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I completely agree with you 99subi i think lots of departments are reluctant to request assistance from county resourses. Also manpower is the biggest problem.

I also think all departments should be familiar with the firefighting resources that we have in the county and that they are readily available.

I think Westchester County needs a more organized Response structure. For Example a 10-75 or working fire response should look like this: 4 Engines 2 Ladders 1 Fast Truck - With chief from department of designated Fast team. 3 or 2 chiefs depending on availability. 2nd Alarm assignment should look something like this: WCDES Field Communications 3 Additional engines 2 Trucks 1 Rescue/Utility And a 2nd Alarm Chief Safety chief 3rd Alarm 2 additional Engines 1 Truck Mask Service Unit 2 Chiefs Rehab vehicle WCDES Support Unit ( if available) This is just a rough outline Please i would like some input on all of your thoughts good and bad.

I think that the response for a working fire or 10-75 in westchester should consist of: 4 Engines 2 Trucks 1 Fast Truck - With chief from department of Fast Truck. 3 or 2 chiefs depending on availability. I think Westchester County needs a more uniform response structure.