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  3. Posted

    At approx 2220hrs on 5/14/12, NYSP and DCSO responded to a reported Burglary In Progress/Home Invasion. One of the initial arriving NYSP entered the residence, encountered one suspect with a sawed off rifle who assaulted the Trooper WITH the rifle.

    Suspect became human Swiss Cheese and pronounced dead on the scene. Four other suspects caught after a manhunt, arrested, and arraigned.

    Good riddance, God bless the responding officers, glad they are all ok. I am proud to work and know many of the members of those agencies that responded.

    http://www.poughkeep...psieJournal.com

    http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/584299/trooper-fatally-shoots-armed-person-while-responding-to-burglary-in-progress/

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  6. Posted

    Most modern rigs have the ability to have warning lights turn off when parking break is applied. Around where I am from (Columbus OH) all of the medics automatically have all but two warning lights on each side shut off, and the ones that remain on switch to a slower pattern. If larger pieces of apparatus could have this setup, the TA to the rear would always be more visible, and more easily understood.

    Unfortunately, the mindset out there is that "more is better".

  8. Posted

    The main problem with these is that they do not get used on a REGULAR BASIS by most departments. Rigs get parked and the TA's left on random/flash pattern, and the MAIN problem, is the half dozen OTHER warning lights surrounding the TA. Well of course, its impossible to discern a pattern/directional with 6 other LEDs/strobes flashing around it. It is overwhelming to the human eye.

    For proper use, other warning around them must be turned OFF, and allow them to do their function!!

    I am a believer in their PROPER use.

    The highway construction and repair industry has been doing this far safer for as long as we've been operating on the roads. We need to take out cues from them. Clear but not blinding lighting. Separation between reflective and powered warnings. Protection lanes and vehciles while operating in traffic.

    Very true. Look at what a lot of these agency types use. Maybe one warning beacon up front, and JUST a Traffic Advisor to the rear. SIMPLICITY!!!!

  9. Posted

    No matter what anyone says, the IC made a COMMAND DECISION, and utilized whatever resources he had available at the time. What would be the difference between setting up a master stream and leaving it flowing unattended, versus putting those fine gentlemen in charge of a hoseline (aside from the fact that a master stream shouldn't be left unattended)?

    I applaud the IC recognizing that help was needed and seeking the assistance, and even more, thumbs up to the Purple Ties for rising to the task. They very easily could have said "not my job" and gone and secured a perimeter/the scene (not a knock on LEO's).

    I have been on many scenes that the PD assisted with fire operations, none were ever freelancing, and everyone forgets....

    WE ARE ALL OUT THERE FOR ONE PURPOSE!!! TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE PUBLIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    So long as that gets done, in a controlled manner, and everyone goes home safe, everyone should take a chill pill, and re-focus and worry about the problems they/their own department has, before throwing out s*** about what others do.

    [/rant]

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  10. Posted

    If nothing else, I hope all of the Officers out there realize that there should be at least one ALS ambulance should be on standby at ALL fire scenes.

    Don't wait until you absolutely NEED one...get it on the road early. In fact - re-write your alarm assignments and add one or two on there today.

    Glad you pulled through Wheels.....and good job to 56-3

    x129K - I belive about 5 minutes prior to the medical emergency the OIC had requested an ambulance for stand-by. I agree with your opinion.

    I don't know the exact timeframe, but there was already and ALS unit enroute to standby at the scene, that had been requested by the IC.

  12. Posted

    Date: 4/7/12

    Time: Approx 1725hrs

    Location: 10 Tamerack Rd, Ellenville, Ulster County

    Units Operating: East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, Hughsonville, Rombout, Roosevelt

    Description Of Incident: Dutchess 911 Paging out Pleasant Valley, Hughsonville, East Fishkill, Rombout, and Roosevelt with manpower mutual aid to Ellenville, large brush AND structure fires - 10 Tamerack Rd

    Reporter: xfirefighter484x

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  14. Posted

    I have several lightbars for sale. I will post more pictures and videos as soon as I am able.

    Please PM me with any questions or offers.

    As I get through and test these bars, any flaws or lack of functioning will be noted and disclosed. These bars can be taken for collectors, or to be used. See Disclaimer at the bottom of this posting.

    First are 2 working 48" Whelen Patriot Bars. Able to make some slight variations to colors and lens configurations.

    Bars include:

    -4 Corner Strobes

    -4 Inboard Strobes (2 Front, 2 Back)

    -6 5MM LED Modules (2 Front, 4 Back)

    -Halogen Takedowns

    -Halogen Alley

    -LED Cruise Lights

    I also have several Edge 9000 Strobe Bars.

    -2 Red 48", 8 Strobes, with Halogen Takedowns and Alleys

    -1 Red/Blue 48" 8 Strobe, with Halogen Takedowns and Alleys

    -1 Red/Clear 52", 8 Strobe

    -1 Amber 52", 8 Strobe

    Lights are for sale in a couple of places, but I would prefer to sell locally instead of having to ship.

    All Lights are being/have been tested, and cleaned, and lenses polished. Any and all issues will be disclosed prior to sale.

    Serious Inquiries/Offers only!

    I do have a 3rd Patriot bar that is not functioning that I am attempting to repair, and get working.

    Disclaimer: I am not responsible for end user applications. I do not support or condone illegal use of lights, so if purchased, you use and such color(s) at your own risk.

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  15. Posted

    Date: 4/1/12

    Time: Approx 2030hrs

    Location: IFO McDonalds, 1111 Route 55

    Units Operating: Lagrange, Arlington 32-71, Union Vale BLS Ambulance, TransCare 2x BLS Ambulance, Mobile Life ALS Flycar

    Description Of Incident: 2 Car PIAA - MCI

    Writer: xfirefighter484x

    Lagrange initially dispatched to a Priority 1 MVA, multiple mutual aid ambulances requested

    2038hrs - Lagrange 47-73 and Arlington 32-71 requested to scene

    2041hrs - Union Vale w/a BLS Ambulance to scene

    2056hrs - TransCare w/2 BLS Ambulances

    2058hrs - Mobile Life with a Flycar requested to the scene

  20. Posted

    Stupid f'ing bystanders always have so much to say. So quick to make complaints about effort and time. Did one of them get a fire extinguisher from the store they were in and try to help out? Stupid cowards, hiding in a store front talking about something they know nothing about. IE: "Why is there only one fire department person?" The name is a firefighter idiot not a fire department person.

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    Work in emergency services long enough and you will hear this repeatedly. The public always thinks they know better. Here is a clip from Southland:

    Love it!

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  21. Posted

    My post was in reference to the liveleak video of a rooftop cell tower on fire. I didn't realize this thread was now part of the much older wind turbine thread.

    It is ok. Also, the thread was not specifically about Wind Turbine fires. Look at the name of the Topic Title. High Angle Firefighting. It is a generic topic.

  22. Posted

    Not for nothing it was a pretty sad showing by the fire dept. inadequate amount of FF's, inadequate PPE on the few who showed.

    I was referring more to the fact "Why don't they call the Fire Department?" and some more of the asinine comments that got made. I am not referring to anything aimed at any FD, just that the average civilian is, well, stupid.

    Where has common sense with society in general gone? Story for another day...

  25. Posted

    I wonder how many injuries those airbags will actually prevent? Yes it will prevent the person from hitting the windshield, but they would still suffer the trauma of the initial impact with the car. 2,000 pounds of metal hitting your legs at 50 miles an hour is going to hurt.

    Pretty much what I was thinking. When does the initial impact for an auto/ped EVER happen where those airbags are located?

    This would be like putting airbags behind a driver's head, so AFTER they smash their face into the steering wheel, you would not get that whiplash.

    Pretty useless IMHO.

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