firedude

Well here is my opinion...
What I like to see:
Structure Fires, Car Fires, Major MVAs, MVAs w/injurys, MVAs w/extrication, MVAs w/rolloversMCIs, Aircraft emergencies, Hazmat incidents, rescues, marine fires and rescues, large Brush Fires
What I don't like to see:
False alarms, minor MVAs, medical calls, lockouts, kitchen fires, chimney fires w/out extention to structure, small brush fires, grill fires, animal rescues, ems assists,
Overall, I think thses are good rules... Acceptable Types Of Incidents For IA's-Guidelines
I also do not like to see 2 IAs for 1 incident. If there are 2, then the they should be merged onto the post with more info. [FYI, there is two for the Purchase MVA-Mods please fix]. I also would like see that everything is filled out on the template given. I would like to see the actual unit designations that was at the scene rather then just the department names. The First Due department should be listed first. Then the other departments should be mentioned in the order they are requested or dispatched. If there is a FASTeam, it should be noted in the post. If a frequnecy is not know, then the reporter/writer should look it up online. For most major scenes (ie. fires) a time of dispatch and a the time when all units are clear should be stated (if known). If the incident took place on a highway, try to state the milemarker or closest exit with direction (ie. northboud vs Southbound). Posts should have proper titles with Location, Type of incident and the date. If a notable media source has a article about the incident, I would like to see a link to the article. If there is a seperate discusion about the incident, a link should be posted. There should be no photos allowed in the IA. I think it is a good que to post a call if the county bat. cordinator is on scene. There should be no 10- codes used when writing out IAs.
Just my 2 cents.

My name is Nicholas. I am 18 years old, and live in Portage, MI. I am currently nearing the end of my EMT-B course, and hope to get a job with one of the EMS services in the area.
I hope to learn as much as possible here.

Rye has 2 Seagrave 110ft'ers
http://public.fotki.com/lfd171/westchester_county_fire/rye/

I'll bite, and tell you about the UK.
The UK doesn't have fire departments; they have fire brigades, and a brigade doesn't cover an area smaller than a county. Some have amalgamated and cover more than one county. So, no local fire departments in the American sense. This has been the case for a very long time - certainly from the second world war, when all existing firefighting resources were, in effect, nationalized, and there was a single National Fire Service for the duration of the war. This big difference, that during the war the North American continent never came under direct attack, whilst the UK was bombed heavily, is mostly responsible for the organizational differences.
Are there volunteers? Yes, there are a very few areas - mostly very remote rural areas with exceedingly low call volumes - in the brigades where 'first aid' fire cover is provided by pure volunteers. Usually they don't have apparatus or SCBA, perhaps just a trailer with basic equipment, maybe some buckets, a portable pump & hose etc.
For the vast, vast majority of the country, the firefighters are not volunteers; they are 'wholetime' or 'retained'.
'Wholetime' means what we would call 'career' - exactly the same as here.
'Retained' firefighters operate a bit like our volunteers - they have day jobs and carry pagers. When the tones drop, they respond to the fire station and get the apparatus out. But they're paid. They're paid an annual bounty or 'retainer' - hence 'retained' - and they're paid at union hourly rates for time spent training and responding to calls. And they have specific duty hours when they're contractually obliged to respond to all calls; they 'clock in' and 'clock out' of their duty hours by cellphone or computer.
They're more like part-time career firefighters, and they can and do join the union. Training is similar for both. So it's more than just 'paid per call'.
Obviously big cities are staffed entirely by 'wholetime' firefighters, and 'retained' firefighters are in smaller towns and rural areas. As far as I know, there are no mixed crews of retained & wholetime firefighters on the same apparatus - so no combo departments as we would think of them. What you do sometimes get is a fire station with a wholetime dayshift and a retained nightshift, for instance.
Oh, and UK firefighters do not do EMS; the ambulance/paramedic service is entirely separate, run by the NHS.
Hope that helps.
Mike

Just for fun and laughs nothing more kids.

I was driving through Trophy Club, Texas yesterday when I happened to see that the Circus had set up shop in the parking lot of the Country Club. Curious to know what it was, I pulled in and parked. It happened to be Trophy Club's fire station.

They have a Engine, Brush Truck, Medic, and Quint parked inside.

There's a mobile home set up next to the tent for their living quarters.

The reason for this is because they tore down the old station to build this new station on the same lot as the old one. This new station is set to open this Summer.

DateTime: 03:45
Location: I287 EB (between exits 9 & 10)
Frequency: 60-Control
Units Operating: Purchase FD: Car 2411, 2412, Engine 240, Rescue 30; NYSP; NY DOT; WC ME; Harrison PD; Harrison EMS 61A3; NYSP K9
Weather Conditions: Dry
Description Of Incident: Car vs. Tractor-trailer. Driver (only occupant) of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports say that the car struck the guardrail and then crashed into the truck. Police had been receiving reports of an erratic driver. This is believed to be the vehicle involved in the crash. All east bound lanes remained closed until 12:30PM due to an ongoing accident investigation.
Reporters: PFDRes47cue; PFD1257; WHFD318, Voltage 1256
Writer: PFDRes47cue

Date: 5/7/2011
Time: 1108hrs
Location: I-95 NB, Larchmont Train Staion Overpass
Frequency: 46.26, fire 15, ems 15, NYSP,
Units Operating: [TMFD: 2231, 2232, 2233, E51, E36], [VMFD: 2243, E41, E42, U9], [LTMVAC: 66A1, 66A2], [MEMS: 68A1], [TMAD: 49M1], [Trancare: 30A1 (New Rochesle EMS)], [Empress: 32A1 (Mt. Vernon EMS)], [WCDES: EMS 10, Health Dept.], NYSP, NYSTA
Weather Conditions: Clear
Description Of Incident: 5 Car MVA
Reporters: firedude
Writer: firedude
I-95 Closed North Bound
One Lane South Bound closed for fluid spill
1112hrs: 2232 reports negative extrication, request E38 to close NB lanes
1117hrs: 66A1 reports 6 patients involved
1118hrs: 2232 requesting NYSTA Sander for fluids on roadway
1119hrs: EMS 10 Responding
1120hrs: 4th Ambulance requested by 2232, Empress dispatched
1124hrs: EMS 10 on location
1130hrs: 66A1 reports 2 critical, 4 walking wounded.
1131hrs: 66A1 transporting ALS Westchester Medical Center
1133hrs: 2231 requesting Health Department for chemicals into the storm drain
1134hrs: 30A1 transporting ALS to Sound Shore Medical Center
1137hrs: 66A2 transporting 2 adults BLS to Westchester Medical Center
1145hrs: 66A1 out at Westchester Medical Center
1157hrs: 66A2 out at Westchester Medical Center
1205hrs: E51 in service, 2 outer lanes NB and SB open.
1207hrs: 68A1 out at Sound Shore Medical Cener
1216hrs: 2231 reports all units in service with the exception of 2231, E41, E42
1216hrs: 2231 reports Northbound Lanes reopened.
1220hrs: 2231 transporting 1 K9 to Mamaroneck Animal Hospital
1303hrs: All FD/EMS Units clear of scene, turned over to NYSP

Date: 5/7/2011
Time: 1108hrs
Location: I-95 NB, Larchmont Train Staion Overpass
Frequency: 46.26, fire 15, ems 15, NYSP,
Units Operating: [TMFD: 2231, 2232, 2233, E51, E36], [VMFD: 2243, E41, E42, U9], [LTMVAC: 66A1, 66A2], [MEMS: 68A1], [TMAD: 49M1], [Trancare: 30A1 (New Rochesle EMS)], [Empress: 32A1 (Mt. Vernon EMS)], [WCDES: EMS 10, Health Dept.], NYSP, NYSTA
Weather Conditions: Clear
Description Of Incident: 5 Car MVA
Reporters: firedude
Writer: firedude
I-95 Closed North Bound
One Lane South Bound closed for fluid spill
1112hrs: 2232 reports negative extrication, request E38 to close NB lanes
1117hrs: 66A1 reports 6 patients involved
1118hrs: 2232 requesting NYSTA Sander for fluids on roadway
1119hrs: EMS 10 Responding
1120hrs: 4th Ambulance requested by 2232, Empress dispatched
1124hrs: EMS 10 on location
1130hrs: 66A1 reports 2 critical, 4 walking wounded.
1131hrs: 66A1 transporting ALS Westchester Medical Center
1133hrs: 2231 requesting Health Department for chemicals into the storm drain
1134hrs: 30A1 transporting ALS to Sound Shore Medical Center
1137hrs: 66A2 transporting 2 adults BLS to Westchester Medical Center
1145hrs: 66A1 out at Westchester Medical Center
1157hrs: 66A2 out at Westchester Medical Center
1205hrs: E51 in service, 2 outer lanes NB and SB open.
1207hrs: 68A1 out at Sound Shore Medical Cener
1216hrs: 2231 reports all units in service with the exception of 2231, E41, E42
1216hrs: 2231 reports Northbound Lanes reopened.
1220hrs: 2231 transporting 1 K9 to Mamaroneck Animal Hospital
1303hrs: All FD/EMS Units clear of scene, turned over to NYSP

Happy Mother's Day To All The Mother's!!! Also To All The Father's That Have To Be Mother's For Whatever The Reason!! Happy Mother's Day!
Thomas

A couple of months ago I happened to drive by this house and was unable to snap some pic's. This week I finally got them, so here they are.

The quarters of FDNY Ladder 47.

The quarters of FDNY Engine 64.

And their relation to each other.
They are located on Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx.
This firehouse was mentioned previously in this FDNY E45/L58 Firehouse thread.
Here are a couple more pics with some more detail.

Some additional detail of the L47 house.

Some additional detail of the E64 house.

Just thought I would share some of my photos from the 1st quarter of 2011.


















and two from my Tampa trip,


Comments and/or a rep are always greatly appreciated. Please do not take any of my photos without permission.

Just thought I would share some of my photos from the 1st quarter of 2011.


















and two from my Tampa trip,


Comments and/or a rep are always greatly appreciated. Please do not take any of my photos without permission.

Date: 5/5/11
Time: 2105hrs
Location: IFO 1035 East Boston Post Road X Stuart Ave
Frequency: 46.26, EMS 15, MPD, MEMS
Units Operating: [VMFD: 2241, 2242, 2243, E38, E42], [MEMS: 68A1], [TMAD: 49M1], VMPD
Weather Conditions: Clear and Cool
Description Of Incident: 2 car MVA. Extrication needed.
Reporters: firedude
Writer: firedude
60 Control Dispatched Village of Mamaroneck FD's E38 and E42 to a MVA with possible extriaction. Car 2241 arrived on scene first and confirmed extriaction. Extriaction of 1 person was completed at 2150hrs. Mamaroneck EMS transported 3 people (1 ALS, 2 BLS) to Sound Shore Medical Center. All VMFD units were in service at 2158hrs. The scene was turned over to VMPD.

Date: 5/5/11
Time: 2105hrs
Location: IFO 1035 East Boston Post Road X Stuart Ave
Frequency: 46.26, EMS 15, MPD, MEMS
Units Operating: [VMFD: 2241, 2242, 2243, E38, E42], [MEMS: 68A1], [TMAD: 49M1], VMPD
Weather Conditions: Clear and Cool
Description Of Incident: 2 car MVA. Extrication needed.
Reporters: firedude
Writer: firedude
60 Control Dispatched Village of Mamaroneck FD's E38 and E42 to a MVA with possible extriaction. Car 2241 arrived on scene first and confirmed extriaction. Extriaction of 1 person was completed at 2150hrs. Mamaroneck EMS transported 3 people (1 ALS, 2 BLS) to Sound Shore Medical Center. All VMFD units were in service at 2158hrs. The scene was turned over to VMPD.

Greetings,
My parents named me William, my Marines named me "Doc" and I've been involved in Emergency Services my entire adult life. My summer job in HS was fighting wildland fires for NYSDEC. I entered the Service after a couple years of college. Before I enlisted, I was a member of a VFD and a VAC. After Hospital Corps School I served exclusively with The Corps for 11 years. Got to some of the worlds "garden spots". After Desert Storm, I came home and took every civil service test I could get my hands on. It came down to NYSP and Newburgh Fire Dept. NFD called first so in 1994 I began my career there. In 1999 I was injured at a scene and ended u going to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Been there since 2000. Promoted to LT in 03. I am a Level II Fire Investigator with national certification pending. I am a Code Enforcement Officer as well. I am ow the officer in charge of the Bureau.

These are photos of a structure fire that occurred back on the late afternoon of 2-11-11 at #11 Shirley Ave. in the Village of Fishkill......... The Village of Fishkill, Beacon, East Fishkill, Hughsonville, and Rombout Fire departments operated..... Sorry, but I have had almost zero free time lately hence the late post........

Firefighters arrived to find an active fire in an attached garage.

The homeowner watches as FF's work to extinguish the blaze......

East Fishkill FD's FAST team makes the scene.....

Fishkill Past Chief Rad Wilson comes out for a break...

Firefighters check for extension on the roof.

EFFD FAST team members walk the perimeter of the building......

The roof crew admires their work.....

An Air Force C-5 transport buzzes the scene......

Rombout Deputy Chief Marino saves the family's Gerbil.....

Fishkill Chief Scofield gets to the paperwork.....

Mike

Medic 4, a Ford Explorer. Transcare no longer marks the vehicles as "Medic 1,2,3,4" as the cars get rotated now to spread the wear and tear

I would like to let everyone in the lower hudson valley fire service know that Firematic will be opening our new Apparatus Service and Refrurb Center at 3 Day Road in Carmel NY on June 1st. We are busy constructing the offices inside the already completed building. This is Firematic 3rd complete service center joining our Long Island - 10 Ramsay Road and Connecticut - 651 Brook Street facilities to offer complete fire apparatus repair and refurb services. Although our facility will be primarily dedicated to Pierce Sales and Service, our service techs are certified in Waterous, Hale, Darley, Meritor, Foam Pro, Wilburt, Harrison, On Spot, Elkhart, Akron, Red Dot, Wabco, Detroit, and Allison and as such can fix anything that calls itself a fire truck! We are very excited about this expansion into the lower hudson valley and intend on offering the best customer service possible. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I have attached a few pictures to the end of the post that show our new facility.
Michael Hanratty
VP Sales & Service
Firematic Supply Co Inc
Cell 860-883-4167
Desk 860-967-0904
Fax 860-571-7377
3 Day Road
Carmel, NY 10512
10 Ramsay Road
Shirley, NY 11967
651 Brook Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

See Incident Alert for more information about this accident!

1- Yes I do. Here they are:
2161

2162

2163

E13

E12

E10

TL24

R19

U20

2- Check out this link: Why does NYS certify ambulances?

Just thought I would share some of my photos from the 1st quarter of 2011.


















and two from my Tampa trip,


Comments and/or a rep are always greatly appreciated. Please do not take any of my photos without permission.

Date: 5/2/2011
Time: 1520hrs
Location: 79 Lake Street
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 19, EMS 19, 155.895
Units Operating on Scene: [WHFD: 2502, E265, TL9, R35], [HEMS, 61A4], [PFD: 2411], [WCDES: Bat 19], HPD, Con Ed
Units on Standby at WHFD HQ: [PFD: 2411, 2412, E240]
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Cool
Description Of Incident: Working Fire in a commercial structure
Reporters: firedude
Writer: firedude
1520hrs: West Harrison dispatched to a commercial alarm at 79 Lake St
1526hrs: 2502 advises working structure fire
1527hrs: WHFD, HEMS, Valhalla Fast, Bat 19 dispatched
1531hrs: 2411 at PFD HQ gathering crew
1531hrs: 2502 reports fire extinguished, checking for extensions
1531hrs: E240 and 2411 relocating
1531hrs: Bat 19 responding
1532hrs: 2502 requested HPD for Traffic
1533hrs: Valhalla Fast retoned, crew still needed
1535hrs: 2411, E240 at WHFD HQ
1537hrs: Harrison Building department requested by HPD
1540hrs: 2502 advises situation under control, holding PFD on standby @ WHFD HQ
1548hrs: 2412 out at WHFD HQ
1554hrs: 2411 reports Con Ed on scene
1603hrs: 61A4 back in service

EMS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 15, 2011
12pm-5pm
Address:
Armonk Fire Department
400 Bedford Road
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-3292 Non- Emergency
Armonk FD Web Site