JP59

As previouslly discussed on this site in the archived thread below, the General Ike has finally been completed and delivered to Florida as of yesterday. The biggest delay was finding the proper set of hose reels to replace the retro-fitted crosslays above the pump panel. A proper pair was located, restored and mounted. The 6v53 fired up on the first try, and around the block we went. Hoping to put some miles on this weekend. More pics to follow...
http://www.emtbravo....ack-b-85f-1242/

Rest in peace. My condolences to your family, friends and The Port Chester Fire Dept.

Date: 10/10/12
Time: 03:46 hrs
Location: Alfredo's Foreign Cars (showroom/offices), 2050 [or 2030, conflicting reports] West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY 10538
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 15; 33.96 (EMS), EMS 15; 154.755, 155.250 (VoL PD).
Units Operating: appx. 100 FFs --
Larchmont FD: 2222; E-33, 34, 35; TL-7; R-1 (Cascade).
Town of Mamaroneck FD: 2231, 2232, 2233; E-37; R-6.
Village of Mamaroneck FD: 2241, 2242, 2243; E-40; L-21 (standby in own HQ).
New Rochelle FD: 2302; E-21 (FAST); L-12 (operating on exposure #2 side).
Pelham FD: E-5.
WCDES: Cause & Origin (Zone #2); Bat 15.
Relocate- Greenville FD: Squad 15 (covering Larchmont HQ).
Town of Mamaroneck Ambulance District: 66-A2 (VAC), 68-A1 (BLS) (MEMS), 66-12 (EMS command), 66-13, 66-22, 66-61, 66-66, 49-M1 (TMAD).
Village of Larchmont PD;
Village of Larchmont DPW;
ConEdison.
Weather Conditions: Rainy, chilly.
Description of Incident: Large, powerful, smokey commerical fire started in car dealership supply area/showroom. Building and most cars inside destroyed with collapsed roof on CD side of structure. Searches negative. Multiple L/S/O. Eventually pulled out to perform exterior attack. No reported injuries.
Reported by passerby who saw smoke. Boston Post Road was closed from Weaver Street to Chatsworth Avenue for long period of time. Locals were advised to avoid area due to toxic fumes. Cause determined to be electrical originating in faulty storage room air compressor.
Reporters: Larchmont_Boy (briefly o/s); firedude (for times, rundown corrections and info); grantnet10 (for EMS rundown); merchaldo (for VMFD info and time); JP59 (for PFD and some NRFD info); news articles (for description); 25truck26 and turk182 (for RFD correction); Bish140 (for TMFD correction); vwwh1 (for GFD correction); three anonymous reporters (for most info, times, rundown, and ops details at bottom).
Writer: Larchmont_Boy.
News Articles: Journal News (more photos); News 12 / Newsday #1, #2; theLoop; Larchmont-Mamaroneck Patch; Larchmont Daily Voice; CBS.
03:37 hrs: Larchmont PD Cars 424, 420 to 22 Cambridge Rd for an audible alarm.
03:38 hrs: LPD Car 424 requesting FD immediately to area of Boston Post Rd x Bonnett Ave for a smoke condition.
03:40 hrs: LPD Car 424 advises he has a smoke condition coming out of the Fiat Dealership on Boston Post Rd.
03:46 hrs: E-35, E-33, TL-7 dispatched to the area of 2050 Boston Post Rd for smoke from the structure.
04:01 hrs: Larchmont 10-75 Dispatched: TMFD 1 Engine & FAST, Bat 15, and EMS for a Commercial Structure Fire.
04:03 hrs: NRFD L-12 dispatched to scene.
04:03 hrs: Pelham dispatched to relocate 1 engine to LFD HQ.
04:25 hrs: 68-A1 on scene.
04:31 hrs: C&O Zone 2 dispatched to land line.
04:35 hrs: E-21 dispatched to scene as FAST.
04:46 hrs: VMFD dispatched. 2241 and E-40 on standby at LFD HQ [later called to lay in]. [L-21 standby in own HQ.]
04:50 hrs: C&O on scene.
05:30 hrs: Structure collapse on CD side.
06:37 hrs: Fire declared under control.
06:45 hrs: 66-12 handing over EMS Command to 66-13.
07:45 hrs: EMS released.
13:10 hrs: Larchmont FD cleared.
14:00 hrs: Boston Post Road and all other blocked streets opened.
Per a anonymous FF working o/s:
"EXCAVATOR BROUGHT IN DUE TO TRAPED POCKETS OF FIRE, BLOCKED OFF BY THE COLLAPSE. ONCE THE EXCAVATOR OPENED UP TL7 WENT INTO OPERATION WITH MASTER STREAMS AND 2 MONITORS WERE IN OPERATION AS WELL. WHEN THE MAJORITY OF THE POCKETS OF FIRE WERE K/D, TL7 E35 AND E34 RETURNED TO SERVICE. R1 WAS RECALLED TO THE SCENE AND LEFT ON FIRE WATCH WHILE OPERATING A MONITOR OFF THE HYDRANT TO WET DOWN SMOLDERING HOT SPOTS INSIDE OF THE COLLAPSE ZONE.
"lfd brought the first line into the building through a small door. shortly after lfd with tmfd assistance took the front windows and cut the roof up garage door with a partner saw. lfd brought a second line (2.5 inch) into the structure upon the door being cut. pelham fd brought a 2.5 as well and i believe tmfd was operating 2 handlines. we tried out best to make an aggressive interior push but it was too far ahead of us and we were met by intense heat and smoke, as well as, heavy fire conditions throughout. Smoke began rolling over and 2221 made the call to pull everyone out and go exterior. right call because the heat had warped a steel I beam and the 2/3 corner collapsed approx. 15-20 minutes after the building was evacuated. also rescue 1 cleared the scene around 2:30 (as it stayed on fire watch operating a monitor to soak hot spots."
On 10/12/12 morning:
"Larchmont responded to 2040 BPR on smoke from the rear this morning around 07:30. 2221 reported it was a hot spot in the fire building from the other day. E34 hit the hot spot and returned very shortly after"
Please PM me if you have any more information or corrections.

If you have software such as the ARC software for programming your scanner, you can turn off Bee Line and whatever else you dont want to listen to that is trunked. I use the ARC software for all 3 of my scanners and only listen to the trunked agencies that I want without a problem.

Something is up. District serves 24,000 dosnt seem like alot
http://www.palospark.org/Fire/fire_protection_department.htm
Palos Fire Protection District
Main Fire Menu | Our Firehouse | Administration
In Case of Emergency, Fire, Police or Ambulance
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Our Firehouse & History
Administration
Mission Statement
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Palos Fire Protection District operates 2 fully staffed fire stations, 24 hours a day. Each day there are 5 paramedic/firefighters on duty at each station, responding to over 2400 requests for service each year. Palos Fire Protection District serves approximately 24,000 residents in Palos Township.
Fire Chief Carr
Chief6300@aol.com
Fire Chief office is open
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
Station #1
8815 West 123rd Street
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708)448-0369 Non-emergency
(708)448-0849 FAX
(708)448-2181 7-digit emergency number Station #2
13010 South 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708)448-0363 Non emergency
(708)448-2181
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The district boundaries are as follows:
North boundary-The Cal-Sag Channel
South boundary-135th Street
East boundary-76th Ave
West boundary-Will-Cook Road
Palos Fire Protection District serves the residents of the following communities:
The entire Village of Palos Park
Residents of the City of Palos Heights West of 76th Avenue.
Residents of the Village of Orland Park North of 135th Street
All of the Residents of Unincorporated Palos Township South of the Cal-Sag Channel
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Palos Fire Protection District Mission Statement
The Palos Fire Protection District has been established to provide the citizenry of our community with professional fire protection, fire suppression, emergency medical services, as well as protection against numerous other hazards which may threaten lives or property
It is the sworn duty of all members of Palos Fire Protection District to uphold the primary objectives of our service: Protect the lives and property of the citizens of the Palos Fire Protection District. All members are also sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws and ordinances of the Palos Fire Protection District.
Palos Fire Protection District has attempted to incorporate a sense of community within our operations. "A community department, made up of community members, serving fellow residents".
"It is my pledge that when needed, Palos Fire Protection District will be prepared and responsive to the needs of the individual, as well as those of the community."
Steven J. Carr
Fire Chief

I remember that building. My best friend from childhood (we're still good friends) lived on the second floor. It was a tiny, dark apartment. The kitchen window looked out on to the brick wall of the building next door. His dad, BTW, was a cook for many years over at Moon's take out on South Broadway (yes, they are Chinese). I'm talking early 70's here, I don't know if Moon's is there anymore, although I highly doubt it.

Yea I also know a guy from my fd who is retiring soon its a pretty good job and fdny ems doesn't really pay that well and who knows if I'll get the promo to firefighter. Thanks for the advice

Date: 12-29-2011
Time: 14:20
Location: 37 Old Lyme Road (Google Maps)
Frequency: 46.26; Fire 19, Fire Ground 8
Units Operating: [Purchase FD: 2411, 2412 E238, E240, TL53, U10]; [West Harrison FD: 2502, E265, E267, TL9, U25]; [Valhalla FD: 2481, R9 (FAST)]; [WCDES; B19]; [Harrison EMS: 61M1, 61A5]; [Harrison PD]; [C&O: 1402]; [Harrison Building Inspector]
Units On Standby: [North White Plains FD: 2322, L47]
Units Relocated: [Port Chester FD: 2393, E62]
Weather Conditions: Cold, dry, cloudy
Description Of Incident: Purchase FD and West Harrison FD dual response for a reported structure fire with children home at the time. PD on scene reporting that that all residents were out of the structure and accounted for and there is smoke coming from the eaves. Car 2411 arrived on scene and transmitted the 10-75 which brought Harrison EMS to the scene along with Valhalla FD FAST. Car 2411 updated that fire was on the #1 floor of the residence. Two lines stretched, one in operation.
Reporter: firedude; WHFD318; JBJ1202
Writer: PFDRes47cue
14:20 - Purchase FD and West Harrison FD toned out for reported structure fire.
14:22 - 60-Control advising that children are home, unknown if still in residence.
14:23 - Car 2411 advising 60-Control that as per PD, all residents are our of the residence and accounted for.
14:30 - Purchase/West Harrison re-tone for the working structure fire, Harrison EMS and Valhalla FAST to the scene.
14:40 - Car 2411 reporting fire on the #1 floor, water on the fire, fire is darkening down.
14:41 - Battalion 19 is responding.
14:42 - Car 2481 is responding.
14:48 - Car 2411 reporting two lines stretched one in operation.
14:51 - Tower Ladder 9 is on location.
15:03 - Car 2411 advising that Con Ed Electric is on the scene and to start out C&O.
15:05 - C&O Zone 2 toned out for response.
15:08 - Valhalla FAST and Car 2481 released, back in service.
15:09 - Car 2411 places the situation Under Control
15:30 - Car 2411 putting North White Plains FD and Port Chester FD back in service, with thanks. Engine 267 and Tower Ladder 9 are on scene but in service.
15:43 - Engine 265 is back in service, returning as per Car 2502.
16:16 - Car 2411 reports all unites back in service, command terminated.
**Feel free to PM w/ additional**

Unfreaking believable. This city loves to crap all over first responders every chance they get unless it's an election year.

Date:5/12/11
Time:06:39
Location: Boston Post Rd. between Chatsworth Ave and Monroe Ave.
Frequency: Fire Ops 15, Fireground 7
Units Operating: Engine 35, Engine 33, Tower Ladder 7, Larchmont/Town of Mamaroneck VAC, Larchmont PD, Town of Mamaroneck PD
Weather Conditions: 60* and sunny
Description Of Incident:Reported as a car flipped over on Boston Post Road. SUV was T-Boned and flipped on to its roof. Driver (only passenger in the vehicle) was trapped inside the vehicle and was quickly extricated without the use of extrication tools. Engine 33 was put back in service after the victim was extricated, while Engine 35 and Tower Ladder 7 remained on scene to address fluid on the roadway and to secure the scene until the vehicle was towed.
Reporters: FF1
Writer: FF1

Date:5/3/11
Time:11:34
Location: 1 Glenwood Ave. c/s Ravine Ave.
Frequency: 484.7125
Units Operating:
Weather Conditions: 65* and sunny
Description Of Incident: 2nd alarm upon arrival then upgraded to a 3rd alarm for heavy fire on the 11th floor of a high rise then upgraded to a 4th alarm @ 11:41 for a heavy fire condition on the 11th floor, fire is DWH
11:48 Heavy fire on the 11th floor with extention to the 12th floor. Fire is DWH
11:58 Fire on the 12th floor knocked down, heavy fire condition remains on the 11th floor, all companies remain working.
12:14 Smoke condition in apartments on the floors above the fire with a woman and a child on a balcony
12:18 Main body of fire is knocked down. Companies are overhauling and checking for extention. Fire remains all hands.
12:33 Fire placed under control.
Reporters: FF1
Writer:FF1
http://www.lohud.com/article/20110503/NEWS02/105030366/Fire-out-Seven-Pines-Tower-Yonkers?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s

Thanks George, I appreciate that info on the Eastchester F.D. numbering system.