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Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by firedude in Mt. Kisco - Working Fire - 3/8/12 March 9, 2012

Date: 3/8/12
Time: 1455hrs
Location: 283 N. Bedford Rd (@ Nissan Dealer) X Knowlton Ave
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 16, EMS 16, FG 8, 154.650 (MKPD)
Units Operating on Scene: [Mt. Kisck FD: 2281, 2282, 2284, E103, E105, E105, E106, TL14, R31, U13], [bedford Hills FD: 2033, 2034, R10 (FAST)], [Mt. Kisco VAC: 7011, 70B1], [Westchester EMS: 45M1, 4513 ], [WCDES: Bat 16, C and O Zone 5, CC24], Mt. Kisco PD, Con ED (Eletric and Gas)
Units on Standby at MKFD HQ: [Chappaqua FD: 2062, E146, TL27]
Units on Standby at CFD HQ: [Pleasantville FD: 2372, E91]
Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny, High Winds
Description Of Incident: car fire with exposure problem
Reporters:
Writer: firedude
Lohud Article + Photos
Mt. Kisco Patch Article + Photos
1455hrs: Kisco PD advises all units there is a structure fire on North Bedford Road, numerous calls, advises 60
1456hrs: E104, E106, TL14, R31 280 dispatched for a reported structure fire across from 280 North Bedford Road
1456hrs: 2282 responding
1457hrs: Kisco PD on scene reporting smoke from the rear
1457hrs: Mt. Kisco EMS with Medic 1 dispatched
1458hrs: 2284 responding
1458hrs: 2282 on scene, reports fully involved vehicle fire with extension problems
1459hrs: 2284, 45M1 on scene
1459hrs: 2282 requesting the 10-75 with extension problems
1459hrs: 7011 responding to Burger King Staging Area
1500hrs: 10-75 dispatched - E103, E102, BHFD, Bat 16
1500hrs: E106 responding
1501hrs: C and O Zone 5 dispatched
1502hrs: Tl14 Responding
1502hrs: E106 on scene
1502hrs: 7011 out at staging area
1502hrs: E104 responding
1502hrs: 2033 responding
1503hrs: 2034 responding to rig
1504hrs: 2282 reports hydrant IFO 333
1504hrs: 2281 responding
1504hrs: E104 on scene
1505hrs: Chappaqua dispatched to relocate 1&1 to Mt. Kisco HQ
1505hrs: 2062 assembling
1505hrs: R10 responding with FAST
1507hrs: 4513 on scene with Medic 1
1508hrs: E103 on scene
1508hrs: R10 on scene
1508hrs: 70B1 responding
1509hrs: Bat 16 requesting Con Ed Gas & Electric to scene
1510hrs: U13 responding
1512hrs: 4513 reporting that EMS can move closer to scene
1515hrs: 70B1 on scene, at EMS Staging
1515hrs: 2062 reports they will relocate 1&1 momentarily
1516hrs: 2062 reports E146 & TL27 relocating, request 1 engine from Pleasantville to relocate to CFD HQ
1516hrs: 2281 on scene
1517hrs: Pleasantville requested to relocate 1 engine to CFD HQ- 491 King Street
1518hrs: Bat 16 reports main body of fire knocked down
1523hrs: 2062 reports Chappaqua is out at MKFD HQ
1526hrs: 2372, E91 relocating to Chappaqua
1527hrs: 2282 reports FAST team is picking up; everything is under control, all other units remaining
1528hrs: County Car 24 on scene
1531hrs: 2372 reports himself, E91 out at Chappaqua
1533hrs: 2033 reports all Bedford Hills units are back in service
1536hrs: 2281 releasing EMS
1537hrs: 7011 reports all MKVAC units are in service
1542hrs: 45M1 back in service
1547hrs: 2282 reports E103 is returning - E104, TL14 picking up, can release Chappaqua
1547hrs: 2062 reports Chappaqua is back in service, can release Pleasantville
1547hrs: 2372 reports all Pleasantville units back in service
1547hrs: 1405 responding
1554hrs: Bat 16 back in service
1607hrs: 2282 report all units clear

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by ckroll in Is there an Animal Response Team? March 6, 2012

First, it most certainly is a dig at individuals who participate in ART's. If you're going to put it out there, stand by what you've said, or be human about it and apologise.
Second, know what you are talking about. //www.empiresart.com/ These are RESPONSE teams, not rescue or field teams. The intent is to plan in advance of disasters so that facilities that may be appropriate for sheltering can be identified and the logistics worked out prior to the emergency. The intent specifically is so that rescue of pets or their people can be avoided.
Your assumption that EMS and ARTs are mutually exclusive or even related is not substantiated. Neither is your assertion correct about government priorities.
Third, if you have chest pain and my cats are about drown...... take aspirin and call me back in the morning.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by chovesh in Orthodox Jewish women want to join Hatzolah EMS March 4, 2012

Normative Jewish law dictates that In a life or death situation almost all rules are off. Many people get very caught up on not touching and forget about that energencies override that. In the end of the day you just have to be respectful and understanding just like on any other call. Explain what you are doing and why and most of the time there won't be a problem. Having worked in tel aviv in some of the most religious neighborhoods in Israel I have never been given a problem about touching women. It is important to keep them covered (don't carry them out with their bodies exposed) bc it'll make them uncomfortable and be cognizant of the fact that while with most of your patients a soft touch on the arm is comforting for some this may be very uncomfortable.
If you respect them they'll respect you and you'll find they are not as different from you as you may imagine.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by OoO in NYS DOH policy regarding junior members riding ambulance? March 2, 2012

Not sure where you're going with this, but I'm an advocate for junior EMS programs.
I got my start in EMS at 16 and developed a passion for it. At 16 I got the opportunity to learn and see a lot. If I waited until 18 to get involved, I would not have had the same amount of time to put into it.
I agree that digression should be used in letting junior members respond to certain calls (those involving peers, EDPs, etc) but I think these programs are important to developing the future of EMS.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by firedude in Sleepy Hollow - Working Fire 2/28/2012 February 29, 2012

Date: 2/28/12
Time: ~2000hrs
Location: 255 North Broadway (X Beckman Ave)
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 12, EMS 12, 155.94 (SHPD), 155.755 (SHVAC), 156,225 (TFD),
Units Operating on Scene: [sleepy Hollow FD: 2311, 2312, 2313, E85, E86, E87, TL38, R12], [Tarrytown FD: 2461, 2462, E80, L37], [Valhalla FD: 2482, R9 (FAST)], [sleepy Hollow VAC: 73B1], [Mt Pleasant Medics: 37M1], [WCDES: Bat 12, C and O Zone 3], SHPD, Con Ed, Red Cross
Units Operating on Standby at Sleepy Hollow HQ: [Pocantico Hills FD: 2381, E189], [Ossining FD: 2331, 2332, TL42]
Weather Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, 40 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Basement fire in a 3 Story OMD, 2 L/S/O. Fire was put under control in under 10 minutes. Primary and Secondary Searches were Negative, all personal were accounted for. No injuries were reported.
Reporters:
Writer: firedude
LoHud Article
*Anyone with info can PM me!

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by Bnechis in Rye considers change to fire department structure February 28, 2012

Where in the article does it say that?
And the hiring was to replace a retiring employee And that employee's job function (Fire Inspector) is legally mandated by state law.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by Paladin1 in Hudson Valley Departments are Key in NYC Terror Attack Response February 26, 2012

Video of Roundtable discussion:

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by NJMedic in Hudson Valley Departments are Key in NYC Terror Attack Response February 26, 2012

Can't speak to the fire operations but NJ EMD has exercised our mutual aid pact with FDNY several times in the last ten years. In a nut shell FDNY will put a request into NYC OEM for resources and the OEM watch desk will reach out to the Regional EMS Communications Center in Newark to activate the NJ Plan. NJ assets can and would usually report to a NJ staging area and a final check at the crossings before going into NYC. Typically arranged in strike team or task force (NIMS concepts) and either escorted by a NJ EMS Supervisor or meet on the City side by FDNY Lt and brought to a NYC staging area. The desire is to place one FDNY member on board the NJ ambulance. No chase cars are used, all paramedics are teamed up with a BLS ambulance. Of course if there is a ALS ambulance they remain the same. NJ has responded to NYC on 2/93, 09/11, 2003 power failure and last year's blizzard. Operational period are 12 hours. Last year NJ was in NYC for 48 hours. No more than 3 EMTs with photo ID are allowed per ambulance. no specialty vehicles. If specialty vehicles are needed FDNY knows what we have and we know what they have. We meet we FDNY every quarter. I would have to think there is equivalent planning with Westchester and Nassau Counties
On a side note……On 9/11 we deconn'ed over 25,000 people coming over via boat and landing in Hoboken. Of course we didn't have 25,000 sets of re-dress and rather than having 25,000 people running around naked they we deconn'ed with the clothes on. I think one two people objects and once the two nice 6ft7 NJ State Troopers talked to them they elected to get de'conned as well. Extra attention was paid to those who were injured or dust covered.
It's is rather easy to shut down the transit system at a moment's notice. Trains stop at the first station, buses pull off to the side. The is already a plan in place.
On the whole there is a whole team that has been working on a evacuation planning for the last several years. http://regionalcatpl...gional_ep.shtml

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by grumpyff in Hudson Valley Departments are Key in NYC Terror Attack Response February 26, 2012

Most people's first reaction is to get out of harms way, and then head to the safety of home. Via train, car, bus, taxi etc, these are the people will be seeing in Westchester/Putnam/Rockland etc. We have all seen how long it is to get Metro North, Amtrak, NYCTA Subways to shut down service on one track when a person is struck by a train. Call and ask to shut down the entire system, it will take a while. Just remember the #2 Subway stops just blocks Mt Vernon, with nearby Metro North Trains, and Westchester Bee Line buses. The #5 subway to Dyre Ave is just as close to Mt Vernon, but with less connections to mass transit. From midtown Manhattan to Mt Vernon only takes a few minutes if you catch the trains right, Harlem to White Plains in 20 minutes. How many people did you see on 9/11 who ended up walking out of lower Manhattan covered in dust? Thousands. If NYC Emergency Services (FD/EMS/PD) are busy handling the situation, there is not going to be a lot they can do to 'shut down the border' to Westchester. During 9/11 precincts like the 50 Pct (Riverdale) were busy trying to close the Broadway Bridge and cover sensitive targets within their area such as churches, mosques, synagogues, schools, guns stores, and other predetermined area while still answering all the normal calls they get. Car Accidents, sick people, alarms sounding will still be coming in if the 911 call center is not totally overwhelmed at that point. People act like $%^$holes at crimes, car accidents, etc when you tell the road is shut. Try it during a terror attack, I bet any attempt to contain contaminated people to one area will be next to impossible.
The point is people who have been exposed to whatever(chemical, biological, radiological) during a terrorist incident in NYC will almost definitely make it to our areas. Some symptoms make take just hours to appear, others maybe days. The difficulty breathing call hours after an incident, is it someone with asthma stressed out, or someone exposed to anthrax? Skin burns from a explosion/fire or from radiation? You will not know until you get on scene and start you assessments. Then what?
A train discharges it passengers in say Bronxville at 11 am on a Tuesday, within a hour of terrorist attack in lower Manhattan due to PD/government calling for mass transit to shut down. On that train may hundreds of people who are contaminated or exposed to an incident. How many people will be able to respond? How long to someone realizes that there maybe a problem? What are the handful of police officers not responding to the NYC Border going to do with a large crowd of scared and panicked commuters now dumped off it a small village? How many of those responders know how to handle decon? Getting scared yet?

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by miami222 in Brush Fire Bear Mt. Bridge Road February 26, 2012

Day 2 – We were dispatched around 8AM along with Garrison FD to Camp Smith. Luckily the fire breaks held and the wind had died down over night so all we had were hot spots to douse and we cleared around 2pm.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by miami222 in Brush Fire Bear Mt. Bridge Road February 26, 2012

Day 1 - We were dispatched around 2 and pulled out at night fall. It was about a 2 miles from the staging area to the fire. Big thanks to Westchester PD for the water drops!

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by RocklandFires in Brush Fire Bear Mt. Bridge Road February 26, 2012

Time exposure photo taken by New City Fire Chief Ken Flynn of the fire as viewed from Iona Island.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by sfrd18 in Harrison - Working Fire 02-08-12 February 9, 2012

Date: 02-08-12
Time: 20:13hrs.
Area: Downtown
Location: 240 Halstead Ave.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: Fireground(46.26), Fire 15, EMS 15, 155.895(HPD/EMS Channel)
Weather Conditions: Cold and Cloudy
Description Of Incident: Car 2161 o/s transmitting a 10-75(Working Fire) on the "D" side of a 6-story brick OMD w/exposure problems. Car 2161 requesting 1 & 1 S/C. Rubbish Fire between buildings w/extension to the 1st floor. Quick k/d. 10-75(Working Fire) Assignment re-directed to cover Harrison FD. Companies originally responding to an underground transformer fire at 266 Union Ave., then diverted to fire. Rye FD Car 2421 and Engine 191 requested to respond to transformer fire w/Con Edison. Companies o/s at 266 Union Ave. awaiting Con Edison. Companies re-directed to Harrison FD upon arrival of Con Edison. Car 2161 deemed Halstead Ave. fire suspicious. All searches negative w/no injuries reported.
Reporters:
Writer: sfrd18
Units Operating: HFD, Rye FD(M/A), Mamaroneck Village FD(M/A), WCDES; HPD; HEMS; Con Edison Electric
Structure Fire Assignment:
Engine 13, Engine 10
Tower Ladder 24
Rescue 19
Car 2161, Car 2612
10-75(Working Fire) Assignment:
Mamaroneck Village FD Engine 39
Rye FD Ladder 25
Rye FD Utility 49
Mamaroneck Village FD Car 2241, Rye FD Car 2422, WCDES Car 1522(Cause and Origin Zone 2 Unit), Car 1527(Cause and Origin Zone 2 Unit)
WCDES Battalion 15
HEMS Medic 61A4, Medic 61-11
20:13hrs - Harrison FD dispatched to the area of 266 Union Ave. for a possible underground electrical fire. Tower Ladder 24 reporting possible structure fire at 240 Halstead Ave per caller. Harrison FD re-dispatched to 240 Halstead Ave.
20:16hrs. - Rye FD dispatched in place of HFD to 266 Union Ave. Car 2161 o/s w/Engine 13 transmitting a 10-75(Working Fire) at 240 Halstead Ave. Fire on the "D" side of a 6-story brick OMD w/exposure problems. 1 & 1 S/C.
20:22hrs. - Car 2161 reporting rubbish fire w/extension to 1st floor. Fire is u/c. 10-75(Working Fire) units re-directed to cover HFD.
20:24hrs. - Car 2161 requesting WCDES Cause and Origin Zone 2(C&O) for suspicious fire.
20:32hrs. - Rye FD Car 2421 o/s at 266 Union Ave. requesting Con Edison. Rye FD units released upon arrival of Con Edison.
20:42hrs. - WCDES clearing all M/A units from 240 Halstead Ave. per Car 2161.
21:12hrs. - Car 2161 reporting all units clear. Holding Rescue 19 o/s w/C&O.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by peterose313 in Ossining - Working Fire - 2/7/12 February 8, 2012

Date: 2/7/12
Time: 15:30 hrs approx

Location: 21 Edward Street

Frequency: 46.26 60 Control

FD Units Operating: Ossining FD: [Engine 96, 97, 98, 99, 100,101, Rescue 14, Ladder 41, Tower Ladder 42, Car 2331, 2332, 2334], Croton FD: [Engine 119 - FAST, Car 2501], Briarcliff FD: [Rescue 37 - Cascade, Car 2053], Battalion: [12] Yorktown FD: [Rescue 16 - FAST, Car 2538]

EMS Units Operating: Sleepy Hollow EMS: [73 B2], Ossining VAC: [74 A1, 74 B1]
Con Ed: Electric
FD Standby: Sleepy Hollow FD: [Tower Ladder 38, Car 2313], Millwood FD: [Engine 247, Car 2253 ]
EMS Standby: Briarcliff VAC: [53 B], Pleasantville VAC: [76 B]

Weather Conditions: Sunny, Warm

Description Of Incident: 21/2 story wood frame with heavy fire in the attic
15:44:18 - Croton FAST requested
15:51:17 - OVAC 7405 requesting 2 ambulances for standby in OVAC HQ. 1 from Briarcliff VAC and the other from Sleepy Hollow EMS
15:53:37 - Battalion 12 requesting Con Ed to scene
15:57:17 - 2 1/2 story wood frame with heavy fire in the attic. Exposures are on the B and D sides of structure
15:57:36 - Companies are working to protect the exposures
1516:16:19 - Battalion 12 requesting Briarcliff Cascade to the scene
16:23:20 - Battalion 12 requesting Yorktown FAST to the scene as Croton is getting ready to be put to work.
16:31:01 - 6 hand lines in operation, Yorktown FAST is responding and Battalion 12 notifies them that the fire is knocked down at this time but to respond anyways as all companies are being put to work.
16:43:41 - Battalion 12 is notified that time on scene is 1 hour
1700 - Sleepy Hollow Ambulance and 36 M-2 were called to a job at Mariandale. Battalion 12 acknowledges and asks for Pleasantville VAC to respond to OVAC HQ for standby.
18:37 - 2334 states all mutual aid companies are being released from scene and standby with their thanks. All Ossining units can go back in service with the exception of Engine 97, 99, 100, TL 42 and R14 which are being held.
18:46 - Engine 97 and 98 are being released per Car 2334
18:48 - Engine 96 returning to service
19:05 1 Briarcliff Ambulance needed mutual aid to Ossining for injured firefighter at 21 Everett Avenue between Edward Street and South Highland Avenue.
19:30 Engine 100 back in quarters
19:33 Rescue 14 back in quarters
Reporters: Larchmont_Boy, mllax14
Writer:peterose313
Firefighters work to contain 2-alarm house fire in Ossining
Ossining FD Battles House Fire
pm me if you know which ambulance from Briarcliff VAC and Pleasantville VAC were on standby.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by EFD1883 in New Rochelle - Structure Fire - 2/4/12 February 4, 2012

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 0703 Hrs
Location: 11 Jones Street Cross St of First St and Second St
Frequency: 33.96-Dispatch
Units Operating: FDNR Engines 22, 24, 21, and 23. Ladder 12. Tower Ladder 11. Car 2302 and 2301. MSU3. 30Alpha1. NRPD. Building Depatment. RedCross.
Weather Conditions: 40 Degrees and Clear.
Description Of Incident: Working Shed Fire with Extension to Two Homes
Reporters: EFD1883
Writer: EFD1883
http://www.lohud.com...chelle-families
http://newrochelle.p...er-morning-fire
0703 Hrs - FDNR E-22, 24, 21, L-12, TL-11, and Car 2302 Dispatched To Above Address For Reported Exterior Fire.
0705 Hrs - C-2302 En-Route With Heavy Smoke Condition and Requested 60 Control To Start The 4Th Due Engine E-23.
0707 Hrs - FDNR E-22 L-12 C-2302 10-84. C-2302 Transmitted 10-75 Assignment (E-23 already En-Route, Car-2301, 30A1, and ConEd Electric and Gas). FDNR E-25 Re-Locate Station # 3 along with L-13 (Which is Housed/Quarters).
0712 Hrs - Car 2302 RPTS EXTERIOR FIRE EXTENDED TO 2 HOMES, PRIMARY SEARCHES IN PROGRESS, MULTIPLE LINES STRETCHED along with L-12 Ladder Pipe and Deck Gun.
0723 Hrs - PRIMARY SEARCHES COMPLETE ON #11 & THE HOUSE DIRECTLY BEHIND, SEARCHES NEGATIVE, SECONDARY SEARCHES IN PROGRESS ON BOTH STRUCTURES.
0739 Hrs - Car 2302 ASKED FOR 1 & 1 ON M/A STA 1.
0740 Hrs - STA 1 CALLED STATED TO HAVE 2302 CALL STA 1 AS THEY HAD PERSONEL TO MAN SPARE, LT CORDARO ASDVISES E-17 WILL BE IN SERVICE AND TO HOLD OFF ON M/A REQUEST.
0743 Hrs - Car 2302 RPTS ALL VISIBLE FIRE K/D.
0800 Hrs - Car 2302 SITUATION Under Control.
0804 Hrs - Car 2302 REQ BLDG DEPT.
0806 Hrs - NRPD NOTIF FOR BLDG DEPT.
0817 Hrs - BLDG DEPT ENROUTE.
0841 Hrs - Car 2302 RPTS CO'S IN THE PROCESS OF PICKING UP.
0929 Hrs - All NRFD Apparatus Rigs/Units are Back in Service Returning to Quarters.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by sfrd18 in Yonkers - 2nd Alarm 01-25-12 January 26, 2012

Date: 01-25-12
Time: 20:00hrs.(Approx.)
Area: Glenwood
Location: 1 Glenwood Ave.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: Yonkers Fireground
Weather Conditions: Cold
Description Of Incident: Battalion 1 o/s reporting smoke on the 17th floor of a 28-story high-rise OMD. Battalion 1 confirming a 10-29(Working Fire) and transmitting a 2nd Alarm. Fire on the 17th floor w/heavy smoke throughout the upper floors. Numerous L/S/O's w/standpipe system charged. Originally reported as a fire w/victims trapped. All searches negative. One victim treated o/s for smoke inhalation. No other injuries reported.
Reporters:
Writer: sfrd18
Units Operating: YFD; YPD; Empress EMS; Red Cross
Box Assignment:
Engine 308, Engine 309, Engine 303, Engine 310(F.A.S.T.)
Ladder 72, Tower Ladder 71
Rescue 1
Battalion 1
2nd Alarm Assignment:
Engine 306, Engine 312
Tower Ladder 75
Battalion 2
LoHud Article
LoHud 2nd Article

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by EFD1883 in Town Of Mamaroneck Structure Fire 12-30-11 January 9, 2012

Date: 12/30/2011
Time: 1434 Hours
Location: 529 WEAVER ST
Frequency: 33.96-Dispatch
Units Operating: TMFD-Engine 36 and 51, Ladder 19, Rescue 6, and Car 2231 and 2232, NRFD-Engine 21(FAST Team), and TMPD. M/A Re-Located To TMFD HQ LFD-Engine 34 and VMFD-Tower Ladder 20
Weather Conditions: 50 Degress and Clear
Description Of Incident: Bedroom Fire
Reporters: EFD1883 and PeteRose313
Writer: EFD1883
1434 Hrs-Town Of Mamaroneck FD Engine 51 and 37, Ladder 19, and Rescue 6 Dispatch To Above Address For A Reported Structure Fire
1445 Hrs-Per CAR 2232 ROOM FULLY INVOLVED 2 LSO AND WATER SUPPLY BEING SET UP
1454 Hrs-PER CAR 2232 FIRE DARKENING DOWN OVERHAULING AND CHECKING FOR EXTENSION
1508 Hrs-BATTALION 15 REQUEST C&O
1515 Hrs-BATTALION 15 REPORTS SITUATION Under Control AND RELEASING NEW ROCHELLE FD ENGINE 21 AS FAST TEAM DUTY
TMFD CAR 2231 REQUEST RED CROSS FOR 5 ADULTS

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by peterose313 in Yonkers - 3rd Alarm Fire/Collapse 1-7-12 January 7, 2012

Date: 1/7/2012

Time: 0111
Location: Odell Ave b/t North Broadway and Warburton Avenue adjacent to the Garden Apts.

Frequency:
046.50 Yonkers Fire (F1 - Dispatch)
484.71250 Yonkers Fire (Operations)
046.26 Yonkers Fire (F2 - Westchester County 60 Control)
Units Operating: [Yonkers FD: Battalion 1, Battalion 2, Car 3, Car 7, Squad 11, Engine 303, Engine 304 (Safety team), Engine 306, Engine 307 (FAST Team), Engine 308, Engine 309, Engine 313, Engine 314, Rescue 1, Tower Ladder 71, Ladder 72, Ladder 73, MSU 1]
Units On Standby At Station 1: [New Rochelle FD: Car 2303, Ladder 12, Engine 23]
Units On Standby At Yonkers Station 12: [Mt. Vernon FD: Engine 4] [Greenville: Engine ? ]

Weather Conditions: Clear, Cool

Description Of Incident: Fully involved 2 story vacant residential set back from street with large brush.
0111 Report of fire coming from 1155 Warburton Ave. PD on Warburton reporting fire is possibly in the aqueduct
0115 L-72 confirms a structure fire but is on Odell Avenue, not Warburton. Units will have to go over the curb to get to the aqueduct. Engine 309 on scene and calls for the 10-29 (working fire) for the building north of Odell. 1st alarm consists of E-309, 308, 310, 303; L-72, 75; R-1
0120 Battalion command requesting 2nd alarm. Reports of fire in 2 story vacant with a large brush fire heading up the hill on north broadway. Engine companies are to bring in water from Odell.
0125 hrs - Battalion 1: requesting 2 additional engines. Yonkers dispatches Engine 304 as Safety Team and Engine 307 as FAST
0140 Yonkers dispatch receiving multiple reports of brush fires north and south of the aqueduct. Battalion 2 confirms there are and are in the process of stretching lines to get to them.
0145 Battalion 1: requesting another truck company and add a third alarm for manpower. Engine 23, Ladder 12, Battalion 18 to relocate to Yonkers fire Station 1 per 60 control
0147 Car 3 cancelling ladder company and waiting for mutual aid to come into the city.
0157 There's several large brush fires in the area. Car 3 wants units to work on the brush fire once mutual aid gets into the city and after that he wants at least 3 engines and 1 ladder covering the rest of the city.
0200 Car 7: 2 more engines coming in for mutual aid. 1 engine from Mt. Vernon and 1 from Greenville to standby at Station 12
0215 Car 3: Fire is darkening down and there's 1 ladder line and hand line still in operation for the structure/brush fires. Yonkers can release Squad 11, Engine 304 and 306.
0241 Ladder 12, 2303 released and back in the city. Car 3: fire is under control but everyone is still working on the house and brush fires
0243 Engine 23 back in the city
0244 Car 3: dispatch 1 additional engine to the scene to go to north broadway and down to odell to the fire scene. They can walk in and don't need tools or masks. Rescue 1 will be released shortly.
0248 Rescue 1 being released
0249 Tower Ladder 71 being released
0251 Engine 314 responding to the scene
0332 Yonkers: Ladder 73 respond to odell avenue between north broadway and warburton avenue
0340 Battalion 1: Major collapse of structure, 2 lines operating. Continuing extensive overhauling. Battalion 2 is working on the brush fire.
0341 Ladder 73 responding as close to scene as possible via Battalion 1. Negative on tools or masks.
0345 Battalion 1: 1 injured member from Engine 309 being transported
0348 Yonkers Engine 313 respond for manpower. Pull up behind Engine 308. No equipment needed.
0356 Battalion 1: Ladder 72 returning to quarters, Ladder 73 being used as rig. 2nd injury - 1 ff from Engine 310 being transported.
Lohud Article
Additional Rundown and Photo
Reporters:
Writer:peterose313
pm me if you have any more info, I don't know which Greenville engine was dispatched

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by liver in R.I.P. Robert Delvecchio-Town of Mamaroneck DPW Worker Struck & Killed at Waste Facility November 13, 2011

Bobby DelVecchio is probably one of the greatest guys I know. When first meeting Bobby as a volunteer at Harrison EMS, it was always impressive with his base of knowledge. You sometimes realize that some people just get it. Even as a young volunteer you knew that this kid just knew what he was doing. Having the privilege to watch Bobby grow over the years just made me realize what a special person he is.
His career, while shortened, was a varied career affecting many in the emergency services industry. Developing from a volunteer in Harrison EMS, Bobby became an Empress employee and one of the best dispatchers ever. While working at Empress (this chronological might not be perfect) Bobby went on to work at Sea Tow, TCD,volunteer at TMFD, LVAC, and finally work at the TM Highway Dept.
His caring and ability touched many of us. There remain many police cars, fire chief vehicles and EMS fly –cars that Bobby touched with his dedicated hands. I have the comfort of knowing he personally built 49-11 and 49-12, and never had to doubt the craftsmanship involved. He was the ultimate go to guy. With every industry he became involved with, he automatically became one of the most knowledgeable people in that field.
Not many of us have had as much radio experience as Bobby. His handles of TAC-1, Medic (whatever), Truck 202, “Central”, A-1, 430, E-51, Sea Tow 2, radio repair, or the many other radio names remained ingrained in our memories.
The privilege of knowing and working with Bobby will be forever ingrained in me. Even at a municipal job, not always known for the most productive workday, he stood alone. If something needed to be done, Bobby made sure the job was done well.
The privilege of working with Bobby over the years highlighted many memories and I cannot express the loss and sadness I now feel. However, the knowledge of his contribution to society and many aspects of the emergency services industry bring me great satisfaction of my relationship and experiences with Bobby over the years.
I cannot begin to express my sympathies to his family and friends. His legacy becomes one of knowledge and experience of working with one of the greatest persons I have ever known. We will always love and miss you Bobby, and never forget the myriad of favors you have done for all of us. I sincerely hope your son Milo has the chance to carry on the many great virtues your display.

Disaster_Guy liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in Yonkers Fire Department seeks more minority hires October 30, 2011

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ptwatson liked a post in a topic by Disaster_Guy in Is there an Animal Response Team? September 22, 2011

That's correct, WC-DES manages the Westchester County Animal Response Team (WesCART). They are a active volunteer group that "responds to emergencies that require animal rescue, evacuation, veterinary disaster care, and the sheltering of pets during a major disaster. WesCART is active in educating the public concerning disaster preparedness and pets." In English, when a disaster strikes and the need for pet sheltering or care arises, this group is the one to call. Since pets are not allowed into shelters, there really is a huge need for a specialized group like this to provide care for animals during disasters. I know for a fact that my local CERT has WesCART as their POC if a client arrives with pets and they can't find anywhere else to put them. At the Fire Training Center there is a WesCART trailer with their equipment. Check out the Facebook Page to see pictures of them in action. I don't really know much more about them because I am not a member, just a supporter.

For anyone who is interested, they are having a meeting tomorrow:
WesCART General Membership Meeting
Date: 9/22/2011
Time: 7 PM
Room #3
Location: Westchester County DES
4 Dana Rd. Valhalla NY 10595
Parking for The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services is located in the visitor lot at 35 Walker Road. Please park in the upper lot and proceed down the stairs to the rear entrance of the building.

If anyone looking for more information they can contact them at the links below:
http://emergencyserv...l-response-team, http://www.westchest...ems/WesCART.htm, http://www.facebook....180390625335395.