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Very short report, highlighting the firefighter who was killed in the dumpster explosion in Wisconsin that we discussed here in depth. Showed the National Memorial Service in Maryland, gave some statistics. Ironically, much of the fire footage shown in the piece was from Chicago FD.
Edit: posted this same time as the above post with the link, making this post basically irrelevant. Was going to delete this post, noticed the "delete post" feature has disappeared? Where'd that go?

I just read the IA for the Croton incident regarding the subject stuck in the mud.
I just wanted to say awesome job to WCPD Aviation for an outstanding job! That is a large area and would be very tricky for any sort of rescue or other emergency. AIR-2's assistance undoubtedly played a large role in the positive outcome of this situation. Just another great example of why WCPD Aviation is such an outstanding resource for the County. Job well done lads!
Also, kudos to all the responders on the ground; FD, EMS and PD. Great heads-up thinking by the IC to call in Air-2 and in such a timely manner. From the IA, Air-2 was in the area within 10 minutes of being requested.

They are knock offs of Whelen lights and are made in China, not the US.

The full IA can be viewed here.

















All of my photos that I took can be viewed here.
Let me know what you think...

ok, first of all, great pictures...
questions ? 1.) What was the source of the fire ?? 2.) The ladder, was it backed into the yard ? gutsy move, it it was me, I would of sunk... looks like it was the right spot for what they needed...

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Here are the latest apparatus delivered in Westchester County.
Want to Thank SteveOFD and Seth for assistance today with Ossining.

All of my flights with Jetblue including my international flight to the Dominican Republic have been nothing other than great experiences. The flights were clean, left on time, the crew was very helpful and I would go as far as to say they made flying into and out of JFK enjoyable. The prices have always been good for me, I have not paid more than 100 round trip from JFK to Burlington or Chicago and 300 round trip for JFK to the DR. I too would love to go to Alaska, looks like I have trip to plan. Any idea the fare rate?

I just sent in a few bucks. I hope it helps.
I'd like to see the Incident Alert for this.
0900 Call for EMT bravo site going down this Saturday
0901 EMT Bravo site members have a renewed appreciation for the site
0902 EMT Bravo Members from over 6 counties self dispatch for mutual aid to the site via donations. IC did not ask for Mutal Aid, but members respond on own accord.
0905 EMT Bravo starts receiving influx of needed mutual aid.
2200 EMT Bravo scene is placed under control, no need for Coroner.
2210 EMT Bravo site lives on for quite some time.
A happy ending for all parties concerned.

I wish I could give something if I had it. Everyone who can give, PLEASE do so!!! We can't let this place go!!!

Seth
Im in for the yearly membership fee i can donate at the end of the week because of being paid this friday. i really do not want to see this site go because this is how i keep up with what is going back home. please let us know what the exact figure is so we can help.
Tom Tisano JR
Lake Norman Fire and Rescue
Mooresville NC
EX Darien Fire Dept
Darien CT

The Bedford Hills Fire Department has recently taken delivery the new Car 2033, a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe - Special Services Series. The Whelen emergency lighting and Havis-Shields console was furnished by Warnock Automotive Group and installed by Pulsoni Custom Installations in Sleepy Hollow. The reflective striping and gold-leaf was completed by Forest Hills of Long Island. The vehicle is a duplicate to the current Car 2031, a 2007 Chevrolet 2500 Series Suburban and Car 2032, a 2009 Chevrolet 2500 Series Suburban.
The Whelen CenCom siren, Kenwood and Motorola mobile radios are housed in a Havis-Shields 30" console. Console accessories include: side mounted armrests, cupholders and a 9" storage compartment containing a vehicle charger for portable radio and a Streamlight Stinger flashlight.
A rear custom cabinet was fabricated by Chivvis Enterprises in Long Island. The cabinet provides storage for the command board, SCBA, gear and other related firefighting equipment. A special shelf was constructed to allow for the emergency radio equipment to be mounted on
swivels.
A special thanks to BHFD's very own Ex-Capt. Ross Burbank and his staff at Burquip in Bedford Hills for fabricating the custom mounting bracket for the Knox-Box Sentralock.

The Pound Ridge FD, in Westchester County, recently took delivery of a new Chief's response vehicle, a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.

While most lighting systems today incorporate LED lightbars, the PRVFD always utilizes a Code 3 MX7000 lightbar. Five upper level halogen rotators, front intersection sweep lights, alleys, takedowns, rear work lights and eight lower level LED flashers are all built in. 700 series Super LEDs were installed in the grille with M4s on each outer corner and rear cargo door. A Dominator Traffic Advisor in the rear cargo window and HideAway LEDs in the rear taillights, complete the system, which is controlled by a Whelen CenCom system. Four halogen floodlights were installed under the sides of the vehicle providing ground perimeter lighting for nighttime operations.

An ExtendoBed sliding cargo bed carrier provides storage for scene management equipment, EMS gear, SCBA and turnout gear, Command supplies and communications equipment. The front console is a Havis vehicle specific unit which contains the CenCom control head, County trunk and department radios.

Specialty Warning Systems extends their thanks to the Pound Ridge FD for their confidence in us to provide their new Suburban. We look forward to working with them in the future on other projects.
visit us on the web at http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/
See this vehicle on YouTube at

Catching up with apparatus in the County.

First I would like to see Jet Blue go to Vegas non-stop

Arlington, NY
32-46
2010 Ferrara Inferno HD-100
0/0 100' TL
#H-4413

Rowayton is about to take delivery of a 2010 Pierce Impel Pumper. This engine will replace a 1982 ALF Water Chief and 1989 Pierce/Mack Pumper
425 HP Cummins ISL
1500 GPM Waterous
750 Gal Tank
30 gal foam tank
Husky 12 foam
Interior ladder storage with supplemental ladder rack with 35' ext. and 16' roof.
8000 watt harrison hyd generator
Remote control elkhart deck gun with extend-a-gun
Full compliment of new equipment and hose..
2 200' 1.75" crosslays
400' 2.5"
400' 3" with preconnected blitzfire
1500' 5"

Here is Wassaic's new truck
Wassaic_FC,_NY__(International)1.pdf

I dont like it one bit.....I understand it..but don't like it..
I find it has eliminated alot of converation here, good, bad, or indifferent...there have been many photos posted here i would have commented on..

I would tend to agree.

second that.

Interactions between field units and 60 Control operators are generally limited to radio transmissions during an incident. Take a quick look at their role as call takers, all of whom are certified emergency medical dispatchers. Great interviews with 651 and 662, and of course, well-delivered pre-arrival instructions by 637.

Great Video. Nice Find. Hats off as always to our dispatchers.

Well, Mid June rolls around and it's time for vacation. I had this trip planned for a while. I gotta tell you, I had no intention of shooting any rigs on this last trip. Well, maybe two or three. Turned into a few more.
I left the Chateau and headed out to Mount Rushmore. After soaking in the sights, I stopped in the Firehouse Brewery in Rapid City, SD. From there it was down to LA via Denver, and Vegas.
My intention was simply to shoot one Los Angeles County Rig. But before I got that, it was Orange County Engine 63 I just happened to roll up on.

I headed over to OCFA Station 61, across the street from Knotts Berry Farm. Spied Truck 46 from the street. Took my shots, and took off for the north County.

My destination was an hour plus away and made it there in pretty good time. Especially for a guy who doesn't like to sit around twiddling my thumbs in traffic. I arrive in the little area called Pearblossom. LA County Station 79. Paid Engine and Patrol, Volunteer Engine in the back.

Engine 79, 2007 KME
This was the Engine 79 that Code 3 did a few years back. It was given to the Volunteers when the KME was delivered, 1995 Freightliner. It replaced a 1970's vintage Crown.

This was all I really wanted, but the bug bit me. So I ran down to Yorba Linda, home of President Nixon, and a special lady friend of mine. Sorry boys, no pictures of her. But while waiting for her to get ready for a night out, I took some shots of OCFA Engine 32.

This was it until I went home. Or so I thought. I headed out to Tempe, Arizona to see another friend of mine. No intentions at all to shoot anything, as evidenced by me driving out with my friends daughter and her boyfriend, and the bf saying, "Hey look, smoke!!" Had to follow, and it was Mesa, Engine 201, and I don't know which Truck. Junkyard fire. Shot taken with the cell.

Finished up my trip with a few days on the shore. Back to work, and in between, a little trip to the city of Brotherly Love.
First stop, Engine 29, Medic 15, and Rescue 1. Rescue 1 didn't come out too good, and you guys deserve a little better from me.


Next stop, Center City and Chinatown.
Engine 20

For some reason, I can't reply to my own topic. So I am going to finish up on here.
Next stop, the Battleship of the West, Squrt 57.

Northbound, Engine 50 and Truck 12.
Brand new KME


We bid Philadelphia adieu..Next stop, next post, the Silver City Fest, day 1.