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Eng51ine liked a post in a topic by x635 in An In-Depth Look - Stamford's New Engine 8 August 21, 2014

This thread is about Stamford Fire-Rescue's new Engine 8, a 2014 KME with a 1500 GPM pump, a 1,000 gallon tank, and 30 gallon foam tank. They operate out of a temporary station next to Stamford EMS Station 4 on Vine Rd near High Ridge Road. It covers the northern part of the city, specifically the High Ridge and Turn Of River sections. They cover urban, suburban, and rural sections of the city In addition, they cover the Merritt Parkway. A large part of their district is unhydranted. The company, Engine 8, was put into service in July of 2008 to cover the Turn Of River Volunteer fire department district. It is always staffed by 1 Officer, One Firefighter/Apparatus Operator, and one Firefighter. When staffing levels allow, a fourth crew member is also added. All members are part of IAFF Local 786.The company nick name is "Ridge Runners - 8 Ball Express"
Stamford Fire-Rescue's entire district is diverse, as they cover multiple high rises, commercial, industrial, and transit infrastructure, including a major interstate, I-95, the Merritt Parkway, a large Metro-North Commuter Railroad maintenance yard. There are large hospitals, office buildings, and large scale residential developments. They also cover a large suburban section, as well as some very rural area with very large and valuable real estate and huge areas of brush with limited access.
The career firefighters of Local 786 staff 9 Engine companies, 3 truck companies, 1 heavy rescue company, and 1 shift commander. A Fire Lieutenant also is a coordinator in the city's consolidated 911 communications center. This adds up to a minimum of 52 firefighters a shift. A Hazmat company and Hazmat support vehicles are cross staffed.
The KME Severe-Service Predator type chassis was specified and chosen for the terrain, roads, and structures it covers.
I'd really like to thank Captain Matt Palmer, one of my favorite fire captains, for taking the time to give me a complete in depth tour of the new KME. I do want to apologize, as the photos didn't turn out as nice as I wanted them to, but hope everyone still enjoys them and can see all the neat specs.
For comparison to the new Engine 8, here's the FORMER Engine 8, a 2005 HME.

And here we go with the NEW engine......
Stamford Fire Rescue
Engine 8
2014 KME Severe Service Predator
1500/1000/30
Engine 8 showing off the new colors and graphics of SFRD:

Engine 8's company patch

Front view

Front intake. KME standard is the chrome.

Front trash line

Driver's area

Auto Charge Status Center - a new product from Kussmaul

Drivers area panel - transmission control, air brake, Jake (engine) brake, power windows, headlights, panel dimmer, power mirrors

Drivers area panel - A/C controls, On-Spot automatic tire chain control, arrowstick control, 12V port

Drivers area panel for lighting controls

Engine tunnel....housing the LUCAS 2 automatic CPR compression device

EMS compartment....rear cab

Another shot of the engine tunnel...

Drivers side cab compartment....housing various items including a 12V DC hydrant barrel pump....hydrant barrels are pumped in the early fall to prevent freezing during wintertime

Pump Panel

Tank level indicator

Evacuation (air horn) button and fuel/DEF level indicator light on pump panel

Remote control for drivers side intake valve

Remote controlled drivers side intake valve

Pump panel uses wheel-type valves instead of push-pull "T"'s, making for an easier and smoother opening and closing of valves

Note how all valves are labeled for function. "Blitzfire", "Flying Wye", "ProPak", etc

Drivers side body

12V port for hydrant barrel pump mentioned above in the MPO's compartment

A real leather helmet that's seen real work

Rear shot

Blitzfire mount

Holamatro Combi Tool with CORE technology and new compact pump

Apartment/High Rise hose packs with pike poles integrated into tray

Officer's side saw compartment with LDH hose clamp. Saw blades are mounted to a custom mount on the right of the compartment, and pre-mixed fuel is in the yellow bracket

Officer's side front body compartment containing various tools

Wheelwell compartments with plenty of space housing 2 SCBA bottles and a water can

Officer's side

Officer's side pump panel. Notice the ProPak foam pack....unique to see it pre-connected with a 1" line

Officer's side rear compartment....containing various tools for the officer

Heavy duty rubber wheel well flares - easy to replace if damaged

Drivers side Whelen Pioneer LED Scene Light

Scott Safety thermal imaging camera mounted under officer's side rear jumpseat

Officers side cab....

Officer's area in cab

Whelen Pioneer low-profile side scene light mounted between officer's/driver's door and rear cab door....brand new product available from Whelen

Officer's side safety panel and Q siren controls

Officer's side radio and Firecom in cab-communication control panel

Officer's MDT

New SFRD logo on cab door

Hydrant type legend

Station 8's "Temporary" Engine bay

Station 8's "Temporary" Living Quarters

Apartment/High Rise pack.....note the custom made tray for it

Cab roof

Storage area on top of the "L" shaped tank

Storage area and deck gun above pump panel

Ash can

LED lights to illuminate the crosslay area

Note the high-intensity headlights

Brow light

Front bumper with LED illuminated cornering light

LDH connection with hydrant bag

Eng51ine liked a post in a topic by SECTMB in (Updated) Sleepy Hollow passes on decorated Marine for police force....again August 13, 2014

This is important because this is political cronyism/corruption at the most local level. Granted there may be equally qualified candidates, but here is a qualified candidate with some extra bells and whistles going for him that is being denied purely for political, not practical, reasons.
Despite apparent overwhelming department and community support, the politicians refuse to deviate from their desired course. Politics must trump all. From a local town council to the Congress of the US, politics is destroying this Country.

Eng51ine liked a post in a topic by Dinosaur in (Updated) Sleepy Hollow passes on decorated Marine for police force....again August 10, 2014

So? People get passed over in job selection all the time. They can take 1 out of the top 3.

BCFire05 liked a post in a topic by Eng51ine in Detroit fire dept March 3, 2014

I was watching the same show, Parts Unknown. And to answer your question no its not a new story in fact there is documentary "BURN" that follow Detroit firefighters and demonstrates the harsh conditions in which they work in. I'll provide a link to the film.
http://www.detroitfirefilm.org/about/the-film/

BFD1054 liked a post in a topic by Eng51ine in Rockland County Sheriff's Department Correction Officer Exam February 7, 2014

CORRECTION OFFICER (OC)

NYS #63-535 RC/EL #14030

A $30 non-refundable application filing fee is required. The fee must be submitted with your application and must be received

in our office by March 5, 2014. Make check or money order made payable to the Rockland County Commissioner of Finance.

Cash will not be accepted.

Examination to be held April 12, 2014; Last filing date March 5, 2014

VACANCIES: Several in the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department.

POSITIONS EXIST IN: The Rockland County Sheriff's Department.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: All candidates must be legal residents of the State of New York at the time of examination.

Please notify the Department of Personnel if you change your mailing address after filing for the examination.

SALARY: The minimum starting salary is $21.86/hr. for a 40-hour-work-week with the County of Rockland.

14030_Correction_Officer__OC_.pdf

x4093k liked a post in a topic by Eng51ine in Westchester County Correction Officer Exam 2012 July 25, 2012

I am looking for more information on the hiring process for the Westchester County Correction Officer. I know the basics, your put on a list and are ranked. Then there is a physical agility, medical, psychological, and background check. Anyone who took the exam should have already received there score. I am restricted because I am not old enough for appointment. Just wonder how it works when your not old enough? Also is there information if they are hiring anyone? If so, how many canvass letters are sent out? Also how far down the list do they go? Also how are the ranks chosen when people have the same score. Sorry but this is my first experience with a civil service exam.

Eng51ine liked a post in a topic by PFDRes47cue in Bronx - 3rd Alarm Fire 9-16-2011 September 18, 2011

Date: 9-16-2011
Time: 19:30
Location: 1904 Bathgate Avenue (Between Tremont Ave & E 178th St.)
Frequency: FDNY Bronx Dispatch
Units Operating: (See Rundown Below)
Weather Conditions: Chilly
Description Of Incident: Working fire in a vacant 25x60 3-story frame dwelling with an attached 2-story private dwelling on the B-side. 2nd alarm transmitted for fire thru the roof on arrival. 3 L/S/O . 3 Tower Ladders operating. Extension to exposure #2 and the "roof membrane" of exposure #4. Primary searched of the fire building delayed due to partial collapse. Fire placed U/C @ 21:29.
Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue
@ 19:30
Box 3107 Assignment:
Engine 46, 88, 42
Ladder 27, 38
Battalion 19
Rescue 3
@ 19:34
10-75 Assignment:
Engine 48
Ladder 56 (FAST)
Squad 41
Battalion 18
Division 7
@ 19:36
2nd Alarm Assignment: (Staging is E Tremont Ave & Washington Ave)
Engine 75, 43, 82, 50, 72 (w/ Sat 2)
Tower Ladder 33, 58
Battalion 26 (Safety Officer), 17 (Resource Unit Leader)
Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion
Fieldcom 1
Tactical Support Unit 1
Command Tactical Unit
@ 19:46
3rd Alarm Assignment:
Engine 45, 92, 90, 81
Ladder 59
Tower Ladder 44
Battalion 27, 46 (Staging Manager), 43 (Air Re-Con Chief)
Mask Service Unit #1
Car 15 "Adam" Deputy Assist. Chief John Mooney
@ 19:50
Additional Tower Ladder:
Tower Ladder 31
@ 20:55
Special Call Truck w/ Dewatering Pump:
Tower Ladder 46
@ 21:47
Special Call 1 & 1 For A "Watch Line":
Engine 93
Tower Ladder 51

Eng51ine liked a post in a topic by firedude in Mamaroneck Town - Working Fire - Pictures July 31, 2011

The IA for this 10-75 can be found here. If you like my photos, please comment or give me a rep, it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Eng51ine liked a post in a topic by firedude in Mamaroneck Town - Working Fire - Pictures July 31, 2011

All of these photos shown above are my property and can’t be used without my consent. You can find all of the pictures I took today on my flickr page (link below).