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  2. Posted

    This weather is relatively common this time of year. The wind direction hasn't yet shifted from the south, which ushers in warm but humid air. Instead, dry air from the north still infiltrates the region. The low humidities combined with the sun angle and increased daytime heating increases the fire danger. This dry spell is usually the beginning of the brush fire season, which has already begun in Westchester county with quite a bang. Just be careful out there and recognize the risks brush fires pose to firefighters.

  3. Posted

    How about the people up north? I believe Croton Falls, Goldens Bridge, North Salem VAC, Bedford Hills and Katonah/KBHVAC all have train stations/tracks in their districts. Somers and Bedford would probably be the first M/A companies to arrive, probably along with Yorktown and Brewster too if needed.

    I'm sure I'm missing a few, but shouldn't these departments have some training too?

    Just a thought.

  4. Posted

    I was wondering what that heap of junk out there was! I figured it was left over construction equipment or something, since I never had the chance to get a close look. This is certainly rediculous, anyone would agree. I would imagine that WMC is not too concerned with the threat of recieving a HazMat/WMD incident. And no one knows who's in charge of it...hmmm. Maybe sending that picture to a county administrator/executive would get some results?

    And the shower room...one word: poor.

    Enough said. A picture's worth a thousand words.

  5. Posted

    ok I thought we were on the same channel with townwide and channel 14. It comes over clearly on all our mobiles, portables, and even the console in our dispatch, not just scanners. I haven't tried to communicate with PVSO (nor will I), but it seems like the frequency interfering is a repeated output. I don't believe they can hear us, but all their traffic renders our townwide useless at this time. I guess since they're so close the frequencies feed into each other. Weird! Thanks for the help.

  7. Posted

    I've been hearing some odd transmissions on 46.26 lately. Seems to be a cab company of some sort. I'm guessing that it's feeding over someone's repeater back into 46.26, because I can get it on my pager all over the county. Just wondering if anyone else has heard this.

    Also now with the new putnam 911 system the primary putnam

    county sheriff's channel has been switched to the same frequency as Somers Townwide...with the same PL too. Seems to be some major issues with frequency interference lately, especially in wake of the NYPD SOD/ESU incident.

  9. Posted

    Here's a more complete incident description...I don't have the 10-30 time if anyone can fill that in.

    Originally dispatched as Dante’s deli, actually auto body garage next door on Front St. per YPD update. Caller was from the shell station on Commerce st.

    Original dispatch possible structure fire 6:58

    2531 10-17 6:58

    2532 10-17 6:58

    E273 10-17 7:01

    2531 10-19 heavy fire thru roof 7:01

    Mohegan fast team to scene 7:01

    2531 1 eng from somers to scene 7:02

    Somers tones for 1 engine to scene 7:03

    E273 10-19 7:04

    2531 needs additional ladder to scene 7:04

    Mohegan tones for FAST 7:04

    60-ctrl asks for L-35 7:05

    2264 2262 10-17 07:06

    E271 10-19 7:06

    2533 10-17 7:07

    Somers 2nd tones 7:07 (eng 188 awaiting crew)

    Ladder 51 10-17 7:09

    Power’s down 7:10 (heard someone scream this on radio)

    E275 10-17 7:11

    E255 L-35 enroute 7:13

    E188 10-17 7:13

    Mohegan requesting manpower with L-35

    2263 10-17 7:15

    L-35 must come thru Underhill Rd. 7:16

    L-35 to open master stream operation

    L-51 10-19

    E188 10-19 7:17

    60-CNTRL 10-10 in effect 7:18

    60-CNTRL nyseg notified and responding 7:19

    B-16 10-19 7:20

    B-12 10-17 7:21

    L-35 and E255 10-19 7:21

    2264 10-19 7:22

    2266 10-17? 7:23

    B-16 requesting 1 engine from mt. kisco and 1 ladder from Bedford HILLS to YHFD HQ 7:25

    2282 2032 10-17 7:27 and 7:28

    B-16 reporting 1 story commercial 75x125 fully involved 7:29

    1441 on scene 7:32

    B-12 10-19 7:32

    B-16 asking for c&o, DEP to scene 7:32

    c&o zone 4 tones 7:33

    eng 103 10-17 7:34

    TL-57 10-17 7:35

    B-16: 4 lines stretched 2 ladder pipes fire appears to be doubtful 7:35

    2268 10-17? 7:36

    Ops switched to uhf fg 7

    County car 2 10-19 7:39

    B-16: TL-57 to scene to work 7:50

    TL-14 from mt. kisco to backfill 7:50

    fieldcom 1 10-17 7:52

    hazmat team 10-204 at 8:02

    Units were still operating at 13:00. Front st. closed to traffic.

  10. Posted

    x635, if you want an ambulance built "like a tank," come to somers and take a look at our two Freightliner/Horton ambulances. They're the closet thing to a tank you can get. However, they're spaciousness and safety comes with a detriment to ride comfort. They ride like a truck, and sometimes the rigidness of the suspension becomes unbearable in the back. They're tuned to climb hills, and climb hills they do. When it comes to acelleration and speed, they run laps around our new Ford/PL Custom. Overall, they're great to have when off-road truck capabilities are needed, but ride comfort could be made a little better. When it comes to safety though, these buses offer an advantage over smaller van type chasis simply due to size.

    http://www.somersvfd.com/apparatus.htm

  11. Posted

    Date: 6-29-04

    Times: approx. 18:45

    Location: 8 Evergreen St. cross of Bedell in South Somers

    Frequency: 46.26, 154.220, UHF Fireground 1

    Units Operating: 2443, 2444, 2445, 2449, E-188, E-186, L-18, 80-B2, 80-U4, U-5

    Description Of Incident: Initial dispatch of smoke in residence, possible structure fire. Upon arrival units found a single occupancy residential dwelling, nothing showing. Investigation yielded moderate to heavy smoke in the residence coming from the attic. Initial team found a heavy smoke condition in the attic with evidence of a previous fire. Further investigation found 2 breakers to the central AC unit in the attic tripped and the unit itself burned. Moderate fire damage was observed around the unit and structural supports were charred. Fire was already self-extinguished and search for extensions was initiated. Building was ventilated and attic was wet down with a water can to extinguish any hot spots. Building dept. was requested by 2443 to inspect structural damage. Power was shut off to the structure and overhaul completed. Units cleared at around 20:30.

    Writer: Unleashedff248

  14. Posted

    Minor involvement of house upon arrival, light smoke showing. Quick k/d and containment, YHFD units remaining on scene to check for extensions. YVAC medical aid cancelled per 2533.

    Units operating: E-271, E-273, R-16, 2533, 2532, Yorktown PD, C&O (15:45 arrival).

    Freq: 453.5625, 46.26, 154.4 (YVAC), 154.785 (YPD)

  15. Posted

    Thanks for our new station no 6 YHFD! Pulling pranks like that really passes the time when you get no alarms, especially while listening to your department get toned out 2 or 3 times the same night :D . And its a good thing the hardware store was closed because we were close to selling your firehouse lol :-P . But once again, its all in good nature and non-destructive. People have to remember this and keep their head on straight otherwise things can get out of hand. But either way, thanks for a good time saturday night YHFD, and we'll see you next year!

    -LittleBirdy

  17. Posted

    I believe Mohegan dispatches EMS calls on both 46.26 and their UHF frequency, except at night. At night they only dispatch on UHF and use special night tones. Ambulance operations are held to UHF, unless otherwise needed. I believe this is the case, but don't quote me on it.

  18. Posted

    I see that it is prohibited to have a scanner in your car, but the fact is that unless you give a police officer a reason to hate you, he/she shouldn't pick on that. My scanner is in plain view, and I know many other people that have scanners in their vehicles. I personally don't listen to police frequencies (simply becuase they're too busy), but if you do, I would be careful not to flaunt that around police officers. My scanner is an important part of my response, since many times my pager won't pick up messages relayed to resonding personnel. Also, this is the only way I can monitor our districtwide channel, which now serves as our EMS frequency. Knowing whether or not the ambulance has left quarters is important in patient care, and taking time to call dipatch to ascertain this may not always be a viable choice. Anyway, I cannot speak for police, but I'm sure they aren't looking for vollies with scanners so that they can write tickets. Just use your brain and don't do anything stupid.

  19. Posted

    Date: 3.25/04

    Times: 12:10 (approx)

    Location: Somers High School

    Frequency: 46.26

    Units Operating: E181, E183, E186, L18, E180

    Description Of Incident: Initial dispatch as a automatic commercial alarm. Upon investigation, a fire was found in a bathroom. Fire quickly extinguished using a water can and building was ventilated. Investigation underway by C&O zone 5 and NYSP. Units clear around 15:00.

  20. Posted

    The whole deal with Doc flipping out was very much related to PTSD over 9/11. He stated that he got this job so he could help people, not "pull bodies from the rubble." It's sad to see such a great character go in such a horrible way, and even sadder to see that 9/11 caused him to go that route. He hated the Captain because he was going to shut down the house, and Doc didn't feel that the area would get good response time.

    I agree with the earlier posts about how the show was better when it included more fire action. Bosco is by far my favorite character, but it'd still be nice to see some good fires. I really hope the 10-13 isn't about Bosco. He adds so much to that show. I really want him and Yokas to go back to patrolling together. Those were the good days...

  21. Posted

    The initial dispatch was for an unknown type fire in the East dormitory by the loading dock. No other information was available at the time. IC arrived and reported heavy smoke on first and third floors. Building evacuation needed immiediately. Multiple reports of occupants trapped, initial search yielded one victim in the hallway and other reports added victims at windows unable to enter hallway.

  22. Posted

    Thanks res20cue. I know that some people do involve the attendants, and I was misunderstood if you thought I meant all EMT's. I can recall MANY times where I have learned valuable information and training. Sometimes, however, it becomes more of a work detail than a learning experience. I have raised this issue with the officers and the problem will hopefully be corrected. Thanks and sorry if I offended anyone.

  23. Posted

    The NYS EMT-B course is usually around 5 months going 6 hours a week with a few extra days thrown in. It is a very time intensive course and is not practical for everyone to attend. Attendants are extremely important in the EMS field, and are often neglected and abused by senior crew members. People don't like to ride as attendants in my department because they aren't always involved in patient care. They do the "dirty work" for the emt and driver, such as lifting and paperwork. Its not right to have an attendant ride and make them sit there and do little to help. They're most often there to learn...the next generation of EMT's if you will. Make them useful! #-o

  24. Posted

    Date: 2-6-04

    Description:Yorktown Chimney Fire with extensions

    Time: 11:56 ongoing

    Frequency: 46.26, 453.5625

    Location: 1600 Front St. cross of Moseman Ave.

    Units: 2532, 2533, ladder 51, 275, R16, ?

    Writer:

    11:58: 2533 reporting heavy smoke in structure

    12:00: 10-75 transmitted, request for more tones and ladder 51

    12:02 : 2532 asking for bedford hill TL-57

    12:03 : cancel TL-57, L-51 will be enroute shortly

    12:05 : 2533 asks R16 for roof saw, 275 relocated to station 1

    ongoing event, will update

  25. Posted

    Time: 18:47, 19:20

    Freq: 46.26 and 154.220 districtwide

    Units operating in order of arrival: E186, E188, E181, 2443, amb. 80-B2

    Somers 18:47 report of car fire number 9 Woodcrest Terrace cross of Mahopac Ave. with exposure threat.

    ~18:50 Multiple calls recieved on this incident.

    ~18:52 Engine 186 on scene working car fire

    Negative exposure hazard, structure has stucco facing, car about 15 feet from structure

    ~19:00 10-30 fire k/d

    ~19:20 all 10-8 10-2