting (Federal Provides the audibel warning with a PA-300 as well as a mechanical Q2b), Waterous CS-Y single stage pump, 30 gal foam tank, ROM Roll up doors, 10,000 watt hydraulic generator, Will-burt light tower, "portable" winch setup, Holmatro Rescue tools Delivery is expected Friday the 22nd--Currently at Ruscon for the finishing touches--

So if you make too many bad posts or have things removed--that decreses our rank--good ones increase it --I like the Idea--Good luck with it

Pierce--Appleton Wisconsin