peterose313

Date: 3/27/12
Time:2300hrs
Location: 410 Benedict Ave (X Maple Ave) - Fire in Appartment #A2
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 14, Fire 12, Fire 10, EMS 14, FG8, FG6, TPD, MPEMS, OFD, DFFD
Departments on Scene: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Ossining, Elmsford, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington
Tarrytown FD Units: 2461 (IC), 2462, 2463, E76, E77, E79, E80, L37, TL78, U61
Sleepy Hollow FD Units: 2311, 2312, E86, TL38
Ossining FD Units: 2332, 2334, E97, L41
Elmsford FD Units: 2111, L55 (FAST)
Dobbs Ferry FD Units: 2091, E47
Ardsley FD Untis: 2011, 2012, L50 (FAST)
Irvington FD Units: 2201, 2202, 2203, E178, L36, R49 (Cascade)
Tarrytown VAC: 81B1
Sleepy Hollow VAC: 73B1
Irvington VAC Units: 64B2
Pleasantville VAC: 76B1, 76-05 (Rehab)
Mt. Pleassant Medics: 37M1, 37M2
Westchester DES Units: Bat 14, C&O Z3
Utilities: Con Ed
Various Units: Red Cross, FM-15, Tarryown PD
Standby Units at Tarrytown FD HQ: [Peasantville FD: 2372, TL5}, [Pocantico Hills FD: 2381, 2382, E189]
Standby Units at Sleepy Hollow FD HQ: [Croton FD: 2081, TL44]
Weather Conditions: Mostly Clear, 40 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 6 Story OMD, multiple lines stretched, minor injuries reported
Reporters: peterose313
Writer: firedude
2300hrs: 2461 reporting a high rise fire, fire is located in a second floor appartment
2302hrs: 2461 requesting 1 engine and 2 ladders to scene
2304hrs: Bat 14responding
2305hrs: 2311 requesting Ossining ladder to HQ
2305hrs: 2461 requesting addition mutual air engine
2305hrs: L55 and 2222 responding as FAST
2306hrs: E86 responding
2308hrs: Bat 14 on location
2308hrs: 2202 resonding
2308hrs: Ossining dispatched to relocate 1 ladder to Sleepy Hollow’s Beckman Ave HQ
2309hrs: 2203 assembling a crew
2309hrs: Pleastville TL5 and Pocantico Hills dispatched to relocate to Tarrytown FD HQ, 50 Main Street
2309hrs: L36 responding
2310hrs: 2382 responding
2310hrs: E86 on location
2310hrs: 2334 report L41 will relocate
2312hrs: 2381 responding
2312hrs: TL38 on location
2313hrs: 2202 on location
2314hrs: Bat 13 reports 2nd Floor fire in 6 story OMD, main body of fire K/D, Apartment is on “A” side of building, “A” side is south facing. Utilizing FG6, FG8 and Fire 14.
2315hrs: IC requesting 2202 to have crews search 3rd floor above fire
2317hrs: L36, 2203, E178 on location
2317hrs: IC requesting L38 to proceed to roof to open up
2317hrs: 2234, L41 relocating
2318hrs: E189 responding
2319hrs: 2461 requesting 1 additional ladder, C&O and Con Ed to scene
2320hrs: 60 Control enquiring whether they need a TL or straight stick?
2320hrs: 2334, L41 requested to scene, responding
2322hrs: Bat 14 requesting Ossining Units to respond via route 119, requesting 2 additional EMS units
2322hrs: Croton ladder requested to relocate to Tarrytown
2324hrs: Bat 14 confirms L55 on location operating as Fast
2324hrs: C and O zone 3 dispatched
2324hrs: 2382 on location
2225hrs: IC requesting 2 addition engines, 1 additional truck to respond to scene via route 119
2227hrs: 2461 fire is knocked down in apartment A2 searching and overhauling
2227hrs: Dobbs Ferry Engine dispatched to scene by DBPD
2228hrs: Ardsley ladder, Dobbs ferry engine and Ossining Engine dispatched by 60 Control
2328hrs: IC requesting Red Cross for approx 12 displaced
2328hrs: E97 awaiting crew
2329hrs: 2013 responding
2331hrs: IC requesting L50 to assume fast and relieve Elmsford Fast
2231hrs: 2091, E47 responding
2332hrs: 2334, L41 on location, crew to report to Command Post
2333hrs: L55 responding
2333hrs: 2372 and TL5 out at 50 Main St
2334hrs: 60 Control updates 2372, TL5, E189 2381 are relocated at Tarrytown FD HQ. 2081 TL44 are out at Sleepy Hollow
2338hrs: IC requesting L41 crew to assist in ventilation and entry on roof
2339hrs: 2201, 2202 on location
2340hrs: 2091, E47 on location
2344hrs: 64B2 on location
2345hrs: E97 on location, to go to Command post with Forcible entry tools
2345hrs: 2332 on location
2349hrs: 2081 and TL44 out at SLFD HQ
2349hrs: Bat 14 reports E47 to work, L50 for relief, Greenburgh Fire Marshal (FM-15) on location
2349hrs: C and O enroute, Red Cross gathering
2355hrs: Pleasantville EMS Rehab responding
2359hrs: Emergency Alert received from 2462
2359hrs: 2461 reports 2462 alert was accidental
0000hrs: 76-05 requested to enter via route 119, to set up in lot by command post
0001hrs: IC requesting cascade to scene, U44 OOS, requesting Irvington rescue
0004hrs: IC reports L50, E97, E178 back in service
0012hrs: R49 responding
0016hrs: L50 returning to service
0017hrs: L36, L55 returning to service, C&O on location
0019hrs: R47 on location
0019hrs: E178 back in service
0021hrs: L36 back in service
0021hrs: 76-05 reports they need an ambulance for an injured firefighter, Irvington VAC to transport
0031hrs: E47 can return to service, IVAC to report to command post
0038hrs: 64B2 to return to command post IFO 412 Benedict Ave
0038hrs: 64B2 to remain in service at scene, another EMS unit is transporting per Bat 14
0038hrs: E86, TL38 can return per IC
0040hrs: E47 returning to the village
0041hrs: 2091 returning
0043hrs: 64B2 transporting 3 patients and 1 passenger to Phelps, all BLS
0052hrs: 64B2 out at Phelps
0053hrs: IC releasing Ossining ladder per Bat 14
0101hrs: 3212 back in service, 2313 to remain in service with the units in Sleepy Hollow
0102hrs: R49 can return per IC
0109hrs: L38, E79 and E76 back in service
0110hrs: Pleasantville VAC rehab has been released per IC
0112hrs: 2202, 2232, 2334, L41, R49 back in service
0116hrs: 2381, E189 back in service
0117hrs: 2081, TL44 back in service
0119hrs: R49 back in HQ
0123hrs: U61 back in service
0126hrs: 2461 releasing L37 from scene, can release standby units when they return
0128hrs: All mutual aid units clear, Tarrytown picking up, C&O have completed investigation, residents being allowed back in, bat 14 in service
0133hrs: Pleasantville VAC units in service
0134hrs: E80 back in service
0134hrs: Pleasantville FD units clear, returning to service
0138hrs: 2461 terminating command, all units clear!
0151hrs: 64B2 clearing hospital, returning to quarters
**If you have any info, Please try to PM me. I may have made a few mistakes with the forum changes

NASA managers have given a "go" for a countdown leading to the launch of the five suborbital sounding rockets early in the morning March 27 on a science mission that will briefly create a milky white cloud that may be visible to a large portion of the U.S. east coast. The launch window for the mission will be between 2 and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27. The countdown will begin at 9 p.m. Monday, March 26. Clear skies are predicted for the Tuesday launch. However, ground level winds may exceed the allowable limits for the flights to occur. Web Cast and Ustream will begin at 10 p.m. Monday, March 26.

My contingency plan was asking to keep the helicopter at my house but I was promptly laughed out of the boss's office.
The idea for an eight month vacation didn't go over any better.
Rush hour will be the worst time in both directions but they are at least trying to "lessen the blow" with tow trucks (and I'm sure HELP trucks and additional SP) posted there to move disabled/accident vehicles as quickly as possible. That's about as proactive as you'll see in NY.

FDNY Firefighter Robert Wiedmann, critically injured in December blaze, walks out of hospital

Edit: Launch time will be between midnight and 3 am
Edit 2: Due to weather deteriorating and boats being uncooperative to stay out of the launch area they NASA has officially scrubbed the mission as of 0132 hrs. Due to expected weather conditions they will not be able to launch on Friday night. They will attempt again on Saturday as long as the weather is clear. If they do not have clear skies, they will be unable to launch. They will be doing a weather update tomorrow for Saturday as the current forecast called for a 40% chance of lightning for Saturday night. I wouldn't be surprised to see them scrub for Saturday as well and re-attempt for Sunday or Monday night.
Edit 3: NASA had a weather briefing yesterday and decided that due to inclement weather they will launch no sooner than Monday night. Their launch window will be from 12 am - 3 am Tuesday morning. I will continue to update this until they are finally able to launch.
NASA's briefing
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility Live Webcast

Sorry for the crap quality. First time I've ever shot in there and to say the least the lighting/glass was not photo friendly but here's a couple shots I got. A good time was had by myself and the people I was with though and it looked like a lot of money was raised so thanks to the Village/Town of Mam'k fire depts for such an event. It was nice to see a large amount of support for a fallen firefighter's family.
© The Westchester Scene Photography

Crappy quality as I didn't have my tripod with me so I was free handing at a pretty slow shutter speed even with a wide aperture. All the apparatus were under pretty low and harsh lighting.
© The Westchester Scene Photography
Town of Mamaroneck Ladder 19
Town of Mamaroneck Rescue 6 and Utility 56
Town of Mamaroneck Car 2232
Town of Mamaroneck Utility 56, Rescue 6, Engine 37, Ladder 19
Town of Mamaroneck /Village of Larchmont 66-A2
Village of Mamaroneck Car 2241

Great stuff there, that's gotta be the first time I've ever seen a Volvo used as a police car. At least here in the US anyways.

CDOT at Eisenhower Tunnel


Don’t have these in the east...

Very dry winter…

Finally…

Eagle River Fire Protection District Station 11 (Engine 11 % Brush 11)

John Mezzatesta, 38, Lifetime member of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department, passed Wednesday morning, 3/21/12 surrounded by his family and loved ones.
John was diagnosed only last week with a glioblastoma, an extremely aggressive, malignant brain tumor.
In addition to his parents and two brothers, he leaves behind his wife and two young children.
Funeral Arrangements for John are as follows:
Wake
Sunday March 25,2012 2-4 and 7-9
Waterbury and Kelly Funeral Home
1300 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor N. Y. 10510
Funeral
Monday March 26th 2012 10:00 AM
St. Theresa Church
1394 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor N.Y. 10510
John was an absolutely fantastic guy and will be greatly missed by all of us who were fortunate to have had the pleasure of knowing him.
Rest in eternal peace, John.
*The family is requesting memorial donations in lieu of flowers*

Out of several dumb posts this one takes the cake. The members of this site LOVE photos and videos of fire scenes. Who do you think takes the overwhelming majority of pre arrival footage? So good, lets further the erosion of our rights to what end? So we can stop the recording of a few ill-informed observations of the general public?
And those comment! What a bunch a a-holes. What about their observations was so wrong. It took at least 6 minutes for the FD to arrive from less than 2 miles away. While not a bad response time by Westchester standards, still a long time to wait when your home is on fire. At this point is anyone still surprised people don't understand how little fire protection they have. They see a big firehouse full of vehicles and expect them to show up. Then they went on to mock the lack of PPE and firefighters. The very same things that members here have critiqued. We preach PPE, using the reach of the hose, and proper angles of attack because of the dangers inherent in car fires.
Speaking of the dangers of car fires, frequent poster and volunteer officer PFDRes47cue wants to slam them for staying back and waiting for the fire department to handle it. The nerve of these "cowards" recognizing a hazardous situation and waiting for the "professionals" to handle it. Why do we, cops and firefighters both, feel the pressing need to risk our safety just to dump $40 worth of dry chem into the grill of a car? The car is total loss. Open the car and trunk if possible, then step back and wait for a hose line.

Work in emergency services long enough and you will hear this repeatedly. The public always thinks they know better. Here is a clip from Southland:

Easy on the political rhetoric there. No matter how wrong you may feel it is, there are a lot of people who disagree. Seeing as how this board is predominantly NYC and the surrounding metropolitan area statistically most of this board is going to disagree with you. Even our Right leaning members are almost as likely to disagree with you. As long as abortion is legal (wether or not you agree with it) putting their information in a public database exposes these people to harassment and ridicule. Once its illegal, convict these people of a crime and you can post whatever information you want wherever you want.

Date: 3/16/2012

Time: 1545 hours
Location: La Fontanella Ristorante - 115 Wolf's Lane x Brookside Avenue in Pelham

Frequency: 46. 26 60 Control and Yonkers/Southern Westchester Fire
Units Operating: Battalion 15
Pelham FD: Engine 4, 5, Ladder 2
Pelham EMS: 38 A1, 38 M1
Mt. Vernon FD: Engine 2 (Original F.A.S.T.), Engine 205, Tower Ladder 63, Car 2294
Eastchester FD: Ladder 16 (F.A.S.T.)
Greenville FD: Ladder 4, Car 2151

White Plains FD: Ladder 32

Scarsdale FD: Engine 56, Car 2435
Larchmont FD: Engine 33, Car 2221
Pelham Manor FD: Engine 1
New Rochelle FD: Engine 22

Units on Standby:

Yonkers FD: Battalion 2, Engine 307, Ladder 73
Hartsdale FD: Engine 43
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Cool

Description Of Incident: Fire began in the basement with extension to the walls of the 1st, 2nd and cockloft of a 40'x70' commercial building (restaurant). Total of 4 exposures with Exposure 1 being the street, Exposure 2 is a parking lot, Exposure 3 is unknown, Exposure 4 is a 2-story attached.
All hands working, 2 ladders in operation with 3 hand lines in operation
1644: Fire between 2nd and 3rd floors, crews are still opening up
1651: Yonkers toned out for Engine 307, Ladder 73 and Battalion 2 to relocate to Pelham FD HQ.
1653: C&O being requested by Bat 15
1657: Yonkers Bat 2 responding mutual aid to Pelham
1704: Car 2361 cleared from scene
1707: Bat 15 situation under control. Going to start releasing companies soon
1721: Scarsdale Engine 56 and White Plains Ladder 32 are being released at this time per Battalion 15
1725: Water Dept to respond to scene to shut water off to building per Bat 15
1727: Eastchester and Larchmont being released
1745: Units are in the process of picking up, being released shortly
Reporters: WHFD318, Larchmont_Boy, sfrd18
Writer: peterose313
Fire breaks out at La Fontanella Ristorante in Pelham (video in article as well)
Fire at LaFontanella Restaurant
Pelham Firefighters Knock Down Fire at Restaurant on Wolfs Lane
Link to IA on nycfire.net
Still updating pm me with info

Date: 3/16/2012

Time: 1545 hours
Location: La Fontanella Ristorante - 115 Wolf's Lane x Brookside Avenue in Pelham

Frequency: 46. 26 60 Control and Yonkers/Southern Westchester Fire
Units Operating: Battalion 15
Pelham FD: Engine 4, 5, Ladder 2
Pelham EMS: 38 A1, 38 M1
Mt. Vernon FD: Engine 2 (Original F.A.S.T.), Engine 205, Tower Ladder 63, Car 2294
Eastchester FD: Ladder 16 (F.A.S.T.)
Greenville FD: Ladder 4, Car 2151

White Plains FD: Ladder 32

Scarsdale FD: Engine 56, Car 2435
Larchmont FD: Engine 33, Car 2221
Pelham Manor FD: Engine 1
New Rochelle FD: Engine 22

Units on Standby:

Yonkers FD: Battalion 2, Engine 307, Ladder 73
Hartsdale FD: Engine 43
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Cool

Description Of Incident: Fire began in the basement with extension to the walls of the 1st, 2nd and cockloft of a 40'x70' commercial building (restaurant). Total of 4 exposures with Exposure 1 being the street, Exposure 2 is a parking lot, Exposure 3 is unknown, Exposure 4 is a 2-story attached.
All hands working, 2 ladders in operation with 3 hand lines in operation
1644: Fire between 2nd and 3rd floors, crews are still opening up
1651: Yonkers toned out for Engine 307, Ladder 73 and Battalion 2 to relocate to Pelham FD HQ.
1653: C&O being requested by Bat 15
1657: Yonkers Bat 2 responding mutual aid to Pelham
1704: Car 2361 cleared from scene
1707: Bat 15 situation under control. Going to start releasing companies soon
1721: Scarsdale Engine 56 and White Plains Ladder 32 are being released at this time per Battalion 15
1725: Water Dept to respond to scene to shut water off to building per Bat 15
1727: Eastchester and Larchmont being released
1745: Units are in the process of picking up, being released shortly
Reporters: WHFD318, Larchmont_Boy, sfrd18
Writer: peterose313
Fire breaks out at La Fontanella Ristorante in Pelham (video in article as well)
Fire at LaFontanella Restaurant
Pelham Firefighters Knock Down Fire at Restaurant on Wolfs Lane
Link to IA on nycfire.net
Still updating pm me with info

Date: 3/16/2012

Time: 1545 hours
Location: La Fontanella Ristorante - 115 Wolf's Lane x Brookside Avenue in Pelham

Frequency: 46. 26 60 Control and Yonkers/Southern Westchester Fire
Units Operating: Battalion 15
Pelham FD: Engine 4, 5, Ladder 2
Pelham EMS: 38 A1, 38 M1
Mt. Vernon FD: Engine 2 (Original F.A.S.T.), Engine 205, Tower Ladder 63, Car 2294
Eastchester FD: Ladder 16 (F.A.S.T.)
Greenville FD: Ladder 4, Car 2151

White Plains FD: Ladder 32

Scarsdale FD: Engine 56, Car 2435
Larchmont FD: Engine 33, Car 2221
Pelham Manor FD: Engine 1
New Rochelle FD: Engine 22

Units on Standby:

Yonkers FD: Battalion 2, Engine 307, Ladder 73
Hartsdale FD: Engine 43
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Cool

Description Of Incident: Fire began in the basement with extension to the walls of the 1st, 2nd and cockloft of a 40'x70' commercial building (restaurant). Total of 4 exposures with Exposure 1 being the street, Exposure 2 is a parking lot, Exposure 3 is unknown, Exposure 4 is a 2-story attached.
All hands working, 2 ladders in operation with 3 hand lines in operation
1644: Fire between 2nd and 3rd floors, crews are still opening up
1651: Yonkers toned out for Engine 307, Ladder 73 and Battalion 2 to relocate to Pelham FD HQ.
1653: C&O being requested by Bat 15
1657: Yonkers Bat 2 responding mutual aid to Pelham
1704: Car 2361 cleared from scene
1707: Bat 15 situation under control. Going to start releasing companies soon
1721: Scarsdale Engine 56 and White Plains Ladder 32 are being released at this time per Battalion 15
1725: Water Dept to respond to scene to shut water off to building per Bat 15
1727: Eastchester and Larchmont being released
1745: Units are in the process of picking up, being released shortly
Reporters: WHFD318, Larchmont_Boy, sfrd18
Writer: peterose313
Fire breaks out at La Fontanella Ristorante in Pelham (video in article as well)
Fire at LaFontanella Restaurant
Pelham Firefighters Knock Down Fire at Restaurant on Wolfs Lane
Link to IA on nycfire.net
Still updating pm me with info

Date: 3/12/2012
Time: 12:31
Location: Croton Ave/Sassinoro Blvd.
Frequency: Mohegan Districtwide, MVAC, FG1, Peekskill Dist.
Units Operating On Scene: E258, E252, 2261, 2266, 226-40, 69B1, 69B2, 69B3, 35M1, 3511, 39M1, CON-ED E&G, LIFEGUARD 18, NYSP, WCPD
Units Operating at LZ: E257, E253, 2268, 226-42
Units on Stand-by At LMFD: E132
Weather Conditions: warm, sunny
Description Of Incident: 1 Car into the woods, heavy entrapment, 3 patients
Reporters:
Writer: newsbuff
12:34 PER 69B2, TONE OUT FOR 2ND CREW TO STAND BY IN QUARTERS
12:39 CONED NOTIFIED
12:41 TONE OUT FOR FIRE POLICE
12:41 3511 ER AS 2ND ALS AT DISPATCH
12:41 PER 2266, 1 CAR ON SIDE INTO WOODS, HEAVY EXTRICATION
12:43 2266 REQUESTING 3RD RIG
12:44 FD REQUESTING ETA 2ND POLE FALLING
12:46 PER 3511 AIR 1 ON STANDBY
12:47 LIFEGUARD 18 WILL BE ON STANDBY
12:49 PER 2266, PT 1 EXTRICATED
12:51 2266 LOOKING FOR ETA ON LIFEGUARD18
12:53 PER 2266 2 PTS IN CARE OF EMS, 1 STILL HEAVILY ENTRAPPED
12:56 E253 TO FURNACE WOODS FOR LANDING ZONE
13:03 2261 REQUESTING EXPEDITE ON CONED
13:05 PER CONED, 2 UNITS ANY MINUTE
13:05 FG1 AS THE FREQ FOR GROUND COMMS
13:11 15 MIN ETA FOR LIFE18 IN THE AIR
13:12 REQUEST 1 ENGINE TO STAND-BY IN THIER HEADQUARTERS
13:23 PER 226-42 LOST SIGHT OF HELICOPTER, WENT NORTH WEST OF LZ
13:22 PER 2261 LAST PT EXTRICATED, CONED ON LOCATION
13:32 PER 69B3, 3511 UNWILLING TO WAIT FOR LIFEGUARD18, ENROUTE TO WMC. THEY CAN CANCEL
14:21 PER 2261, E258 REMAINING ON SCENE FOR AI
14:27 PER 2268, RELEASE E132

I will be there photographing the event.

I will be there photographing the event.

Yesterday was "Doctor Day," my visit to the doctor's office. It's about a 40 minute drive toward Key West from where we're at in the Keys. There's a great fishermen's cooperative out that way, so after the doc's we headed over for their famous "Lobster Ruben." The location couldn't be more scenic; right on the Bay-side, with outdoor seating in the shade.
I wasn't initially surprised to see two servicemen in combat fatigues. What I was surprised to see was the "101st Airborne" patches on their sleeves. As we sat down, I nodded to them and they gestured back in a friendly manner naturally. Soldiers are like that.
After lunch, I couldn't help myself, so I walked over and said "excuse me gentlemen, I'd just like to say thank you for your service to our country." We exchanged handshakes, and I told them I was a retired fireman. They were curious to know, so I told them where I had worked. They were so genuinely grateful for a simple gesture of thanks, I could just tell as we had a simple chat.
I was curious myself. I know most questions shouldn't be asked regarding operations, etc, but I gingerly said "101st Airborne. You guys are a long way from home." One responded (I was able to see his Lt. bar in the middle of his blouse, the other's I couldn't make out) that they had flown down from Atlanta for the day on a training mission, and they were so happy to be at such a beautiful place for lunch.
I felt inside such a feeling of happiness for them. I could imagine what these two soldiers of the United States Army had seen in the past ten years, and just the fact that they were able to be there, in that spot, having a great lunch......well most of us here on Bravo have not forgotten what our service members continue to sacrifice for the good of this nation, so you know what I mean.
So here's a salute to the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles." God Bless them, and all of our other service members, out there STILL fighting the fight, dying for us, protecting us from the evils that exist in the world today. If you see a service member, don't forget to say thanks.
NEVER FORGET!
For information on the storied history of one of our country's most famous Army Divisions, check out wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/101st_Airborne_Division

We idolized and memorialized Whitney Houston, yet looked the other way concerning her well known substance abuse and tumultuous life with singer Bobby Brown.
Charlie Sheen is 45 and his story is all over the news because he is a
substance abuser, an adulterer, sexually promiscuous and obnoxious.
Lindsay Lohan is 24 and her story is all over the news because she is a
celebrity drug addict and thief.
Something as frivolous as Kim Kardashian's stupid wedding [and
short-lived marriage] was shoved down our throats, While........
Justin Allen 23
Brett Linley 29
Matthew Weikert 29
Justus Bartett 27
Dave Santos 21
Jesse Reed 26
Matthew Johnson 21
Zachary Fisher 24
Brandon King 23
Christopher Goeke 23
and Sheldon Tate 27...
Are all Marines who gave their lives last month for you. There is no
media for them; not even a mention of their names.
Young Men who most likely came from rural America seeking a chance
to better themselves and to serve this county.
Rest In Peace, and THANK YOU,TROOPS.
This was an email i got and wanted to share it

Date:2/26/12
Time: 19:57
Location: 711 Forest Ave
Frequency: 46.26, Fireground 8, Fire 15
Units Operating: VMFD, TMFD FAST,
Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear
Description Of Incident: Structure Fire
Reporters: Yanks4ever1320
Writer: Yanks4ever1320
19:58: E-38 Responding
20:02: Town Mamaroneck FAST, L-19 Requested
20:07: L-19 Responding, 68-A-1 Responding
20:08: Harrison 1 Eng relocate VMFD HQ, L-24 standby in quarters
20:09: Batt 15 responding
20:10: Main body fire K/D checking for extension
20:10: L-19 On Location
20:11: IC requesting L-19 to stand by at this time, situation under control. IC requesting C&O
20:12: R-6 On location. Eng 10 Responding VMFD HQ
20:12: 2232 ON Location
20:13: C&O Zone 2 toned out
20:19: Batt 15 On Location

I started the job in 1971, and didn't have to Google Charlie McCarthy.
On my interview, one of the questions was "I see you have 3 years of college. Do you plan on finishing college and leaving the FD for a real job?" Yes, things have changed.
Before somebody adds a post saying how dumb those old guys were, let me explain how all those changes came about. We, the old guys made the changes that you are sometimes taking for granted.
One of the first changes I recall was the great reliance on that red rubber booster line. After a few races to prove that it was faster and easiet to stretch 1 1/2" than it was to stretch the "red line," the old booster line became compartment space for something new.
Then we decided that it was rather stupid to keep thoae SCBAs in a suitcase. So along came air pak brackets and more compartment space. and so on and so on.
So, for the youth of the Fire service, remember that you aren't smarter than us old geezers. We gave you a lot of things to make the job easier and safer. So far, you may have contributed nothing, simply inherited it.
Tradition is not a bad thing. It's your responsibility to keep up the tradition in the Fire Service to make the job better and safer as those before you have done. Those SCBAs didn't come out of the suitcases because the Commissioner said it was a good idea.

Bullhead City runs two of these 2009 Spartan/Central/Rosenbauer 1500/400/75ft Quints. This will be first in Ladder company to Laughlin since Clark County Fire dispanded the Tower at their Laughlin station last year

Feels like I've been on the road for years. Actually, I have been. Since retiring from the job in '06, I left NY for South Carolina, and eventually wound up in Florida. It's been too long since I've been home. But I came home for a funeral of a beloved Great Uncle of our family. Uncle Vince served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and saw action in Europe for which he received recognition. He passed away at age 93. He was laid to rest in St. Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx.
Being back in NY after such a long time, is an incredible experience. First thing one realizes, is the scale and perception of this area changes when you're away for a long time. Westchester is tighter and smaller than ever. It makes me shake my head even more when I realize this small place has such a problem with combining fire service protection.
Then my Brothers from my former job caught a two-alarm fire in an OMD at two something in the morning the other night. They did a great job with aggressively attacking that fire, and keeping the damage to a minimum. The mutual aid companies also helped out. Great job by all.
Seeing family and friends has been such a wonderful experience. If you take all the people in your life for granted, go on the road for four or five years, and see how your perspective changes. Seeing Brothers I worked with has been an amazing time.
To wrap it up, there really is no place like home; especially when home is the greatest metropolis in the world; New York. I'm loving every single minute of this visit, every single minute spent with my dad, my uncles, all retired firemen. Thank God for family and friends.
Special thanks to Brother E. Lynch and the entire crew at 28/11 for their hospitality in my time of urgent need of a restroom! lol
Stay well everybody. Hug your family today, shake your friends hands, enjoy this world and the people God chose to be your family and friends. They are literally irreplaceable.