PVFD113

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  1. Okay--a little organization. I click on a topic that says Pound Ridge Parade--I want to see things about the parade--not radio discipline. This should be moved to a thread of its own for furthur discussion. And--for the record--Putnam does county wide announcements every Sunday at 9 am.

    Now are there any results or comments pertaining to hte actual parade?


  2. Interesting note. I was on the entry team and I don't recall being informed about any can of spray insulation anywhere. And by entry team I am referring to PCHMRT entry, not FD entry. Yes there were aerosol cans in the fire room. No it didn't look like spray insulation. Yes 2 investigators were sent to the hospital for evaluation--they were treated and released.

    After initial size up, runoff testing, and air sampling--it was determined that the contents were ordinary household consumables. There were a few ruptured containers mostly food containers, and also a few aerosol cans.


  3. In all honesty--we get dispatched off 2 towers--1 of which is in town. We still have some fairly large dead spots. There are spots that mobile radio's don't always receive the message. The siren is a good supplement to voice and alpha/text messaging. There are times when the ipage takes 30 minutes--or even a day to get through--depends on the coverage of your provider.

    If you are out in the yard, you hear the siren and you know you have a call--head for the firehouse. Seems that the siren is the dated technology--but rarely fails.

    Like it was said in an earlier post--you buy a house near an airport--YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR AIR TRAFFIC, You live near a fire station--you are going to hear sirens. Something to consider before you buy???

    And as my parents live in Mahopac, I happen to like the new, energy efficient siren.


  4. Past it today--thought it was the new one. Pics don't seem to do it justice but you are right--it is a Seagrave, I am sure it was not cheap-then again--aside from KME--who is anymore?!? Best of luck with it.

    One question--I am a bit confused by the different light bar's on the roof. I know the layout and maybethe red lens--but a total different bar? Just wondering the reason behind it thats all.


  5. I was gonna list our apparatus but decided this would be easier and well better. 24-2-2 is a 1988 Pierce Lance Engine which the Marion will be replacing. Putnam Valley Fire.com

    2008 Spartan/Marion

    Spartan Gladiator 6 occupant cab w/ 10" raise

    ROM Roll up doors (painted) (with drip pans)

    Detroit Series 60 515 hp w/ Jacobs engine brake

    Allison EVS 4000 Auto

    Onan 10,000 watt Hydraulic generator

    1,000 gpm Waterous CS pump

    1,000 gal Poly booster tank

    Elkhart portable Extend A Gun

    Wil-Burt 3,000 watt light tower (17' mast)

    Whelen Super LED warning package

    200 watt Whelen Electric siren

    Federal Q2B Mechanical Siren

    All Wheel parking brake lock up

    Pac Trac mount in the upper compartment space

    Hose Bed capacity: 1,200' 5"hose , 300' 2 1/2 DJ hose

    2 crosslay's capable of holding 300' of 1/34 DJ hose each

    Extra "crosslay" compartment for backboard storage

    Safety Vision color back up camera

    Zico recessed backup lamps

    Think that about does it for now. Any questions--PM me


  6. Not sure who put the link up for the Marion site--or the legalities--we were told that they own the pics and access was for the purchaser but whatever. As for the engine--we have been told it is completed and we have a factory inspection set for next Friday. Yes I will have new photos and updates as they are available. Delivery is expected in September (if all goes well with the inspection)

    This is our first Marion--can't wait!!!