Billy

A bunch of us from the airport went up to Boston for our annual FAA certifications.  Here's a few pics for you guys!
 
 

A sneak preview....what an awesome truck! Loving the specs and the new solid red paint scheme!
 

 
 
 
 

Just what Westchester needs, another jurisdiction.

 
Pierce has added a 110' single axle rearmount tower ladder to the Ascendant line of aerials.
 
MORE INFO:
http://www.piercemfg.com/products/products-overview/ascendant-class-of-aerials
 

 

.The response of the FDNY small boat to Rye illustrates what some think is one of the great weaknesses in Westchester fire protection is along the Sound Shore where fire fighting capabilities are shaky to .non existent. From the Bronx line to Connecticut there are billions of dollars of boats, marine facilities and shore front properties yet there is little meaningful  fire protection.   

 
http://ulstercountyny.gov/news/executive-press-releases/ulster-county-executive-mike-hein-announces-initiative-expand-supports

Common sense in Boston....at last a fire engine to fight fire and not to look at......New York,are you watching?

I LOVE this engine! It's a 2017 E-One Typhoon for Boston Fire Department, one of 23 that will be delivered to entirely replace the KME Engines that they were having major issues with due to the MaxxForce motor. Some of the no-nonsense features that stand out to me that I really like are the short wheelbase,  narrow conventional pump panel, recessed bumper intake and Q, painted rims, the stepwell for the doors which is kind of a barrier door-full door hybrid, and the reasonable height hose bed.
 
There seem to be a lot of departments returning to E-One after a hiatus, such as Boston and Chicago. To me, that says something.
 
Beautiful photo from MassFireTrucks.com
 
http://www.massfiretrucks.com/Boston Engine 16 2017.jpg
 
More photos and information from the E-One dealer:
 
http://www.greenwoodev.com/boston-ma-e-one-custom-pumper/

OK, now I really love this truck! Awesome colors too!
 

I kinda like it!
 
   

 
http://www.cbs.com/recommended/news/1006896/cbs-orders-new-series-ambulance-about-the-world-of-first-responders/

Not entirely about NYC DEP but I am not in favor of agencies copying other agencies livery. I think each agency needs to develop its own identity, what in commercial circles would be called brand identity. I realize there are traditional colors and there are only so many designs to use, but why must everything be sanitized into a single logo. We see it all the time in patches, where a department is willing to part with their own history to look just like some department they want to emulate. I am not a fan of this way of thinking.

Let's watch the Yonkers smoke and mirror show......and see what develops,if I know Yonkers it will be a doozy .
 
They need a house in Ridge Hill!!!

Thank you very much for posting this story. I would like to pass it on as well.
 
Today, Saturday March 25, 2017, in carrying on with the tradition of George, the Steinbrenner Family will open Yankee Stadium for FDNY/EMS EMT Yadiro Arroyo's funeral logistics.
 
Arroyo, 44, was killed last week by a schizophrenic, career criminal., who tried to steal her ambulance and ran her down with her own vehicle.
 
For One Day, Yankee Stadium will be the House that Yadira built.
 
The Bronx Bombers will provide free parking today (Saturday 3/25/2017), for some of the 10,000 people expected to be at slain EMT Yadira Arroy's funeral.
 
EMTs and Medics from around the nation are expected in the city to honor the mother of FIVE.
 
The Yankees will cover the cost of opening and staffing parking lots, including those opposite the stadium, gates 4 and 8, for the roughly 5,000 cars and buses expected.
 
The Yankees arranged for the post funeral meal with refreshments and food served in the ball parks Great Hall between 1 pm and 4:45 pm.
 
 Here we Remember FDNY/EMS EMT Yadira Arroya, who spent 14 years saving lives in the City of New York. May she Rest in Peace and THANK YOU for your dedicated years of service to the citizens and visitors of New York City.
 
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HvnUVkyU_M

Earlier this week, I had the chance to go to Los Angeles. I'll be sharing some of the photos on this thread over the next couple of days.
 
For those who haven't seen it, my photos of LA City FD's Heavy Rescue 56 can be found here.
 
First up is Los Angeles County FD, they had this 2017 KME Tractor sitting at the shops, awaiting mating with a USAR Trailer.
 

Last Sunday,  I had the opportunity to look over and photograph this unique and impressive rig!
 
2016 Peterbilt 567  with a Century 50 Ton Rotator (can be remote controlled) and body, 10KW generator, and air compressor syste,m, amongst many other customizations.
 
This rig replaces a similar rig, a 2003 Peterbilt/Century, which will become a fully equipped spare. The spare is replacing the former spare, which will be kept in the USAR caches.
 
Thanks again to the crew at Station 56 and the HR56 guys!
 

 
 

The Westchester Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes & Drums are looking for new members
 
All Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics and any Public Safety Professionals are welcome.
 
No Experience Needed
Bagpiping and Drumming Instruction Provided
 
Bagpiper, Drummer and Honor Guard Positions Available!!!
 
The Band performs at Parades, Graduations, Promotion & Retirement Parties, Medal & Memorial Ceremonies and Weddings & Funerals
 
If interested contact:
wcffpipesanddrums.membership@gmail.com
 
See attached flyer
WCFF Membership Ad.pdf

Well said Rich......

And to think this piece of sh#t pleaded not guilty!!!! What a joke. Just put him away for life or give him the death penalty and save us the time and money of a trial.(either way we will be paying )  So now a homeless career criminal will have a roof over his head and 3 meals a day while 5 kids are without a mom who was WORKING to save lives and support her family. Sounds like the piece of sh#t will benefit from his actions.

This was an interesting and new one to me.
 
 
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-spicy-chili-warehouse-fire-20170313-story.html

Per the weather Channel  42 inch's at my cabin upstate , near Cooperstown  New York. From the firehouse ramp Richmondville New York

Date: 3/15/2017
Time: 04:00
Location: 1 Hawley Terrace
District: Northwest Section of the Cit Of Yonkers
Battalion: Car 3
Channel:
Weather: Snow, Icy, Windy
Units: Full City of Yonkers General Alarm Assignment and 1 City of New Rochelle Ladder Company
Writer:  61MACKBR1

Description: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/yonkers/2017/03/15/yonkers-fire-hawley-apartments/99199648/
 
http://westchester.news12.com/news/at-least-1-dead-in-raging-yonkers-apartment-fire-1.13266437#autoplay=true
 
Mutual Aid from Greenville, Eastchester and Mount Vernon
 
Do not know the exact alarm (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th General Alarm) assignment at this time (should anyone know this, please feel free to post)

 
https://www.kcet.org/shows/socal-connected/inside-one-of-the-countrys-busiest-fire-stations-that-serves-the-city-of-los