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Cool rig. I knew the Tappan Zee Bridge had fire apparatus at one time, but I never knew New York State Thruway Authority had 23 of these engines. Can anyone elaborate as to how these were staffed and deployed?
 
http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto/5702343823.html

Got this pic at the ER Today late model Nissan SUV They are a private EMS service in the area

I don't see what "scanner buffs" have to do with this.
 
 
ARTICLE: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/08/nyregion/threats-over-police-radios-have-officers-and-scanner-buffs-on-the-case.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0

No we do not have brush gear 

Because it's the Internet...

I believe it all goes by the list 60 control has. Each department lists which departments in which order they want mutual aid from.  NR does border a majority of Eastchester and has been number 1 on there mutual aid list for a long time.

Total BS.  We have a busy, large enough sandbox of our own to worry about.  
A battalion chief responds anytime more than one unit is toned out, In or Out of the city. Its basically the start of incident command and to protect the members.  So yes, any units out for a duration of time need to be replaced on recalls, including the chief.
When we receive a call for mutual aid, 9 times out of 10, we are requested to the scene.  Not just to cover the fire house.  Sometimes on arrival, the incident commander asks the chief for advice.  
 
So before you start spreading rumors, get the facts straight 
 
 

Here's MED 6 (unsure of year) Ford F 450 AEV Special Care Transport Mc Cabe's also has City of Bayonne EMS Contract & Provides Back up service to Jersey City

I will help out where I can. My biggest problem will be that I tend to hear about incidents and think them not interesting enough to rate a shout.

Still in the process of being finished up......probably more info in the next 2-3 weeks
 
 
 

So ...what ever happened.? Is it back yet? 

Croton Falls,NY has their Utility 28,a 2003 International 4300 Service/Rescue Truck up for auction on Auctions International.

This has been an interesting situation to me.  I have heard great things about Rye Brook FD.  When they started their own service I'm glad they recognized the value in a career department.  There is nothing wrong with a department being volunteer, many do a great job.  However, my personal experience in the tri state reigon has really left a poor taste in my mouth and I assume Rye Brook recognized the boys club/ political climate and wanted to put guaranteed protection and citizen safety first.
 
I wonder/ hope that when the lawsuit settles Rye Brook settles the suit they hire the rest of the PCFD8 and become a fully staffed 24/7 agency and take the opportunity to become a premier FD in the region.
 
Question- does anybody know their annual call volume and what their normal staffing during daytime hours is?

Great news!  We should also take notice that the Port Chester firefighters were laid-off and not fired.  Fired would equate to a termination of employment (which has a negative impact on one's employment record) whereas lay-off would be for a reduction of work (and has no negative impact on one's employment record). The only reason I bring it up is that you never know who reads these postings; we want to make sure that the Brothers have every opportunity to obtain gainful employment and don't have to explain that they weren't fired to a prospective employer.

Yeah Willy even those cold winter nights. Just something about being on that step with the wind (and rain and snow and dirt and dust) in your face. We used to get geared up on that back step too. One guy holding on to the cross bar, arms spread wide, while the other stood in between his arms donning his turnouts, and then they switched...and thoise turnouts btw were handed down to the backsteppers by another guy up in the hosebed....all while in motion.  Ahhh yeah the good ole days of being young.  My God the safety Nazis would have a stroke if they ever saw it....  Honestly though like just about everything else in our business, barring the unexpected and things beyond our control, if you did what you were taught you'd be just fine...as all of us were. I guess it's more nostalgia than anything else, FFs are much better off today in term of road safety and rehab, but it still was one hell of a ride and I'm glad I got to partake in it.
 
Got to agree with your second point here...money would be put to better use donating to ffcancer.org or another FF aid charity.

First off I loved riding the back step and would do it again anytime. That said, it's a T-shirt,  a simple T-shirt...it means absolutely nothing unless you're a whacker.  People are free to do as they please no matter how ridiculous they'll look or what it may seem to others. Bottom line... if you don't like it...don't buy it. 

What I think is a t-shirt company who by its very name promotes itself on the very traditions that have mamed and killed firefighters.
 
Do I like it: NO
 
Is it going to sell t-shirts: YES (This is America, and Yes you have every right too)
 
This is why the fire service can not get ahead of itself.
 
If you are new to the fire service: Learn the history, or guess what, your doomed to repeat it.
 
It's not cool, there is a reason why we dont ride on the back step anymore.........Change in the fire service is smeared with our brother and sister firefighters blood..
 
Read the NIOSH reports and you will understand.
 
 
 

Rye Brook has hired one of the fired Port Chester firefighters . Its a start !

I was looking at that ambulance, wondering to myself what was missing. 
 
Then it hit me...  Lights, it needs MORE lights. 

Front view pic of TVAC  72  Note All of the lighting & Q It's an older Freightliner/Medic Master

I think you should move over one lane whether it's  PD/ Fire/ EMS or tow truck operating or if someone is changing a flat tire.  Where I start going nuts on the volleys and blue lights is because in the past 10-15 years the younger generation of volunteers seem to go overboard with lights.  Tailgating people and blowing red lights and stop signs.  Sure people should let a volunteer pass WHEN ITS SAFE.  But guys have to calm down thinking they have a right to ignore vehicle and traffic laws.  

the old saying, "Arrive Alive" comes to mind sometimes
 
 

I think the revision to include blue and green lights/ volunteer fire and EMS is a very good thing. My concern is the following, if we are only allowed one blue light by law, which I personally obey this law, then unless you have a rear facing blue or green light on your vehicle, motorists would not be aware you are fire or EMS. I think the majority of us use a dash light. If they aren't aware, what would prompt them to obey the move over law and give us a safer scene to operate at. Just my thoughts.

Another red light, green light 1, 2, 3 discussion....
 
If you use a blue light, don't drive like an a$$hole, period. If people want to pull over as a curtesy, terrific. If not, do not tailgate, do not flash your high beams, just deal with it. Regardless, you are to still obey all traffic laws. You are better off not using a light.
 
As for this new change in the law, I think it's great. Anything that's meant to further protect emergency services is ok in my book.
 
 

West Harrison Fire Department
Engine 267
2016 Seagrave Marauder II
Waterous 1500 GPM / 750 Gal
Cummins 450HP/Allison Automatic
*Not fully outfitted with equipment yet*
Seagrave Serial Number 78H83
 
Special thanks to all those involved in helping me get the photos!