eric12401

Date: 7/2/11
Time: 1453
Location: Basden's Automotive - 1087 Ulster Heights Rd.
Frequency: 33.48, 46.46, 45.88
Units Operating:
ULSTER COUNTY: Ellenville FD, Napanoch FD, Kerhonkson FD, Cragsmoor FD, Walker Valley FD, Stone Ridge FD, Accord FD, UCFIU, Ellenville Rescue, NYSP
SULLIVAN COUNTY: Woodbourne FD (1 tanker to scene), Grahamsville FD (1 tanker, 1 engine to Napanoch for standby), Bloomingburg FD (1 engine to Cragsmoor for standby)
ORANGE COUNTY: Pine Bush FD (standby for Walker Valley)
Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm
Description Of Incident: Originally called in as a vehicle fire in a structure.
Reporters/Writer: eric12401
1453 - Ellenville with all equipment and Napanoch with 42-11 respond for a vehicle fire in a structure.
1459 - Ellenville 26-10 responding
1500 - 2nd alarm transmitted for a working structure fire.

Napanoch with all available manpower to the scene.
Kerhonkson with 33-14 to the scene.
Cragsmoor with 24-20 to the scene.
Walker Valley with 63-15 and FASTeam to the scene.
Ulster County Fire Investigation Unit with investigators to the scene.
Ellenville Rescue with 1 ambulance to the scene.

1502 - Ellenville 26-15 responding
1508 - Walker Valley 63-15 and FAST responding.
1509 - Cragsmoor 2nd dispatch for 24-20 and manpower.
1514 - Cragsmoor 24-20 responding.
1515 - Ellenville and Napanoch additional dispatch for all available manpower.
1519 - 56-N and 56-S reporting an extended ETA. Ulster 911 reporting unsuccessful attempts to contact building inspector.
1521 - Cragsmoor 24-20 with a 3-5 minute ETA.
1532 - Cragsmoor and Kerhonkson additional dispatch for all available manpower and 1 additional tanker each to the scene. Stone Ridge with 1 engine to relocate to Kerhonkson's firehouse for standby.
1535 - Kerhonkson 33-11 responding.
1537 - Stone Ridge 58-14 and 58-1 responding.
1543 - Napanoch Car 42 requesting Grahamsville with 1 engine and 1 tanker to standby in Napanoch's firehouse.
1545 - Cragsmoor Car 24 requesting Bloomingburg with 1 engine to standby at Cragsmoor's firehouse.
1556 - Stone Ridge 58-14 relocated to Kerhonkson.
1557 - Ellenville Fire Command requesting State Police to the scene.
1608 - 56-S on scene.
1611 - Grahamsville's engine and tanker relocated to Napanoch's firehouse.
1628 - Accord and Walker Valley with 5 interior firefighters each to the scene.
1633 - Walker Valley 63-25 responding with 5 interior firefighters.
1635 - Accord 15-10 assembling crew.
1640 - Accord 15-10 responding.
1650 - Napanoch additional request for refreshments to the scene.
1702 - Fire under control, extensive overhaul in progress.
1804 - Walker Valley 63-15 and 63-25 in service and returning, Pine Bush released from standby duty.
1811 - Napanoch in service and returning, Grahamsville released from standby duty.
1852 - All mutual aid released. Ellenville in service and returning.

Date: 7/2/11
Time: 1453
Location: Basden's Automotive - 1087 Ulster Heights Rd.
Frequency: 33.48, 46.46, 45.88
Units Operating:
ULSTER COUNTY: Ellenville FD, Napanoch FD, Kerhonkson FD, Cragsmoor FD, Walker Valley FD, Stone Ridge FD, Accord FD, UCFIU, Ellenville Rescue, NYSP
SULLIVAN COUNTY: Woodbourne FD (1 tanker to scene), Grahamsville FD (1 tanker, 1 engine to Napanoch for standby), Bloomingburg FD (1 engine to Cragsmoor for standby)
ORANGE COUNTY: Pine Bush FD (standby for Walker Valley)
Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm
Description Of Incident: Originally called in as a vehicle fire in a structure.
Reporters/Writer: eric12401
1453 - Ellenville with all equipment and Napanoch with 42-11 respond for a vehicle fire in a structure.
1459 - Ellenville 26-10 responding
1500 - 2nd alarm transmitted for a working structure fire.

Napanoch with all available manpower to the scene.
Kerhonkson with 33-14 to the scene.
Cragsmoor with 24-20 to the scene.
Walker Valley with 63-15 and FASTeam to the scene.
Ulster County Fire Investigation Unit with investigators to the scene.
Ellenville Rescue with 1 ambulance to the scene.

1502 - Ellenville 26-15 responding
1508 - Walker Valley 63-15 and FAST responding.
1509 - Cragsmoor 2nd dispatch for 24-20 and manpower.
1514 - Cragsmoor 24-20 responding.
1515 - Ellenville and Napanoch additional dispatch for all available manpower.
1519 - 56-N and 56-S reporting an extended ETA. Ulster 911 reporting unsuccessful attempts to contact building inspector.
1521 - Cragsmoor 24-20 with a 3-5 minute ETA.
1532 - Cragsmoor and Kerhonkson additional dispatch for all available manpower and 1 additional tanker each to the scene. Stone Ridge with 1 engine to relocate to Kerhonkson's firehouse for standby.
1535 - Kerhonkson 33-11 responding.
1537 - Stone Ridge 58-14 and 58-1 responding.
1543 - Napanoch Car 42 requesting Grahamsville with 1 engine and 1 tanker to standby in Napanoch's firehouse.
1545 - Cragsmoor Car 24 requesting Bloomingburg with 1 engine to standby at Cragsmoor's firehouse.
1556 - Stone Ridge 58-14 relocated to Kerhonkson.
1557 - Ellenville Fire Command requesting State Police to the scene.
1608 - 56-S on scene.
1611 - Grahamsville's engine and tanker relocated to Napanoch's firehouse.
1628 - Accord and Walker Valley with 5 interior firefighters each to the scene.
1633 - Walker Valley 63-25 responding with 5 interior firefighters.
1635 - Accord 15-10 assembling crew.
1640 - Accord 15-10 responding.
1650 - Napanoch additional request for refreshments to the scene.
1702 - Fire under control, extensive overhaul in progress.
1804 - Walker Valley 63-15 and 63-25 in service and returning, Pine Bush released from standby duty.
1811 - Napanoch in service and returning, Grahamsville released from standby duty.
1852 - All mutual aid released. Ellenville in service and returning.

Date: 7/2/11
Time: 1453
Location: Basden's Automotive - 1087 Ulster Heights Rd.
Frequency: 33.48, 46.46, 45.88
Units Operating:
ULSTER COUNTY: Ellenville FD, Napanoch FD, Kerhonkson FD, Cragsmoor FD, Walker Valley FD, Stone Ridge FD, Accord FD, UCFIU, Ellenville Rescue, NYSP
SULLIVAN COUNTY: Woodbourne FD (1 tanker to scene), Grahamsville FD (1 tanker, 1 engine to Napanoch for standby), Bloomingburg FD (1 engine to Cragsmoor for standby)
ORANGE COUNTY: Pine Bush FD (standby for Walker Valley)
Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm
Description Of Incident: Originally called in as a vehicle fire in a structure.
Reporters/Writer: eric12401
1453 - Ellenville with all equipment and Napanoch with 42-11 respond for a vehicle fire in a structure.
1459 - Ellenville 26-10 responding
1500 - 2nd alarm transmitted for a working structure fire.

Napanoch with all available manpower to the scene.
Kerhonkson with 33-14 to the scene.
Cragsmoor with 24-20 to the scene.
Walker Valley with 63-15 and FASTeam to the scene.
Ulster County Fire Investigation Unit with investigators to the scene.
Ellenville Rescue with 1 ambulance to the scene.

1502 - Ellenville 26-15 responding
1508 - Walker Valley 63-15 and FAST responding.
1509 - Cragsmoor 2nd dispatch for 24-20 and manpower.
1514 - Cragsmoor 24-20 responding.
1515 - Ellenville and Napanoch additional dispatch for all available manpower.
1519 - 56-N and 56-S reporting an extended ETA. Ulster 911 reporting unsuccessful attempts to contact building inspector.
1521 - Cragsmoor 24-20 with a 3-5 minute ETA.
1532 - Cragsmoor and Kerhonkson additional dispatch for all available manpower and 1 additional tanker each to the scene. Stone Ridge with 1 engine to relocate to Kerhonkson's firehouse for standby.
1535 - Kerhonkson 33-11 responding.
1537 - Stone Ridge 58-14 and 58-1 responding.
1543 - Napanoch Car 42 requesting Grahamsville with 1 engine and 1 tanker to standby in Napanoch's firehouse.
1545 - Cragsmoor Car 24 requesting Bloomingburg with 1 engine to standby at Cragsmoor's firehouse.
1556 - Stone Ridge 58-14 relocated to Kerhonkson.
1557 - Ellenville Fire Command requesting State Police to the scene.
1608 - 56-S on scene.
1611 - Grahamsville's engine and tanker relocated to Napanoch's firehouse.
1628 - Accord and Walker Valley with 5 interior firefighters each to the scene.
1633 - Walker Valley 63-25 responding with 5 interior firefighters.
1635 - Accord 15-10 assembling crew.
1640 - Accord 15-10 responding.
1650 - Napanoch additional request for refreshments to the scene.
1702 - Fire under control, extensive overhaul in progress.
1804 - Walker Valley 63-15 and 63-25 in service and returning, Pine Bush released from standby duty.
1811 - Napanoch in service and returning, Grahamsville released from standby duty.
1852 - All mutual aid released. Ellenville in service and returning.

Actually they are looking at closing 3 Engines, and 2 trucks. Engine 1, Engine 6 (the Water Rescue Company), Engine 7 are on the chopping block. Also to be closed are Truck 4 (currently temporarily closed), and Truck 3(The USAR Rescue Company). They are talking about putting a 2 person rescue squad at Station 4 to augment on-duty staffing. I'm not sure if they mean the Pierce Quantum Rescue that is the second piece of Truck 3, or pickup based light rescue. This takes the city back to pre-1957 levels, yes 1957, when the city population was 25% of what is today and the city was physically much smaller. This leaves 10 Engines and 2 trucks to cover 84 sq miles. The plan also reduces staffing from 223 to 145 sworn personnel. But then the city fathers have been waging a war on the Fire department for many years, at least from appearances.
Disclosure: Engine 7 is first due to my house.

Date: 6/28/2011
Time: 1215
Location: Dutchess County Airport
Frequency: Dc-911, Fireground 5/6
Units Operating: New Hackensack FD, Hughsonville FD(45-11), Dutchess County Airport Fire/Rescue (92-11?) NYSP, Wappinger Medic 1, and 2
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Description Of Incident: Aircraft down w/ fire, 1 DOA, 1 transported via ground and died at hospital.
Reporters:
Writer: billy98988
1215: DC-911 dispatching New Hackensack fire and Wappinger Medic 1 for an aircraft down w/ fire.
1216: Wappinger Medic 1 and NYSP responding
1221: NYSP requesting Fire/EMS to expedite. 2nd ALS unit dispatched.
1224: Command req fire police to scene for spectators.
1229: Hughsonville Fire dispatched to standby in New Hackensack.
1302: All units in service returning, mutual aid released.
Mid Hudson News
Poughkeepsie Journal

Date: 06-23-11
Time: 1551hrs
Location: Route 32 & Orrs Mills Rd. (Cornwall/Vails Gate line)
Frequency: OC911
Units Operating: Numerous, see below
Weather Conditions: Hot/Humid
Description Of Incident: Tractor-Trailer vs. SUV
Reporters:
Writer: BFD1054 (O/S)
1551hrs-Vails Gate FD dispatched for the MVA; reported Tractor Trailer roll-over with fuel spill.
1553hrs-Vails Gate FD updated; Tractor Trailer vs. SUV with (2) persons trapped. Tractor Trailer is on its side leaking fuel.
Vails Gate Car-2 arrived on scene and established Vails Gate Command. EMS (New Windsor and Cornwall) was able to remove the (2) occupants of the SUV and both were transported ALS. The driver of the tractor-trailer self-extricated with the assistance of by-standers and was transported BLS.
VGFD Car-2 was advised that the tanker was loaded with 10,000 gallons of gasoline and 1,000 gallons of diesel.
VGFD R480 was 1st on scene. R480's crew was advised of negative entrapment and its crew was then directed to mitigate the fuel spill. Runoff (gasoline) was going into a drainage ditch that runs under Route 32 and into Moodna Creek.
Crews used as many booms and pad's as possible to help stop the runoff.
VGFD E481 arrived and its crew stretched a precautionary foam line. E479 then arrived and supplied E481 with a supply line.
VGFD M476 and M486 arrived with additional booms for containment.
Numerous pieces of equipment and manpower from Quality Towing arrived on scene within moments. (2) large heavy wreckers w/rotating booms, (1) utility w/spill containment equipment and several other support trucks were on location for the duration of the incident. Quality was a huge asset during this operation.
Vails Gate Command determined that the incident was actually just into the Cornwall Fire District. They were notified and responded with (1) Engine, (1) Rescue and a Utility w/Support trailer. Thier members immediately went to work assisting Vails Gate members with containment. All members working were rotated in 15-20 minute intervals.
Orange County's Haz-Mat Team was then requested to respond with additional supplies. They responded with equipment and supplies, as well as numerous Haz-Mat members.
The Stewart Air National Guard FD was then requested to respond with (1) Crash Rescue Truck for its foam capabilities.
Conklin Services and Construction of Newburgh arrived on the scene with a pump-tank truck, several support trucks and numerous employees to assist in the containment of run-off.
Quality Towing arranged for Tankers from All Aboard Transport of Vails Gate to come to the scene so that the product could be off-loaded. Quality and All Aboard employees worked side-by-side for approximatley 3 hours to complete the off-loading process.
While the off-loading was being done, a foamline was continuously manned and in addition, the Crash Rescue Truck was brought in close to the tractor trailer.
Throughout the incident, members of Cornwall VAC ran re-hab and ensured our members were well hydrated (thank you).
Once the tractor trailer was up-righted and placed on the street, Fire and EMS units started picking-up and returning.
Vails Gate FD units were picked-up and in service by approximatley 2015hrs.
Sorry for not having times and not writing this up in typical IA format.
Some units/agencies that were on-scene:
Vails Gate FD: Cars 2(IC), 3, 5, 6, 7, R480, E481, E479, M476, M486.
Cornwall FD: Car 1, E404, R403, M40? w/Trailer.
Stewart ANGFD: (1) Crash Rescue Truck (Crash 7).
Orange County HAZ-MAT Team: Numerous
Orange County Emergency Services: Car 36-1 and (1) Battalion Coordinator
New Windsor EMS: Numerous including EMS Chief, ALS.
Cornwall EMS: Numerous
Town of Cornwall PD: Numerous including the Chief, Patrol Sgt and patrols.
NYS Police: Patrol
NYS ENCON Police: Patrol
NYS DOT: Numerous including Enforcement
Quality Towing: Numerous including (2) Heavy Wreckers w/booms and support vehicles.
All Aboard Transport: (2) Tankers for off-loading
Conklin Services and Construction: Numerous support vehicles for containment of product.
News Links with pictures:

Newark, NJ Fire Department(NFD) -
Population Served: 277,140
Area Served: 23.8 Sq. Mi.'s
Approx. 700 Paid Members
17 Fire Stations
17 Engines
9 Trucks
1 Rescue
4 Battalions
1 Deputy
Approx. 50,000 Emergency Calls Annually(W/Little to no EMS)
The NFD is a large urban fire department that serves the largest city in New Jersey and is one of the busiest departments, if not the busiest in the state. It is a fully paid fire department and sees it's share of jobs. I'm not sure if all the member and station/apparatus roster above is competely correct, as the department has been facing many financial cutbacks and layoffs, as many other fire departments in the state. As R1SmokeEater said, with no real EMS work, as it's picked up by UMDNJ(University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) EMS. Here are some links below:
Official Website
Historical Website(Lots of info, i.e., radio codes, alarm boxes, recent jobs, history, etc.)

Date: 6-18-2011
Time: 13:14
Location: IAO 113 King Street, North Castle. (Staging is 113 King Street - MBIA Inc.)
Frequency: 60-Control (46.26); Westchester County Airport Tower KPHN (118.575)
Units Operating: (See Below)
Weather Conditions: Clear
Description Of Incident: Plane down into the woods. FAA states that a small six-seat single engine Cessna 210 Centurion plane took off from Westchester County Airport (HPN) and went down shortly after after experiencing engine trouble. The plane reportedly turned around to make an emergency landing and crashed while making the loop. The plane was destined for Montauk, NY. The plane took off at 13:04 and reported to the tower at 13:05 that it needed to make an emergency landing. The pilot stated, "Yes we are declaring an emergency," his last transmission was radioed at 13:06. Authorities responded to the scene around 13:14 and the plane was located at 13:45. Fire and hot spots were extinguished. All 4 passengers aboard the plane died.
Reporters: WHFD318, Firedude, PFD1257, Fire24
Writer: PFDRes47cue
Armonk FD: Car 2021 (IC), Car 2022, Car 2023, Tanker 9, UTV
Chappaqua FD:
Greenwich FD:
Purchase FD: Car 2411, Car 2412, Rescue 30, Utility 10, Engine 240
Hawthorne FD: Car 2192, 63U5, Gator
Banksville FD: Stand-by in HQ
West Harrison FD: Stand-by in HQ
Port Chester FD: 2393, Tower Ladder 2, Engine 59, Engine 62, Engine 64
Valhalla FD: Car 2482, County Gators
Rye Brook FD: Engine 14
Armonk EMS: 51B3
Westchester EMS: 45-Medic-1
Port Chester-Rye Brook EMS: 77A2
Harrison EMS: 66A4
White Plains EMS:
Greenwich EMS:
WCDES: Car 1, Field Communication 1, EMS Battalion 10, EMS Battalion 11, Fire Battalion 11, Fire Battalion 19
Westchester County PD: Aviation 2, Airport Patrols, Road Patrols, K-9, Intel Sgt.
North Castle PD: ESU, Patrol, Lieutenant, Detectives
DEP PD: Patrol, Detectives, Air 6
NYSP Troop K: Patrol Units
HPN OPS: Airport 7, 11 (ARFF Units)
Mount Pleasant PD: Patrol

Link to Discussion
**Please PM with additional units/info**

As a follow up to the above pictures, here are some of the "after pictures".
Interior after the fire

Area of origin in the kitchen

2-3 corner view after the fire

1-4 corner view after the fire

So many thoughts on this so hopefully this is somewhat followable. The original poster was prompted to ask his questions based off the medal day book. So on that fact I will say this I think it is dangerous for most departments to attempt to operate like the FDNY. We have the ability to put a lot of firefighters on the scene very quickly and probably unparalleled. That combined with strong SOPs that spell out where everyone goes and what they do based on the building type and location of the fire put us in a unique situation. This is in no way a knock on any other department but I think your procedures and risk management need to be based on your staffing, experience level, and what you face. In a majority of cases I believe small departments should concentrate on putting all their initial effort on placing the first line in operation. Even in the case of people trappped unless you know exactly where they are the best course of action may still be to get water on the fire.
As for the can as a truck officer when I enter an apartment prior to the line which is frequently the case when the fire is on the upper floor since the engine will be delayed in the long stretch I usually bring the can firefighter with me and leave the irons firefighter at the door (inside holding the door closed). The can allows us to knock down fire very well. As long as the fire has not flashed over the can will have an impact. The can is very effective at pushing fire back and allowing us to close doors. And in the etreme cases where protection is needed to effect a rescue the can is handy. Passing fire is a very dangerous move and should probably be reserved for known victims.

As an example of the above, and since I pick apart a lot of what I see here:
My crew ran on this reported apartment building fire last week. On arrival, fire out one window on the second floor-side #4 and just starting to take the rear porch door on side #3 just around the 3-4 corner. Entry through side #1 (front) to the common hall door the fire apartment (second floor rear). The conditions in the second floor hall were zero smoke, zero heat, 6 doors. The rear apt. entry door was bubbling and popping with a faint wisp of smoke at the top. The crew could have taken the door immediately attempted to make a search and hold the fire with the can, remembering the fire was out a single window and nearly adjacent door. Instead it was decided that the line would be placed to the door before entry. While the line was stretched the adjacent apartment was searched and found untouched even though it sheared two common walls with the fire apartment. Once the line as in placed the door was forced (also found to be seasonally closed off and not used) the condition in the common hall when to zero visibility and moderate heat at the 2-3 foot level. The line advanced quickly and knocked down the fire with seemingly relative ease. What the crew did not see was that while the stretch was taking place, the fire took the side #3 door and another window on side #3, in two separate rooms and as the door was forced completely lit off the rear porch. The point being, what looked like a fire that the can may have be able to subdue temporarily, likely was not a good candidate. The added volume of air allowed the fire to greatly intensify rapidly and without the 180 gpm line immediately flowing things could have been far different. The end result was things went very well and aside from minor water damage to the unit directly below the fire, only the fire apartment was uninhabitable by the next evening. I can honestly say if it weren't for solid core doors and solid(no holes) lathe and plaster and adequate sheetrock, the outcome would have a bit worse.
BTW for anyone from Elmont LI, the fire was reported by a new Coast Guard kid who used to be a member of EFD L2? Did a nice job alerting residents and giving the Chief a nice report on arrival. I think the USCG Base Commander here is putting up for a commendation with our support.

This was just after arrival.(Side 3)

While crews are making entry (not our ground ladder!)

Just after entry to fire apartment
photos by Rockland FD Photographer Alan Athearn

I was reading the 2011 FDNY Medal Day awards book, http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/publications/medal_day/2011/FDNY%20Medal%20Day%202011%20Book%20Final%20June%208%202011.pdf and saw a reoccurring trend, the importance of the Can man in most all of these rescues.
I think it goes without saying that 2.5 gallons of water, in the right hands can have a substantial effect on fires, but for those of us who don't utilize a can regularly, I would love to hear some pointers, tips, and tricks from those of you who do please.
Such as, when holding a fire in a room, where is the best place to direct the stream? Shorts blasts or open it up? Tips on door control, etc.
I know in my area, the can is under utlilized, and I think it is out of fear honestly. Not many IC's or officers are willing to see the can as an effective means of suppression...I usually have a 6 foot hook and a can with me when i go in buildings for alarms, inside smoke, etc...but i KNOW if we roll up on a reported room and contents and I walk up with a PW, I will be told to leave it and take a line...which can create a delay in suppression as I can enter and hold it with the can until a line is stretched by other members.
Don't be afraid to post up, MANY of us do listen and remember, and even sometimes apply.
Thanks.

abaduck - Mike Ross, he doesn't hide is name, is, for the record, a registered Republican, more libertarian than anything else. Certainly not a liberal. He didn't respond earlier because he's spent the day at the FTC doing rescue tech, and joined in the good-natured banter involving one of the other students, an LEO.
He's so anti-police that he was in the in the middle of joining the police, as a volunteer cop in the UK, before that was cut short by our moving to the USA. He's given serious thought to joining the volunteer PSEF here in Westchester, but has back-burnered that due to too many other commitments.
Yes, sometimes I debate - I have questions and opinions about police actions on occasions. About the only time I think I could be said to have been out of line was the recent thread on the Philly open carry guy, and enough LEOs here told me how and why I was wrong I manned up, said OK I was wrong, and apologised.
All I wanted to do was update people on what was happening; a lot of people discussed this case, and a story on the latest developments caught my eye. I often end up reading something and someplace down the line it's 'I wonder what happened about X? How did that play out?'
That's all there was to it. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and JJB531, I respectfully think you're out of line here.
Mike

While I do agree that the Trooper was over the line in his actions, did you post this because you "bet folks might like an update" or because this is another opportunity for you to continue your anti-police agenda?

Date: 6/14/2011
Time: 04:10
Location: East Lee Rd (Rt 31A) at Mathis Rd, Town of Barre (Orleans County)
Frequency: 46.08
Units Operating: (Orleans County) Barre, Albion, Clarendon, Holley, Shelby, East Shelby, Kendall, Fancher-Hulberton-Murray, Orleans County Special Response Team, Orleans County Sheriff, Central Orleans Volunteer Ambulance(COVA), NYSP Troop A
(Genesee County) Elba, Byron, South Byron, Town of Batavia, Oakfield, Alabama, Genesee County Haz-Mat
(Monroe County) Brockport, Kodak
Numerous fill-ins
Weather Conditions: Cool, dry, winds 5-10 mph out of the North
Description Of Incident: 04:10: Barre equipment along with COVA, Holley FAST, and Clarendon for the report of a tanker rollover with fire at Rt 31A at Mathis Rd. Barre 1 on location reports heavy fire from a tanker carrying unknown fuel requesting Shelby for the FOAM pumper and 1 tanker, Albion pumper and manpower along with fire police to shut down Rt 31A, Tankers from Clarendon, Holley, Fancher-Hulberton-Murray, East Shelby, Kendall, Elba, Byron, South Byron, Town of Batavia, Oakfield, Alabama, Genesee County Haz-Mat with FOAM unit, and Kodak Chemical FOAM truck, Brockport requested for 2nd FASTeam.
Command established that the overturned tanker was carrying ethanol from the near-by ethanol plant in Medina. Units relocated residents outside of the hot-zone.
Fire placed under control shortly after 06:00, crews cleaning up, investigation underway, road to remain closed for the day.
The tanker had just picked up 8,000 gallons of ethanol from the ethanol plant and failed to negotiate a 90 degree turn on Rt 31A, the driver was fatally injured after the tanker rolled over and burst into flames, approximately half of the 8,000 gallons of ethanol was spilled, a second tanker was called in to remove the remaining 2,800 gallons of fuel from the truck.
Reporters/Writer: traumajunky
http://rochester.ynn...s-county-crash/

On Friday June 10th a 1950 boat sank in the Hudson River near Waryas Park. One victim was pulled form the water by City of Poughkeepsie Police Officer Brian Turner and city firefighter Ronald Holder.
There was mutliple agencies assisting
Dive teams from the Hughsonville Fire Company, Dutchess Couinty Sheriff's office,the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, and the Coast Guard.
UPDATE: At 17:12 Sunday evening the Dutchess County Sheriff's office had discovered the body approximately 300 feet offshore at the end of main street. The Boat has still yet to be recovered.
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20110612/NEWS05/110612009/Drowning-victim-located-near-Waryas-Park?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|PoughkeepsieJournal.com
Please excuse my photos as I just bought a new camera and am still waiting for Photounit to help me out.....

Date: 6/12/11
Time: 09:03
Location: 1 Old Bedford Road South of the Golden's Bridge Train Station @ NYSEG substation (I684 Southbound mm 18.7)
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 13, Fireground 5, EMS 13
Units Operating: GBFD: 2141, 2142, 2143, Rescue 24, Engine 140, Rescue 25, Battalion 13, LVAC 67B1, 67B2, 6706, WEMS 45M3, NYSP, MTA Police, 2643 (Metro North Asst. Fire Chief), STAT FLIGHT (Stand-by), Stand-by: 2451, 2453, E168 relocated to Golden's Bridge Fire Headquarters
Weather Conditions: Clear
Description Of Incident: Person Struck by Train, Possible Suicide
Writer: RES24CUE
09:03 GBFD, WEMS, LVAC dispatched to 1 Old Bedford Road, South of the Golden's Bridge Train Station for a person struck by a train.
09:05 2141, 2143 Responding
09:07 2142, Rescue 24 Responding
09:08 2141 On Scene at Golden's Bridge Train Station with Battalion 13
09:09 2144 Requesting Assignment for Rescue 24, 2141 states that incident is unfounded at the Golden's Bridge Train Station, instructs 2143 to drive south on I684 to check the track south of the train station, Rescue 24 instructed to enter the Commuter Parking Lot and make entry to gate at the south end of the lot. 6706 requests STAT FLIGHT on Stand-by
09:10 2143 On Scene, Reports that the incident is at the NYSEG substation (I684 SB MM 18.7), 2141 instructs all units to divert to that location, E140 Responding
09:11 2143 reports DOA, incident will be a body Recovery, 6706 Cancels STAT FLIGHT
09:12 2141 On Scene Establishing Golden's Bridge Command, Rescue 24 On Scene- 2144 has Operations on Fireground 5
09:15 Engine 140 On Scene
09:18 2142 On Scene
09:19 Battalion 13 requests 1 Engine from South Salem FD to Stand-by at Golden's Bridge Fire Headquarters as per 2141
09:21 2451, 2453 Responding
09:25 Engine 168 Responding
09:31 Engine 168 On Location Standing By at GBFD
11:06 2141 states that all Golden's Bridge Units are back In Service, Releasing South Salem with Thanks, Scene is Released to NYSP, MTA PD

The guys at work had informed me there were some questions about this incident Tuesday at Harmon Yards, so I figure I'll give a little insight.
17:44 - 60 Control dispatched Croton EMS, 36M1, R18 & E120 for a party hit by a train.
17:45 - 2082 & 2641 responding. 2082 asking if party is still under train, 60 advising he is, E119 added to the run.
17:48 - 2641 & 2082 on locaton, confirming one male under a locomotive car. Requesting power and train traffic shut down.
17:49 - 2082 assuming command, requesting Montrose R51 for additional air bags & euipment.
17:51 - 60 advising command that R51 not available, Command requested R16 from Yorktown.
17:52 - Command requesting availability of Medevac, 60 Control reports they are at WMC and available.
17:54 - Air 2 launching, 10 minute ETA. E119 ground contact, landing at Croton Point ballfield.
18:01 - Command reports all hands working, request E225 from Montrose VA on any additional Croton calls.
18:02 - Command reports one male patient, about 55 years old, Level 1 Trauma, extensive injuries, but conscious per 36M1.
18:06 - Command requesting 2nd Ambulance, 55B1 blocked in by FD units.
18:08 - Air 2 on the ground, E119 transporting crew to the scene.
18:14 - Command reports patient extricated from under train, being packaged and in care of EMS.
18:17 - Command placing incident under control.
18:27 - Yorktown units in service.
18:28 - E120 released from the scene, resume normal dispatch of CFD.
18:50 - 2082 reports all CFD units clear of the scene, command terminated and turned over to MTA PD.
As far as the Fire Brigade, they're mostly there for fire incidents (usually normal business hours) and will work with us, normally telling us what we can and can't do on the rails and with the trains. They're a great asset when it comes to that.
Extra training - I wouldn't call it "extra" training, but we routinely do training with the air bags like all of our other equipment, and we usually do an annual or biennial training with Metro-North.
Hope that answers some questions for you.

What can we take from this?
-Sometimes you have to imagine how things will play out in the paper and the damage that can be done to the reputation of your orginization.
-If your an officer be the officer. It is your job to be the voice of reason when things get out of hand.
-It's 2011 this is how things are we are not going back to the old days.
The alleged conduct is both illegal and sick. Instead of making this thread another gripe about a black eye for the fire service lets try to be vigilant and do our jobs and make the tough decisions to keep or orginizations on the level.

Many people have PMed and emailed mre asking about life "over there" in Afghanistan, so I thought I'd write a quick decription of how it is for those interested.
To start I am now assigned to Kandahar Airfield which, unlike all my previous jobs, is a NATO run base. At present I believe the British are the ones technicaly in charge of the base but almost all NATO countries and a few others are represented here. This makes for some interesting interactions as cultures do clash occasionally, usually with comic results fortunately. It is hot here, I mean really hot. Average temperatures this week have been just above 130 with the nights cooling down to a balmy 100 or so. It is also dusty here to the point that everything has a permant shade of tan covering it, no matter how often you clean it.
My FD here or to use it's proper name Kandahar Fire Crash Rescue Services is comprised of 60 men manning 6 crash trucks, 2 structural Engines and a Tanker along with a Chief and as they call them a Plattoon (our Depruty Chief or Shift Commander) Chief for each of the two shifts. Work schedule is 24 on 24 off or on average an 84 hour work week, which may sound like alot but trust me most would rather be working everyday as there isn't much to do otherwise. We do have a gym at the main station as well as a number of military ones throughout the base that we are free to use. There are 6 DFACs (dining facilites), 1 British, 1 French or Continental, 1 Asian and 2 American, the other I havent found yet but it is reported to be Arabic serving only Hallal food (similar to Kosher). The food itself is edible although as any former soldier can tell you, everything is cooked well beyond well done. Kandahar also boasts a Boardwalk which is just exactly what you'd expect it to be, a wooden sidewalk on which fromts a number of commercial establishments. We have a KFC and Friday's, 2 pizza joints although the term pizza is a bit of a stretch to anyone from our area, a Nathan's open 24 hours to boot a coffe shop and a French Deli/Patisserre. Along with the gastronomic choices there are a number of small "Haji" or locals run shops carrying everything from cigarettes to jewelery and trinkets to a full tailor shop that will make a hand tailored suit for you for about $250. There is also a Bazaar every Saturday with the ubiquitous bootleg movies as well as an impressive selection of junk, haggling a must.
About the FD itself aside from the above. Well I started at the main station, Station 1 which sits on the Airfield. Housed there are 5 of the 6 crash trucks and their attendant crews. I was assigned to Engine 3 one of the two structural units on base. Station 3 houses another crash truck on the opposite side of the runway. Station 3 is a luxuriously appointed Army tent with none of the comforts of home. Station 1 is more akin to a Stateside firehouse with an alarm room, offices, a large dayroom and sleeping quarters (3 to a room). The crash side of the house is busier here since much to my suprise Kandahar Airfield is the busiest single runway airport in the world with between 850 - 1000 inbound and outbound flights a week. And there is quite a wide variety of aircraft in and out of here including C-130s and C-17s, C-5s as well, F-16s, F/A/18s, Harriers, A-10s. We also get 737s, Antonov A-12s and the other really huge Russian one whose designation I can't recall as well as a few 747s. Choppers abound with Blackhawks and Chinooks, Cobras, and Apaches and a large contingent of old Russian machines like the Mil-8 and the Mil -10 for transpot duty. And of course the UAVs which are really quite impressive.
My current assignment is as the Crew Chief (Capt) of Station 2 "Southside". I have with me 4 crewman and our rig is a European spec'ed Rosenbauer from Germany. Needles to say that it takes a bit of getting used to with the pump in the rear and it's overall lack of hose and equipment by our standards, not to mention its all metric. I have a pump that in liters!! Damn Europeans now I have to do math.
Our first due is about 8 sq. miles with roughly 25,000 miltary and civilian residents. Building range from one and two story PEBs (pre engineered buildings) of metal and wood. wooden B and C huts (think ranch houses except it's many offices or sleeping rooms off a central hallway), tents of various sizes up to 200 x 75 and a large number of two story masonary barracks (think garden apartments). Along with these living areas we on the Southside enjoy the distinction of being what back home would be called the industrail side of town. The majority of the mechanical shops, warehouses, stortage facilities fuel points and motorpools are in our first due, along with a host of HazMat goodies. All in all it's a diverse and challenging district.
Now what makes KAFs Fire Department somewhat unique is the fact that we are comprised of a multi national force. There are Indians, Philippinos, South Aficans and a sizeable contingent of Brits. Then there's a few Canucks and representing the good ole USA is Nate who hails form the metro DC area and myself. While English is the required language I have found that it's use is somewhat impeded by the variety of accents in use. In fact I've found that I'll need to invest in an English to English dictionary to communicate with my comrades form the UK...LOL
One of the most common questions I get is, is it safe? Well safe is a relative term in a war zone. We do get regular presents of the 81, 120 and 240mm variety from our Taliban friends outside the wire and they do at times cause casualities. The last was a soldier a few months ago. Our towel headed friends also like to try and crash our party here often by trying to get through the wire. They don't get too far. In fact just prior to my arrival about 100 or so of them got their wish with a one way fast track ticket to meet Allah...isn't that nice for them. Hopefully their buddies will be right behind. Our boys here are more than happy to oblige that wish and we all support them. Vigilance is a necessity here, just like home complacency kills. We do all we can to stay safe, but the reality is, if your numbers up then it's up. Until then I and all of us have a job to do and we just do it.
Some may think this a noble or courageous endeavor, for that I thank you, but please give your kudos to those that really deserve it, the brave and dedicated men and women of our Armed Forces. These folks are as courageous as they come and they are in a sense our kindred spirits....they too put themselves at risk to protect and serve others, all of us here and back home.
In closing I would ask a favor from all who read this. As you go through your day stop for just a minute and think about those service members over here and what they are sacrificing for you and yours. And if it should strike you please find an organization that send things over and send something to a soldier, sailor, or airman here. It couild be anything, a letter, a card and damn tube of toothpaste...anything so that they know that you remember and support them. They will appreciate it more than you know. Freedom is not free and these folks are paying the price for our freedom, please don't forget them.
Cogs
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Peter Cogliano
Crew Chief Engine 2 "Southside"
Kandahar Fire Crash Rescue Services
Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan

2nd Capt / Asst. Training Officer
Belltown Fire Dept.
Stamford, CT

Truck 58

St Barnabus ambulance

ESU

Engine 45

The 5th man on the back step of Engine 45. A silent protest, or a sense of humor?

Rescue 3

Members of R3 and the squads used a grip hoist to remove the SUV from the hood of the pick up. Engine 45's front bumper and a steel post near the building were used as anchors

A general overview of the scene after the SUV was placed on the ground. This also gives a rough idea of the height involved

Some of the apparatus on scene, Squad 41 and their Haz Mat unit

Squad 61