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    Well said. Working for a utility company--I really appreciate it. Although overtime is nice, I still hate to see unknowing homeowners get slapped with (at times) hefty bills for repairs. Contractors digging--they know better--and well kind of deserve to pay for damages if they fail to call in for a locate ticket.

    Any time you dig--even just to put in a new mailbox post--please call. You could potentially injure your self and/or others, as well as possibly upsetting your neighbors by knocking out their phone, internet, cable, etc...

    Please be careful!!!

  6. Posted · Edited by PVFD113

    Putnam Valley Firefighters conducted live fire and mask confidence training evolutions at the Putnam County Fire Training Center. This training is part of our annual department requirement for all interior firefighters. During the mask confidence course, firefighters proceed through a maze of obstacles that challenge their agility as well as technique's. This is all done wearing full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.) with the face masks being covered to simulate a smoke filled environment.

    During the live burn evolution, firefighters simulate an aggressive interior attack of a "basement fire". They must first advance the hose line up two stories to enter the building, stretch the line across the building, then proceed down stairs to the "basement" and attack the fire.

    Evolutions complied with all NFPA 1403 regulations.

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    Why does everything here seem to get personal. I was simply trying to get so things straightened out and people are getting offended and making personal attacks--more indirect ones but still.

    Like I said--I was only trying to give the correct or updated info since I was there. If personal attacks were not meant then why was the issues brought up by Chris moved to a separate thread not related to this incident. If I am looking for info on the accident--I would choose this thread. If I was looking to converse about IC and so on--I would look for a thread related to that.

    Not to say valid points were not brought up--they were--but seemed to be an indirect shot and maybe better suited in another thread.

    Brian--wasn't trying to ruffle your feathers, I gave the short version of the ambulance situation. Yes one transported to the lz, and the other was released from the scene and did a "drive by" so to speak in route back to quarters.

    And since we are all adults here--if someone has a problem with me or what I say, please feel free to contact ME so we can constructively discuss the issue.

    Thank You and have a good night

  11. Posted

    On the subject of who the IC was, I'm teeing this up for DISCUSSION! It has nothing to do with the Put Valley FD, its chief or anyone else involved in last night's incident. The question was simply brought on by a post about last night but it could be asked anywhere at any time. If you take my post personally and get defensive you're missing the point!

    Well--in a way it does sound that way--but if you say so.

    How do you arrive at the conclusion that the fire chief is the IC at this incident? Once the hazards were mitigated and victims removed, the scene properly belonged to the State Police for investigation. In reality, the fire chief could have left once those issues were resolved. Scenes such as this can often become or at least be considered crime scenes so why jump to the conclusion that the fire chief is the IC?

    The IC was listed at the beginning because he was the IC. As you said--after the "emergency" was over, the FD was there for support operations--so command was turned over to SP and 24-1-1 became the FD ops command.

    I don't understand why we cling to the perception that the fire chief is the IC at every scene he/she shows up at? We perpetuate the myth that the fire chief is in charge of everything exacerbating the rift between the disciplines when there are times that the FD is clearly a supporting agency and not a lead agency. Why do we do that?

    The State Police clearly had a responsibility at this incident, they have jurisdiction, they decided what roads/lanes would be closed and for how long, they determined when vehicles could be towed, etc. If these are not the actions of the IC what are they?

    And although the NYSP may have jurisdiction--I will close the lane, road or what ever for the safety of my crew--if someone has a beef with that then--well too bad. My people come first. After the incident--and the FD is finished with their ops. then the SP can do what they want with the road. That is my opinion--you can agree or not--just my opinion.

    Let me again state that this has nothing to do with last night specifically or the Put Valley FD! As another member likes to say, don't take it personally! Alright, let the discussion commence! But please don't just tell me that it's this way because it's always been this way. That's getting pretty old!

    Like I said--not taken totally personally--but in some ways--maybe a bit. I was simply trying to add and/or clarify some details.

    Finally, a question that will undoubtedly have a much more simple answer. What's 24-8-1?

    I believe the county numbering system is on the pcbes web site. If not I can always post it here.

    Thanks for not taking my response personally.

    ;)

  12. Posted

    We are in the process of changing from the Streamlight Lite Box to the Streamlight Fire Vulcan. The Fire Vulcan is much lighter and less bulky than the Lite box and has the "seat belt" type strap. They also have the "tail light" LED's which can help you keep a visual (so to speak) of your fellow ff's. We have always had good luck with Streamlight products. The Bright Star I have not used personally but they do look like a Streamlight knock off. Just my $0.02

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    Money I spend here--is money well spent in my book. If someone disagree's with the ads, or the donation request (WHICH IS NOT MANDATORY) then-- as easy as you found the site--lose it--and don't let the door hit ya on the way out!!!

    Seth--thanks for all you do!!!

  14. Posted · Edited by PVFD113

    Date: 3/14/08

    Time:0930 approx

    Location: 268 Union Valley Road

    Frequency: 46.38, 46.54/44 - 60 Fire 13 trunk radio

    Units Operating: Units,

    Mahopac 18-1-3 (IC), 18-2-3, 18-4-1, 18-4-2, 18-5-1, 18-7-2

    Mahopac Falls 19-1-2,19-4-2, 19-6-1 (Cascade)

    Mohegan Fas Team 2261,2263, E-257

    Somers 2442, E-181

    Croton Falls E-148

    Kent 16-4-2 relocate to Mahopac to cover Mahopac & Mahopac Falls

    Putnam County Car 6, FIT

    Westchester County Batt 13

    Original request for Brewster and Carmel to cover Mahopac HQ cancelled at 1013

    Description Of Incident: Originally received from Carmel PD as something with a wood burning stove.

    1115 Mohegan engine/FAST released

    1154 Kent Released, All other units picking up and returning

    Writer:Thanks to EJS1810 for the update

    Journal News LOHUD.com

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    So what's for dinner?

    Good times to be had tonight!!!

    I doubt getting there will be a problem--mother nature (according to weather.com) is gonna hold off till after 9ish as posted below

    5pm Mostly Cloudy

    27°F 18°F 10% 9°F 37% From SSE 10 mph

    Sunset 5:46 pm Check Local Pollen Forecast

    6pm Few Snow Showers

    26°F

    16°F 30% 11°F 43% From SE 10 mph

    7pm Few Snow Showers

    25°F

    15°F 30% 12°F 48% From SE 10 mph

    8pm Few Snow Showers

    26°F

    16°F 30% 13°F 51% From SE 10 mph

    9pm Snow

    26°F

    16°F 70% 15°F 56% From SE 10 mph

    10pm Snow

    26°F

    16°F 90% 17°F 63% From SE 10 mph

    11pm Snow

    27°F

    17°F 90% 19°F 66% From SSE 11 mph

  20. Posted · Edited by PVFD113

    Details on the recently ordered engine for Putnam Valley FD

    Replacing 24-2-2 our 1988 Pierce Lance 1,000/1,000 (formerly 24-2-1)

    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

  24. Posted

    On my way to work I had heard Montrose TL-8 requested to relocate to Peekskill. After Igot to work and later inthe fire I heard Verplank for TL-46? Did they put Montrose to work?

    I cannot be sure but I think Verplank took the job as Montrone did not get out. I am not positive about this though.

    I passed by (with a view of)the rear around quarter to 8 and it looked like it was out and they were overhauling. Looked like a damn good stop as well!!!