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  3. Posted

    Capt. Tripodi,

    Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

    Any feedback on your likes and dislikes of the rig now that you have been running it for a while?

    Do you see a change in thinking in how it could best be used to it's full potential?

    For instance, if E5 is coming to me second due and I have another non-quint engine coming to me, I think I would be better to have the non-quint engine lay out to a hydrant, rather than having the 75' aerial as a hydrant piece.

    Are there any special considerations for apparatus positioning of a quint as opposed to an engine or conventional truck?

    How much LDH supply hose does E-5 carry?

    Thanks,

    Pat Kilbride

    Belltown Volunteer Fire Dept.

    E-41 / E-42 / R-44 / T-45

    Pat,

    So far we are pretty happy with the rig. It's bigger than our old standard pumper (that is now E-2) but we can adjust to that. As far as the BFD utilizing us, it depends on what the IC needs to accomplish. If the IC is aware of E-5 and E-6's capabilities they can make the call on what operations the company will perform (engine, truck, or both) upon arrival. The big thing is that if we are to utilize the aerial we will need access to the building just like any other truck company.

    The rig carries 900' 5.0" LDH.

    Stay Safe,

    SFRD49

    A/K/A Capt . Pat Tripodi

  4. Posted

    The rig is being operated as an engine company with one officer and three firefighters minimum. The company's first due district is the Woodside area with automatic mutual aid response into Turn of River and Belltown. The company is also part of the technical rescue task force with Rescue Co. #1 so it will run on any technical rescue call in the city. All personnel assigned to the station are cross-trained.

    In the 70's and 80's E-5 ran with a Hammerly pumper with a 50' Squirt so the idea of an engine with an aerial device is not new to the station. Also in the late 70's Truck Co. #4, which ran out of Station #4 (covers Shippan Point, the Cove, and the East side), was shut down and E-4 received a Pierce pumper with a 50' Squirt as well. Back then the squirts had a five person minimum.

    Currently E-5 and E-6 operate similar HME Ahrens Fox quints as engine companies. Truck Co. #2 is also running with a Sutphen 100' tower ladder that is also a quint but runs as a truck company.

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!

    Stay Safe

    Capt. Pat Tripodi

    Stamford Fire Rescue

    Station #5 - E-5 / R-1

  5. Posted

    Date: 3/08/08

    Time: 1705 hours

    Location: 24 Seaton Road, X streets East Main Street and Trumbull Gate

    Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked

    Units Operating: R-1, E-6, E-5, DC-1, HazMat-2, Unit 121; SEMS Medic-2; SPD.

    Description Of Incident: An out of control SUV struck a two story, wood frame, multiple dwelling (garden apartments) resulting with an exterior wall partially collapsing and damage to an interior wall. No inuries were reported. The rescue company called for the special operations trailers (tech rescue and trench) and a structural shoring operation was established. Multiple shores were constructed to support the second floor and the brick veneer wall. One family was displaced and relocated by the Red Cross. Last company (E-6) cleared the scene at 2028 hours.

    Writer: SFRD49 (R-1)

    Stay Safe Out There!!!

  6. Posted

    I was on the pharmacy roof with the MFD boys when a section of the Sea-Land roof collapsed. It was a race down the aerial then within 20 minutes the corner building came down. I was in the TL2 bucket with Rob Hauryluck when it came down. I remember the line of aerials setup north on No. Main anticipating the fire running but we were able to hold it.

    To date it is still the record holder for the coldest job I've been in my 30 years. I slept for 12 hours when I got home the next day!!!

    Stay safe,

    SFRD49

  7. Posted

    6 engines, 2 trucks, and the rescue would bring 36 members to the scene (4 per rig) plus add two for the DC and his aide so 38 line personnel responded. I'm sure they activated several reserve companies to staff the stations and release the mutual aid companies (I'm not sure who came in.).

    Stay Safe

    SFRD49

    Gotta love those 3 woods - nice pictures.

    6/2/1 brings how many out for Stamford? I am not familiar with their manning - anyone know?

  8. Posted

    Date: 12/28/07

    Time: 2336 hours

    Location: 66 Glenbrook Road, cross streets East Main Street and Arlington Road

    Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked

    Units Operating: E-3, T-3, E-7, FM-107; Belltown E-42, T-45 Utility-40; Glenbrook E-32; SEMS M-4, M-92; SPD.

    Description Of Incident: Working fire in a four story wood frame multiple dwelling. Fire contained by a sprinkler head. Under investigation by the FMO. SPD on scene for traffic control.

    2336 hrs: Box 33 transmitted for an activated central station fire alarm. E-3, T-3, E-45 assigned to the box.

    2336 hrs: Fire dispatch reports a call indicating an odor of smoke.

    2343 hrs: E-3 on scene reporting a waterflow indication. T-3 officer assuming command.

    2358 hrs: E-3 reports a smoke condition on the #3 floor. Command requesting the box be filled out.

    0003 hrs: E-7, T-45, and E-32 assigned to the box.

    0012 hrs: Command transmits recall holding all companies.

    0017 hrs: All companies accounted for. In process of overhaul and salvage.

    0019 hrs: FM-107 on scene for C&O determination.

    0148 hrs: E-3 and T-3 (Final Units) Clear the scene.

    Writer: SFRD49

    Stay Safe!!!

  9. Posted

    Date: 12/28/07

    Time: 2324 hours.

    Location: 124 Blachley Road, cross street Courtland Circle

    Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked

    Units Operating: DC-2, E-4, E-1, E-6, T-1, R-1, E-2 (RIT), E-5, T-2, FM-107, Unit 6 (Safety Chief); SEMS Medic 901 (Supervisor), M-1, M-3, M-92; SPD, Relocated companies: E-7, Belltown T-45, Turn of River T-67 relocated to HQ.

    Description Of Incident: Working fire in a two story, wood frame, occupied multiple dwelling. Fire on the #1 floor with minor extension to the #2 floor. Multiple lines stretched and building laddered. Tower ladder to roof. 1 civilian transported by SEMS to Stamford Hospital - unknown injury/condition. FMO called to the scene for C&O determination. SPD on scene for security and traffic control.

    2324 hrs: Box 566 transmitted for a telephone report of a structure fire. DC-2, E-4, E-1, E-6, T-1 & R-1 assigned.

    2326 hrs: Fire Dispatch reports multiple calls - E-2 assigned as the RIT.

    2330 hrs: E-4 on scene reporting heavy fire on the first floor, stretching a line.

    2336 hrs: Command (DC-2) reports all hands working and transmits second alarm. E-5 and T-2 assigned to the Box.

    2336 hrs: E-7 and BFD T-45 relocated to HQ (station #1).

    0011 hrs: E-2 (released as RIT) and TOR T-67 relocated to HQ.

    0015 hrs: Command reports all hands working.

    0031 hrs: Command transmits recall - companies are begining to take up.

    0051 hrs: Command transferred to Unit 211 (T-1 officer) holding T-1 and E-4 only.

    0149 hrs: E-4 (final company) cleared the scene.

    Writer: SFRD49 (T-1)

    Stay Safe....Wear Your Seatbelts!!! There's no excuse not to!!

  11. Posted

    When I came on in 1985 both E-4 (Shippan) and E-5 (Woodside), single company houses at the time, had 50' Squirts on them. They were great for water tower operations but were greatly limited for rescue and roof / window access. The new E-6, a true quint, will be a great addition to our fleet. The IC will be able to utilize the company for both engine and/or truck operations.

    There are many departments that utilize quints as engine companies. Look at St. Louis as most of their engine companies utilize quints with 75' aerials. They use the first arriving as the engine, second arriving as a truck, and so on.

    Stay Safe,

    SFRD49

  12. Posted

    Stamford Fire Rescue SOG specifies 1 engine and 1 truck on all vehicle fires on city streets. If the incident is on I-95 2 engine companies are assigned. If the fire is due to an MVA the rescue is added to the assignment. As always the dispatch supervisor can increase the response as he or she sees fit.

    Happy Father's day and, as always, Stay Safe!!!

    SFRD49

  14. Posted

    I was the IC at this incident which was at 25 Washington Court in the Woodside section of the city. The building is a 10 story senior citizen multiple dwelling. The building backs up to the Mill River which blew over it's banks at about 1500 hours yesterday. The flooding filled the basement and caused a power outage that resulted in shut down of lighting and the elevators. The city ordered the evacuation with over 50 people evacuated to the SHS Evac center or to Stamford Hospital. Two CTransit buses and two Access Ambulance ambulettes were utilized to move the evacuees to the staging area at Washington Blvd. and North Street (for transfer to an EMS unit) or directly to Stamford High School. Units operating were: T-1, T-2, DC-2, SEMS, GEMS, Access Ambulance, and a couple of others. SPD was also on scene. We also had two CT. Army National Guard trucks with four soldiers assisting not only with this operation but with high-water evacuations throughout the flood areas starting at 1800 hours last night. They were a great asset throughout the storm.

    Stay Safe (and Dry!!!)

    SFRD49 (Guard Unit #1)

  15. Posted

    As for southern Fairfield County (City of Stamford) the runs have been non-stop. I'm working now (0800-0800 tour) and we have been hammered since approximately 1500 hrs. Dozens of trapped vehicles were evacuated by members in dry suits and exposure suits. Washington Blvd. (next to the Mill River) is completely flooded as are all the adjoining neighborhoods. Flooding has also been occuring at several major intersections and the Cove and Shippan sections of the city. The Corps. of Engineers raised the Hurricane Barrier at 2030 hours and that minimized the flooding in the south end. SFRD Station #5 (1620 Washington Blvd.) has been evacuated due to the flooding (We had to sandbag it before we cleared out!). E-5, R-1, R-2, and the tech rescue support unit have been relocated to central HQ. We have a unit of the Connecticut Army National Guard at HQ and they are assisting with deep-water removals. And as of now (0220 hrs.) it's still busy!

    All Big Five volunteer companies were alerted to station their respective quarters due to a city-wide major emergency. I was too busy to keep count but they were hammered as well!

    Stay Safe,

    SFRD49 (R-1)

  16. Posted

    Date: 4/8/07

    Time: 0623 hours

    Location: 1290 Summer Street, cross street Second Street

    Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked

    Units Operating: DC-1, E-5, E-6, T-1, E-1, R-1, E-2 (RIT), T-2, FM-104; SEMS M-3, M-901 (supervisor); SPD.

    Description Of Incident: Box 424, 1290 Summer Street, Activated central station fire alarm. Fire in 4th floor medical office with sprinkler activation. Heavy water damage on all floors. Fire Marshal Division called to scene for cause and origin determination. No reported injuries.

    0623 hrs: Box 424 Transmitted: DC-1, E-5, E-6, T-1 assigned.

    0627 hrs: E-5 on scene with nothing showing - investigating.

    0636 hrs: Command reporting smoke condition with water flow - companies working.

    0644 hrs: Command requests PD for traffic control.

    0646 hrs: Command requests that the box be filled out with additional engine and truck (2nd alarm): E-1, E-2, T-2, R-1 assigned.

    0647 hrs: Medic #3 on scene.

    0653 hrs: Command reports fire knocked down- all hands working.

    0658 hrs: Fire Marshal 104 assigned to box.

    0716 hrs: Medic 901 on scene.

    0738 hrs: Command began releasing companies and on-scene shift change started.

    Writer: SFRD49 (R-1)

  17. Posted

    Box 241, 51 Schuyler Avenue; telephone report of a smoke condition on the #8 floor of an occupied, high rise multiple dwelling

    Arriving companies encountered heavy smoke on the 8th floor. A second alarm was transmitted by command. Engine companies stretched standpipe lines to the fire apartment. A search revealed that a partially closed flue on an apartment fireplace charged the apartment and hallway. The building was quickly ventilated and there was no fire damage and some smoke damage. No reported injuries.

    Stay Safe,

    SFRD49

    R-1

  18. Posted

    The Co-Op City Department of Public Safety is a separate agency from NYPD. They are employees (Public Safety Officers) of the Riverbank Corp (that runs Co-Op city) that hold NYS peace officer status as they are armed. I did some training for their dispatchers several years ago and got some good info on them. They have a few patrol cars, some unmarked units, one ESU, bike patrols and foot patrols. They have a rank structure including detectives and a training division. The ESU runs on medicals with two PSO/EMTs on the rig. From my perspective it seemed to be a very well run and organized agency. Their precinct is just up the street from the FDNY firehouse in Co-Op City.

    Stay Safe,

    SFRD49

  20. Posted

    Last year I was at the University of Nevada - Reno Fire Science Academy in Carlin, NV. attending the terrorism response program and most of the students were from departments out west. Many of them from the SF, San Jose, and Sacramento areas work the 48/96 schedule. I didn't hear anything negative about it except that a busy first night makes the back half tough. It seems that the drive for it out there is that housing costs are so high in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley that members have to live so far away to have a reasonable mortgage.

    Now remember that many departments out west work a 56 hour work week (three platoon system) and most of us out here work an average of 40-42 hours per week(four platoons). If we went to the 48 hour shift (with four platoons) we would work a 48/144 schedule...that's six days off. As much as it would be nice to have that much time off in a row the 48 hour shift can be real hard. I think the 24/72 is the way to go (the guys in Greenville, my old stomping grounds love it too!). The SFRD went to the 24/72 shift in March and it's been working out well.

    Be Safe!!!

    SFRD49

  23. Posted

    Date: 10/5/06

    Time: 2345 hrs.

    Location: 22 Wilson Street, between Hall Place and West Main Street

    Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked

    Units Operating: DC-1 (IC), E-3, E-1, E-6, T-3, R-1, T-2, Unit #6 (Safety), FM 108; SEMS M-3, M-901 (Supervisor); SPD.

    Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2.5 story WF single family dwelling. Fire contained to a second floor bedroom on the A/B side of the building. No injuries reported. Fire Marshal Division on scene for C & O determination. SEMS staged and SPD provided traffic control.

    2345 hrs: Full Response Box 25 transmitted for a reported structure fire with multiple calls received: DC-1, E-3, E-1, E-6, T-3, and R-1 assigned.

    2349 hrs: E-3 on scene reporting working fire on the #2 floor.

    2349 hrs: SEMS M-3 assigned to incident.

    2350 hrs: T-2 assigned as the RIT.

    2355 hrs: IC reported all hands working.

    0010 hrs: IC transmitted recall (under control) holding all companies.

    0017 hrs: FM 108 on the scene.

    0100 hrs: E-3 and FM 108 still on scene, all other companies in service.

    Writer: SFRD49 (R-1)

    Be Safe!!

  25. Posted

    Date: 10-01-06

    Time: 1606 hrs.

    Location: 1450 Washington Blvd. (Newbury Commons), X street North Street

    Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked

    Units Operating: DC-1 (IC), E-5, E-1, E-6, T-1, R-1, E-3 (RIT), T-1, Unit #6 (Safety), DFM #109; SEMS M-1; SPD.

    Description Of Incident: Apartment fire on the #12 floor of a 14 story fire resistive multiple dwelling. Companies stretched standpipe lines (primary and backup) into apartment and controlled fire. Primary and secondary searches were negative. Fire contained to fire apartment with minor water damage on floor below. No injuries reported. Under investigation by the Frie Marshal's Office.

    1606 hrs: Full Response Box 416 transmitted for AFA: DC-1 (IC), E-5, E-1, E-6, T-1, and R-1 assigned.

    1608 hrs: E-5 on scene investigating - Management reporting smoke on #12 with water coming out of an apartment.

    1610 hrs: E-5 reporting smoke on #12 with a sprinkler activation in an apartment.

    1613 hrs: IC transmited second alarm: E-3 (RIT) and T-3 assigned to the box.

    1618 hrs: IC requested fire marshal division to the scene, DFM 109 enroute.

    1620 hrs: M-1 assigned to the incident.

    1623 hrs: IC reported all hands operating.

    1640 hrs: Division 12 reports fire under control, primary and secondary searches negative, conducting overhaul.

    1659 hrs: IC reported all hands operating.

    1737 hrs: IC transmited recall (under control).

    1826 hrs: Last company (E-5) cleared scene.

    Writer: SFRD49 (E-5)

    Be Safe Out There!!!