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Nice work LAFD.

Date: 12-14-2010 Time: 00:58 Location: Saw Mill River Parkway SB (South of Reader's Digest) Frequency: 46.26; WCPD Units Operating: Chappaqua FD; Chappaqua VAC; 45-Medic-1; WCPD Weather Conditions: 25 degress, ice Description Of Incident: MVA involving WCPD unit. Reporters: PFDRes47cue Writer: PFDRes47cue 00:58 - Dispatched for a reported WCPD unit down in the road way, unknown injuries. 01:09 - Rescue 23 told to check on an MVA NB before Reader's Digest then to come SB to originally dispatched location. 01:12 - Rescue 23 advised to close SMRP SB at Reader's Digest.

As previously stated...more frequent than some of us think.

Glad to hear that you are only sore!

Pleasantville FD's Patrol Company is fire patrol in name only pretty much. We have adopted the title of Rescue Company. I guess it is just not worth the work to g and change the name officially. We used ot have Patrol 7 now we have Rescue 47. I feel this is similar to what has became of the Fire Patrols in Westchester County.

Date: 12-13-2010 Time: 12:25 Location: 473 Welch Rd. Google Maps Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch Units Operating: Richville FD; Tanker Task Force Zone #1 - Dekalb Junction FD (all Equipment,) Huevelton FD (Tanker & Engine to set up draft), Governeur FD (Tanker); Lisbon FD (Tanker stand-by in Huevelton); Renselaer Falls FD (Taker stand-by Dekalb Junction); Governeur Rescue Squad; SLC Cars 3, 5, 24, 28, 30, 32, 33; National Grid Weather Conditions: 20 degrees, snowing Description Of Incident: Working fire Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue 12:25 - Richville FD, Governeur Rescue, SLC Car 5 dispatched to 473 Welcher Road for a confirmed working fire. 12:29 - Richville Command notifies SLC Central Dispatch to activate Tanker Task Force Zone #1.

He is good with evidence and forensics too. "We got your t-shirt. You done left fingerprints and all"

We have not done pump outs since hit with a the effects of a hurricane in 2004. I have not seen the old pump from 91 in a long time. It may not be a departmental order that we do not do pump details, but it seems the residents have been persuaded or convinced not to bother asking. Most residents whom I have personally helped with water issues, were concerned about requesting the fd. I may be missing something but it would appear we P'ville FD does not do pump outs. In my eyes, the department could use the positive PR. If P'ville FD does do pump outs, people (residents, members, etc) don't seem to know about it. Communication is vital!

You respond to pump-outs (Pump Details) if your department cares about Public Relations... With that said....Pleasantville FD does not do pump-outs. (To the best of my knowledge) However, Potsdam FD does a lot of pump details. Pump details are very good for PR and also allow you to check out different houses. Earlier this fall, Potsdam experiences a flash flood and Potsdam FD responded to some 60 pump details in about 12 hours. We also requested mutual aid from surrounding towns to go to numerous other pump details. For pump details, we are dispatched in house and by county just like for fire calls. If there is severe flooding, we set up a command post and rehab center in HQ. Firefighters return to HQ for food and rest when needed. When we are faced with a lot of pump details, we will prioritize these. Typically, the higher the water, the quicker we come. While waiting for the water to be pumped out, we walk around and check other nearby houses and shut off the gas/electricity if needed. You would be amazed at how much this means to residents and how much money in the form of donations it brings in. We will also check houses for smoke detectors and install smoke detectors free of charge if none are found or if the existing ones are old. As far as storm stand-by's we do not do these (at lest sine I have been a member) Part of the reason is that there are always a bunch of people hanging out at the station on (stand-by) all the time. Also, if the weather Potsdam is getting pounded by weather, people tend to make their way to the station anyways. It is amazing the difference that good moral makes around the firehouse and amongst the membership.

You have got to be real dumb to take/post pictures of deceased bodies. I feel his punishment could have been a bit more... In the words of the famous Antoine Dodson, "You are so dumb. You are really dumb–for real."

Anyone done an accident involving a hot air ballon or a hang glider into a tree? These are not so rare...someone on here should have experienced one. What was done?

Thanks for the info KCRD. Looks like nice work and a great stop by Yonkers FD!

Awesome shots. Thanks for sharing! Looks like it was a fast moving fire. Any extension to the B-side exposure?

Ebay is great for LED light strips. You can also get them at Walmart, Autozone, etc. These are great lights for going aroud a cabinet to provide cabinet lighting. Also useful as foot lights. For example on the crew step of an ambulance.

I understand where you are coming from. From my understanding, residents that are protected by the Westport FD pay a protection tax. Non-residents do not pay this tax so they pay when needed if in an MVA. So if you also charge Westport residents per incident, they will be charged double. Also I understand what you mean. For example in Mount Pleasant. Pleasantville VAC does not bill for residents or non-residents. However, one agency (Agency X) does bill patients every call. If we do a mutual aid for this agency, we do not bill the patient (Often resulting in a big Thank You!). On the other hand, on the VERY rare occasion that PVAC needs M/A to respond and Agency X is called, they will bill our residents. If your child needed an ambulance, I bet you would be very thankful to not receive a bill... There is no need for a VAC to bill. If evidence or reasons as to why this is, I can provide them. I hope this was not too far off topic...

Date: 12-9-2010 Time: 20:16 Location: Butternut Ridge Rd. "The Little Bridge" Frequency: St. Lawrence County CentralDispatch Units Operating: Colton FD; Colton Rescue; Pierrepont FD; Pierrepont First Responders; Hannawa Falls FD; Hannawa Falls Rescue; SLC Car 8; SLC Dive Master (Cancelled) Weather Conditions: Cold, -2 degrees Description Of Incident: Car off a bridge overturned in a river. Unable to locate occupants Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue 20:16 - Colton and Pierrepont FD's and Rescue Squads dispatched to a reported car off a bridge overturned into the river. Unable to locate occupants. 20:17 - Hannawa Falls FD and Rescue Squad dispatched due to call possibly being in Hannawa Falls district. 20:20 - Chief on scene (35-1) reports car off the bridge overturned in the river, will be checking for occupants. 20:26 - SLC Central Dispatch reports Dive Master has been notified. 20:27 - Chief on scene (35-1) reports you can cancel the Dive Master, Dive Master won't be needed. 20:33 - Chief on scene (35-1) reports victim is out of the vehicle. 20:42 - Colton Rescue Squad en-route to Canton-Potsdam Hospital with one patient.

I'm glad to hear that the Officer will make a full recovery. In one cheek and out the other? It would be some incredible luck if this was the case and his mouth was open...no dental damage! Hopes for a speedy recovery!

I too am split on this... I do not know how many MVA's FDNY responds to every year year, but I imagine billing for these calls would bring in a good chunk of revenue. I believe Westport FD (Connecticut) bills non-residents who are involved in MVA's and require FD assistance.

Date: 12-9-2010 Time: 19:35 Location: 706 Cedar St. Google Maps Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch Units Operating: Ogdensburg FD; Ogdensburg Rescue Squad; Weather Conditions: Cold, 3 degrees Description Of Incident: Working fire. Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue 19:35 - Ogdensburg FD toned out for a structure fire. 19:40 - Ogdensburg off-duty firefighters toned out for manpower. 21:11 - Ogdensburg FD clear of fire scene back in service.

I agree that the tip should not be resting directly on the roof. That is with a good and knowledgable operator of course. I can not see these lights competing with flood lights in terms of intensity and rangew

Wow!!! Watching dumb people doing stupid things is amazing. How do you not notice a security camera on a pole right where you are starting a fire? Wouldn't you check for those???

I was actually going to say the same thing. If the ladder is going to be resting on the roof, it would appear the lights would be crushed. However, with that in mind, LED strip lights are fairly cheap to replace. I'm sure the truth about the products success will come out after its first fire application.

Nice system. WIll these project as much light as a traditional lighting system? Potsdam FD's new Tower 5 has a strip of blue LED's running the entire length of the ladder. This helps us to better see while climbing up the ladder during heavy smoke condition and it also allows people from the ground to see the ladder through smoke, snow, dark skys etc. It also looks pretty cool! Pictures of the lights on T5.

Date: 12-9-2010 Time: 00:12 Location: 36 Manor House Lane Google Maps Frequency: Dobbs Ferry FD Dispatch; 46.26; Fire Ground 2; Fire 14 Units Operating: Dobbs Ferry FD; Ardlsey F.A.S.T.; Irvington (1 Engine to stand-by in DFFD HQ); Hastings-on-Hudson FD; Battalion 12 & 11; C&O Zone 3; Con Ed Gas & Electric Weather Conditions: Clear , 30 degrees. Description Of Incident: Working house fire. Reporters: PFDRes47cue Writer: PFDRes47cue LoHud Article 00:12 - Dobbs Ferry dispatched by Dobbs Ferry PD to above address. Caller states there are flames coming out of the fire place. 00:18 - Command (2029) to 60-Control, "We have a 10-75 here," requesting Ardsley F.A.S.T. and Con Ed Gas & Electric. 00:19 - Dobbs Ferry FD re-toned for working fire and Ardlsley F.A.S.T. requested to the scene. 00:20 - Battalion 12 toned out to landline 60-Control for response. 00:22 - Command (2092) requesting an addition truck and engine to the scene. 00:25 - Command (2092) reports fire is doubtful, fIre on the 2nd floor, truck company is opening up, primary search is negative, 2 L/S/O's. "K." 00:24 - Command (2092) requesting 1 Engine from Irvington to stand-by in Dobbs Ferry HQ 00:38 - Battalion 11 is responding to Dobbs Ferry. 00:40 - Command (2092) reports we are using all companies, operating at a 3-story attached townhouse, fire on the 2nd floor with extension to the 3rd floor and attic, fire remains doubtful, 2 l/S/O/'s. Primary and secondary searches came back negative. 00:55 - C&O Zone 3 toned out for response. ***PM with additional details.***

Date: 12-8-2010 Time: 22:52 Location: 411 Bedford Rd. Google Maps Frequency: 46.26; Fire 16; Fire Ground 1 Units Operating: Bedford Hills FD; Battalion 16; KBHVAC; Mount Kisco (re-locate 1 Engine BHFD HQ); Bedford Hills PD; NYSEG Weather Conditions: Clear, 22 degrees (weather.com) Description Of Incident: Working chimney fire with extension to the house. Reporters: PFDRes47cue; Halligan87 Writer: PFDRes47cue; Firefighter59 22:52 - Bedford Hills FD dispatched for a reported structure fire at 411 Bedford Rd. 22:54 - Bedford Hills PD advising that smoke is pushing from the back door. 22:54 - 60-Control dispatched F.A.S.T. (unknown which F.A.S.T.) 23:02 - Command (2031) reporting they are operating at a working chimney fire with extension to the 1st floor and possibly the 2nd floor. They are setting up the ladder and have 2 L/S/O. 23:08 - Command (2031) reports they are working at a two-story wood frame 50x75. No extension to the 3rd floor, checking the 1st and 2nd floors. 23:18 - Command (2031) reports negative extension to the 2nd floor. We have visible file on the exterior and the walls of the D-side of the building, we are extinguishing that now. We are checking the basement. 23:20 - Command (2031) requesting C&O to respond to the scene. 23:42 - Command (2031) reports all visible fire is K/D, in the process of overhauling, releasing the F.A.S.T. team. 23:49 - Command (2031) requesting 60-Control to contact a representative from the town building department. 23:51 - 60-Control advises car 2031 that the number they have for the building department does not work, Bedford Hills PD has been requested to contact building department. 23:57 - Bedford Hills PD notified by firefighter who is controlling traffic that he heard a "screech and crash" possibly on the Saw Mill River Parkway. 00:03 - Bedford Hills PD reports car into the guardrail on the ramp of the SMRP (unsure which ramp), visible skid marks, damage to the guardrail, and car parts but car is G.O.A. 00:12 - Command (2031) is releasing an Engine and the Rescue 00:23 - Command (2031) requesting NYSEG to the scene. 00:44 - Battalion 16 to 60-Control, "I'm back in service." 00:54 - Command (2031) advises, "All Bedford Hills units are in service returning, except for myself, I will be awaiting NYSEG." **Job well done by 2031 for his detailed and frequent progress reports**