capt36

Thankfully the officer had a camera to record the incident. I have been pulled over a few times and never demanded a break. If the officer saw fit, I was given a warning. If I got a ticket I pled guilty and paid the fine. The easiest thing is obey the law.

Congrats and best wishes.

Congratulations and best wishes on your retirement, Bill. 1979 was a good year for both of us. You should be proud of not only what you accomplished in Yonkers, but what you did for the County. And to think, you worked with my sister at the A&P on Odell Ave. way back when.

Congratulations to Joe, Frank and Bill. Best wishes and stay safe.

Yep....I can't remember the number though....maybe old 8?

That is Station 8, Warburton Ave.

A few years ago a member of FDNY who went out on a disabilty made a rescue in his volunteer dept. on Long Island. Made the news. He was arrested for fraud, had to make restitution and lost his pension. Was it worth it>

My condolences to Ed and the Rush family. Ray was a true gentleman and did so much for all of the Westchester Fire Service. He was my instructor for Ed. Meth. in Montour in '94, and I had the pleasure of watching the Rangers win the Stanley Cup with him in the RBI. He will be truly missed.

Rob Kerr

While I only knew Bruce for a short period of time, he left a lasting impression.

For a while, there wasn't a night at work (or a day) when you didn't see "The Brothers Kerr" on the schedule as Instructors. I spent quite a few evenings talking with Bruce about the fire service, the weather - whatever. He was down to earth, honest and eager to help shape new firefighters. We had the fortune on a couple of nights to get both brothers, and for that we are thankful.

To Bruce's family, his brother Robert and the brothers in Rye, our sincerest thanks for the lessons learned and may God look over Bruce as he continues to fight fires for the big guy upstairs.

John Munson

1st Asst. Chief

Croton Fire Dept.

Thanks John for your kind thoughts during this difficult time. I will pass them along to our family and are sincerely appreciaed.

Rob, my condolences to you and your entire family. Bruce was a gentleman and a pleasure to be around.

Thanks John, it means a lot to my brothers and sisters and espeially me. God bless and stay safe.

Tentative arrangements are for the wake to be held at the Lincoln Park Funeral Home on McClean Ave. Yonkers on Wednesday July 7th 2010 and a funeral mass at St. Casimir's Church on Nepperhan Ave. Yonkers N.Y. on Thursday July 8th, 2010. Final arrangements will be posted as they become available. I thank you on behalf of his sisters, brothers and daughters.

Robert D. Kerr

Having known Packy for thirty years it comes as no surprise Chris acted in such a manner. Good job Chris. A credit to the FDNY as well as the Westchester fire service.

I laughed at the end of the game when Jeter was getting interviewed and they were bringing up that their last series appearance was 2003 and the last win was in 2000, and Jeter said, "Thanks for bringing up the negative."

Let's go Yankees!

I caught that too, John. Ken Rosethal is a little FOX weasel. Jete handled it well and then I switched to YES.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Joyce family and to the YFD. May he rest in peace. My hope for a speedy recovery to the two injured members.

It sure is nice being retired and living in Putnam County.

I have known John for 20-plus years since my brother got on the job in Rye FD. I will miss his stories of the old days in Hartsdale. He had a long devotion to the fire service and he will surely be missed. My condolences to the Wickham family and the members of the Rye FD.

"City firefighters, responding to a dryer fire that filled a coin-operated laundromat with smoke yesterday morning, had just entered the Welcher Avenue building and were working on the blaze when the smoke triggered the sprinkler system, Fire Chief John Pappas said."

Outside of Hollywood how many sprinkler systems are operated by smoke detectors?

What is the likelyhood that this laundromat actually had one of these special system?

I caught that too Barry when I read the paper today. They must have had those smokable link sprinklers.

Why is the 'Dept of the Interior' in charge of everything outdoors??

Must be a goverment thing!! Our tax dollars hardly at work..

I always wondered if you fell into a tank of liquid oxygen would yoou drown?

Any idea of when the Fall Academy will start at Westchester?

Generally the second week of September, so this fall 9/8/08.

Those pictures bring back memories. TL4 was the first rig I drove when I stated as a probie on March 16, 1979. Driver traing with Capt. Mal. I also worked that job in Hartsdale, We were up in the bucket. The one thing I remember it was the Monday after the Yonkers St. Patrick's day parade.

I heard Larchmont FD has sent out letters.

The Career Academy Class starts March 10 and I believe out of the Towns and Villages include Larchmont, Scarsdale, Port Chester, Fairview and Greenville. Not that I'm a genius but I was a proctor at the CPAT test.

R1- If my memory serves me correctly I think Battalion 2 and L70 were sent with an Engine Co. (I believe either E311 or E313).

I can't believe it's ten years! I checked out the pictures and there was L4 stuck on the practice green of the golf course. If it wasn't for the Village's front end loader we would have to leave it there and make a minature golf course around it. I remeber working the D expossure building with 61 engine and then working the penthouse with FDNR. Tommy Mo was there so I got to work a job with him.

R.I.P. brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Martinson family and the FDNY.

My condolences to the Thompson family. Ray was my original EMT instructor in 1979. He had a great impact on the entire Westchester County emergency services. Rest in peace, Ray.

Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year to all. A happy holiday season to those celebrating every holiday this time of year. Merry Christmas to capt32 and congrats on Batt18.

Way to go Joey. Chief Mike owes you a medal for that one.