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A run down of who's who in Essex County, NJ
Belleville (township) Career
Bloomfield (township) Career with volunteer assistance, http://www.bloomfieldfire.org/bfd/bloomfield-volunteer-fire-rescue-company
Caldwell (borough) Volunteer
Cedar Grove (township) Volunteer
City of Orange (township) Career
East Orange (city) Career
Essex Fells (borough) Volunteer
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Glen Ridge (borough) covered by Montclair
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Millburn (township) Career/Volunteer
Montclair (township) Career
Newark (city) Career
North Caldwell (borough)
Nutley (township) Career/Volunteer
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South Orange Village (township) Career
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Ladder 15 has been assigned to temporary Sta 6 with E 31 for the last year while Sta 5 undergoes renovation. L 15 has no working aerial, only ground ladders, TL 17 will not fit in temporary Sta. 6 About 3 months ago L 16 aerial broke and TL 17 was parked outside at Sta 2 in Tuckahoe (it does not fit inside). Since the cold weather has set in we have had to run TL 17 out of the repair shop at Sta.1 and have reassigned E 27 to Sta. 2 so that it can be inside also. Over the weekend, other equipment problems resulted in only a spare duty car with 2 firefighters assigned to Sta. 6. As of 4 pm today we are back to "normal" 4 Engs.; 1 tower ladder; 1 truck with no aerial.

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Date: January 6th, 2012
Time: Ongoing
Location: Wells Fargo -> Katonah Business District/Muscoot Reservoir & Farm
Frequency: Bedford PD
Units Operating: Bedford PD, NYSP, Westchester County PD, MTA PD
Weather Conditions: Clear & unseasonably warm
Description Of Incident: Bank Fraud with flight from scene
Reporters: Wells Fargo Bank
Writer: WAS967
Bedford PD on active investigation. From what I could ascertain two men entered the Wells Fargo bank in Katonah (Katonah ave) and are currently wanted for bank fraud (I think I heard possibly trying to cash bad checks). One vehicle fled the scene and was attempted to be pulled over by units in the area of Route 35 @ Woodsbridge Rd (Rt-117) but failed to yield. Vehicle stopped and one suspect apprehended in the area of Route 35 & Route 100 in Somers.
Second subject still at large in the area of the Katonah business district, specifically in the woods behind Peppinos. Hotline description is of a black male 5'11" thin build with goatee wearing dark suit or wind breaker, dark shoes last seen on foot. MTA stopping trains to check for subject.
Aviation requested but have extended ETA for refueling.
We'll have more as it becomes available. Back to you in the studio.....
EDIT: Search called off at about 1600. Positive ID made of the male at large by conductor on southbound train. Made it to at least the White Plains station. Possibly the brother of the first suspect. Surprisingly I didn't see anything on lohud about this.

Date: 1/3/2012
Time: 1332hrs
Location: 81 Twin Lakes Road (X North lake circle)
Frequency: 46.26, Fire 13, EMS 13, Fire 16, FG4, Ops 1, 154.920 (NYSP), 151.53500 (LVAC), 154.22000 (SVFD)
Units Operating on Scene: [south Salem FD: 2451 (IC), 2453, 2455, E167, E168, T2, R21, U79], [Goldens Bridge FD: 2142, E140, T1], [Croton Falls FD: 2071, 2073, T8, U28], [Vista FD: 2561, E142, T4], [Ridgefield FD: Car 3, T12, R7], [Pound Ridge FD: 2041 (Safety), 2403 (Water Officer), E113, E112, T3], [bedford Hills FD: 2031, TL57 (FASTeam)] , [Lewisboro VAC: 67B1], [Westchester EMS: 45M3 (EMS Command)], [somers FD: U88 (Rehab)], [WCDES: Bat 13, 1405 (C&O)], NYSP, NYSEG
Units on Standby at South Salem HQ: [Katonah FD: 2212, E116], [Ridgefield FD: T12]
Units on Standby at Vista HQ: [New Canaan FD: E1]
Units on Standby at Goldens Bridge HQ: [somers FD: 2444, E180]
Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear
Description Of Incident: Working fire in Non-hydrant area, 6 L/S/O, 2 Story Front, 4 Story Rear, 100x40, Heavy fire in rear
Reporters: peterose313, BigBuff
Writer: firedude
LoHud Article
Lohud Scene Pictures by Frank Becerra Jr
Lewisboro Ledger Article
The Daily Lewisboro Article
News 12 Article and Video
1332hrs: South Salem dispatched to reported structure fire
1332hrs: TMC dispatching 2 cars to scene
1333hrs: 2451, 2453, 2455 responding
1338hrs: T2, E167, R21 responding
1338hrs: 60 Control reporting PD on scene with fire through roof
1339hrs: 2451 requesting 1st alarm
1340hrs: 2451 2452, 2455 on scene with 2 story wood frame, fire through roof
1341hrs: 1st alarm dispatched (Goldens Bridge 1 engine, 1 tanker, Croton Falls 1 tanker, Bedford Hills FAST, Bat 13)
1342hrs: 2071, 2073, E168 responding
1343hrs: Vista requested for manpower and water source
1343hrs: 2142, 2143 responding
1344hrs: Lewisboro VAC and 45M3 dispatched
1344hrs: E140 responding
1344hrs: Pound Ridge FD to standby at SSFD HQ
1345hrs: 2031 responding
1345hrs: Bat 13 on scene
1346hrs: T8 responding
1346hrs: 2451 updating 3000sq ft., 60x30, 2 story front, 4 story rear, FG 4 in use
1347hrs: U79 responding
1347hrs: E142 responding as a water source
1347hrs: Bat 13 requesting 2 additional tankers to scene
1348hrs: Pound Ridge tanker, Vista tanker dispatched
1348hrs: TL57 responding
1349hrs: Bat 13 requesting C and O to scene
1349hrs: T3 responding shortly
1349hrs: C and O zone 5 dispatched
1351hrs: 45M3 on scene
1352hrs: Bat 13 reports Ops 1 for tanker ops, 2141 to be water officer
1352hrs: 2141 on scene, unable to be water director, driving tanker
1352hrs: 2403 responding
1352hrs: T3, T4 responding
1352hrs: U79 on scene
1353hrs: Bat 13 reports heavy fire on 2nd floor, Ridgefield tanker responding
1354hrs: Bat 14 dispatched
1354hrs: 2142 on scene, to become water officer
1354hrs: 2033 on scene
1355hrs: NYSG requested by IC
1355hrs: Bat 13 reporting 2 L/S/O, heave fire per IC
1356hrs: E113 relocating to SSFD HQ
1357hrs: Bat 13 going outside operations
1357hrs: Bat 13 updated with 6 tankers (T1, T2, T3, T4, T8, Ridgefield T12), E142 to be source engine
1358hrs: 2043 requesting location of TL57, reporting them to back it up, will be going to work
1359hrs: Bat 13 requesting E142 to go directly to scene, making interior attack
1400hrs: 2031 on scene
1400hrs: 60 advises bat 13 they are 1 tanker short of 2nd alarm, Bat 13 reports finding a water source
1401hrs: E140 on scene
1401hrs: NYSEG with 25min ETA
1402hrs: Bat 13 requesting Lewisboro for rehab, Ridgefield rescue with additional manpower responding
1404hrs: E142, T1 on scene
1405hrs: T4 on scene
1405hrs: New Canaan 1 engine to standby at Vista
1405hrs: All available manpower report to command post per Bat 13
1405hrs: E113 out at SSFD HQ
1405hrs: 2403 on scene, to become water officer, scene low on water
1407hrs: 1454 responding to Lewisboro
1408hrs: TL57 on scene
1408hrs: 67B1 on scene
1410hrs: T2 needs more pressure per 2403
1412hrs: Bat 13 requesting E113 to respond to scene and take dry hydrant just before North Lake
1413hrs: Katonah dispatched to relocate 1 engine to SSFD HQ
1414hrs: 1405 responding
1415hrs: 2403 reporting 4 tankers in line, trying to make positive water source at Lake
1415hrs: Bat 13 reporting exterior operations
1418hrs: 2212 responding to own HQ to assemble crew
1418hrs: T2 reporting 1st in line, no pressure, no water,
1421hrs: E113 establishing water source
1421hrs: E116, 2212 relocating
1424hrs: E113 requesting 4.5 to 6in adapter, double female
1425hrs: New Canaan E1 out at Vista
1428hrs: EMS command requesting Somers Rehab van to scene, to contact 45M3 when they arrive
1430hrs: Somers dispatching members to call in for rehab to respond
1432hrs: E113 still looking for adapter for dry hydrant, 2403 will run one down
1432hrs: 2212, E116 out at SSFD HQ
1435hrs: 1405 on scene
1436hrs: Somers redispatching for 1 EMT and 1 Driver to call in
1437hrs: Bat 13 reporting heavy fire in rear
1440hrs: Somers redispatching for 1 EMT to call in
1442hrs: 60min duration on scene per 60 Control
1445hrs: NYSEG on scene
1451hrs: E142 found a water source, to pump into T2
1452hrs: U88 responding
1454hrs: T4 reporting PD cars need to move, in way of tanker ops, bat 13 sending PD to move them
1458hrs: 2403 reporting still having issues with water pressure, Lot of Air, lots of leaks, negative pleasure, lots of cars, PD will two cars
1501hrs: U88 reporting 6-7min ETA
1503hrs: Bat 13 updating - All accounted for, 6 L/S/O
1506hrs: T2 reporting to 2403, 2.5, 1.75 lines not doing it, need to look for another source
1508hrs: U88 on scene
1512hrs: Bat 13 reporting extended operations, 2403 reporting doesn’t have enough pressure, need to lay
1512hrs: 2403 requesting E112 to scene, to lay from E113
1513hrs: E112 dispatched to scene
1516hrs: Croton Falls, 2nd call with 45M1 and North Salem VAC
1516hrs: LVAC 2nd call with 45M2 for an unresponsive male, CPR in progress
1517hrs: Bat 13 reporting 100x40, 3 story wood frame, heavy fire
1524hrs: Bat 13 requesting mutual aid to fill Goldens Bridge HQ, 2141 reporting they have manpower on standby
1527hrs: E112 4min out, to meet up with E113 at dry hydrant per 2403
1531hrs: Bat 13 reporting 2401 is safety officer
1536hrs: E112 dropping 5in, going up Lakes St
1540hrs: R28 returning from EMS call, 2071 requesting them to respond to scene for manpower
1540hrs: R28 reports only 3 on board will return to HQ and standby
1544hrs: 2403 requesting E112 to continue to lay, over 1.5 miles
1544hrs: 60 control updating Bat 13, 2 hours on scene
1556hrs: E113 reporting to 2403, hooked up to dry hydrant, ready to flow
1558hrs: Bat 13 sending everyone to rehab while they reposition equipment
1600hrs: Bat 13 reports all fire operations shutdown, waiting for TL57 to set up with a water source
1608hrs: E142 hooked up, ready to receive water, to feed to TL57
1610hrs: T1, T2 blocked in by E142’s supply line, told not to cross by 2403
1612hrs: E112 confirms they are ready to receive water from E113
1613hrs: E113 sending water
1620hrs: TL57 in operation
1626hrs: 40A9 working as 45M4 responding to a call on the Saw Mill, no medics available
1630hrs: E112 needs more water
1631hrs: T2 needs more pressure
1634hrs: Master Stream in Operation with TL57, E113 is maxed out with pressure
1634hrs: Bat 13 releasing Ridgefield T12, going to standby in SSFD HQ with Katonah
1639hrs: E140 relocating to Twin Lakes and North St
1643hrs: E113 shutting down so E140 can tie in
1643hrs: On scene 3 hours per 60 Control
1646hrs: E113 charging line, E140 all set
1650hrs: E113 giving everything they got, E112 still doesn’t have the pressure
1654hrs: 2142 reports they need another truck at the source to work
1655hrs: Bat 13 reports good water with TL in operations, don’t need another engine
1657hrs: 2141 requests 1 engine be put on standby in GBFD HQ
1658hrs: Somers dispatches for a full crew to call in for E180 to relocate
1700hrs: Somers call in covered, full crew
1710hrs: 2444, E180 relocating
1713hrs: Time on scene 3 hours, 30 minutes per 60 Control
1717hrs: 2444, E180 out at GBFD HQ
1735hrs: Bat 13 requesting a LVAC member to come to Command Post
1743hrs: E113 has hose ring colapse (?), need to stop pumping, has monpower
1745hrs: Shuting everything down to fix line per 2403
1747hrs: Hose shut, fixing problem
1805hrs: 2071 requesting U28 to the scene with hose roller
1805hrs: U28 responding
1815hrs: Bat 13 Requesting dispatch time, 1332hrs, still operating, TL and multiple hand lines still in use
1849hrs: T1 & T4 Back in service, put on standby in own HQ
1919hrs: Bat 13 reports fire is under control, begining to overhaul
1926hrs: 2444, E180 back in service, released from standby at GBFD HQ
1926hrs: Ridgefield T12 back in service
2010hrs: Rigs running low on fuel, E140 has 5/8 of a tank, and E113 has 1/4
2020hrs: 1405 and Cause and Orgin Team Clear of scene
2038hrs: E140 to unhook 5 inch and come up the hill to wire
2044hrs: Bat 13 reports 2 lines operating hitting hot spots, all other units in the process of picking up mile 5 inch
2045hrs: Engine 113 reports they are out of anti-freeze, may not be able to pump for much longer
2057hrs: E112 to go back to HQ, E113 will take the hoses
2058hrs: U88 back in service, returning to Somers
2114hrs: U28 Back in service
2116hrs: E142 back in serivce
2141hrs: 2031 reporting all BHFD units are clear, back in service. TL57 is broken down, waiting for a tow truck.
2141hrs: Croton Fall back in Service
2143hrs: T3 in service
2151hrs: Bat 13, Goldens Bridge FD back in service
2152hrs: Bat 13 reporting Lewisboro DPW Sander needed
2153hrs: Ridgefield R7 still on scene
2200hrs: 67B1, 45M3 back in service
2210hrs: 2142, 2144 back in service
2215hrs: Command Terminated, All untis back in serivce!
2315hrs: 2453, Engine 168, 169 responding back to scene for a rekindle
2321hrs: 2453 on scene with a rekindle
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With the demands of the holiday season, we're a little behind in getting the photos and info on Greenwich FD's recent delivery but are correcting that now to provide a full complement of photos and info on the truck for other forum readers.
The new Car 5 is the on duty shift commanders response vehicle and replaces it's predecessor, a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, upfitted and delivered by SWS in May of 2007. The Tahoe has been reassigned within the GFD and remains as a backup shift command vehicle or additional in the event of severe weather or incidents. The new Car 5 (a 2011 Expedition EL) is the product of much planning and many meetings to satisfy the diverse needs of the Greenwich FD.
The warning system is, obviously, all LED incorporating a Freedom FX lightbar, eight head Dominator in the front grille, split red/white M4 Super LEDs on each outer corner, two head Dominators in each rear side cargo window and headlight flasher. The rear of the vehicle has another eight head Dominator in the cargo window, four HideAway LEDs in the taillights and split color M4s on the outside of the cargo door. The Super LED floods under the rear of the truck are configured to operate with the OEM reverse lights and provide stationary area lighting at the rear of the truck for night operations. The Whelen lighting and siren controller has the secondary amplifier to generate dual tone siren.
The 30 inch Havis console contains GFD & Westchester County radios, map light, dual cup holder, 12V power outlets, storage box and Opticom function indicators. The Panasonic CF30 laptop is installed by way of a side mounted docking station. The cargo compartment Extendo Bed is configured to contain turnout gear, SCBA, extinguishers, IC supplies, meters and hand tools. Super LED compartment lights were added to the cargo door and interior headliner for general purpose lighting and were configured to operate with the underbody LED floods to provide overall rear utility lighting. A Kussmaul system with Auto Eject provides regulated 110 & 12V power supply to the laptop and modem when the vehicle is plugged in with a shoreline or on the road.
The graphics package includes red and white reflective striping and lettering, department seal on each front door and diamond grade cargo door safety chevron.
Specialty Warning Systems appreciates the confidence the Greenwich Fire Department places in us to provide their response vehicles. We strive to earn this confidence with every vehicle and look forward to working with them on other projects in the years to come.
Look on YouTube soon for the video on Car 5
http://www.youtube.c...n1?feature=mhee
http://specialtywarningsystems.com/

Date: 1/1/2012
Time: 2120hrs
Location: I-95 NB mm 14.5 (Grace Church Steet Overpass)
Frequency: 46.26, 46.06, EMS 15, 155.625, 453,150
Units Operating: [Port Chester FD: 2392, 2393, E58, E61, R40, U65], [PCRRBEMS: 77M3, 77A4, 77A5], [Rye PD: Cars 14, 17], NYSP, Westchester Medical Examiner
Weather Conditions: Rain, Cool
Description Of Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment, 1 DOA
Reporters: Bigbuff, cas2383
Writer: firedude
2120hrs: PCFD, PCRRBEMS dispatched to a MVA rollover with entrapment, parties unconscious
2135hrs: EMS requesting 2nd ALS ambulance to scne
2157hrs: 77A5 transporting ALS to Greenwich Hospital
2208hrs: NYSP and 77A4 awaiting arrival of Medical Examiner
2250hrs: All FD/EMS Units clear of scene, NYSP still investigating
lohud article

2011 Rockland County Totals from 44-Control's CAD*
Dept 1 - Blauvelt - 162
Dept 2 - Central Nyack - 215
Dept 3 - Congers - 324
Dept 4 - Haverstraw - 260
Dept 5 - Hillburn - 95
Dept 6 - Hillcrest - 939
Dept 7 - Monsey - 817
Dept 8 - Nanuet - 591
Dept 9 - New City - 872
Dept 10 - Nyack - 610
Dept 11 - Orangeburg - 304
Dept 12 - Pearl River - 375
Dept 13 - Piermont - 171 fire, 191 EMS**
Dept 14 - Rockland Lake - 14
Dept 15 - Sloatsburg - 248
Dept 16 - Sparkill - 155
Dept 17 - Spring Valley - 1,076
Dept 18 - Stony Point - 338
Dept 19 - Suffern - 336
Dept 20 - Tallman - 714
Dept 21 - Tappan - 156
Dept 22 - Valley Cottage - 234
Dept 23 - West Haverstraw - 228
Dept 24 - West Nyack - 430
Dept 25 - South Spring Valley - 219
Dept 26 - Thiells - 235
TOTAL - 10,309 (up 1,309 from last year)
* Actual totals are a bit higher, these numbers only reflect calls dispatched by the county and don't take into account "silent alarms" and whatnot
** No FD's in Rockland run EMS except for Piermont FD's "13-EM" BLS ambulance

Date: 12-25-2011
Time: 21:06
Location: 157 7th Street (Staging is Broadway @ 7th Street)
Frequency: 46.26
Units Operating: [Verplanck FD: 2491, 2492, 2493, E128, E126, TL46]; [Montrose FD: 2271, 2272, 2273, TL8]; [Buchanan FD: 2551, 2553, U12]; [Peekskill FD 2342, 2343, R134]; [Cortland VAC: 8805]; [Verplanck EMS: 83B1];
Weather Conditions: Chilly
Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2.5-story 30x50 ordinary construction P/D. Heavy fire on the #2 floor and through the roof.
Reporters: BigBuff; newsbuff;
Writer: PFDRes47cue
21:06 - Verplanck toned out for reported structure fire. Montrose FD and Buchanan FD put on standby.
21:07 - Retone confirmed structure fire, fire on the #2 floor and through the roof.
21:08 - Peekskill FAST and Buchanan Cascade requested.
21:10 - Battalion 10 toned out.
21:13 - 2491 requests the ladder from Montrose. Montrose engine on scene hitting a hydrant on Westchester Ave.
21:17 - Peekskill FAST is on responding.
21:25 - 2491 requesting CVAC Rehab Unit to the scene.
21:30 - Battalion 10 w/ the update. Working fire in a 2.5-story 30x50 ordinary construction P/D. 2 L/S/O.
21:36 - 2491 requesting C&O to the scene. C&O zone 4 toned out to landline 60-Control.
21:51 - 2491 relaying message from Battalion 10, fire is knocked down on the #2 floor, checking for extension.
21:56 - C&O signed on and is responding.
22:01 - 1404 and 1406 on scene.
22:06 - Battalion 10 progress report. Fire knocked down, overhauling, checking for hot spot, still 2 L/S/O, will hold A.T.T.
22:15 - Con Ed crew is coming coming from Mount Kisco with a 20 min ETA.
22:22 - Breaking down the connection to the hydrant.
22:45 - Fire placed U/C, Peekskill FAST being released, Con Ed has been on location for 10 minutes.
22:50 - CD corner is still smoldering.
00:04 - All Verplanck FD units clear of scene, back in service.

Don't forget mahopac falls fire dept. 75th anniversary parade next year as well. Invites going out very soon

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Peekskill VAC Special Response Unit/Rehab

Date: 12-29-2011
Time: 14:20
Location: 37 Old Lyme Road (Google Maps)
Frequency: 46.26; Fire 19, Fire Ground 8
Units Operating: [Purchase FD: 2411, 2412 E238, E240, TL53, U10]; [West Harrison FD: 2502, E265, E267, TL9, U25]; [Valhalla FD: 2481, R9 (FAST)]; [WCDES; B19]; [Harrison EMS: 61M1, 61A5]; [Harrison PD]; [C&O: 1402]; [Harrison Building Inspector]
Units On Standby: [North White Plains FD: 2322, L47]
Units Relocated: [Port Chester FD: 2393, E62]
Weather Conditions: Cold, dry, cloudy
Description Of Incident: Purchase FD and West Harrison FD dual response for a reported structure fire with children home at the time. PD on scene reporting that that all residents were out of the structure and accounted for and there is smoke coming from the eaves. Car 2411 arrived on scene and transmitted the 10-75 which brought Harrison EMS to the scene along with Valhalla FD FAST. Car 2411 updated that fire was on the #1 floor of the residence. Two lines stretched, one in operation.
Reporter: firedude; WHFD318; JBJ1202
Writer: PFDRes47cue
14:20 - Purchase FD and West Harrison FD toned out for reported structure fire.
14:22 - 60-Control advising that children are home, unknown if still in residence.
14:23 - Car 2411 advising 60-Control that as per PD, all residents are our of the residence and accounted for.
14:30 - Purchase/West Harrison re-tone for the working structure fire, Harrison EMS and Valhalla FAST to the scene.
14:40 - Car 2411 reporting fire on the #1 floor, water on the fire, fire is darkening down.
14:41 - Battalion 19 is responding.
14:42 - Car 2481 is responding.
14:48 - Car 2411 reporting two lines stretched one in operation.
14:51 - Tower Ladder 9 is on location.
15:03 - Car 2411 advising that Con Ed Electric is on the scene and to start out C&O.
15:05 - C&O Zone 2 toned out for response.
15:08 - Valhalla FAST and Car 2481 released, back in service.
15:09 - Car 2411 places the situation Under Control
15:30 - Car 2411 putting North White Plains FD and Port Chester FD back in service, with thanks. Engine 267 and Tower Ladder 9 are on scene but in service.
15:43 - Engine 265 is back in service, returning as per Car 2502.
16:16 - Car 2411 reports all unites back in service, command terminated.
**Feel free to PM w/ additional**

Wheres the fire? good photos- great job done by you and your department..

Regarding the site's editing policy, I'd just like to observe how the process has changed over time:
USED TO BE:
*You could delete any of your posts, anytime you felt like it. This apparently disrupted the flow of the threads, so it was eliminated.
*You could edit your posts going back in time with no limits.
*Used to be if you edited, it was a note at the bottom of the post.
NOW:
*There's an "edit window" where you get a chance to correct or reword for a limited amount of hours.
*If God forbid, you DO edit you weasel, it looks like a big dirty pencil eraser that says "edited by such and such" in bold letters.
*So think twice before you edit. It's obviously frowned upon. You weasel. lol
Edit: I admit it, I've edited!

With due respect to the staff,
Before the topic was locked, there was some measure of displeasure with the post from the site's founder regarding one-liners and inflammatory comments, with a poster saying the site has lost it's balls and the members need thicker skin.
It's not a matter of the site "losing it's balls" or members who need "thicker skin", it's about keeping the site educational, a positive environment, and most of all, PROFESSIONAL. Sometimes we need to remember that "we" (emergency service members) are not the only ones who read the content contained in these forums. I'm sure there are enthusiasts, members of local government, members of the media, and so on who read the content contained in these forums. While it's all good to banter amongst each other as if we were in the firehouse, precinct, quarters, or whatever you would like to call it, we still have to maintain some level of decorum and professionalism just as if we were present in a public place, since this board is easily viewed by members of the general public, and more importantly the media. Case in point;
The NYPD Rant for those who's haven't read it is full of so much garbage since there is little to no moderation, it's not one bit enjoyable to read from an educational standpoint. If anyone outside the NYPD read the material in that forum, the useless bantering of a few sets a bad precedence and honestly depicts the members of the NYPD in a very negative light. The media reported today on a thread contained in the NYPD Rant website about posters who posted personal attacks against an NYPD member. As a civilian reading that article, what kind of opinion do you think the "average Joe" will have of the Rant and the members of the NYPD?
So in order to keep this site from becoming another "rant style" website, there needs to be a level of moderation that suits the wishes of the site's founder, since it is ultimately his call on what is and what is not permitted. If any of us don't like it, we are all free to start up our own site where anything goes and all the members can brag over who has the biggest balls. Personally, I'll stick with the site that's an educational portal as well as promotes and exhibits the professionalism of emergency service providers.

"Putnam 911 to Mahopac Falls Fire, status"
"Single, but engaged. Hit'em again"
"Eenie meanie miney moe, how do you read my radio?"
"Putnam 911 to __1-1, still no response, what's your pleasure"
"__1-1 to Putnam, this isn't the time or place, I'm in the middle of an emergency"
And my favorite:
"107 to Control, I'm gonna be here for a while. It's like an arrest jackpot"

Date: 12-26-2011
Time: 00:16
Location: 54 North Greenwich Road
Frequency: 46.26
Units Operating: [Armonk FD: 2021, 2023, E286, E287, TA9, 51B1]; (Banksville FD; 2581, E158]; [WCDES: Battalion 16]
Weather Conditions: Chilly
Description Of Incident: Original call to New Castle PD from homeowner reporting fire in the walls around the fireplace. Further investigation found active fire in the walls surrounding the fire place. 1 L/S/O. 2nd call in district for odor investigation inside of a house, residents with headaches. Banksville engine to cover call, negative readings, two patients transported by Armonk EMS.
Reporter: newsbuff;
Writer: PFDRes47cue
Blue - Fire incident
Red = Odor Incident
00:16 - Armonk toned out for reported fire in the walls.
00:20 - Armonk FD HQ on the air.
00:22 - Engine 286 responding.
00:23 - 2021 and Engine 286 on scene.
00:24 - Tanker 9 responding.
00:25 - Tanker 9 and 2023 on scene.
00:27 - Engine 287 responding.
00:28 - Engine 287 is on location.
00:35 - 2021 reporting 3-story 100x60 frame P/D with active fire in the wall around the fireplace.
00:46 - 2021 reporting fire located, one hand line in operation.
00:56 - 2021 reports fire knocked down, checking for extension.
01:12 - Armonk FD/EMS 2nd call in district for an odor investigation w/ symptoms at 5 Meadow Hill Place.
01:13 - 2021 requesting Engine from Banksville to cover that call.
01:14 - Armonk EMS and Banksville FD one Engine, Battalion 16, 5 Meadow Hill Place for an odor investigation w/ symptoms.
01:17 - 2581 is responding to 2nd call.
01:18 - Engine 287 is going back in service to pick up an ambulance for call #2.
01:20 - Engine 158 responding to Armonk.
01:21 - 51B1 is en-route.
01:22 - 45M1 on location.
01:27 - 2581 is on location.
01:28 - Battalion 16 is on location.
01:31 - 2021 places fire U/C in the process of picking up.
01:32 - 2581 reporting 2 parties being evaluated by EMS, waiting for the engine to begin investigation for an odor in the house.
01:33 - Engine 158 on the scene.
01:49 - 2021 reports all Armonk FD units in scene from fire scene.
01:52 - Battalion 16, scene under control, back in service.
01:54 - 2581 reports, negative readings throughout building, EMS is transporting both patients to Norther Westchester Hospital, Banksville FD units going back in service.

Newly acquired, (I didn't see a post regarding this unit, my apologies if it's been posted elsewhere) Deputy Chief's car for Greenwich, CT Fire Department, aka "Car 5".
This was on scene at the Mason Street fire this evening.

These are some images I got of the apparatus from their children's holiday party. Apparatus are: Car 2372, Rescue 47, Engine 91, Engine 259, and Engine 260.

I found this on the Ferrara website. They claim to be making a medium duty rescue on a Freightliner chassis for the FDNY. Could these be new TAC units?
http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/pages/4415/4415.html

On Friday December 9th at 10 AM the Continental Village Fire Department and Peekskill Ambulance Corp. were dispatched to the Bear Mountain Bridge Road for a reported tractor trailer rollover. Upon arrival it was found that a tractor trailer that was traveling east rolled over while rounding a turn and was blocking both lanes. Members put down absorbent pads and speedy dry on the leaking fuel oils and remained on scene until the truck was finally removed and road was reopened at 4:30 PM.

Milton Rescue A-1 2009 Chevy C4500/Lifeline

Williston Fire & Rescue Department A-1 2010 Ford F-450/Osage

Newport Ambulance Service Ford E-350

Charlotte Rescue A-2 (Spare) E-350/Crusader

Missisquoi Valley Rescue 2010 Chevy Express/Braun Chief XL

St. Micheal's College Fire/Rescue A-1 (12-A-1) 2010 F-450/Road Rescue

Town of Shelburne Police Department K-9 Officer Car 1 (2010 Chevy Tahoe) & Car 2 (2011 Chevy Caprice)
@ CPR Refresher @ Shelburne Rescue Squad HQ 12/11/2011

Date: 12/9/2011
Time: Approximately 0320hrs
Location: 287 Marbledale Road-Tuckahoe
Frequency: 154.340-Dispatch 453.6750-Operations
Units Operating: EFD Engine 27, 29, 30, and 31 Tower Ladder 17, Ladder 15, Car 2101, 2102, and 2103, EVAC 57 Medic 1, 57 B1, and 57 B2, FDMV Engine 206 and Ladder 62, CON ED Electric & Gas.
Weather Conditions: 37 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Heavy fire on #1 floor with 1 person trapped with burns to the body.
Reporters:
Writer: EFD1883
Heavy fire on arrival throughout the entire 1.5 story wood frame structure and going to exterior operation. Mount Vernon Engine 6 and Ladder 2 re-locate to the fire scene as the FAST team. Greenville Ladder 4 and Scarsdale Engine 56 re-located to Eastchester Fire Department Station #1.
http://www.news12.co...&news_type=news

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.