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00:09 on 12/22 and we're still here...

Maybe the Mayans doing the calendar just ran out of 'ink' and since they were so far ahead decided to take a break and get back to it later and in the meantime their civilization expired.

I call the added description a "size-up." There should be a size up for any fire...even the 2.5 story wood frame ones.

Date: 12/21/12
Time: 12:52
Incident Type: Working Fire
Location: 15 Spears Street
Units: Canton Fire (E-6 E-8) Canton Rescue (A-131) Potsdam Fire (R-14)
Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch
Weather Conditions: Snow 33 Degrees
Reporters:
GBFD111
Description:
12:52CFD &RS Respond Working Fire per 04-10
12:53 04-01 Responding
12:54 CC7 Responding
12:54 CRS 2nd Ambulance Call (chest pain)
12:54 E-6 Responding
12:54 Request Mutual Aid From Potsdam for 2nd Ambulance Call
12:55 Confirmed Working Fire, 04-1assuming command 1 story working fire, residential
12:56 A-131 Responding to Spears Street
12:56 E-6 On Scene
12:58 Request Potsdam Fire for Cascade System (R-14) to the Scene
12:59 Canton E-8 Responding
13:03 E-8 On Scene
13:04 Potsdam R-14 Responding to Canton

I call the added description a "size-up." There should be a size up for any fire...even the 2.5 story wood frame ones.

Very nice!

Very nice!

I was going to give them the benefit of the doubt and figured they wanted to draw the fire into the space above the garage., It appeared maybe this would have reduced inevitable clean-up costs by reducing debris.

To begin I am one of the members of the program and we have 4 advisors total for 16 members. The program started with 4 original members and 2 advisors, since then one of the original members has graduated. We practice once a week, which is alot compared to some other organizations that I know of. Mostly our practices consist of basic evolutions taken from the FF1 book, but during the summer when school is out we go to our training base and do lots of hands on training such as VES, raising ladders,forcible entry, streching lines and flowing water. Also during the summer we are put in rotation groups, and when it's your groups turn you can attend the regular department drill, to either spectate or participate (only if the CO permits us to) within the drill. However for when school is in session we will mostly hold in house drills, like wide area search or firefighter entrapments. When we wanted to start the program the 4 members and 2 advisors all met up and we created an application for membership (a modifiyed version of the departments application with a parent sign off ) and a program by laws booklet (a code of conduct and an outline of the program does as well as another parent sign off sheet at the back. After creating this we brought it to the chief and after we received his approval, he then brought it up at the department meeting, and they voted upon it. Every member of the program is issued their own PPE and a gear bag for storage, most of our gear issued is 10+ years old, other members and I have also purchased other pieces of equipment (new gloves or radio holsters) we are also issued a work uniform and a dress uniform (both portrayed in the video). Lastly, the program has a chain of command going from Advisor to Probitionary member, It goes Advisor, 1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants, J.F.F, and Probitonary Member. To become a Captian or Lieutenants you must be elected to that position.

Date: 11-29-12
Time: approximately 1300
Location: Mount Vernon High School, 100 California Road
Frequency: Numerous
Units:
Mount Vernon PD (all on-duty plus recall)
MTA PD
Westchester County PD
DEP PD
Other Local PD Units
Special Units - K9, Aviation, Youth Bureau, DD operating
Weather Conditions: clear and cold
Reporters: numerous
Writer: helicopper
Large fight at Mount Vernon High School. Multiple arrests and a few injuries. Inner perimeter around school and out perimeter for traffic/crowd control.
All other city schools on lockdown and phased dismissal at direction of MVPD. Units being deployed to specific areas for other school dismissals and crowd control.
1340 - All MVPD will be blue/gray until further notice. That is an MVPD officer and State Trooper riding together in a single vehicle.
1432 - All mutual aid with the exception of MTA PD and State Police being released by MVPD.

You already know the players and the problems, it is highly unlikely that there is a big hidden issue that could explode on you, particularly in a small dept.. Even if OSHA (PESH) did come in it is technically the "Employeer" which has to make corrections, the employeer is the Board of Fire Commissioners, Board of Ditrectors or the City or Village admin and not the Fire Chief. Volunteer leaders often leave because they have other interests, family pressures, job issues or they have just had enough (I know career chiefs who have retired for the same reasons). Don't over read it.

I can't even do that anymore. I click on edit and after I type in my edit once the little box pops up, nothing happens with I click "Edit Shout."

Absolutely will send him a card and patch. Stay strong kid.

Yesterday November 19th 2012, The Plattekill Fire Department was faced with another 2 tragic losses to its community during a time of year that is supposed to be filled with family memories, happy celebrations of what you are thankful for and the anticipation of another great holiday season, but was shattered by 2 separate fatal incidents who had us running on our feet.
I can tell you one thing though; through out my career in the fire service, I had the chance to work with some of the best professionals in the field. For this I am thankful. The 1st incident was difficult, difficult because when you are called to an incident; your mind set tells you what you have to do. Your mind runs through scenarios and ways you can mitigate the situation, quickly and safely as possible…and then you get there. And anyone knows who have had the chance or the job as a commanding officer can tell you everything you could have thought of while en-route WILL be changed in an instant and you must adapt to the current situation at hand. Did we know it was going take so long to get into the scene? No…
Did we think we were going to pull him out quickly and send him off the hospital to get his wounds treated? Yes…
Our members, Cronomer Valley’s members and Clintondales Members treated the scene with respect and professionalism that in my opinion goes unmatched by other incidents I have seen or read about. Again, this is something else I am thankful for… to have an extended family who wants the same professional outcome I do. To Cronomer Valley, Clintondale and Modena FD, I say thank you as once again you have gone above and beyond assisting the Plattekill Fire Department and personally me when I need you most
And then the second incident… it hits Cronomer Valley pagers and you can tell by the sound of the dispatchers voice that this was not going to be an easy incident, period. It rang through the command post like the wind, and people moved and shuffled, all while keeping the integrity of command post in tact. With in minutes our pagers opened up as the request for the Plattekill Stand by’s to respond as part of this MVA is in our district… I can tell you through years of stand by’s in other peoples quarters its not often you catch a fatal incident that you knew from the get go was serious. To our Mutual Aid department stand bys last night, Modena and Orange Lake, thank you for covering us at this one as your help does not go unnoticed. Wallkill and Marlboro thank you for filling in for both incidents… for all of you I am truly grateful.
I have to tell you; lately Cronomer Valley and Plattekill have seen a lot in the last few days, almost like we have become one agency, working together like we are a very well oiled machine. It’s been a rough month for both agencies and all I can say to you is, keep your head up, like I tell our members, we are here to help the community. We are here to help each other. And while doing so, may run across an incident effect you and how you look at things, the people you may help may even be some one you know. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with you guys as we would do anything for you and you have done anything for us.
Car 3

Date: 11/16/2012
Time: 2358hrs (11:58pm)
Location: Behind 6 International Dr (Building # 3) X King St
Frequency: 46.26, 33.96 (Dispatches), 46.06 (PCFD), Fire 19, Fire 15, EMS 19, 155.895 (HPD), 155.625 (RBPD), 453.150 (PCRRBEMS), 155.310 (WCPD), ATC
Units Operating: [Purchase FD: 2412, E240, R30], [Port Chester FD: 2393, E59], [Harrison EMS: 61A4], [PCRRBEMS: 77A2], [Harrison PD: Cars 1, 3, 5], [Rye Brook PD: Cars 47, 48], County PD, Airport Operations, FAA, NTSB
Weather Conditions: Clear, 37 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Aircraft Down, 1 Patient with Minor injuries, negative extrication, negative fluid spill
Reporters: firedude, fdny41, x4093k, EmsFirePolice
Aircraft Info:
Tail Number: N8519M
Aircraft Type: 1963 Beechcraft Bonanza 33 (Single Engine, 4 Seats)
Aircraft Owner: Westchester Flying Club
Flight info: Pittsburgh, PA (Rock Airport - 9G1) to Westchester (HPN) with 1 Pilot and 0 Passengers
Arriving Weather: Winds 340 Degrees at 7 knotts, 37 Degrees F, Clear Skies, 10+miles visability
Airport note: Air Traffic Control Tower was not in opperation, Runway 34 in use
2358hrs: Purchase FD + Harrison EMS dispatched 700 Anderson Hill Rd (@ Pepsico) for a reported Plane down in the rear
0000hrs: E240 responding
0000hrs: Bat 19 dispatched to landline
0000hrs: R30, 2412 responding
0004hrs: 61A4 on the PepsiCo property
0008hrs: 61A4 reports aircraft down possibly closer to King St, per HPD officer in woods searching
0009hrs: 2412 reports will hold with PFD units for now
0010hrs: Rye Brook PD dispatches cars 47 & 48 to IAO International Drive Business Park for plane down
0012hrs: RBPD Car 48 on scene with plane down behind building 3 on International Drive
0013hrs: RBPD requesting EMS to scene for minor injuries
0014hrs: 2412 on scene, requesting PCFD notification, Port Chester Chief dispatched to landline
0015hrs: E240 on scene
0017hrs: 61A4 on scene, reporting 1 patient, minor injury, will handle
0018hrs: R30 on scene
0029hrs: E59 dispatched to scene
0030hrs: 2393 responding
0031hrs: 61A4 transporting 1 patient BLS to White Plains Hospital (WPH)
0035hrs: 2393 on scene
0040hrs: E59 on scene
0044hrs: 2412 reports all Purchase units are in service, turned over to Port Chester FD
0049hrs: 2393 reports they have been released by RBPD, all PCFD units back in service
0049hrs: 61A4 out at WPH
LoHud Article (With Photos): http://www.lohud.com...&nclick_check=1
Rye Patch Article: http://rye.patch.com...ng-in-rye-brook
News 12 Video: http://www.news12.co...&region_name=WC
Armonk Daily Voice Article: http://armonk.dailyv...chester-airport

Someone will post a link to his whereabout sometime soon I imagine.

Someone will post a link to his whereabout sometime soon I imagine.

I hate that this site has become a "cut and paste" of links to newspaper articles.
Sure, we all check the local rags to see who has been to J O B S and stories associated with emergency services, so we all see them most of the time anyways...but what happened to actual e-conversations?
And where the F is George!?

Date: 11-10-12
Time: 0559hrs
Location: IAO 833 Union Ave - Maroneys Cycles
Frequency: Base-5
Units Operating: VGFD Car-2, E481, E479, NWEMS, NWPD, Stat-Flight
Weather Conditions: Dark/cool
Description Of Incident: Pedestrian Struck w/Medevac
Reporters: BFD1054
0559hrs-Base-5 alerting Vails Gate; request to set-up a landing zone for an inbound Medevac for the construction worker struck by a truck.
VGFD units responded to the Temple Hill School on Union Ave and set-up the LZ.
Stat-Flight was overhead shortly thereafter and landed without incident.
NWEMS 175(?) then arrived and turned patient care over to the flight crew. Stat-Flight then lifted off and was en-route to Westchester Medical Center.
All VGFD and NWEMS units picked up and returned to service shortly thereafter.

Date: 11/27/12
Time: 12:33
Location: 482 County Route 51, Lawrence NY
Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch
Units Operating: Lawrenceville, Parrishville, Tri-Town Rescue, Hopkinton Fort Jackson, St. Regis Falls, Brasher Winthrop, North Lawrence
Weather Conditions: Cold, 30's
Description Of Incident: Working Structure Fire, Initial Dispatch Stating Individuals in the House
Reporters: GBFD 111
12:33 Lawrenceville Nickleville, Tri-townReported House fire occupants inside house,
12:34: Requesting Mutual Aid
12:36: Brasher Winthrop, Hopkinton fire, car 36 dispatch, one occupant
12:37 Tri-town rescue member on scene, one occupant in house, working house fire, one outside with smoke inhalation
12:38 Retone for Airpacks Brasher Wintrop Fire
12:38 Car 36 en Route
12:39 27-03 Nickleville requesting Franklin County to be notified, manpower and tanker from Dickinson
12:39 Franklin County Dispatch
12:40 TA 31 OOS
12:40 Car 10 OOS
12:40 ETA 49 OOS
12:41 Tanker 76 en route Dickinson
12:42 TA-1 OOS
12:42 Ta 235 OOS
12:43 Parrishville Requested for Standby
12:45 Car 36 On Scene
12:45 27-03 on Scene requesting airpacks from parrishville to the scene
12:47 TA-41 on scene
12:49 Car 10 Requesting St. Regis Falls tanker and manpower
12:50 Parrishville OOS
12:51 Brasher Wintrop R-51 on scene
12:51 ETA 49 On Scene
13:01 North Lawrence Engine to the scene
13:02 Parrishville at Hopkinton Standby
13:04 27-3 Requesting Franklin County will bring rehab trailer to the scene
13:05 R-38 on scene
13:15 Potsdam Fire requested to standby at own station for West Stockholm Fire
13:15 Potsdam Standing by with manpower
13:20 Rehab trailer en route to the scene
Will Update More
UPDATE
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20121108/NEWS05/711089908

Date: 11/4/2010
Time: 00:40
Location: I684 MM 8.7
Frequency: Fire 16, EMS 16, 46.26
Units Operating: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, R85, 51B1, 45M1, 45M2, State Police
Weather Conditions: Clear 38 degrees
Description Of Incident: State Police received multiple calls for a car off the road way, they updated stating that had a car on scene reporting possible extrication and possible cardiac arrest.
00:40- Armonk Fire/ EMS, 45 Medics dispatched for a car off the roadway with possible extrication and possible cardiac arrest
00:46- 45M1 on location updating location to MM 8.7 from 8.0
00:53- 2021 reports 2 occupants will not be transported and unable to be removed, 1 patient being treated, FD will remain on scene to assists State Police with investigation (Lighting)
01:08- 51B1 enroute to ER with 1 stable PT
01:18- 45M1 reports will be in service shortly as well as 45M2, 2 DOA
01:24- FD units remaining on scene to assist State Police with investigation
01:45- 2021 reports scene turned over to 2024 on R85
03:38- R85 back in service from I684
Reporters:
seanswh

Putnam county fire Departments were asked today about sending units either tommorrow or possibly a second group on Saturday. Not sure who is sending anything. My department its stretched pretty thin, so I would be surprised if we send anything

I received word from my chief up here in St. Lawrence County, and he said that "The NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control, as part of the Statewide Mutual Aid and Mobilization plan, has asked each county to canvass for available resources for deployment to NYS and Long Island area."
We are looking at sending an Engine down there within the next day or two and hope to be down there to help.

we have a diesel fuel pad for our apparatus so for us it shouldn't be an issue fueling the trucks; as for POV's they are on their own, whatever local gas stations are open is what they'll have to chose from.