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Orange County - Cornwall Office of Emergency Management - Friday June 10 6 PM to 10 PM & Saturday June 11 8 AM to 4 PM - Seats Still Available -

Are YOU READY? Learn Skills to Develop A Survivor's Mindset for Natural, Human- Caused, and Technological Disasters
Advance Registration Required | Seats Are Available Until Course is Full  - Open to the Public - Ages 14+ | Course is 12 hours 6pm to 10pm June 10 and 8am to 4pm June 11 | For more information and to register, visit:https://ready.cornwallny.gov/tms/per334.php

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On July 14, 2012 Orange County held a Full-Scale Exercise to test their Hazard Specific Annex (2011 ed) for Transportation Accidents (Hudson River) contained in their CEMP.  This Full-Scale Exercise was based upon a very challenging boating accident on the Hudson River involving multiple patients requiring search, extrication, and land-based rescue. (SEE LINK) Based upon lessons learned from that exercise and several significant incidents involving multiple jurisdictions on the Hudson River, Orange County improved their Hazard Specific Annex in their CEMP to provide responders with guidance for Transportation Accidents on the Hudson River.  Agencies from Albany to Westchester with  jurisdiction on the Hudson River were invited to observe the exercise and subsequently the final copy of the plan was distributed to hopefully help stimulate improvement of emergency response on the Hudson River.

This comprehensive plan addresses many issues and operational challenges that frequently present with incidents on the Hudson River.  Orange County has designated (with USCG Approval) Marine Channel 81A for interoperability with all units operating on the Hudson River.  Motorola APX Dual Band VHF/UHF radios were purchased and issued to every agency with jurisdiction on the Hudson River and programmed with Marine Channels for Interoperability.

It would be beneficial if there was a Hudson River Emergency Response Consortium spearheaded by NY DHSES and the USCG...

The Cornwall Office of Emergency Management was selected to review and evaluate the new Mercedes-Benz Metris Fire Van for Emergency Response. This commercial was filmed at Storm King Fire Engine Co. No. 2 in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Check it out!

Cornwall, NY Office of Emergency Management on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/cornwalloem?ref=hl

Cornwall Emergency Management Reviews New Mercedes-Benz Metris Fire Van Concept

http://www.fastcompany.com/3045666/meet-the-mercedes-benz-metris-fire-van

Cornwall Office of Emergency Management Website

http://ready.cornwallny.gov

Join us tonight at Dusk in Keeping the Vigil for the Last Patrol and Honor the Memory of Those Who Never Returned at the Watch Fire. This is at the Montrose Veterans Affairs Campus Riverfront located at 2094 Albany Post Road (Route 9A) Montrose, NY VA Hudson Valley Health Care

Join us tonight at Dusk in Keeping the Vigil for the Last Patrol and Honor the Memory of Those Who Never Returned at the Watch Fire. This is at the Montrose Veterans Affairs Campus Riverfront located at 2094 Albany Post Road (Route 9A) Montrose, NY VA Hudson Valley Health Care System

Montrose VA E225 has 55gals of 3/6 % AR-AFFF and an additional 150gals available. E225 has been special called for foam to Continental Village and City of Peekskill.

Wow....if a remount is that expensive now, I wonder what the price point is nowadays for a brand new 'Scope built from scratch. I know many of the departments that went that route did so to save a ton of money and in many cases, that was approx. the cost they were trying to avoid to begin with. In any event, I am glad to hear the Mack will apparently remain intact. Hope it goes to a collector who will continue to preserve it for many years to come.

We traded in the scope unfortunately and it is already sold to another department who wants to remount it. We purchased it in 1995 for $60K from Cocoa Beach Florida FD. Seagrave offered us a new 75' scope for $1.3, FDNY Spec. Our operating budget is about $80K and we are a Village so our funds are very tight compared to all the Fire Districts who are flush with cash.Cornwall will take delivery of their 100ft rearmount Pierce Quint this fall...our 1973 Aerialscope worked 28hours straight at the Mill Fire last year, a true workhorse! Here are photos of the new ride http://commandfireapparatus.com/used-fire-trucks-for-sale/?2000-ALF-LTI-75-Midmount-Aerial-Platform-288 Former Deer Park, Long Island.

Cornwall-on-Hudson (Storm King) will be taking delivery of a 2000, 75' mid mount platform LTI/ALF on July 15. This is sadly replacing our 1973 Aerialscope:-( however we couldn't afford the outrageous remount prices of $800 to $1mil.

if you are on facebook, like Forensic Weather Consultants (Meteorologist Howard Altschule)...he was spot on with Irene and the Halloween storm of last year...he certainly has my attention on this one!

Quoted from Forensic Weather Consultants Facebook page 10/23/12

"The overnight computer models should be quite interesting. My gut feeling is that more model ensembles and solutions will trend closer to the Northeast Coastline. Why? The ECMWF and many of the GEFS ensembles are suggesting a massive storm affecting the Northeast (direct impacts in NJ, NYC, LI and CT). The Operational GFS model seems out to lunch still...but even it has trended a little further west. So, I'll have an update tomorrow morning, but I would not be surprised if more computer models indicate a major storm landfalling in the Northeast next week as a Super-Storm."

"UPDATE: While there is still some chance that this super-storm could go oout to sea, the specialists at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) agree that the Euro is the most reliable and beliveable scenario with this storm. It should most likely be a monstrous Post-Tropical system but with the equivalent strength of a powerful hurricane (just minus the warm core). I suspect that boats and ships will have to completely shut down any traffic from the Carolinas to the Northeast from Sunday through Wednesday as the thought of potential 25-40 Foot Waves is nauseating enough. In addition and highly troubling, is the fact that astronomical high tide and a full moon will occur Sunday Night. This will likely add a couple of feet to the ocean heights along the coast, thus creating a significant and potentially damaging storm surge and erosion in Long Island, CT and MA. Stay tuned."

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SHIRTS ARE IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP OR PICKUP/DELIVERY

Please email your orders to MontroseV.A.Firefighters@gmail.com or call Kurt Hahn at 845-629-6873

Thank You for Your Support!

Thank you for the support and many great comments! We have been taking orders all day. All shipping requests are going USPS Priority Mail Flat-Rate (most economical).

We are offering full color Montrose V.A. Fire Department Tee-Shirts for sale to the public.

The design of the shirt honors the bond between Firefighters and those who serve America.

"Protecting Those Who Served" Since 1950, the proceeds will benefit the Montrose V.A. Firefighters Benevolent Association.

Tee-Shirts are $20.00 In-stock sizes include Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL+$3, 3XL+$5 (flyer attached w/proof)

6.1oz Gildan 100% Cotton (Sport Grey)

To place an order, please email MontroseV.A.Firefighters@gmail.com or call 845-629-6873.

Stay Safe and Thank You for Your Support!

visit us at www.montrosevafd.com

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Storm King Engine Co. NO. 2 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY will host the Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention and Parade September 20-22, 2012. All events will take place and the parade will culminate at the Cornwall Landing on the Hudson River. Updates will follow. If you would like to be a guest company for the parade, please contact Co-Chairman Jeff Armitage rollemal@hvc.rr.com or 845-494-5033 or Co-Chairman Mike Trainor ske2chief@aol.com. Visit www.stormkingfire.org (2012) or like us on Facebook for updates.

Apparatus of Westchester County Department of Emergency Services

Engine 7, Ladder 7 and Utility 3 are part of the Fire Brigade that responds

to alarms at Westchester Medical Center and a few surrounding facilities.

Engine 8 is a backup to Engine 7 in the event that this is Out of Service.

Otherwise Engine 8 is used for training.

Can anyone tell me what the purpose the Special Operations Scene Support Unit is? It is HUGE!

It is very scary how easy it is for people to purchase used fire apparatus and emergency vehicles. I notice that many out of service equipment in ny have no plates. This past Saturday I was admiring two used aerials at a 9/11 car show and I asked the private owners if they had plates...of course not! The police just wave when we pass by.

Imagine what could happen if a terrorist got the same treatment from police. Not good!

We have a games of chance license for Vegas nights that we run during our annual fair plus we sell bell-jar tear off tickets weekly and we do host a popular Texas holdem tournament every third Sunday of the month.

Vegas nights are alot of work and we are doing very well with holdem which doesn't require more than 4-5ppl to run it. You can contact me if u need further info @ kurt@advancefiresafety.com

Golf at the Storm King Golf Course in Cornwall, NY and support Storm King Fire Engine Company #2 at our Annual Golf Outing.

Registration - 8am - Tee-off 9am Cost - $125 per person

Includes: 18-Holes of Golf, Cart, Breakfast, Lunch at the turn and STEAK DINNER with 1-HOUR OPEN BAR at Mulligan's Grill at the Storm King Golf Club.

Enjoy Ice Cold Beer, Food, Water, Soda, Snacks all day! Many Give-a-Ways, Raffles, Closest to Pin wins a KINGSTON NISSAN!, Double Your $$ Hole, Longest Drive & More Prizes!

Foursomes Encouraged - Day of Outing Registration also Welcomed at 8am.

Non-golfers are invited to enjoy all the perks of the outing with us less the cost of golf.

Call Matt Clancy at 845-234-5466 or Jim Bryan at 845-489-5973 for details.

Email: golf@stormkingfire.org

Visit: www.stormkingfire.org for details & tour the Private Storm King Golf Course

This outing is in support of our fundraising efforts for the Orange County Firemen's Convention - September 2012 in Cornwall-on-Hudson.

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Kurt W. Hahn (Montrose VAFD)

Advance Fire & Safety Consultants, LLC

7 Andrews Street

Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520

845-629-6873

www.advancefiresafety.com

We are in preliminary works with Excelsior and expect a visit from the Pelham rig in Cornwall-on-Hudson...we hope to refurb our 1973 Aerialscope with the same specs! Can't Wait! Once you have a scope, you never want to give it up.

I believe that it is in the ballpark of 1.1/1.2+ for a new Tandem 75'

Well worth it to refurb and keep a Single Axle!...you can't kill one!

Here is our existing 1973 Aerialscope...5 Speed, 235hp!...in Museum Condition!

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You can't kill an Aerialscope...We got a 1973 75' still going strong. The Techs from UL are very impressed with the performance of our Tower each year during the ladder testing.

For about $600K, we can remount this on a single axle with new cab and chassis and a complete refurb from Seagrave.

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Storm King Fire Engine Company # 2 ANNUAL FAIR - JULY 25-28, 2007 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY (Orange County)

Located just 10 minutes from the Bear Mountain and Newburgh-Beacon Bridges - just off Route 9W on Route 218.

Wednesday July 25, 2007 Emergency Services Discount Night

Present ID as a member of Emergency Services (Fire, Police, EMS, etc.), Pay $12.00 per person and Enjoy Unlimited Rides All Night

The Rides Begin at 6pm and Run Until ????

6pm-7pm Half Price Food (Sold by Storm King Only)

7pm-8pm Binky the Clown

7pm-10pm Vegas Night – Blackjack, Joker-7, Money Wheel & More

Thursday July 26, 2007

9:30am-12:30pm Early Bird Special $15.00 (Rain Date Friday 7/27)

Unlimited Rides, Lunch, Snack and Magic Show

by Wilcox Magic Shows from 10am-12noon

The Rides Begin at 6pm and Run Until ????

Pay $15.00 per person and Enjoy Unlimited Rides All Night

6pm-7pm Half Price Food (Sold by Storm King Only)

7:30pm-9pm Live Bands: Hank and The Skinny 3 & Chicken Bone Beach

7pm-10pm Vegas Night – Blackjack, Joker-7, Money Wheel & More

Friday July 27, 2007

The Rides Begin at 6pm and Run Until ????

Pay $15.00 per person and Enjoy Unlimited Rides All Night

6:30pm-7pm Free Pony Rides

7pm Meet The Clowns

7pm-9pm K-104 Tori Grace from the Morning Show-Wheel of Prizes

7pm-10pm Vegas Night – Blackjack, Joker-7, Money Wheel & More

Saturday July 28, 2007

The Rides Begin at 4pm and Run Until ????

4pm-7pm………… $15.00 per person and Enjoy Unlimited Rides Till 7PM

6pm-7pm…………….. Half Price Food (Sold by Storm King Only)

7pm-9pm…………….. D.A.R.E. by Cornwall-on-Hudson Police

7:30pm-10:30pm.. Live Band: A.J. & The Hearts – 50’s & 60’s Band

7pm-11pm…………….Vegas Night – Blackjack, Joker-7, Money Wheel & More

FIREWORKS AT DUSK Saturday Night!

Sponsored by Dewitt Insurance Agency, Shamrock Shows & Butterhill Day School of Cornwall

Fair is Located Behind Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School, directly across from Storm King Engine at 233 Hudson Street (Route 218). Call 845-534-2841 or visit www.stormkingfire.org for details.

No Entry Fee – FREE PARKING - All Shows Are FREE – Fun for All Ages

Food (Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Fingers, Fries, Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, Sausage & Peppers, Cheese Steaks, Pizza, Fried Dough, Cotton Candy & More!

Rides, Games, Music, Vegas, Live Entertainment

Raffles

2-Day Get-A-Way to Atlantic City for Two

…donated by Bruce Bryan State Farm Insurance

Color TV

…donated by Amy Bryan (Bryan Insurance Agency of New Windsor)

Gift Baskets

…donated by Blockbuster of Vails Gate

Print of Cornwall

…donated by Bethlehem Art Gallery

And Much More…

Thank You For Your Support!

Many try to copy but none match up to the quality and performance of an Aerialscope. Don't forget that a true Truck doesn't have a pump on it. Our 1973 75' Aerialscope is a true workhorse and once you have used one, you'll never consider any other manufacturer. Save your money and buy a Scope! We hope to remount ours on a new Pierce cab and chassis for about $575K.

You can find a used one in the 1973+ range for about $18K. Check out www.advantageapparatus.com for cost effective remount option or www.birdsborofd.org for one completed through the Pierce Aerialscope remount program. Many departments that own Aerialscopes will never get rid of them. The Aerialscope is the only Truck that you can truly rely on for unmatched performance and durability.

Who truly needs a 95'+ Truck anyway. The Truck always belongs in front of the fire building. Most of these GINORMOUS trucks that departments are buying fall short of practicality...seems like many are simply bought for "the extra inch syndrome" rather than true need. Check out Mechanicstown's KME Tower at www.mechanicstownfd.com - at just under 1.5 million - whats the point? more isn't always better - how many streets in your district will actually support the weight of rigs like this?

It helps to contract with an apparatus architect when you are going to make an investment in any new rig. I recommend that you consult with Mike Wilbur and Tom Shand of Emergency Vehicle Response (www.emergencyvehicleresponse.com) before you make any purchase. It is time that districts incorporate Architects into apparatus purchase just like we do with a typical construction project. There are too many peoples lives riding on our decisions not to do our homework.

We have (1) 2005 Enforcer 1500/750 (Engine-411) &

(1) 1989 Arrow 1500/750 (Engine-412)

Great apparatus - we have never had any major issues with these work horses.

You get what you pay for!

Our 75' Aerialscope has been out of service at Seagrave in East Brunswick for a month now.  This news doesn't look promising for our situation either.  They have been stroking us "waiting for a part" but they say it will be ready next week...oh but they said that last week too.  We only have 1 Aerialscope compared to FDNY...makes me wonder now where we are on their priority list.  There is NO TRUCK LIKE AN AERIALSCOPE!!!

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After only 8-Weeks, our Aerialscope is finally fixed! We are picking it up on Monday Oct 17. After some phone tag with top administrators at Seagrave, they have admitted some difficulties at their E.Brunswick shop and they are making good on it with us.

I have heard rumors that Pierce may be acquiring Seagrave for the Aerialscope division...time will tell.