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Thank you!
If anyone feels this is a hazard or a waste or anything that was said against it, write them a letter or call them, I am sure they'll appreciate the feedback. This thread was posted only to show another department in the holiday spirit, not for people to rant about it and say basically how stupid it is. We may see it differently, but it cost the members money, not the taxpayers money to the department.

Guys.. This dept has been doing this for years this is not new. If you look close you will see the lights do not block any doors or equip on the side.As for the cost, the members paid out of their own pockets. And yes, they still respond with this rig. You have dept's all over that install lights for Christmas again this is not new.

Repacking Engine 83

Engine 35

Field Comm

EMS continued to bring in gear in case it was needed. Most of the EMS ops were set up on E 149 street and Jackson Ave

Mobile Respiratory Treatment bus

MERV 2

Crew from Truck 42

Tower Ladder 14 set up on Pontiac to lob water from the 3/4 side of the building

Tower Ladder 17 continues to remove the siding off the front of the building.

Here are some photos I took at yesterday's 4th alarm fire at 603 Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. These photos are about an hour into the incident. There was no visible fire at this time, but still heavy smoke. Mostly tower ladders performing hydraulic overhaul, and apparatus on scene. Enjoy!
Across the street from the fire is a school playground, and a large crowd had gathered to watch. Air recon (NYPD Aviation) can be seen above the fire buildings.

Engine 96 took another hydrant the next block over on Concord, and hand stretched a 3 inch line through the playground in case it was needed

Engine 69 and 91 were staged on E151 St and Concord while their manpower were at work

Engine 82 hit the hydrant on E151 St between Concord and Jackson. I believe they were feeding Tower Ladder 31

Tower Ladders 31 and 17 working the front of the fire building and exposure 4

Ladder 55

Ladder 42 in a new Ferrara and Ladder 19 in a spare

I went to the other side of the fire buildings, by Jackson and Pontiac for this group of photos

Chief of Operations Esposito leaving the command post

Crews Standing by with the FAST gear ready to go

Tower Ladder 17 at work

Battalion 1


Battalion 2

Here's a photo of the new ambulance 88B1 F-350 4x4 engine is full led light package whelen siren with howler

No, even if it turns out to be true, he has no point.
But if you believe he does, you must also agree with ALL of the following:
-9/11 was the fault of the ACLU, feminisists and gays (Rev. Jerry Falwell)
-Hurricane Katrina was the fault of gays (Pastor John Hagee)
-2010 Haiti earthquakes the reuslt of a "pact with the devil" (Rev. Pat Robertson)
Shall I go on?

My nephew is 4 years old and this easily could have been my town, his school, he himself could have been a victim!
My heart goes out to all families and children of that school. I can't even begin to imagine having to go into that school to identify my little boy or girl.
RIP to all the victims of this tragedy.

My nephew is 4 years old and this easily could have been my town, his school, he himself could have been a victim!
My heart goes out to all families and children of that school. I can't even begin to imagine having to go into that school to identify my little boy or girl.
RIP to all the victims of this tragedy.

My nephew is 4 years old and this easily could have been my town, his school, he himself could have been a victim!
My heart goes out to all families and children of that school. I can't even begin to imagine having to go into that school to identify my little boy or girl.
RIP to all the victims of this tragedy.

For background, that Trooper was an Emergency Dept R.N. prior to joining the NYSP, so he has considerable experiance.

Maybrook Fire District - Engine Company No. 1, Inc.

2012 Spartan ERV Star Series Pumper 425hp Metro Star Chassis

1500 GPM Darley Pump w/ CAFS
1000 Water Tank / 40 Foam Tank
20Kw Smart Power Gen
Amkus Ultimate System

And youtube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5cxpRRmCg8

Currently airing on MSG, MSG +, Palladia and several other channels as well as live global stream on the internet is the 121212 Concert for Hurricane Sandy victims live at MSG. To donate you can call 1-855-465-HELP (4357) or go to www.121212concert.org They also have a live stream (Free of charge) setup there. It started at 7:30 and goes until 12 midnight.

Currently airing on MSG, MSG +, Palladia and several other channels as well as live global stream on the internet is the 121212 Concert for Hurricane Sandy victims live at MSG. To donate you can call 1-855-465-HELP (4357) or go to www.121212concert.org They also have a live stream (Free of charge) setup there. It started at 7:30 and goes until 12 midnight.

Thanks Seth, the fb post I saw it on said it was Texas.

I came across this video on Facebook from the Cottage Grove Fire Department in Texas. They are a Volunteer Fire Department who spent $1,000 on 10,000 Christmas lights for their rig and well, THIS was the final product. I found it to be pretty cool!
The uploader on youtube is jackb3856
http://youtu.be/H8NgIvUU3NM

Just some additions / corrections to the IA.
Date: 12/11/2012
Time: 1323hrs (1:23pm)
Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire
District: Croton Fire District
Location: 96 S Mt. Airy Rd (Between Glengary Rd and Georgia Ln)
Units on Scene:
Croton FD: 2081, 2082, E118, E119, E120, T10, R18
Ossining FD: 2331, 2334, TL42, U51
Montrose VAFD: 2571, 2574, E225
Buchanan FD: 2551, U12
Croton EMS: 55B2
Cortlandt EMS: 88B2
Ossining EMS: 74A1, 36M1
WCDES Units: Battalion 10, C&O Zone 4
Other: Croton PD, NYSP, Croton Water Department, Con Edison
Units on Standby:
Montrose FD: 2273, E121
Yorktown FD: L51
13:23 - Croton Full Department Response for Reported Structure Fire. 2081 responding.
13:24 - 2082 responding.
13:25 - 2081 on location, heavy fire showing from a 1.5 story wood-frame structure, 10-75.
13:27 - Ossining FAST, Buchanan Cascade, Croton, Cortlandt and 36M1 EMS units dispatched along with Battalion 10.
13:29 - Command reports 1.5 story wood-frame dwelling, heavy fire in basement and first floor, all occupants are out of the house.
13:40 - Bat 10 reports heavy fire conditions, 4 L/S/O, requesting E225 from Montrose VA to the scene.
13:46 - TL42 from Ossining to the scene.
13:49 - Bat 10 reports heavy fire conditions, now has 5 L/S/O.
13:50 - Con Ed Electric on scene, killing main. Bat 10 reports unit operating from exterior.
13:55 - Interior operations resuming.
14:17 - 88B2 to Phelps with one for possible smoke inhalation (civilian).
14:34 - Bat 10 reports all visible fire knocked down, probable will hold per Command.
14:45 - Bat 10 reports fire is under control.
15:07 - Ossining FAST & U12 released.
15:35 - TL42 released.
16:01 - E225 released.
16:19 - All Croton units in service, Command terminated.
On arrival, we had heavy fire coming out of the D-side basement windows, the C-side entrance to the basement and fire showing on the first floor. Crews mounted an aggressive interior attack along with a brief exterior attack, using handlines in the basement, first floor and attic as well as the exterior. We pulled the men back briefly to hit it from outside and regroup, then pushed on with coordinated roof ventilation.
The occupants of the home included two elderly parties that were assisted from the home by other family members and a work crew at a neighboring house. I give credit to these guys for getting everyone out of the house, as this fire took off with great intensity and speed.
The report from the occupants and C&O indicate candles in the basement fell and created a fire involving the bed, books, and other combustibles in the room. The gentleman in the basement ran upstairs and got everyone out of the house. (Thank God).
I'd also like to point out the understated usefulness of our Mutual Aid Coordinators - not just ours (Battalion 10). As the IC I was able to worry only about my units on scene, and anything I needed relayed to 60 Control or any apparatus requests, all I had to do was have Battalion 10 handle it. I know a lot of Chiefs and Incident Commanders feel the need to try and do everything, but this way worked SOOOO MUCH BETTER than other times where I tried to juggle both task.
If you have a fire in this county and don't have the luxury of an Aide, take advantage of the MACs (Battalions). That's what they're there for - not to run your call but to help you manage it.
On behalf of the Croton Fire Department, I'd like to thank our Mutual Aid partners from Ossining, Montrose VA and Buchanan for their assistance on scene, as well as the coverage units from Montrose and Yorktown. Also, thanks to Croton, Cortlandt and Ossining EMS for being there.
Lastly, thanks to the men of the CFD that were there today. You guys always make me proud.
Thanks.
Chief John Munson
Croton FD

Just some shots I took while taking my nephew to see Santa. You can go here to see the remainder of the photos.

Just some shots I took while taking my nephew to see Santa. You can go here to see the remainder of the photos.