FF398

Command Tactical Vehicle

Firefighter from Rescue 3

RAC 3

Repacking Engine 83

Engine 35

Field Comm

Looking back at the scene, an unknown engine which left room for Tower Ladder 17 to set up

Ladder 29

Engine 83 and Ladder 48

EMS continued to bring in gear in case it was needed. Most of the EMS ops were set up on E 149 street and Jackson Ave

Mobile Respiratory Treatment bus

MERV 2

Crew from Truck 42

Tower Ladder 14 set up on Pontiac to lob water from the 3/4 side of the building

Tower Ladder 17 continues to remove the siding off the front of the building.

Chief of Operations Esposito leaving the command post

Crews Standing by with the FAST gear ready to go

Tower Ladder 17 at work

Ladder 55

Ladder 42 in a new Ferrara and Ladder 19 in a spare

I went to the other side of the fire buildings, by Jackson and Pontiac for this group of photos

Engine 69 and 91 were staged on E151 St and Concord while their manpower were at work

Engine 82 hit the hydrant on E151 St between Concord and Jackson. I believe they were feeding Tower Ladder 31

Tower Ladders 31 and 17 working the front of the fire building and exposure 4

Here are some photos I took at yesterday's 4th alarm fire at 603 Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. These photos are about an hour into the incident. There was no visible fire at this time, but still heavy smoke. Mostly tower ladders performing hydraulic overhaul, and apparatus on scene. Enjoy!
Across the street from the fire is a school playground, and a large crowd had gathered to watch. Air recon (NYPD Aviation) can be seen above the fire buildings.

Engine 96 took another hydrant the next block over on Concord, and hand stretched a 3 inch line through the playground in case it was needed

How about we line the borders of Newtown with FireFighters and EMS so they can' t get in to the town, you know go ahead make my day.

The hacker group Anonymous has been launching attacks against their websites, social media etc. They even posted all of the members personal information online.

Guys,
Now is not the time for any conversations about guns, disturbed people, school security or lack thereof, or any secondary topic.
It’s a time to grieve, help the survivors, the parents/ relatives of the dead and the first responders. Its time to help the children come to terms with something that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Nothing else! Knee jerk reactions to a horrific event can wait. Let’s let the investigators do their job, and learn as much as they can. Let’s get the facts, there will be plenty of time to point fingers and express opinions later. All of our attention should be on how can we help the victims, survivors and the responders.

Battalion 1


Battalion 2

Since I didn't get this done earlier here's the specs on the rig: 2011 Ford F-350 chasis, 4x4, full Whelen light package along with siren, rear arrow stick with controller, the engine is the new ECOteck desiel engine Ford put out. While the rig is idiling it will shut off when the system is fully charged. Will restart when the rig starts getting low on voltage. Front markers, AM/FM CD player, backup camera, side mounted GPS, electric step for side door entry, full LED ground lights (like on fire trucks). Pt compartment: Demers Box with ducted AC system, floor board heating system, onboard O2 connection above strecher location (makes it easier for medics to use CPAP they don't have to empy their bottles), full led lighting in cabinets and pt care area.

Here's a photo of the new ambulance 88B1 F-350 4x4 engine is full led light package whelen siren with howler

Date: 12/14/12
Time: Approximately 0930
Incident Type: Shooting in an Elementary School
District: Newtown (Sandy Hook Section)
Location: Dickenson Drive
Units: Newtown Police, Sandy Hook FD, Newtown Ambulance, CT State Police (Troop A, Troop L, ESU, Aviation, Bomb Squad)
Frequency:
Description:
Shooting reported at Sandy Hook Elementary School in the Sandy Hook section of Newtown, CT. Initial reports from WTNH and the News Times have at least one student and one Police Officer injured.

Shooting has stopped, but there are still searches underway from the sound of it. Supervisors requesting Bomb Squad to conduct a search but there is no credible threat of IEDs at this time.

Triage and family reunification are located at the Sandy Hook firehouse.

Other local schools are beefing up security as a precaution, including Danbury.

Still developing, thoughts and prayers to everyone involved.

Outside agencies I've seen:

EMS:
Valley EMS
Derby Storm Ambulance
Oxford EMS
Campion Ambulance
American Medical Response (AMR)
Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services (ARMS)
Southbury Ambulance

Law Enforcement:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Monroe Police

Date: 12/12/12
Time: 1431 Hours
Incident Type: Structure Fire (Signal 73)
Location: 433 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT
Units: Engines 16,8,5, Truck 3, Emergency 1, Car 32 (D/C) And 33 (B/C)
Frequency: 859.5625
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Description: Fire in the walls 3-story wood. Workers on scene using a torch.
Car 33 was first on scene, transmitted the 73 (working fire)
2nd Fire in New Haven during this time period, plus a gas emergency, pretty much stripped the entire city. Callbacks of a few engines/trucks as well as a Deputy Chief, plus mutual aid from the following:
West Haven (Center District) Engine 21, Truck 22 to cover Howard Avenue (E11 Quarters)
East Haven (Unknown which companies) covered Woodward Avenue station
Hamden (unknown companies) covered Whitney Avenue station (E8/Sq1 quarters)

[NOTE: Cleaning up my IA since I was mobile at the time of posting. - Izzy @17:20]
Date; 12/12/12
Time: Approx 13:45 hrs.
Location: 593 George St. (Cross of Orchard and Motley)
Op frequencies used: NHFD Channel 1 & Channel 2
Units operating:
1st alarm: Engine 9, Squad 2, Engine 6, Engine 11 (RIT / FAST), Truck 4, Car 34 (West Battalion Chief), Emergency 2 (paramedic unit)
2nd alarm: Engine 4, Engine 8, Squad 1, Truck 2, Car 32 (Deputy Chief / Shift commander), Car 39 (Assistant Chief of Operations), Car 31 (Chief of Department)
Special Call: Truck 1 (tower ladder)
Description: Heavy fire on arrival by Engine 9 on first floor of a 3 story structure, multiple exposure problems. Progress was being made but fire extended down into basement. Multiple pockets of fire throughout the building. Checked for extension in exposure #2 and #4 (focused). Special call next due engine for RIT / FAST, putting Engine 11 to work, multiple lines in operation.
13:50: Fire extended into Exposure 4, 2nd alarm called for.
14:50: Pulling all members out of the building. (2nd working fire being transmitted for Whalley Avenue and Ellsworth Avenue. Location is north of this scene by 5 to 10 blocks.)
NO UNITS LEFT IN CITY, M/A TO COVER (also had a gas leak in the Fair Haven section)
Units experienced water pressure problems at the fire. Fire was declared under control at approx. 15:30 hours.
Write / Reporter: IzzyEng4

Just some additions / corrections to the IA.
Date: 12/11/2012
Time: 1323hrs (1:23pm)
Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire
District: Croton Fire District
Location: 96 S Mt. Airy Rd (Between Glengary Rd and Georgia Ln)
Units on Scene:
Croton FD: 2081, 2082, E118, E119, E120, T10, R18
Ossining FD: 2331, 2334, TL42, U51
Montrose VAFD: 2571, 2574, E225
Buchanan FD: 2551, U12
Croton EMS: 55B2
Cortlandt EMS: 88B2
Ossining EMS: 74A1, 36M1
WCDES Units: Battalion 10, C&O Zone 4
Other: Croton PD, NYSP, Croton Water Department, Con Edison
Units on Standby:
Montrose FD: 2273, E121
Yorktown FD: L51
13:23 - Croton Full Department Response for Reported Structure Fire. 2081 responding.
13:24 - 2082 responding.
13:25 - 2081 on location, heavy fire showing from a 1.5 story wood-frame structure, 10-75.
13:27 - Ossining FAST, Buchanan Cascade, Croton, Cortlandt and 36M1 EMS units dispatched along with Battalion 10.
13:29 - Command reports 1.5 story wood-frame dwelling, heavy fire in basement and first floor, all occupants are out of the house.
13:40 - Bat 10 reports heavy fire conditions, 4 L/S/O, requesting E225 from Montrose VA to the scene.
13:46 - TL42 from Ossining to the scene.
13:49 - Bat 10 reports heavy fire conditions, now has 5 L/S/O.
13:50 - Con Ed Electric on scene, killing main. Bat 10 reports unit operating from exterior.
13:55 - Interior operations resuming.
14:17 - 88B2 to Phelps with one for possible smoke inhalation (civilian).
14:34 - Bat 10 reports all visible fire knocked down, probable will hold per Command.
14:45 - Bat 10 reports fire is under control.
15:07 - Ossining FAST & U12 released.
15:35 - TL42 released.
16:01 - E225 released.
16:19 - All Croton units in service, Command terminated.
On arrival, we had heavy fire coming out of the D-side basement windows, the C-side entrance to the basement and fire showing on the first floor. Crews mounted an aggressive interior attack along with a brief exterior attack, using handlines in the basement, first floor and attic as well as the exterior. We pulled the men back briefly to hit it from outside and regroup, then pushed on with coordinated roof ventilation.
The occupants of the home included two elderly parties that were assisted from the home by other family members and a work crew at a neighboring house. I give credit to these guys for getting everyone out of the house, as this fire took off with great intensity and speed.
The report from the occupants and C&O indicate candles in the basement fell and created a fire involving the bed, books, and other combustibles in the room. The gentleman in the basement ran upstairs and got everyone out of the house. (Thank God).
I'd also like to point out the understated usefulness of our Mutual Aid Coordinators - not just ours (Battalion 10). As the IC I was able to worry only about my units on scene, and anything I needed relayed to 60 Control or any apparatus requests, all I had to do was have Battalion 10 handle it. I know a lot of Chiefs and Incident Commanders feel the need to try and do everything, but this way worked SOOOO MUCH BETTER than other times where I tried to juggle both task.
If you have a fire in this county and don't have the luxury of an Aide, take advantage of the MACs (Battalions). That's what they're there for - not to run your call but to help you manage it.
On behalf of the Croton Fire Department, I'd like to thank our Mutual Aid partners from Ossining, Montrose VA and Buchanan for their assistance on scene, as well as the coverage units from Montrose and Yorktown. Also, thanks to Croton, Cortlandt and Ossining EMS for being there.
Lastly, thanks to the men of the CFD that were there today. You guys always make me proud.
Thanks.
Chief John Munson
Croton FD

Shameless plug for my department, but thought this would be worth sharing with the group. Our "bunkie" program is becoming more and more active as it continues to develop, and its a win-win for everyone involved. The Department gets additional manpower available for calls and the students get experience and a taste of what its like to live and work in a fire station. Frankly the UNH membership keeps our volunteer department going, so expanding the resources and facilities we provide them is a top priority for our organization.

I still can't understand why I drink coke and clean my battery cables with it????
Maybe i will just drink more beer!!

You answered your own question Steve !

Our (Wassaic's) B.R.A.T has been taken around to area FD's that are interested in this multi use type vehicle and anyone that has seen it operating at a scene have been impressed with it's performance, it surely has exceeded our expectation of the vehicle, as a result several departments have either selected Firematic to construct a new vehicle for them or are close to signing a contract to have one built. Here are some photos (shared with permission of David Horton) of the Rhinecliff B.R.A.T which is near completion with a expected delivery of next week. Here are some the features of the vehicle;
2012 Ford F550 2 Door 4x4 Chassis w/ 19,500 lbs. GVW Super Single Continental 20" Tires, 6" Suspension lift Heavy Duty Aluminum Fabricated Flatbed with FEA Tested Roll Bar Pro Poly 500 Gallon Water Tank Hale HPX300 - BD26 Diesel Pump Stainless Steel Inlet and Discharge Manifold Electric Primer 1.5" Rear Preconnect Sidewinder Deck Gun One Rear 2.5" Hose Tras. Two Electric Hannay Reel Mounted under the flatbed. (3) Aluminum Diamond Plate Compartments with flip up doors. Whelen LED Lighting and Siren Package Whelen LED PFP Scene Lighting Warn 16,500 lbs Electric Winch Oil Pan and Transmission Skid Plate

Sleepy Hollow Fire Department recently took delivery of the following. Many thanks to Pierce MFG and Firematic!
- 2012 Pierce Velocity Triple Combination Pumper
- 2010 EPA Cummins ISX 11.9 450HP Diesel Engine
- Gross vehicle weight 49,800lbs
- 7 man cab
- 1750 GPM Hale QMax Pump
- 500 gallon water tank
- Cab mounted Will-burt LED light tower
- Holmatro CORE system outlets on front bumper and rear
- Vehicle Data Recorder

Hello everyone, thought I'd share some more images from Melbourne on a recent buffing trip. We've even got an American vehicle being trialled! Enjoy.

100_4979 by M.Getson, on Flickr

100_4938 by M.Getson, on Flickr

100_4957 by M.Getson, on Flickr

100_4951 by M.Getson, on Flickr

100_4965 by M.Getson, on Flickr

100_4948 by M.Getson, on Flickr