fireboyny

Great story, beginning to see more and more stories like this, true brotherhood no matter the age.
Mark
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the CAD can be better...but it takes the people who run emergency communications to take steps to make it progressive.

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

No, they are not using digital encryption. Apparently they have switched to P25 digital for the PD. See the thread at http://forums.radioreference.com/new-york-radio-discussion-forum/254004-white-plains-police-department-westchester-county-ny.html for more info.

I bet you he knows what a cop car looks like....

Date: 11/16/2012
Time: Approx 1330 hours CST - on going
Location: 3101 Wood Drive x S. Jupiter Road Garland, Texas
Frequency: Garland Police and Fire (Fire Talkgroups Dispatch 595 / OPS-1 656 / OPS-2 688 / OPS-3 720 / EMS-1 944. Police Talkgroups North-1 48 / North-2 3664 / South-1 80 / South-2 3696)
Units Operating: Garland Water Department, Dallas County Health Department, Garland FD w/ Hazmat, Garland EMS, Garland PD, Dallas Fire-Rescue w/ Hazmat, OSHA
Units on Standby: American Red Cross, Granger Recreation Center
Weather Conditions: Sunny, Warm, High of 64 deg
Description Of Incident: A truck was reportedly offloading methanol and toluene in the unloading area and caught fire, which has been contained to that area. Chemical plant owned by Nexeo Solutions. Large chemical tanks heating up and venting. Smoke plume, currently stuck at 7,000 feet due to an inversion and is moving West from a 5 knot East wind, can be seen all the way into Dallas. Nexeo reports the pit is 80x80 and 4' deep with about 80,000 gallons of flammable liquid in it. No smoke/fire inside the warehouse but large number of chemicals on east side of the warehouse. No immediate reports of injuries but officials have evacuated the area in a 1/4 mile radius. Crews are having issues with water pressure. Crews are going to try and dyke the run off in the creek to keep it contained and to test the run off to see how much product is in. FAA has approved a no fly zone due to the smoke and hazardous chemicals in the air. FF's are spraying water on the surrounding tanks and in the area of the fire strictly to make an attempt at cooling them. Water is not being sprayed at the water for the fear of creating a spillover
1648 hours: Foam is not appropriate at this time due to the heavy amount of fire still showing. There will be too much run off if used at this point. Chief is reporting that it looks like it's starting to die down (hopefully) but still A LOT of fire.
1700 hours: fire is darkening down quite a bit now and as soon as it becomes more of a surface fire, they'll start foaming it.
1806 hours: About 8' of fire still showing on 1 side, shutting down water to see what they got.
1810 hours: Engine 10 is getting ready to deploy a foam blanket. Chief is trying to figure out his next course of action. The pit has vents on each side and is trying to figure out what the foam will do for them.
1818 hours: Starting water back up for foam operations.
1820 hours: Fire should be out in a few minutes but on west side of building there's some broken water pipes near the pump house that need to be shut off because they're just adding to the water run off. Engine 10 has a half tank of foam.
1822 hours: Fire is contained at this time, Dallas engines can be released but would like to keep their Hazmat. Operations are having to shut it down to fill the foam tank up again.
1834 hours: Beginning to overhaul and various Garland units can be released as well as the Dallas Hazmat and Battalion.
1839 hours: Engine 9 is loading up about 700 feet of 5 inch hose and could use some manpower to help
1908 hours: Fire is picking up a bit again and foam blanket is gone
1931 hours: Railroad can open their lines now, reports of people's bunker gear being contaminated from the fire. Most of the gear can be washed themselves but a couple pairs of gloves are going to have to be replaced or loaned.
1937 hours: Command is reporting they need about 5 pairs of gloves and about 5 more buckets of foam just in case of flare up. Fire appears to be out at this time though.
1944 hours: A few more units are being released, including the ambulance and in a few minutes the Dallas engine can be released from standby in Garland's Station 9.
Reporters: peterose313
NOTE: ALL TIMES REPORTED ARE IN CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
http://www.nbcdfw.co...-179720031.html
http://thescoopblog....n-garland.html/

Any cop who gets sloppy or complains about having to hold a salute for half the time this kid did should be forced to watch this video.

Date: 11/1312
Time: 2043hrs (8:43pm)
Location: I-684 SB (mm 10.9)
Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), Fire 16, EMS 16, NYSP, 153.800 (NCPD), 154.650 (MKPD), 155.250 (Bedford PD), FG2, TAC 1
Units Operating: [Armonk FD: 2021, E288, R85, 51B1, 51B3], [Bedford Hills FD: 2031, R10, MA9, U6], [Bedford FD: 2042, 2043, R44, 52B1, U140], [Mt. Kisco VAC: 70-11, 70B1], [Westchester EMS: 45M1, 45M2], [NYSP: 3K22], Mt. Kisco PD, New Castle PD, Bedford PD, NYSDOT
Weather Conditions: Clear, 39 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Reported as a MVA Pedestrian Struck, NYSP on location reporting extrication needed for vehicle. 2021 reports 1 DOA in the woods, extrication is 100 yards past the site of DOA. 2021 requesting Armonk engine with manpower and thermal camera to scene. 2021 requested 1 additional Armonk ambulance and 2 mutual aid. Bedford FD and Mt. Kisco VAC dispatched. Bedford Hills on scene to assist PD with investigation and to shut all SB lanes. 1 Patint extricated, looking in woods for possibility of a ejected patient, no patient found. 51B1 ALS to WMC with medic 1 on board. 5 total patients BLS to NWH and 1 DOA. Bedford FD R44 & U140 dispatched to Route 172 and 22 to dirrect traffic south on 22. NYSDOT requested to assist with traffic.
Reporters: firedude, peterose313, Larchmont_Boy, EmsFirePolice
Lohud Article: http://www.lohud.com...|text|Frontpage
Bedford Patch Article: http://bedford.patch...#photo-12151758
Newsday Article: http://newyork.newsd...losed-1.4220137
Armonk Daily Voice Article: http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/connectict-man-killed-i-684-crash-armonk
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My prayers go to all of them

Date: 11/2/12
Time: 12:28
Location: 2717 Evergreen St
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 17
Units Operating: {YFD: 2534, 2537, E-273, E-270, L-51} {BHFD: 2032, 2035, TL-57} {WCDES: Bat-17} {YPD} {Y-EMS:86B1} {34M2} {BLDG-DPT}
Relocated to YHFD HQ: (Somers E-181) and (Mohegan L-10)
Weather Conditions: Clear
Description Of Incident: Active Fire in Chimney Chase and Roof
Reporters:FD250HQ
12:28-Yorktown Toned out for a Chimney Fire
12:38-Car 2534 Rpt's 2 story wood frame 30x40 fire in the Chimney Chase
12:40-Car 2534 Transmits the 10-75
12:41-TL-57 back into driveway of 2175 Evergreen St and is going to work upon arrival
12:43-Car 2534 Rpt's active fire in the chimney chase, 1 line in operation and doesn't appear to be extension to interior of structure
12:55-Bat 17 Reports 2 1/2 story wood frame, fire was visible from the roof, fire now k/d, all searches negative company's in the process of overhauling
13:00- Car 2534 Rpt's fire contained to the upper part of the chimney chase and going to hold with the current assignment
13:17-car 2534 requesting the building department
13:20-car 2534 is putting situation under control
13:22-Car 2534 Rpt's U/C units overhauling

Date: 10-29-12
Time: 1430hrs
Location: West 57th St.
Frequency:
Units Operating: FDNY, NYPD, NYC Buildings, NYC OEM
Weather Conditions: 60-70mph winds, tropical storm
Description Of Incident: Construction crane boom on 90th story of a luxury condo building failed and collapsed. Boom is currently swinging in the wind while dangling over numerous large multi story occupied residential buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Writer: x635
1430hrs: Residents of upper floors of surrounding buildings being evacuated emergently, vertically to lower levels. Due to strong storm winds crews unable to safely operate on the 90th story to try and secure crane at this point.
1630hrs: Buildings Dept. Officials and FDNY are trying to get as close to the crane as safely possible to evaluate the situation.
Photo: http://assets.nydail...ne-collapse.jpg
NOTES: The building, known as the "One57", will become the tallest residential building in NYC when complete.

Awesome. Mother nature screwing up bow season for the second year in a row....as if it already hasnt rained on ALL of my days off so far this month.....

I wouldnt trust Joe Rao

Locusts

We have a training video that just came out and one good tip that I got from it is the practice of moving the eductor from can to can is bad. It's much better to pour the cans into a pail or garbage can since suction can be maintained. The foam bin looks interesting.

Today a special drill was held at the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Fire Training Center.
The goal was to determine different ways to deliver high volumes of foam and/or F500 while maintaining a large standoff distance.
The following depts were involved:
ConEd, Millwood FD, New Rochelle FD, Pleasantville FD, White Plains FD and Westchester DES.
Procedures/equipment tested and/or reviewed:
Around the pump foam delivery via master stream Foam Delivery Methods Transfering F500 from the county trailer directly into an engine or portable pond. High volume attack using a remote foam source (3% foam @ 500 gpm applied from 225 feet away, with the foam source 150 feet from the deck gun - Note: The system we were testing can place the foam source up to 3,000 feet away from the deck gun.)
The 2 1/2" line is providing a foam solution of 30gpm foam & 30gpm water

Using 5 gal pails in a high volume system (at 500 gpm you need 1 pail every 20 seconds) NRFD's foam bin allows unopened pails to be just dropped in and they are split open and foam pick up tubes are then used in the bin,
Using an Tower Ladder to deliver foam (3% Foam @ 500gpm from 30 - 40' elevation) Note: above that hight the back pressure prevents the eductor from picking up the foam.

I would like to thank all participants and a special thanks to Commissioner Cullen for making this drill possible.

Date: 10/26/2012
Time: 1230hrs (12:30pm)
Location: Bronx River, IAO 5 Railroad Ave (@ Cassidy Excavating Inc)
Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), Fire 11, Fire 19, FG, 156.015 (MPPD)
Units Operating: (Valhalla FD: 2481, 2482, E82, E83, R9, U59), (North White Plains FD: 2321, 2322, E74), (WCDES: 2001, 2003, Bat 11, Hazmat 1), NYCDEP, NYSDEC Spill Response Unit, County Health Dept., Mt Pleasant PD, Mt Pleasant Building Dept.
Weather Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, 62 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Heating oil spill into Bronx River, Staging area located at Lakeside at TSP.
Reporters: firedude, fireboyny
LoHud Article: http://www.lohud.com...|text|Frontpage
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Guess its not a dead issue anymore.

Strange... Not sure how else to explain it..
http://www.nydailyne...ticle-1.1191207

A woman in North Dakota wanted to have deer crossing signs moved because she believed that the signs were for the deer and she was involved in several accidents with deer. She wanted the signs moved to areas with less traffic.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/woman-calls-north-dakota-radio-station-article-1.1187373

Date: 10/22/2012
Time: 1230hrs (12:30pm)
Location: 28 Highclere Ln (X Columbus Ave)
Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), Fire 11, MPPD, FG
Units Operating on Scene: (Valhalla FD: 2482, 2483, E82, R9, U59), (Hawthorne FD: 2192, 2193, L56), (Thornwood FD: 2471, 2473, TL1), (WCDES: Bat 11, C&O Zone 3), MPPD
Units Opperating on Standby: (North White Plains FD: 2322, E74 - in own HQ)
Weather Conditions: 60 Degrees, Mostly Sunny
Description Of Incident: Fully involved car fire next to structure, with minor extension, 2 L/S/O.
Reporters: firedude
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Date: 10/22/12
Time: 07:17
Location: 340 Illington Rd (Map) (YHFD box alarm assignment map)
Frequency: 46.26, Fire-17, County Ops-1, YPD
FD Units Operating: (Yorktown: E270, E271, E272, E273, R16, T14, 2531), (Pleasantville:T57) , (Pocantico Hills: T12), (Millwood: 2252, 2253, E-247, T-15), (Somers: T16, E181), (WCDES: BAT10, BAT17 C&O-Z4), (Bedford Hills: 2033, T5) (Ossining: 2331, 2334, E-98, U-51, FAST) (Croton; T10) (Katonah: T6) (Mohegan: L35)
FD Units standing by @ YHFD HQ: (Montrose: TL8) (Mount Kisco: E104)
PD Units Operating: (YPD, NYSP, NCPD, WCPD, DEP,)
EMS Units Operating: (YVAC: 86B1)
Weather Conditions: Clear, 48 Degrees-F
Description Of Incident: Reported fully involved structure fire
Reporters: fireboyny, peterose313, Larchmont_Boy
07:16: Time of Dispatch, (Possible structure fire, reported fully involved)
07:17: 2531 Requesting 1st alarm assignment with 2nd alarm tankers
07:23: 2251 On location, 40X80 Wood Frame, Heavy Fire on the 2nd floor and attic
07:25: 3rd engine in is to Reverse lay down the driveway
07:34: E270 approaching the scene
07:35: T10 approaching the scene
07:39: Katonah unable to respond, Millwood's tanker taking their place
07:40: Bat-10: On Location
07:43: Ossining FAST on scene
07:47: Disregard, Katonah T6 responding
07:49: 2081: Acting as water supply officer, taking over County ops 1
07:50: 2531: 2 hand lines in operation, heavy fire, switching to defensive operation
07:50: All tankers to switch to ops-1
07:51: Bat 10: Requesting C&O
07:51: T14 On location
07:51: C&O zone 4 Dispatched for responce
07:56: Con-ed Electric requested
07:58: Millwood's fill site has been established,T14 to set up fill site at IBM)
08:17: C&O Zone 5 dispatched for responce
08:23: Units overhauling at this time
08:40: 2531: Fire under control, knocking down hot spots at this time
09:00: Bat 10:All mutual aid tankers released
09:09: Bat 10: Units standing by at YHFD HQ, report to the scene for manpower
09:11: Mount kisco - 1 engine relocate to YHFD HQ
09:11: Montrose relocate ladder to YHFD HQ
09:20: E181, L10 on location, manpower report directly to fire scene
09:50: Ossining units back in service
11:23: Yorktown and Millwood units back in service
Links: lohud, patch,daily yorktown, mid hudson news, News-Day
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Date: 10-22-12
Time: 11:40
Location: Westorchard Elementary School- 25 Granite Rd - Chappaqua (map)
Frequency: 46.26
Units Operating: (Millwood: 2252, L52, E247) (Chappaqua: E146, TL27) (WCDES: BAT17)
Weather Conditions: Clear, 50 Degrees F
Description Of Incident: Dispatched to an Electrical Fire with a Comm. Alarm)
Reporters: fireboyny
11:40: Millwood and Chappaqua dispatched to a Poss. Electrical fire with a Comm. Alarm
11:43: NCPD Confirming an active electrical fire
11:45: 2252 Confirming an active electrical fire at the panel, building has been evacuated, all responding units report to the front of the building
12:07: 60 control reports Con-Ed enroute
12:16: 2252: Fire has been extinguished, Situation has been isolated, Coned electric on scene, holding all units
12:27: 2252: Situation under control
12:29: Units picking up, will be in service from the school....

Date: 10/22/12
Time: 07:17
Location: 340 Illington Rd (Map) (YHFD box alarm assignment map)
Frequency: 46.26, Fire-17, County Ops-1, YPD
FD Units Operating: (Yorktown: E270, E271, E272, E273, R16, T14, 2531), (Pleasantville:T57) , (Pocantico Hills: T12), (Millwood: 2252, 2253, E-247, T-15), (Somers: T16, E181), (WCDES: BAT10, BAT17 C&O-Z4), (Bedford Hills: 2033, T5) (Ossining: 2331, 2334, E-98, U-51, FAST) (Croton; T10) (Katonah: T6) (Mohegan: L35)
FD Units standing by @ YHFD HQ: (Montrose: TL8) (Mount Kisco: E104)
PD Units Operating: (YPD, NYSP, NCPD, WCPD, DEP,)
EMS Units Operating: (YVAC: 86B1)
Weather Conditions: Clear, 48 Degrees-F
Description Of Incident: Reported fully involved structure fire
Reporters: fireboyny, peterose313, Larchmont_Boy
07:16: Time of Dispatch, (Possible structure fire, reported fully involved)
07:17: 2531 Requesting 1st alarm assignment with 2nd alarm tankers
07:23: 2251 On location, 40X80 Wood Frame, Heavy Fire on the 2nd floor and attic
07:25: 3rd engine in is to Reverse lay down the driveway
07:34: E270 approaching the scene
07:35: T10 approaching the scene
07:39: Katonah unable to respond, Millwood's tanker taking their place
07:40: Bat-10: On Location
07:43: Ossining FAST on scene
07:47: Disregard, Katonah T6 responding
07:49: 2081: Acting as water supply officer, taking over County ops 1
07:50: 2531: 2 hand lines in operation, heavy fire, switching to defensive operation
07:50: All tankers to switch to ops-1
07:51: Bat 10: Requesting C&O
07:51: T14 On location
07:51: C&O zone 4 Dispatched for responce
07:56: Con-ed Electric requested
07:58: Millwood's fill site has been established,T14 to set up fill site at IBM)
08:17: C&O Zone 5 dispatched for responce
08:23: Units overhauling at this time
08:40: 2531: Fire under control, knocking down hot spots at this time
09:00: Bat 10:All mutual aid tankers released
09:09: Bat 10: Units standing by at YHFD HQ, report to the scene for manpower
09:11: Mount kisco - 1 engine relocate to YHFD HQ
09:11: Montrose relocate ladder to YHFD HQ
09:20: E181, L10 on location, manpower report directly to fire scene
09:50: Ossining units back in service
11:23: Yorktown and Millwood units back in service
Links: lohud, patch,daily yorktown, mid hudson news, News-Day
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Date: 10/22/12
Time: 07:17
Location: 340 Illington Rd (Map) (YHFD box alarm assignment map)
Frequency: 46.26, Fire-17, County Ops-1, YPD
FD Units Operating: (Yorktown: E270, E271, E272, E273, R16, T14, 2531), (Pleasantville:T57) , (Pocantico Hills: T12), (Millwood: 2252, 2253, E-247, T-15), (Somers: T16, E181), (WCDES: BAT10, BAT17 C&O-Z4), (Bedford Hills: 2033, T5) (Ossining: 2331, 2334, E-98, U-51, FAST) (Croton; T10) (Katonah: T6) (Mohegan: L35)
FD Units standing by @ YHFD HQ: (Montrose: TL8) (Mount Kisco: E104)
PD Units Operating: (YPD, NYSP, NCPD, WCPD, DEP,)
EMS Units Operating: (YVAC: 86B1)
Weather Conditions: Clear, 48 Degrees-F
Description Of Incident: Reported fully involved structure fire
Reporters: fireboyny, peterose313, Larchmont_Boy
07:16: Time of Dispatch, (Possible structure fire, reported fully involved)
07:17: 2531 Requesting 1st alarm assignment with 2nd alarm tankers
07:23: 2251 On location, 40X80 Wood Frame, Heavy Fire on the 2nd floor and attic
07:25: 3rd engine in is to Reverse lay down the driveway
07:34: E270 approaching the scene
07:35: T10 approaching the scene
07:39: Katonah unable to respond, Millwood's tanker taking their place
07:40: Bat-10: On Location
07:43: Ossining FAST on scene
07:47: Disregard, Katonah T6 responding
07:49: 2081: Acting as water supply officer, taking over County ops 1
07:50: 2531: 2 hand lines in operation, heavy fire, switching to defensive operation
07:50: All tankers to switch to ops-1
07:51: Bat 10: Requesting C&O
07:51: T14 On location
07:51: C&O zone 4 Dispatched for responce
07:56: Con-ed Electric requested
07:58: Millwood's fill site has been established,T14 to set up fill site at IBM)
08:17: C&O Zone 5 dispatched for responce
08:23: Units overhauling at this time
08:40: 2531: Fire under control, knocking down hot spots at this time
09:00: Bat 10:All mutual aid tankers released
09:09: Bat 10: Units standing by at YHFD HQ, report to the scene for manpower
09:11: Mount kisco - 1 engine relocate to YHFD HQ
09:11: Montrose relocate ladder to YHFD HQ
09:20: E181, L10 on location, manpower report directly to fire scene
09:50: Ossining units back in service
11:23: Yorktown and Millwood units back in service
Links: lohud, patch,daily yorktown, mid hudson news, News-Day
anyone with additional info please send PM