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The light tower is nested directly over the center compartment between the second A in Wassaic and the T at the end of District, (see photo below outlined in black). There are extra bottles carried in the tilt out box behind the SCBA but the day I took the photos the Lieutenant had them off to record the bottle info from, that compartment as stated will most likely be reworked and made higher and the SCBA most likely moved to another location, there looks to be ample space on the passengers side to make a wheel well compartment to hold the spare bottles or other things such as flares, etc. There is a tool regulator and hose with the air hammer.
As far as the CO response an Engine is also dispatched but being it is out of service and we are awaiting the new Engine our Tanker is dispatched and has packs on it as well but there is no room to place the fan at this point (very limited compartment space, see photos below), once the Engine arrives things shall be back to "normal" as far as what goes to what calls, the reality is at this point equipment is here and there and not ideally located under normal circumstances.



photo courtesy of Ed Harvey

Pawling's BRAT is getting closer to completion

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EVENT IS THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2013

For some other points of view on this truck check it out working at JHK Hose Co,'s extrication contest back in 2004.
http://www.fireservicephotography.com/10_2004/100904/image287.html

The light tower is nested directly over the center compartment between the second A in Wassaic and the T at the end of District, (see photo below outlined in black). There are extra bottles carried in the tilt out box behind the SCBA but the day I took the photos the Lieutenant had them off to record the bottle info from, that compartment as stated will most likely be reworked and made higher and the SCBA most likely moved to another location, there looks to be ample space on the passengers side to make a wheel well compartment to hold the spare bottles or other things such as flares, etc. There is a tool regulator and hose with the air hammer.
As far as the CO response an Engine is also dispatched but being it is out of service and we are awaiting the new Engine our Tanker is dispatched and has packs on it as well but there is no room to place the fan at this point (very limited compartment space, see photos below), once the Engine arrives things shall be back to "normal" as far as what goes to what calls, the reality is at this point equipment is here and there and not ideally located under normal circumstances.



photo courtesy of Ed Harvey

The light tower is nested directly over the center compartment between the second A in Wassaic and the T at the end of District, (see photo below outlined in black). There are extra bottles carried in the tilt out box behind the SCBA but the day I took the photos the Lieutenant had them off to record the bottle info from, that compartment as stated will most likely be reworked and made higher and the SCBA most likely moved to another location, there looks to be ample space on the passengers side to make a wheel well compartment to hold the spare bottles or other things such as flares, etc. There is a tool regulator and hose with the air hammer.
As far as the CO response an Engine is also dispatched but being it is out of service and we are awaiting the new Engine our Tanker is dispatched and has packs on it as well but there is no room to place the fan at this point (very limited compartment space, see photos below), once the Engine arrives things shall be back to "normal" as far as what goes to what calls, the reality is at this point equipment is here and there and not ideally located under normal circumstances.



photo courtesy of Ed Harvey

Mark, can you provide a picture of the roof with the tower nested? One of 2 things I've noticed are the backboards and storage of the stokes. If you keep the stokes where they are take the backboards and slide them into the stokes. You should be able to keep 2 or 3 backboards within the stokes. You will free up a lot of room. A possibility would also be to have a small compartment built the width behind the cab and located on the box roof. Pictures will tell. May also make your clearance in the building. Rescue 1 can take measurement's, build the Compartment at minimal time and call for the unit for installation. Down time minimal. I also notice that the unit carries extra SCBA bottles? Why not use 1 of those bottles and mount a TOOL REGULATOR with air hose for your AIR TOOLS? Keep the rescue tools on the rescue unit. DO NOT split between vehicles. My concern is your CO response. 2 or 3 firefighter's may fit in your cab, but what about 2 in 2 out for safety when utilizing your PAK's?

The written test is only one part of the hiring process. There is also an interview process, background check, medical assessment, agility/fitness assessment, and psychological assessment. This is what insures that the majority who make it through the process have the basic skills and aptitude for the job.
As someone else said, the one in three rule pretty much gives the municipality the ability to hire the best candidate for the job. You can call best most well rounded if you want to but there is always the possibility that one of those hired won't cut it. Look at the FDNY academy class and all those flopping out of it.
EMS providers don't necessarily make better cops and firefighters just like good EMT's don't necessarily make good paramedics. The ones who you see doing really well are those that really want it and work really hard. Effort generally distinguishes the cream from the chaff.
College degrees don't necessarily mean much either. There are plenty of complete morons with PHD after their names and there are guys with a HS diploma who have a great understanding of things.
Civil service written exams are only one piece of the process.

I might be biased because I got the job, but I don't see anything wrong with the system as it is. If you want to be a Firefighter, then you should have a "whatever it takes" attitude to get on.

There's a certain level of irony in advocating for a "more relaxing and better test experience" when discussing a test used to get hired into a high stress/high pressure job like police officer or firefighter.

You need to define "relevant"?
The purpose of much of the (firefighter) test was never to determine what fire knowledge you have, you will learn that at the academy. The reason a large portion is math & reading comp is because the purpose is to determine who has the basic academic skills to be able to understand the concepts and material taught in the acadamy. If you can not do basic math, it is very hard to keep up during pump calculation, etc.

I too think that NY's civil service system needs to be modernized and more automated. (i.e. waiting 3 to 6 months to have test results snail-mailed to you is ridiculous.
However, I do believe some form of civil service system is required because there are still a lot of small villages and towns that would become entirely political and nepotistic without a civil service system

I think the entire NYS civil service testing needs to be computerized. The best civil service test I ever took was a computerized one in NYC. You get your "unofficial" score before you leave and can instantly get an idea on where you might be placed on a list. Instead of packing hundreds of people on a Saturday into a local high school it would be better to go to a civil service testing center sit down at a computer and take your test. it would be am ore relaxing and better test experience.

I wished you were right 635, but the best candidate is no longer part of the dynamic

As I follow the pics and thread this little rig has more equipment on it than most of the so called heavy rescues that all the Westchester departments feel like they have to run in order to be relevant. That's a cool rig just the way it is. With a little reworking and a new chassis or motor it'll be even better.
Without a doubt, ten pounds of rescue equipment in a five pound bag....

I truly think rhino lining is the best coating for everything. You could probably use it on cribbing too. Its grippy and protects the wood. I use that s*** on everything and it has not failed yet.

Maybe a correction on the Ferno Basket. The new one's maybe designed for rope rescue. Please re-check the info. They're weight rating however is I believe 500lbs. Junkin is 1200lbs rating.

Why do you have to carry any fan on the unit? Your a light rescue, not a heavy or fire support truck. I love the Amkus Hydraulic set-up and wouldn't change a thing. I can guarantee your tools mounts are in great shape. Just check for any cracks in the welds and have then re-welded if needed. I also noted 2 SCBA's in the right rear compartment and 1 in a bag on the driver rear????? Do you carry any Air Tools? I would also re-look at those FERNO what you might call STOKES Baskets. They really aren't STOKES Baskets for rope rescue. They are called Carrying Baskets. Not designed for rope work. Look at the information that comes with the baskets. Has to do with the frame of the basket. Not WELDED. Re-place with JUNKIN STOKES BASKETS. Junkin Stokes can also handle the weight of those OBESE PATIENTS. Check the ratings.

I was contacted back in August by a Movie Prop company about my Yellow Mack.
At first I really thought it was a prank.
The rep came up to look at the rig and he loved it. He took photos
and called me a couple days later saying they wanted to use the rig.
To my surprise I was also told that I was cast in the movie as an
extra and I would be driving the truck. COOL!
One to cross off the Bucket List! Drive a Fire Truck in a movie. lol
I really can't get into the actual scene due to legal reasons but Engine 626 has some camera time
and maybe myself included. Depends on how close up the shot is.



THANKS GUYS!

That's so awesome Rob,
Been to the Neeson upstate homesteads a few times for fire alarm activation, last one was just after his wife tragically passed away, call was at 2 AM and we entered the house and it was full of smoke, thankfully is was just a furnace malfunction.
Hope this movie gains you more opportunities in the future, when they need a crew for the rig on the next movie don't forget about your friends from BRAVO.

I like the truck for it's receiver hitches around 3 sides. Is the winch used as your primary stabilization point for vehicles? Point being, that's good. But were you aware that you can purchase at a cheap cost EYE HOOKS that slide into your receiver's? These EYE HOOKS can be used for multiple purposes. First is 1 person set-up. Second they take up very little space. Third pull the receiver pin, place in the EYE HOOK and re-pin. Takes about 10 seconds. Then purchase 25'-2" TOW STRAPS. Purchase Ratchet Straps also 2" with straps with HOOKS on both ends. Tow strap is connected multiple way's quickly at the receiver EYE HOOK. Ratchet strap attaches to the strap. Then finish off with another Tow Strap at the vehicle to be stabilized. Smaller straps can also be used to drape over vehicle tires that are on the high side of the vehicle on it's side and connect to Ratchet Strap. These straps can be utilized to tie off to other apparatus, trees, guardrails. poles, buildings and what ever else you can think of to stabilize unstable vehicles. Especially if you can't get the rescue close enough for stabilization work.
All these items are available at your local AUTO PARTS STORE. Ask to see their catalogs. The tensile strength of these straps are amazing better then CHAINS. Different set-up options are printed on the Tow Straps and the set-ups vary your working load limit's. Just roll up the straps and store. THEY DON'T RUST. THEY ARE LIGHT. THEY CAN BE CLEANED. TAKE UP LITTLE STORAGE SPACE. YOU CAN VISUALLY INSPECT THEM FOR DAMAGE. EASILY REPLACED. MULTIPLE USES. NO NOISE LIKE CHAINS MAKE. COME IN MULTIPLE WIDTH'S and SIZES.
Lets say you have 1 vehicle on top of the other. Use the Tow Straps and Ratchet Straps to bind the 2 vehicles together. Great for vehicles down embankments, preventing them from sliding further. And of course, make up multiple sets in milk crates. Keep it on the Transverse tray. What I like the best are milk crates are cheap. USUALLY FREE if you know where to look. 1 rescue tech. can carry numerous crates at a time.
Time how long it takes to set-up your winch. That is, REALITY TIME. Start to finish.

The vehicle is not overloaded and under it's payload, the Ford 6.0 liter has had issues with the turbo in many rigs and ours is not an isolated thing, so that issue has nothing to with what we are carrying.
http://www.autoblog.com/2005/12/16/fords-power-stroke-diesel-causing-major-problems/
I will gather a list of what is on the rig and post it, I am interested in seeing what your concerns are, thanks in advance.
As far as pretty lights, paint and training part of the comment I know (hopefully) was made as a generic statement but if you know me I am very proactive especially when it comes to training and pushing beyond the so called "standard". I would say for a very small rural department that's located in an area without hydrants we have a pretty modern fleet of vehicles that not only perform well for US but is utilized often by our surrounding neighbors on mutual aid, we have not just stuck to the "traditional" ways of doing things and have embraced new technologies, researched items extensively and try to give our citizens the best possible protection we can.

My wife is happy now. LOLL
Getting back to cribbing.
6x6s give you a better base to work with and fill between the auto and ground quickly. Then you can decide if 2x2s, 4x4s or wedges can fill the gaps. By the looks of things, you can place about 8 crates of cribbing on half of that tray. No walking around the truck to grab what you need. Pull the tray to what ever side and there you go. YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH CRIBBING.
Try putting your Paratec struts together. Place 1 on each side of the rescue transverse tray, driver side and passenger side next to cribbing. If they are too long using your extensions, remove the smallest extension and keep the V cap at the top of the strut. Your V cap will be used the most for vehicles on there sides or change to a piercing cap. It's easier to add a small extension to the strut if needed. Half the battle with the struts is over. Pre-connected. Also be sure your RATCHET STRAPS for the struts are set to go. Clip to strut and clip to vehicle, open ratchet and then just pull the strap to make it tight. ALL PRE-SET. 2 straps, 2 extra cones and 1 extension can be placed in 2 more milk crates. 1 on each side of the rescue. Much easier. More later on stabilization. I have to eat. LOLL

The vehicle is not overloaded and under it's payload, the Ford 6.0 liter has had issues with the turbo in many rigs and ours is not an isolated thing, so that issue has nothing to with what we are carrying.
http://www.autoblog.com/2005/12/16/fords-power-stroke-diesel-causing-major-problems/
I will gather a list of what is on the rig and post it, I am interested in seeing what your concerns are, thanks in advance.
As far as pretty lights, paint and training part of the comment I know (hopefully) was made as a generic statement but if you know me I am very proactive especially when it comes to training and pushing beyond the so called "standard". I would say for a very small rural department that's located in an area without hydrants we have a pretty modern fleet of vehicles that not only perform well for US but is utilized often by our surrounding neighbors on mutual aid, we have not just stuck to the "traditional" ways of doing things and have embraced new technologies, researched items extensively and try to give our citizens the best possible protection we can.

That's so awesome Rob,
Been to the Neeson upstate homesteads a few times for fire alarm activation, last one was just after his wife tragically passed away, call was at 2 AM and we entered the house and it was full of smoke, thankfully is was just a furnace malfunction.
Hope this movie gains you more opportunities in the future, when they need a crew for the rig on the next movie don't forget about your friends from BRAVO.