peterose313

Town of Watertown, NY
46-1-1
2013 Spartan Gladiator/Marion
1500/1000

Ithaca, NY
2013 Pierce Dash CF PUC
1500/430 105'
#25762
First Dash CF Quint

Castile, NY
2013 International WorkStar 7600/KME Eliminator
1250/3000
#A-9203

Webbs Mills FD
1862
2013 Peterbilt 367/Pierce
1000/3000
#25705

We were actually asked to vote on the new color scheme. A majority of the department picked this design over 2 others. It's usually tough to get cops excited about anything but guys are very excited to get the new cars on the road.

Here's a shot I took from FDD. I also have a shot of their new Caprice.

I prefer the 2 Camaro SS

http://www.lohud.com/article/20130609/NEWS03/306090041/Ray-Lund-founding-chief-Haverstraw-s-Roche-Fire-Co-dies-98?gcheck=1

THANK YOU!
Montrose FD Parade 6/8/2013

Congrats on winning a trophy tonight Rob! Rig looked great!

Where's the disorderly conduct on the part of the videographer? Assuming there is no further evidence that we haven't seen, I don't see any evidence the videographer caused a public disturbance or inconvenience, nor did he disobey a lawful order by law enforcement. (The order that he could not video was not lawful as the law allows people to video and photograph in public areas.) Thus, no charge would lie under PL 240.20, a mere violation. Further since there was no physical inteference with firefighting operations, there likely would be no charge for Obstruction of Government Activity or Obstruction of Firefighting Operations under Article 195 of the Penal Law, a misdemeanor. If the videographer had a dashboard light and is not authorized to have it, then there might be a charge for that offense. Assuming Florida has a similar statutory scheme and absent any evidence that the videographer was impersonating a public servant (i.e. pointed to the dashboard light and said I'm a firefighter), I don't see anything that would subject him to any criminal charges.
Further there is no violation of HIPAA or privacy as the videographer does not have any PHI of the patient.
Ironically, the captain was causing a public disturbance that caused a crowd to gather and could be crimiinally liable for disorderly conduct, harassment, and possibly attempted assault for the pushing but to what end? I think the captain should remain professional at all times even if he doesn't like someone with a video camera over his shoulder or use a truck to block the area from sight if it could be safely done.
I'm curious what else could be done to keep both FD and the videographer happy with minimal effort. Its a world we live in and will continue to live in barring the enactment of new laws that comport with federal and state constitutions.

Nothing to take photos of , no boat , no fire trucks other then a 550 ford utilty from Swab body and all the rest is the same year after year. Just look at last years photos they will be the same.It used to be a good show and as said nobody there, If they don't change it up with some new blood it's DEAD !

When I was a road boss, I was called to the scene of a simple auto accident by a police officer who had an un-usual circumstance:
The officer was dispatched to a non injury accident to file a report. It was determined that one of the drivers had a suspended license (for failure to answer a summons). The subject had his mother-in-law in the car whom he transporting to work. As the mother in law did not have a license, the officer instructed the arrested subject that he was going to tow the vehicle. He would arrange for a cab to take the mother in law home or to work. The subject was given his Miranda warnings, frisked and handcuffed. The subject asked to speak to his mother in law before being transported to police HQ. The two then had a conversation in Italian. The subject was secured in the radio car and the officer kept a close watch over the mother in law. The officer then requested a supervisor to the scene.
The unknown to the two, the officer spoke Italian. The conversation consisted of the subject telling his mother in law to take the gun from under the driver’s seat and put it in her handbag. Upon arrival, the officer advised of the events and was unsure of we could conduct a warrantless search under the conditions. Under the circumstances I advised that the search would be valid and we then confronted the mother in law and she surrendered her handbag. In her bag was a loaded .38 caliber revolver.
The subject was advised that we had recovered the handgun and would be arresting both parties. The subject denied any knowledge of the firearm and wanted to know how we found it. The officer told him in Italian what he said to his mother in law. The expression on their faces was priceless.
Both subjects were booked and the DA accepted all of the charges. The defendant was offered a chance in court to admit the gun was his and the charges against his mother in law would be dropped. He declined.
As a side note, I received a phone call at the booking desk from the subject’s wife. I was expecting her to tear my head off for having her mother arrested. She never addressed the issue, she wanted to know what gives us the right to arrest her husband. Thinking that he had not told her what had happened, I filled her in on the days events. Her reply was “Big deal, everyone in the Bronx carries a gun”! My only reply was “this isn’t the Bronx” !
You can't make this stuff up!

This is disgusting. Technology and access to that technology has really killed the art.

The article eludes to technical issues, but it sounds like there are many more. Is some of it training? "figuring things out" is not really something you want to hear from a surgeon, dentist or your 911 dispatcher.

DFD is not using drones in the fire dept. They still use water and B@LL$ not to mention the closure of about 15 companies a day and the workload of all of NYS in 1 tour! They don't have the money to cover our brothers pay checks right now so I doubt they are flying drones. Here's to Riggs and the brothers in the wolfs den!!!

New cruiser put into service following the Memorial Day Parade yesterday.

E253 is still in service but temporarily out of service mechanical. Currently 2261 is assigned 2009 Ford Expedition, 2262 assigned 2004 Ford Expedition, and 2263 assigned 2006 Ford Explorer (ex-U80)

Replacing both Engine 1 1983 Pierce Duplex and Engine 2 1976 Ford Oren

http://www.lohud.com/article/20130519/NEWS/305170098/Katonah-Bedford-Hills-Ambulance-corps-marks-50-years-saving-lives

Date: 5/18/13
Time: 07:43
Incident Type: Well-Involved Residential Structure Fire
District: Millwood FD
Location: 22 Saddle Ridge Road
Millwood Units: 2252, 2253, E247, E248, L52
Ossining Units: 2331, 2334, E98, U51
Chappaqua Units: 2061, 2063, E146
Mount Kisco Units: 2284, TL14
Chappaqua EMS: 54B1
Pleasantville EMS: 7605
WEMS: 45M1
WCDES: Bat 17, C&O Zone 5
Frequencies: 46.26 / Fire 17 / EMS 16
Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy 62*
Reporters: Using All Hands

Description: Millwood dispatched to reported structure fire, caller sees fire from house across the street.
07:45 - 2252, 2253 responding - requesting Ossining FAST.
07:48 - 2061 on location reporting a working fire.
07:49 - 2252 on location, reporting fully involved structure fire, 10-75 transmitted.
07:50 - Chappaqua Engine, Mount Kisco Truck, Chappaqua EMS, 45M1, Bat 17 dispatched. Briarcliff relocate one Engine to Millwood HQ.
07:52 - L52 responding.
07:53 - E248 responding.
07:54 - E247 responding. 2331, 2332, E98, U51 responding.
07:56 - 2284, TL14 responding.
07:58 - Ossining units on location.
08:00 - E146 responding.
08:01 - 2051, E94 relocating.
08:05 - Bat 17 on location.
08:15 - C&O Zone 5 dispatched.
08:35 - Pleasantville EMS Rehab requested to scene.
09:10 - Pleasantville EMS units back in service.
09:14 - Mount Kisco units in service.
09:20 - Ossining units in service.
09:45 - Bat. 17 in service.
10:05 - Chappaqua units in service.
10:30 - Briarcliff released from standby.
10:44 - All Millwood units in service, Command terminated.
http://chappaqua.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/millwood-family-homeless-after-morning-blaze

http://blog.ctnews.com/connecticutpostings/2013/05/19/nsfw-video-shows-immediate-aftermath-of-the-train-crash/

Since names, etc have been made public, I'll post this.
Bill is out of surgery and in ICU. Gigi was treated at Kingston Hospital and transferred to Albany Med but has since been released.

Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 - Squad 4 On Duty
Time: 1458 Hours
Incident Type:
District:
Location: 55B Locust Ave
Units: NRFD Engines 21, 22, 23, 24, Tower Ladder 11, Ladder 12, Cars 2301, 2302, 2305. NREMS 30-Alpha-2, 3015. NRPD.
Frequency:
Weather Conditions:
Reporters: EFD1883
Description: 3E Apartment Fire. 2 L/S/O and in Opertation.
1458-NRFD Dispatch To Above Address For Report Of Heavy Smoke On The #3rd Floor.
1502-10-75 Transmitted Per Car 2302.
1511- Engine 25 and Ladder 13 Re-Locate To Station #1 Harrison St.
1514-All Visible Fire K/D and Checking For Extension.
1528-Under Control Per Car 2302.