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You didn't have to be there last night to hear what was going on if you were monitoring multiple Westchester and Rockland frequencies. IN FACT, if you were on scene, you probably couldn't hear everything that was going on.
 
 
And that right there is part of the problem.

First, I want to preface this by saying the dispatcher at 60 Control who handled this incident did an EXCELLENT job coordinating everything given the situation. It was almost mind boggling to try and keep track of everything and he nailed it.
 
For those that didn't monitor, there was a cardiac arrest involving a crew member on a tugboat in the Hudson River. The tugboats location was static, but had to be determined further. It was one worst incidents I've ever heard logistically play out just given the fact that there was no coordination by any unit with anyone else. Everybody was freelancing, and everybody wanted to play. There was no concrete information about which boat had EMT's or Medics. It was, literally and this was stated on the radio several times, whoever got to the boat first got the patient. No one knew who was the true incident commander, and there was no true command.  Rockland couldn't communicate with Westchester and vice versa in a timely or efficient manner. Both Rockland and Westchester were basically both working the same incident completely separate from one another with no idea of who was doing what.
 
It also should have been kept in mind that it was pitch black out, and the current very strong, with heavy winds. You had rescue boats swarming from each directions with limited to no awareness of anyone else in the area. Responders putting other responders in danger.

The inefficiency, to say the least, could have made the difference in the outcome of a cardiac arrest. I get everyone wants to help, but sometimes you're doing more harm then good.
 
And, at the very least, Westchester and Rockland need to develop a better system of interagency incident command and training, especially since there seems to be a very large overlap of jurisdiction. There should be numerous drills and tabletop exercises on a regular basis, as well as a single channel for Hudson River incidents that is primary and a dedicated tactical channel that both counties can access.
 
60 Control needs to be able to have the authority to control units, such as to stand down units or give specific commands in a situation like this where no one else is capable of taking charge over such a widespread area.
 
Another thought. Westchester DES needs to appoint a Marine Battalion that is familiar and capable of coordinating incidents on the Hudson, and capable of taking command of multiple jurisdictions and equipped with Rockland radios. Or appoint WCPD SOD as primary command and coordination since they have better resources.
 
Quite frankly....one of the major issues was that no one could take personal blame  for the situations....it was the circumstances at play.
 
AGAIN...EXCELLENT JOB BY THE 60 CONTROL DISPATCHER, who made the best of what and who he had to work with! It was almost mind boggling to try and keep track of everything and he nailed it.

They took a bit of a road trip but here's JFK's medical center 2016 Ford E350 /Medix  Unit E23 doing a special transport JFK's located in Edison NJ

Date: 03/28/16
Time: 1830
Location: State Route 9
District: Montrose
Battalion:
Channel: Multiple
Weather: Cloudy
Units:
Montrose FD- R51, E121, 2271, 2272, 2273, U68
Cortlandt EMS- 88B1, 88B2
Cortlandt ALS- 35M1, 35M2
LifeNet- Declined due to weather
Peekskill PD- Patrol, Patrol Capt, Chief
NYSP- Patrol, BCI, AIU, Commanders

Description: PPD units in pursuit of a vehicle driving southbound in the northbound lanes, ultimately striking another vehicle head-on, south of Welcher Ave, in Cortlandt's district. Montrose R51 was literally on the scene within 15 seconds, as the crash occurred directly in his presence. Lengthy extended extrication. Scene turned over to SP for investigation. Medevac declined to due high winds.

Date: 3-28-16
Time: 0711hrs
Location: 423 Bedford Ave  C/S East 5th St & Sandford Blvd
District: Mount Vernon
Channel: Fire 18/ Fireground 7
Weather: 40F, rain
Units: Mount Vernon FD       Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine 6 (FAST), Ladder 2, Ladder 3, 
                                               Rescue 1, Car 2 (IC), Car 4 (Operations), Car 5
          Pelham FD                   Engine 5, Car 2351
          Pelham Manor FD       Tower Ladder 3
          Yonkers FD                  Engine 307, Ladder 73, Battalion 2 (Relocate MVFD Station 3)
          Empress EMS               Ambulance 1
         Mount Vernon PD
         WCDES                         Battalion 14 (Acting Battalion 18)
Writer:  x635

Description: Dispatched as reported smoke in the building called from apartment 4A. 
 
07:14 Dispatch advising Car 2 Dispatch receiving multiple calls
 
07:17  Car 2 transmitting 10-26 (Working Fire), 4 story ordinary construction occupied multiple dwelling
 
07:20  Battalion 2 assuming command, reporting fire in the basement, looking for seat of the fire, opening the walls on the first floor, 1 line stretched, building has been evacuated
 
07:40  Car 2 advising to have Pelham Manor Tower Ladder 3 and Pelham Engine 5 stage at East 5th and Bedford Ave
 
07:55 Car 2 advising primary searches are complete, secondaries are in progress
 
08:03 Pelham Manor TL-3 and Pelham Engine 5 released from the scene, holding Yonkers relocated companies
 
08:08 Battalion 14 reporting Car 2 placing fire under control
 
08:39 Yonkers Battalion 2 advising all Yonkers units in service from Mount Vernon, returning to the city
 
08:40 Empress Mount Vernon Ambulance 1 advising they are released from the scene, Tac 1 will continue standby

On Sunday March 6th   Around 7:58 AM The Croton Fire Department Was Dispatch To A Working Dryer Fire At M&T Cleaners In The Shop-Rite Shopping Center. They Even Had To Call In Ossining Fire Department With A Ladder Truck. The Fire Was Knocked Down Quickly And The Damage Was Kept A Minimum  Ossining Fire Department  Was Back In Service At 8:38 AM And Croton Fire Was Put Back In Service At 9:50 AM 
 
https://youtu.be/VJ8PydXOPuo

Looks like he s copying NYC. They do the same for many of the city agencies except you can see theirs.

NYS*DOT has changed the logo on their trucks from the very well known "T", to a stupid, tiny logo that Governor ******* has dictated all state agencies have just with wording changes for each one. Grrrr.....
 
Here's the old

 
 
And here's the new

 

Fellow member and friend,
 
Happy Easter to you and your family! May this special day be blessed with joy and happiness. We hope the Easter Bunny brought you tons of chocolates!
 
Seth Granville
Founder & Community Manager
EMTBravo.com
AKA EMTBravo AKA x635
 
"A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act". ~ Mahatma Gandhi

From 2006, and it's still in active frontline service.
 
 
DETAIL PHOTOS: http://www.emtbravo.com/NorotonHeights/NorotonBOT.html
 

 
 
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Saw this at the Rock. Anyone know what it does?
 

Looks like a training unit for a tank barge just smaller and portable. I say its a training unit because the gauge sticks are cut out so you can see how the balls float up for the sight sticks, and large diameter pipe at the end of the trailer is open. This is also interesting because thats the same setup for the cargo and vapor system as an inland tank barge not necessarily the same as the offshore tank barges that operate in NY harbor but very similar in ways.

i'll meet you anytime light or heavy!!!

The RRV was the smartest thing the FDNY has done for EMS in the Bronx since the merger . #other #RRVlife

There is only one Field Comm. Unit in service. It is located at the quarters of E233/L176 on Rockaway Ave. in Brownsville/Bed-Stuy.

Here's the rig its replacing

Here's  Ridgefield Rescue 2 2008 Surphen SVI Walk around box unit features a walk in from cab for their  water rescue wetsuits also a light tower This unit was 3 years in  planning They cover routes 46  & 95 (NJ Turnpike) This unit replaced a 1978 GMC General /Saulsbury with walk  box

 
New Car 2102?
 

EMS is the bastard step child that nobody ever acknowledges. Seth, you have been around long enough and have seen it numerous times. It's sad.

Good job by Yonkers FF's. But why is Empress EMS ALWAYS a footnote in these stories? I'm sure their EMT's and Paramedics had a big part in his survival as well. It seems these stories come out a few times a year about Yonkers FF's saving someone, and Empress EMS is ALWAYS a footnote. Maybe writing a paragraph about how some of the best EMT's and Paramedics in Westchester were a crucial part of it? Or inviting Empress EMS to the photo op/press conference?
 
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/yonkers/2016/03/25/yonkers-firefighters-save-man-thanked/82246058/

Here's the rig its replacing

also Field comm battalion may ride in the Field comm 

there is one Field Comm unit for FDNY,and in the past it was staffed by one dispatcher and one lieutenant. The officer reports to the command post and relays any orders/updates to the dispatcher in the Field Comm unit for further action.

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