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Very lucky to be a live after reaching 108.5!!! My thoughts and prayers are with him and his wife.

You have got to love stupid people. I'm happy he got arrests and charged. Thankfully, the helicopter was not effected.

Very good point. My department is very good about only running lights and sirens when needed? We often are told to respond in non-emergency mode (no lights or sirens) right when we call in responding? This of course increases safety but I have noticed a negative impact from the publics point of view. I have often been asked, "Why do you guys never use lights or sirens?" or "I hear the horn go off and then the trucks leave with no lights or siren..." could constantly responding non-emergency for "minor" alarms hurt our public image or make the public question our seriousness or level of effort? as far as CO alarms for example. The Chief(s) on scene have CO detectors in their chief cars...do they need a rig with personnel to call it a malfunction? Can the chief make that distinction by investigating himself and instead of having trucks on the roads without lights or sirens, have them remain in quarters? Also, for my curiosity, is a department held more liable for rig accidents when responding code or not code to alarms. In my opinion I feel the department would be more "screwed" if a rig is involved in an accident going to a alarm in non-emergency mode. Other parties involved and their attorneys may ask, "If there was no rush on apparatus getting there, why be responding at all?) Rant over... And yes, I know this is an EMS Run thread...the same can be applied to EMS non-emergency responses.

God Bless the fallen heroes!

Nice site, thanks for sharing. good luck with the new Ferrara Engine! Post some pictures of the new rig if you can...

Thank you for taking the time to make this great video and for sharing it with us. May the fallen NEVER be forgotten.

Very valid point x129K. I am happy that his law passed, it may appears to be minor and insignificant but in reality it is very important and crucial to ensuring firefighter have the safest scenes possible. Many tests have been done on the visibility of different color LED's blue is very visible both at day and at night. I do not quite understand how some people can have a problem with this law...but as always, you can't please everyone.

Thankfully they all got out safely or were not home!

Great stop PCFD! Great pics as well.

May both men rest in peace. May God watch over your families and fellow firefighter. My condolences to Tarrytown FD, the famlies, Tarrytown DPW, and friends of the fallen.

Rest in Peace. Condolences to both families and TFD.

Date: 9/6/2010<br />Time: 18:50<br />Location: R/O 177 Sheldon Ave. Tarrytown Fire Department Consolidated Engine <br />Frequency: 46.26, Fire 14<br />Units Operating: Tarrytown FD, Tarrytown VAC, Sleep Hollow FD, Stat Flight, Battalion 14 (Fire), Greenburg Technical Rescue Team (w/GPD, Fairview R-3), WC Haz-Mat Team, WC Tech Rescue Team, Pleasantville VAC Rahab Unit, Pocantico FD (one engine), Elmsford FD (one ladder), Ardlsey FD Car 2012, WC Car 2, CISM, County Shuttle Bus, Greenburgh CD 446 (Cascade)<br />Weather Conditions: Clear, Dry<br />Description Of Incident: While investigating a sewer condition, DPW worker and volunteer firefighter Anthony Ruggiero was overcome by fumes and fell into a manhole, 15-20 feet deep. Firefighter John Kelly, who was present when Ruggiero fell, attempted to help and was also reportedly overcome. Both victims were removed from the hole and transported to WCMC where they were pronounced. <br />Writer: PFDRes47cue<br /><br />Dobbs Ferry FD Engine 47 (Standby in Tarrytown from 12AM to 6AM), Thornwood FD (TL1 Standby in HQ), Briarcliff FD (Standby in HQ)

Looks like a great stop!

That is a great idea. EMTBravo should look into that. Anyways, the scanner looks great!

Amen

Awesome looking truck. Best of luck with it AFD. Any possibility of posting pics of the cabinets??? Thanks.

Date: 8/29/2010 Time: 13:00 (estimate) to 17:00 Location: Westchester Medical Center - Behavioral Health Center, Grasslands Reservation Frequency: 46.26, Westchester County PD, Fire 11, EMS 11 Units Operating: WCPD Patrol and Investigative Units, WCPD SOD Bomb Squad, Valhalla FD, Hawthorne FD, Thornwood FD, Elmsford FD (Hawthorne HQ), Pleasantville VAC Rehab, WC Field Com 1, County Haz-Mat Team, TransCare 87-B1 and Supervisor, Elmsford FD standing by at Hawthorne FD to cover. Weather Conditions: clear, warm Description Of Incident: Suspicious package found outside of the Behavioral Health building on the Westchester Medical Center campus. Reporters: PFDRes47cue, Lad56der Writer: PFDRes47cue

Date: 8/28/2010 Time: 13:40 Location: 173 Rowley St. Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch Units Operating: Gouverneur FD, Gouverneur Rescue Squad, Richville FD, SLC Car 5, Oxbow FD, Dekalb Junction (Engine stand-by in Richville station) Weather Conditions: Warm, sunny, clear Description Of Incident: Working fire. Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue

Date: 8/19/2010 Time: 20:35 Location: Saw Mill River Parkway / Grant Street Frequency: 46.26, Fire 11, Pleasantville EMS Units Operating: Pleasantville VAC 7606, 76B1, 76B2, 76B3; Pleasantville FD 2371, 2372, 2373, R47, E91, E260; Pleasantville PD; Mount Pleasant PD; Westchester County PD; Transcare 37-Medic-1, 87A1; Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Two care MVA t-bone with 4 patients pinned in vehicle. Two patients in and out of consciousness. One patient with amputation. One patient arrested at the hospital and was later pronounced. Four patients transport to Westchester Medical Center ER. Reporters: PFDRes47cue Writer: PFDRes47cue

HAHA!!! If that's the case it should be a top seller here in Westchester!

Nice looking engine! I like the switch to the top-mount pumps.

It is my understanding that Westport FD in Connecticut bills non residents for MVA's/PIAA's. This is done because residents pay taxes for the services provided by the FD. Non residents obviously do not pay the taxes for the FD so they are billed. Not sure If I am a fan of that or not...

Agreed. Great looking rig otherwise. Best of luck with it!

Nice looking rig thus far.

A new protocol has been put into effect when Pleasantville VAC gets called to Graham Hills Park. PVAC is dispatched along with Thornwood FD, Pleasantville FD, Hawthorne FD (Gator), and Battalion 11 (Fire).