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Date: 7/7/2011
Time: Approx 14:05
Location: 26 Main Street
Frequency: 453.5625
Units Operating: EHFD E-1 (quint), E-3, E-4, E-5, R-1, R-3, Sq-2, Branford E-1, Truck 1
Stanby units: EHFD E-6 & Branford E-2 at HQ, N. Branford E-1 at Station 3 (Foxon)
Weather Conditions: Humid, partly cloudy
Description Of Incident:
14:05 - E. Haven FD dispatched to a report fire on roof of a commercial structure, reported to be an HVAC unit.
14:09 - Car 1 now command reporting 2/12 wood commercial, heavily involved roof area. Car 1 requesting cover company in town.
14:10 - Command requesting Engine 3 to lay in another feeder.
14:12 - Branford dispatch to cover EHFD Hq. (Engine 4 to cover), North Branford Engine to cover Station 3 (Foxon)
14:13 - Branford Engine 1 & Truck 1 to staging at scene. Interior crews calling for line to be charge. Truss construction, partial collapse on Second floor, pulling out. Calling for deck gun of engine after pull out. Command ordering everyone out of the structure.
14:17 -Master stream being trained on the HVAC unit, not through the vent hole. BFD Truck 1 all the way to the back next to EHFD Engine 1. BFD Engine 1 looking for another water source.
14:22 - Engine 5 to take a hydrant and lay in per command. Command cancelling order, Engine 5 to back in and reverse lay to the hydrant.
14:24 - Branford to open up roof on south side, command giving okay but to have BFD crew to remain on ladder.
Branford Engine 1 is to reverse lay to a water source from scene. Command reporting interior crews to move to middle section of building, performing end-gable cut, hose crew be prepare to prevent it from extending past them.
14:25 (approx) - Branford Engine 2 now being dispatched for cover in East Haven.
14:27 - North Branford Engine 1 going to another alarm, brush fire (unknown location)
14:30 - Collapse to the rear portion of the building, front of building still not involved with fire as of yet. Progress being made, personnel to remain out of rear portion of building.
14:33 - Engine 5 pumping to Engine 4. Command asking if Engine 4 can supply feeder to Branford T-1 if needed. Also pulling a 2 1/2 line to crews off of Engine 4.
14:35 - Command reporting main body for fire knocked down. Operations requesting to shut down master streams so they can inspect inside and begin overhaul with fresh crews.
14:37 - Compromised roof as reported, UI secured power to building.
14:42 - Checking on a firefighter at scene, dispatch asking command if second ambulance needed. Command reporting no patient transports at this time. Standby ambulance on scene and 5-Charlie-50 (AMR supervisor) checking out FF.
14:47 - Command telling Ops a fresh crew standing by. Ops reporting master stream ineffective on collapsed portion due to it being compacted.
14:53 - Command to EHFD dispatch reporting incident under control. Branford Engine 1 and Truck 1 in process of picking up per BFD Car 6.
14:55 - Ops reporting to command overhaul in progress on second floor.
Reporter & Writer: IzzyEng4

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Pleasanville FD utilizes Pleasantville VAC for rehab.
Pleasantville VAC has a Rehab Unit (7605)
I will try to list everything we have rolling out to a rehab call with 7605 (Rehab unit)
2 pop-up tents 1 enclosed heated tent 8 cooling chairs 4 non-cooling chairs 2 misting fans cold water/gatorade cold wet towels vital monitoring equipment Carbon Monoxide detector (detects levels in the body) food (typically granola bars) ice oxygen propane heater generator with portable lights
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Typical Set-up (Warm months)

Date: 07-06-11
Time: 05:46hrs.
Area: South Side
Location: 324 Tecumseh Ave.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: Mt. Vernon Fireground(154.145)
Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear
Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire showing from the attic of a 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. Car 2292(Battalion Chief) transmitting a 10-26(Working Fire) and a 2nd Alarm. Numerous L/S/O's. Originally reported as fire in the walls. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries o/s. All searches negative.
Reporters: sfrd18
Writer: sfrd18
Units Operating: FDMV, M/A FD's; MVPD; Red Cross
Box Assignment:
Engine 5, Engine 4, Engine 3
Tower Ladder 1, Ladder 3
Rescue 1
Car 2292(Battalion Chief)
10-26(Working Fire) Assignment:
Engine 2
2nd Alarm Assignment:
Engine 6
Ladder 2
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Great news for the lower Hudson Valley Fire Service, Firematic's new apparatus repair and maintenance facility is finally operational! We are still working on finishing the construction of the offices, pump test pit and a few other amenities, but the shop is open and up and running. The pic's attached show Somers Rescue BRAT getting the pump repaired and MT Kisco Independent's Engine 105 getting the side discharge's replumbed. Thank you very much to both Somers and Mt Kisco for being the 1st two (2) departments to utilize our new shop!
Mike Hanratty
VP Sales & Service
Firematic Supply Co Inc
Cell 860-883-4167
Desk 860-967-0904

Word.

Here are a few shots I took while in Houston on Friday 7-1-11.

The Croton Falls Fire Department, in Westchester County New York, recently took delivery of their new Chief's truck, a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. As with many of today's first response vehicles, much time was invested to assure it could fulfill a multitude of capabilities.

One specific need was sufficient rear facing warning as the CFFD regularly responds up to I-684, a limited access, multi lane highway occupied by high speed, high volume traffic. As Chief's vehicles are typically the initial personnel to arrive on scene, and distracted, impatient drivers present a real danger to first and subsequent responders, the need for adequate rear warning was paramount.

As with most of the vehicles upfitted by SWS today, 2071 incorporates a 100% LED based warning system. Front facing components include a Whelen FX Freedom lightbar, two six head Dominators and two LINZ6s in the front grille with a Sound Off headlight flasher. Side warning is provided by M4s on each outer bumper corner, a four head Dominator Plus in each rear side cargo window and a Sound Off Intersector under each side view mirror. The rear is protected by a Whelen Outer Edge, Outer Pillar Edge, eight head Dominator Plus in the upper cargo window, two split color M4s on the cargo door and four LAW HideAway LEDs in the taillights. A CenCom system with a HOWLER low frequency siren system complete the overall warning package.

A custom built Command / Storage cabinet was installed in the rear cargo compartment which incorporates communications equipment, space for turnout & SCBA, four open storage compartments, adjustable shelving and slide out command drawer with marking whiteboard and clear overlay. Two additional four head Dominator Plus bars were installed on the sides of the cabinet to provide additional rear warning when the cargo door is raised. Rear vehicle area lighting for nighttime operations is provided by three LED compartment lights. Two dual lamp floods under the rear of the truck supplement the area work lights while also operating in conjunction with the OEM reverse lights.



The 24 inch Havis console contains the department and County radios, CenCom control head, storage box, side mounted armrests, dual cup holder, 12V power outlets and HOWLER controls.

Vehicle graphics include white reflective striping, red safety chevron on the rear door, along with gold leaf lettering and department artwork on each front passenger door.

Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Croton Falls Fire Department for the confidence placed in us to provide their new Chief's vehicle. We look forward to working with them on future projects.
YouTube video link............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtaENSy9fw
While we are appreciative and thankful for the hectic workload we have been working through since the move to our larger, more efficient facility last Thanksgiving, it has limited the amount of time we've had available to keep current projects posted on EMTBRAVO as they're completed. Most readers are probably well aware of the vehicles we deliver to fellow departments in Westchester, Putnam and Duchess Counties as they are delivered, but may not have had an opportunity to see vehicles that have been completed for other areas. We'll be starting to get these up for readers' interest and feedback in the near future. If NYS vehicles are of interest, we would be happy to post the most recent ones as well. Please let us know what you would like to see in the coming weeks and we'll be happy to get them up for you...........Thanks for everyone's support and interest !....... SWS

Here is the working end of one of our new Ferrara Engines from the other day. The committee stressed a short wheel base and low hose bed. Eliminating the booster reel helped keep a low bed.

Easy everything on this engine, including climbing up to the hosebed (Plano, TX FD):

Here's a few other hosebeds that have been specfically designed for their department's operations in mind:
The hosebed height is because they (Austin FD) carries 1,000 gallons on it's first due:

Houston FD E-68, one of the busiest engine companies in the city:

Dallas FD, hosebed spec on new Engines:

Lake Travis FD, TX Hosebed on their newest engines:

Westlake TX Pierce PUC Hosebed (ladder folds out into a "pool type" ladder and lower diamond plate folds out into a step with "gator grip":

There is a reason they put a humman figure in the PE Drawings!
Low:


In the middle:

High:

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.

I have a buddy on Elizabeth Rescue-1, the rig (and new rescue rig) were purchased with funds from Homeland Security. Elizabeth maintains a comprehensive Special Operations division, responds to North Jersey departments on the M/A, and is responsible for sections of Newark Airport (Newark FD other parts) and Port Elizabeth (large sea container shipping port)They used to trailer a zodiak, but went with this e new TacSupport for quick launch of the boat. It is quartered with Engine-7, Ladder-1, Rescue-1 , the "Uasi" rescue rig, Collapse Unit (and Battalion & Division Chief) Firehouse- manned as needed by those members.
Here's a Pic of the new R-1 (GH photo).....

Freightliner/Crimson TAC 1, 14 inflatable on top, numerous pumps, Holmatro, Hilti etc for Special Operations

We took delivery of our new Seagrave Aerialscope today.
In the coming weeks, we will be training with representatives from the factory and our local Seagrave dealer, and finishing up some equipment installation.
http://darienfire.org/2011/06/27/tower-ladder-43-back-in-quarters/

Date: 06-25-11
Time: 21:40hrs.(Approx.)
Area: Sikorsky Memorial Airport(Stratford-Owned by City of Bridgeport)
Location: 1000 Great Meadows Rd.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700), Stratford Fireground
Weather Conditions: Clear
Description Of Incident: Small single-engine aircraft w/two occupants crashed into runway fence on grounds of Sikorsky Memorial Airport, Stratford. Aircraft in the process of landing during crash. Left wing of aircraft burning. Foam blanket laid down by Sikorsky ARFF. One occupant extricated by Bridgeport FD and Stratford FD. Victims suffered minor injuries and transported by EMS. Originally reported as a plane crash on Runway 2-4 for BFD and a brush fire, upgraded to plane crash for SFD.
Reporters:
Writer: sfrd18
Units Operating: BFD, SFD, Sikorsky ARFF; BPD, SPD; AMR; FAA
BFD Box Assignment:
Engine 6, Engine 1, Engine 10, Engine 3(R.I.T.)
Ladder 6, Ladder 10
Rescue 5
Battalion 2
Marine Rescue 3
SFD Initial Assignment:
Engine 3, Engine 1, Engine 5
Car 3(AC)
21:46hrs. - BFD Battalion 2 o/s reporting debris on runway.
21:47hrs. - Sikorsky ARFF o/s. Units laying down foam blanket. Companies extricating victim.
21:55hrs. - BFD Recall of Alarm. Engine 3 going into service. Command requesting other companies remain o/s.
22:03hrs. - Command reporting victim has been extricated. EMS are transporting.
20:05hrs. - BFD Companies going into service.
22:11hrs. - Command reporting airport remains closed. FAA en route.
22:27hrs. - SFD Command releasing remaining BFD units on scene.
http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/1-injured-as-plane-crashes-during-landing-at-1440544.php

Yesterday, I decided to take a random trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth to go "photo hunting" - meaning seeing and photographing only what I can find....no intinerary, etc. I think this trip was a worthwhile hunt.
To view 40+ photos from my Photo Hunt, please visit the link below:
http://www.emtbravo.com/x635photohunts/DFW0611.html
Dallas FD Truck 26- 2011 Spartan-Crimson 100'

http://www.emtbravo.com/x635photohunts/DFW0611.html

Albany, NY's Engine 11, the City's First Crimson pumper. (Lettering is not complete)

Fall River, MA brought their newest KME TDA to display.
The colors on this image are off, I will post a different shot a bit later.

I have about 40 photos from the show, I am going to go back on Sunday and get a few more.
It was cloudy (and rained later on) so I did the best I could with making the pics. Wish it had been sunny...
Here are the first few -

New Rochelle, NY
Engine 21

1987 Chevy/Swab
Purchased from the Walden Fire District, Orange County, who bought it used from Park Ridge, NJ in 1996.

** Photo courtesy www.OCNYFire.com **

All the shiny trucks in the world cant fight fires without proper staffing.....

The controls from the bucket...

The Controls from the "turntable"