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Date: 10/2/12
Time: 07:09 hrs
Location: 46 Havemeyer Lane x MacArthur Drive, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Frequency: GFD
Units Operating:
Greenwich Fire Department - appx. 60 FFs
Box Assignment:
Engines 5, 2, 1;
Tower 1;
Car 3.
Added:
(for victims trapped / overhaul / investigation)
Engines 3, 8, 4;
Ladder 5;
Cars 201, 501;
Patrol 2 (Fire Patrol Police);
Utility 2 (Fire Patrol Police);
Fire investigator.
Greenwich EMS [at least two ambulances];
Greenwich Police Department [patrol cars for traffic; Crime Scene/Forensics Unit, investigators, Detective Division];
Connecticut Fire Marshal's Office [investigators; arson dog and handler].
Weather Conditions: Overcast.
Description of Incident: Fully engulfed working fire on the first floor of a residential with two rescues, including one civilian fatality. Home was two-story brick and vinyl-sided as well as cluttered inside, but especially outside, which made extraction and search efforts more difficult. Originally dispatched to 4 MacArthur Dr., but address later corrected to 46 Havemeyer Lane. Caller was next-door neighbor reporting smoke coming out of windows. 3 HL/S/O, multiple ladders thrown, roof vented.
Two occupants of building; one was elderly wheelchair-bound. Both transported to hospital. One victim died, the handicapped victim sustained serious burn injuries. Heavy fire damage to first floor, smoke damage to second floor. GPD and State Fire Marshal's Office are saying fire was deliberately set, but joint investigation continues. CBS reporting that it was a suicide attempt in defiance of those who were trying to stop their hoarding.
Reporters: news articles; JFS250 (for most of rundown); SoHoTruckin20 (for additional operational and rundown details).
Writers: JFS250 (original IA); Larchmont_Boy (re-wrote with more info).
News Articles: Greenwich Time; Greenwich Patch- #1, #2; CBS 2 New York; News 12 Connecticut; Greenwich Post; WTNH News 8; WFSB News 3; Greenwich Daily Voice.
(all times are approximate)
07:09 hrs: Box alarm for 2 MacArthur Court in Riverside.
07:15(?) hrs: Volunteer Officer o/s rprts working fire. E-5 confirms working fire, 1st floor fully involved. Neighbors say 2 occupants inside, including 1 wheel-chair bound.
07:20(?) hrs: 1 HL/S (1 3/4) through front door, encountering heavy fire. Crew pulls out wheel-chair bound victim through rear of structure to awaiting FFs. CPR in progress, handing off to GEMS. 2nd occupant still inside.
07:25(?) hrs: Crew pulls out male victim (possible DOA) through rear of structure to awaiting FFs, and transferred to GEMS.
07:30(?) hrs: GEMS with male victim en-route to hospital.
07:40 hrs: GPD closed Havemeyer Ln. and MacArthur Dr.
09:10 hrs: GPD CSI unit o/s.
10:30 hrs: State Fire Marshal's Office arson dog o/s.
10:50 hrs: Arson dog leaves scene.
I re-wrote the IA due to the fatality and the lack of critical info from original IA.
Please PM me if you have any more information or corrections!

More pictures: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/25654728_BbPZGx#!i=2118699049&k=w2QP5ww

Date: 9/26/2012
Time: 1732hrs
Location: 140 Midland Ave (@ Garden Catering) X Leonard St
Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), 46.06 (PCFD), EMS 15, 155.625 (PCPD), 453.150 (PCRRBEMS), FG
Units Operating on Scene: [Port Chester FD: 2391, 2393, E58, E60, E61, E63, L31 (w/ FAST), R40, U65], [Port Chester EMS: 77A1], [Port Chester PD: 56, 57, 59, 63] , Con Ed, Westchester County Health Dept., Port Chester Building Dept.
Units on Standby: [Port Chester FD: E64 in own station]
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Light rain, 70 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Kitchen/Grease fire with extension, 1 story commercial, approx 70x150
Reporters: firedude, rfdu39
1732hrs: PCFD dispatched to 140 Midland for a reported kitchen fire
1733hrs: PCPD on scene reporting a working fire
1734hrs: PCPD dispaches PCRRBEMS to scene
1735hrs: Engine 58 on location requesting the 10-75
1736hrs: PCFD 10-75 Dispatched (E60, U65 with EMS)
Port Chester Daily Voice Article: http://portchester.d...ng-port-chester
Port Chester patch Article: http://portchester.patch.com/articles/fire-damages-deli-on-midland-avenue-in-port-chester
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Date: 09-24-12
Time: 05:51hrs.
Area: South Side
Location: 426 S. 7th Ave.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: Mount Vernon Fireground(154.145)
Weather Conditions: Cold and Clear
Description Of Incident: Car 2292(Battalion Chief) o/s transmitting a Working Fire for heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. Car 2292(Battalion Chief) requesting 1 additional Engine S/C for F.A.S.T. 2 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. Quick k/d. All hands working. Originally reported as a structure fire w/a victim trapped. One victim transported to the hospital.
Reporters: sfrd18
Units Operating: FDMV; MVPD; MVEMS; Red Cross
Box Assignment:
Engine 203, Engine 205, Engine 204
Tower Ladder 61, Ladder 63
Car 2292(Battalion Chief)
Working Fire Assignment:
Engine 6(F.A.S.T.)
06:10hrs. - Car 2292(Battalion Chief) reporting fire is k/d. Companies overhauling.
LoHud Article
Newsday Article

Date: 09-22-12
Time: 02:50hrs.(Approx.)
Area: Southeast Yonkers
Location: 30 Kimball Ave.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: Yonkers Fireground
Weather Conditions: Cool
Description Of Incident: Ladder 73 o/s transmitting a 10-29(Working Fire) for fire showing from the 1st floor of a 2-story wood-frame P/D. Battalion 2 transmitting a 10-30(All Hands) and a 2nd Alarm) for heavy fire conditions. 3 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. All hands working. Originally reported as multiple reports of fire showing from 251 McLean Ave. All searches negative w/no injuries reported.
Reporters: sfrd18
Units Operating: YFD; YPD; Empress EMS; Yonkers OEM; Red Cross
Box Assignment:
Engine 313, Engine 307, Engine 304, Squad 11
Ladder 73, Ladder 74
Rescue 1
Battalion 2
10-29(Working Fire)/10-30(All Hands) Assignment:
Engine 306(F.A.S.T.)
Battalion 1
2nd Alarm Assignment:
Engine 312, Engine 310(S/C Safety)
Tower Ladder 75
Car 6(Fire Investigation Unit)
Mask Service Unit(M.S.U.)
02:53hrs. - Ladder 73 o/s transmitting a 10-29(Working Fire) for fire showing from the 1st floor of a 2-story wood-frame P/D.
02:54hrs. - Battalion 2 transmitting a 10-30(All Hands) and a 2nd Alarm) for heavy fire conditions.
03:05hrs. - Battalion 2 reporting fire is k/d. Companies checking for extension. A/H/W.
03:18hrs. - Mask Service Unit(M.S.U.) o/s. Engine 310 responding as Safety.
03:22hrs. - Battalion 2 reporting fire is u/c.
LoHud Article

Date: 9/18/12
Time: 23:40 hrs
Location: 595 Kimball Avenue x Mile Square Rd., Yonkers, NY 10704
Frequency: YFD
Units Operating:
Yonkers Fire Department-
Box Assignment:
Engines 313, E-307, E-312, E-314 (FAST);
Ladder 73, Tower Ladder 75;
Rescue 1;
Battalion 2.
10-29/10-30 Assignment:
Engines 310 (S/C), E-306 (S/C);
Battalion 1 (Safety);
Mask Service Unit (MSU).
Yonkers Office of Emergency Management (Y-OEM) [units 40, 32, 46];
Weather Conditions: Overcast, 70°.
Description of Incident: Working fire in a vacant two-story, three-bedroom, tudor-style, single-family residential structure that was undergoing renovations. Fire had already been burning well before 911 was called. Fire was extinguished within approximately one hour (according to news reports). No injuries reported. Cause was determined to be accidental electrical due to contractors.
Reporters: "YonkersFDAlerts" (for most of times and info); Yonkers OEM 40 (for some info and times); srfd18 (for rundown); Truck4 (for corrected rundown); news articles (for some additional details).
Writer: Larchmont_Boy.
News Articles: Newsday / News12; Journal News.
(all times are approximate)
23:40 hrs: dispatch.
23:44 hrs: B-2 transmits 10-29 (Working Fire) and 10-30 (All-Hands). B-2 Special Calls (S/C) for two more Engines.
23:57 hrs: B-1 responding as Safety.
00:03 hrs: B-2 reporting main body of fire k/d. Checking for extensions.
00:05 hrs: B-2 reporting building is vacant and undergoing renovations.
00:17(?) hrs: Mask Service Unit (MSU) is also o/s.
00:41 hrs: OEM is leaving scene.
Please PM me if you have any more information or corrections.

Date: 9/18/12
Time: 23:40 hrs
Location: 595 Kimball Avenue x Mile Square Rd., Yonkers, NY 10704
Frequency: YFD
Units Operating:
Yonkers Fire Department-
Box Assignment:
Engines 313, E-307, E-312, E-314 (FAST);
Ladder 73, Tower Ladder 75;
Rescue 1;
Battalion 2.
10-29/10-30 Assignment:
Engines 310 (S/C), E-306 (S/C);
Battalion 1 (Safety);
Mask Service Unit (MSU).
Yonkers Office of Emergency Management (Y-OEM) [units 40, 32, 46];
Weather Conditions: Overcast, 70°.
Description of Incident: Working fire in a vacant two-story, three-bedroom, tudor-style, single-family residential structure that was undergoing renovations. Fire had already been burning well before 911 was called. Fire was extinguished within approximately one hour (according to news reports). No injuries reported. Cause was determined to be accidental electrical due to contractors.
Reporters: "YonkersFDAlerts" (for most of times and info); Yonkers OEM 40 (for some info and times); srfd18 (for rundown); Truck4 (for corrected rundown); news articles (for some additional details).
Writer: Larchmont_Boy.
News Articles: Newsday / News12; Journal News.
(all times are approximate)
23:40 hrs: dispatch.
23:44 hrs: B-2 transmits 10-29 (Working Fire) and 10-30 (All-Hands). B-2 Special Calls (S/C) for two more Engines.
23:57 hrs: B-1 responding as Safety.
00:03 hrs: B-2 reporting main body of fire k/d. Checking for extensions.
00:05 hrs: B-2 reporting building is vacant and undergoing renovations.
00:17(?) hrs: Mask Service Unit (MSU) is also o/s.
00:41 hrs: OEM is leaving scene.
Please PM me if you have any more information or corrections.

Firefighters are battling a very smoky, three-alarm blaze at 103 Webster Ave. that broke out shortly before 4 p.m.
As of 4:30 p.m., flames engulfed the roof of the three-story residential building and smoke enveloped the neighborhood. Firefighters had set up a ladder to the roof of an adjoining building and chainsaws were heard. The building appears to be a total loss and another building has been damaged. A large throng is congregated to watch the firefighters as they fight the stubborn blaze in the Nodine Hill section of the city. Details about a cause and possible injuries are not yet available.
Another Fire Alarm 10-26 was reported at 654 Bellevue Avenue, at around 4:35 PM in the City, where the remaining Yonkers Fire Apparatus (Squad 11, Engine 314, and Ladder 70 and Car 4), along with Mutual Aid companies (New Rochelle Engine 22) from Neighboring Communities were dispatched to.
At 4:40 PM, a 10-32 (Alarm Reported) at Gorton High School where other Mutual Aid companies, along with Engine 314, Ladder 70, who were just released from the 10-26 job, were dispatched to.

>> "Our plan is to staff this Canteen 24/7 with at least 2 people and have it automatically respond to working fires (1st Alarm) within a 40 minute or so drive from its home base. It would also respond automatically to any 2nd Alarm or higher outside that 40 minute window or when requested by local agencies. This procedure has been successful for the Providence Canteen for many years and we plan on adopting it. We want everyone to understand that we are not there to hinder your operation, but to provide rehab to firefighters, police and other hard working personnel. The process of automatically responding means the Canteen will be there when it’s needed to rehab personnel on scene, not hours later. If we arrive at your scene and you do not need us or want us, then we will turn around and await another incident without question". <<
>> "If you are an area chief or official and have questions or concerns on exactly what we intend to do please contact us......This is all new to us at New England Citywide and we are looking for your input. Again we plan on adopting a lot of Providence Canteen's ways, but we also understand things done in RI or MA may not work here in CT". <<
This sounds very well meaning and most likely a needed service, but I have major reservations about the model they are using. Why not go to the chiefs 1st and offer the service, not we will show up no need to call. Why not set it up on an automatic bases so the dispatcher will dispatch you instead of you hearing it on a scanner and buffing it.
Automaticly responding on a 40 min drive distance for a working fire? Most of our working fires are done in 30 minutes or less. Also what does "responding" mean? I see they have red lights are they legal to use in CT?
How is this different than "Aviation Fire" in the Bronx?

Date: 9/12/12
Time: 19:24 hrs
Location: 20 Fero Street x near Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10701
Frequency: YFD
Units Operating:
Yonkers Fire Department-
Full Assignment:
Engines 312, 310, 306, 309;
Ladders 75, 72;
Rescue 1;
Battalions 2, 1 (Safety).
Yonkers Office of Emergency Management (Y-OEM) [units 30, 36];
Empress EMS;
Yonkers Police Department;
ConEdison
American Red Cross.
Weather Conditions: Fair, 73°
Description of Incident: Working fire in a private 2-story home. 10-29 (Working Fire) and 10-30 (All-Hands) were transmitted. Fire began in 2nd floor kitchen oven, no exposures. One resident transported for injuries. Fire was quickly extinguished.
Per OEM- 4 apartments total, 3 of which are empty. Occupied apartment has 5 residents; 2 residents in college, and other 2 [3?] have other places they can stay. The Red Cross was requested to assist displaced resident(s).
Reporters: Truck4 (for Unit Rundown and info); Yonkers OEM 40 (for OEM details).
Writer: Larchmont_Boy.
News Articles: none.
19:44 hrs: B-2 rprts fire out, u/c, checking for extensions.
19:55 (appx.) hrs: Companies overhauling. ConEd o/s.
Please PM me if you have any more information or corrections. Note: info used with explicit permission.

AMBER Alert Guidelines
A Law Enforcement Agency with an inquiry about an AMBER Alert can contact the NYSP Special Victims Unit through the State Police 24/7 Communications Section at 518-457-6811.
The New York State AMBER Alert Plan can be activated when an investigating law enforcement agency has reasonable cause to believe that:
An abduction of a child (under the age of 18) has occurred, and
The child is believed to be in danger of serious bodily harm or death, either due to the actions of another or due to a proven mental or physical condition.

Even if formal activation criteria have been met, activation may be impractical if available information is not specific enough and/or an extended period of time passed since the disappearance.
For example, an AMBER Alert specifying involvement of a white van (without a license plate number) could actually hinder an investigation by causing the public to inundate police agencies with possible sightings.
Notes:

"Reasonable Cause to Believe" means that from eyewitness accounts, OR by eliminating other possibilities, your investigation leads you to believe that a child has been abducted.
Familial abductions qualify only if a child is endangered by the actions of the abducting family member.
Whenever an AMBER Alert request does not meet activation criteria, requesting agencies are referred to other NYSP investigative resources and to the NYS DCJS Missing Persons Clearinghouse (MPC) for possible issuance of a Missing Child/College Student Alert.

Not necessarily, if you look at the radar that was 1 small isolated cell. the largest mass is still on its way.

Tornado Warning for our area cancelled.
NJC003-NYC087-119-081756-
/O.CAN.KOKX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-120908T1800Z/
ROCKLAND NY-BERGEN NJ-WESTCHESTER NY-
146 PM EDT SAT SEP 8 2012
THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WESTCHESTER.EAST CNTL BERGEN AND
ROCKLAND COUNTIES IS CANCELLED.
STORMS OVER S. ROCKLAND & WESTCHESTER COUNTIES HAVE WEAKENED
AND NO LONGER APPEAR CAPABLE OF PRODUCING TORNADOES.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM.
LAT.LON 4128 7391 4120 7368 4091 7390 4092 7392
4089 7393 4087 7394 4093 7408
TIME.MOT.LOC 1746Z 206DEG 24KT 4113 7386
$$
GOODMAN

"A severe weather outbreak is possible across the Northeast on Saturday. Potential is increasing for widespread damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes from central New England south to the New York/New Jersey metro areas to the DelMarVa region. Also, rough surf and and dangerous rip currents are expected this weekend at ocean facing beaches due to the large swells produced by Leslie." (per here)
"Concern is increasing over a potentially significant damaging wind event tomorrow over the Northeast. We've upgraded to a moderate risk in our latest Day 2 Outlook with the forecast of a long line of thunderstorms. Tornadoes are also anticipated within and ahead of the line centered over the Hudson Valley. See http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html for further information." (per here)
"Potentially Significant Damaging Wind Event Forecast for Much of Northeastern U.S. on Saturday
The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a potentially significant damaging wind event across much of the northeastern U.S. on Saturday. Latest model guidance suggests that severe thunderstorms will develop across the northern Mid-Atlantic region into New England during the afternoon and evening hours. SPC is indicating a Moderate Risk for severe thunderstorms from northern Maryland and Delaware, across eastern Pennsylvania and New York state and into Vermont and New Hampshire. Details- http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html" (per here)

http://www.newrochelleny.com/index.aspx?NID=539

Follow up article: http://newrochelle.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/new-rochelle-council-vote-firefighter-grant
"The New Rochelle City Council will decide at its Sept. 12 meeting whether to accept funding to add six more firefighters."

http://www.newrochel...-security-grant

Date: 8/29/12
Time: 21:21
Location: 41 Highland Avenue (Cross of Dakin Avenue)
Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 16 / EMS 16
MKFD Units Operating: 2281 (IC), 2283, 2284, E103, E104, E105, E106, TL14, R15, R31, U13
BHFD Units: 2031, 2032, 2033, TL57, U6 w/ FAST
MKVAC Units: 7011, 70B1, 70B2
WEMS Unit: 45M1
WCDES Units: Batt. 16, C&O Zone 5
Weather Conditions: Warm, Clear
Description Of Incident: Fire in two-story multi-family dwelling. 2 L/S/O.
Reporters: Using All Hands
Relocated to Kisco: Chappaqua E146 / Bedford Hills TL57
21:21 - E105, E104, TL14, R31 dispatched for reported structure fire.
21:25 - 2284 transmitting 10-75 for fire on second floor.
21:26 - E106, E103, Bedford Hills FAST, MKVAC, 45M1, Bat. 16 dispatched on the 10-75.
21:27 - 60 Control advising Command of person(s) possibly trapped in building.
21:32 - Chappaqua Engine to relocate MKFD HQ (Green Street).
21:37 - Batt. 16 reports 50x50 two-story frame, fire on second floor. 2 L/S/O, searches underway.
21:39 - C&O Zone 5 dispatched.
21:40 - 2061, E146 relocating to Kisco HQ.
21:49 - Fire knocked down per Batt. 16. TL57 in service to cover additional runs in Mount Kisco.
22:01 - Command placing fire under control.
22:16 - 70B1 transporting one to Northern Westchester Hospital w/ 45M1.
22:23 - Command holding E103, TL14, R15 & R31. All other companies taking up.
UPDATE: Lohud is reporting one person perished in this blaze. LINK

A letter from the WGVFD Chief regarding this fire:
From: https://www.facebook...248487025172901

It is only a problem if you forget to wrap it in bacon. And if it was a problem so is the shrimp (with or without the bacon).

Get those shovels ready!!!

Full Accuweather Article: http://www.accuweath...st-winter/69820


Full Articles and Photos: http://www.accuweath...-upcoming/66450, http://www.accuweath...st-winter/69820, http://www.accuweath...-forecast/68844

The way the county calls it's 'alert levels" is inconsistent with the way the rest of the flight world. HPN has classified 3 different types of calls, Alert level 1, Alert level II and Alert Level III (have yet to figure out what they mean)... The rest of the world has Alert 1, Alert 2, and Alert 3, with levels 1-5. So you can have an "Alert 2 level 4" incident.
The levels are laid out like so:
Alert 1 Airport (Possible Crash) - minor problems or equipment failures
Alert 2 Airport (Probable Crash) - major problems (mechanical or electrical) or major failures of equipment / systems
Alert 3 Airport (Crash/Aircraft Incident)
Level 1) 1-2 Souls
Level 2) 3-10
Level 3) 11-25
Level 4) 26-50
Level 5) 51+
once again it seams as if the county wants to be completely different then the rest of the world......

More importantly how many people know what each Alert Level means?

And, they are. As I said, I live near KJ and they all have the Part 800 stickers. I see them daily.

At the risk of beating a dead horse, an agency CAN, if they so choose, issue RLS to EVERY EMT and Medic in the agency. Is it good policy, no, but from a strictly legal standpoint, it can be done.