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I could see how the term "move over" could be misconstrued 

You can still have lights all over your personal vehicle but no one has to pull over for you or I should say let you pass.   It's still a courtesy.  DWC above explained it best.  

The law is a long time in coming; it'll help to make the scene safer for volunteers and in particular for fire police who have to deal with traffic control.  I wish more laws that benefit the fire service like this would get pushed through as quick as this one was.

The new law has nothing to do pulling out of the way for volunteers that are responding to an emergency (that still remains a courtesy on part of other drivers).  The new addition to the "move-over" law is directed towards volunteers that are ON SCENE already attending to an emergency.  Essentially, the addition in the law adds that if you see blue or green flashing lights on the side of the road you must do your best to safely move away from them as you would for red and white or amber lights (as already existed in the law).
 
PLEASE DO NOT MISINTERPRET THIS CHANGE FOR RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES.  Continue to drive safely, obey all vehicle traffic laws, and just be safe in general!

The "move over law" typically only dealt with vehicles stopped on the road/shoulder. A vehicle approaching would have to move over a lane to the left if save to do so. Is that the case here? I haven't seen the actual bill/law. I didn't think they updated the law to require pulling over to the shoulder for blue/green lights approaching from behind. 

It's no longer a COURTESY it's the LAW. 
 
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation expanding New York State's "Move-Over" Law to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. 
 
The measure (S.7938/A.8702-A) requires drivers to slow down and move over a lane when approaching a vehicle with flashing blue or green lights that are operated by volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers involved in a roadside emergency. 
 
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-expanding-new-york-states-move-over-law-include-volunteer
 
http://news10.com/2016/07/21/nys-move-over-law-now-requires-drivers-to-move-over-for-volunteer-firefighters-ambulance-workers/
 
Never the less, drive like your life depended on it. 
 
 
(**** CLARIFIED POST: this is only for roadside activities and NOT for responding to a scene or department building.  There is still no obligation for drivers to yeild when responding - maybe the next bill.  It appears some people misunderstood the meaning of the legislation.)

 
I disagree. I'm sure, in situations like Port Chester, they'd rather see it here first then when they showed up at work with an action that came out of nowhere? I know I'd sure want a heads up no matter how the information came about so action can be taken ASAP.

Are you some kind idiot? No one want to see someone lose their job.  If you are going to make stupid statements like that, please keep them to yourself. 

This attack on cops as well as the blatant lawlessness has to stop. 

Lets all look at the facts that are stated about this fire, Time of day 4am, location of the fire Kitchen?,location of victim bedroom. 
Theory Food on the stove, resident wake to heavy smoke condition, over come by co
I am in no way a supporter of the volunteer fire service, but this was a tragic event that could have happened in any municipality
Im sure the responding agencies did all they could for the fire victim Thanks

I wouldn't put much value into what an internet troll comments on. With a generic name and profile pic that isn't even of a person, my guess is he's just trying to get people riled up. 

He is not referring to the article. If you look at the "comment" section there is an individual who wrote this,
 
"The joke is the fact that these hobbyist hero volunteers didn't find him as soon as they got there. The story was changed to say after the fire was out he was discovered. Make sure your smoke detectors work constantly! Put one in every room, heck, put two!" 
 
Who has the audacity to say this crap... Hobbyist volunteers? 

West Harrison F.D. took deliver of our new seagrave Engine 267. Big thanks to Hudson Valley fire equipment.  

Thank you for all you do.
You keep our country safe
Under the red, white, and blue.
 
That was written in a Thank you card by a young child and dropped off at a police station near me.

Just wanted to send my kudos to my boys back at the Belltown FD in Stamford for their tribute to the Dallas 5. They've added a blue with black border stripe to the rigs.
Good job boys!!
 
 

The University hospital in Newark NJ Replaced thier tandem axle rescue with a new Spartan Metro star walk around heavy rescue Here's link to Rescue 1 site                http://www.rescue1mfg.com/2016-deliveries/nggallery/2016-deliveries/university-hospital-nj-r273

 
 
 

The newest addition to the Westchester County PD ESU fleet.
 
SOD-1
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD/Swab
 

 

These photos were sent to me by msm232. A VERY beautiful truck. Anyone have the specs?
 

 

 
 

Some more Spy Shots. Special thanks to the spy.
 



 

Date: 7-6-16
Time: 21:10hrs
Location: Sprain Brook Parkway Southbound just north of Jackson Ave
District: Fairview/Greenville Dual Response
Battalion: 14
Channel: Fire 14, Fireground 7
Weather: 82F, clear, high humidity
Units: Fairview FD         Engine 175, Engine 176, Rescue 3, Utility 7, Car 2121
           Greenville FD      Squad 15, Ladder 4, SSU15
           Hartsdale FD       Engine 170, Car 2172 (Safety)
           Squad 6*             Hazmat Truck and Trailer
           Yonkers FD          Engine 310, Rescue 1, Battalion 2, Special Ops
           Elmsford FD         Engine 237 (Relocate Fairview HQ)
           Greenburgh EMS  79 (59-A-1)
           Ardsley VAC          50-B-2
           Dobbs Ferry VAC  56-B-1
           Empress EMS        Supervisor 307
           Greenburgh PD    Car 60, Car 62, Car 66, Car 67, 77 (59-B-1)
           NYSP                    3K##, 3K##
           WCDES                 Battalion 14
Writer:  x635

Description: MVA. Reported chemicals leaking from vehicle.
 
21:15  Rescue 3 reporting hydrochloric acid leaking from a vehicle involved in an MVA, requesting a Squad 6, Level One Response (Fairview-Greenburgh-Hartsdale=Squad 6)
 
21:17  Rescue 3 reporting deconning two victims, there is a vapor cloud
 
21:18 Hartsdale Car 2172 requesting an off duty callback. Fairview FD also proceeding with a recall. Will be an extended incident per command.
 
21:19 Rescue 3 requesting wrecker operator back to the scene, he will need to be deconned and evaluated
 
21:32 Sprain Brook Parkway Southbound is shut down, Greenburgh PD to shut down Dobbs Ferry Rd,
          Grasslands Rd, I-287 W/B and E/B  on-ramps
 
21:38 SBP Command requesting Yonkers Haz-Mat to the scene for a consult
 
21:41 Greenburgh Ambulance 79 reporting enroute to WMC with two male victims
 
21:59 Greenburgh Ambulance 79 reporting being escorted by NYSP northbound on the southbound shoulder, however they are currently gridlocked
 
22:06 Extensive delays on Sprain Brook Parkway Southbound for several miles, heavy overflow traffic on local roadways with exit ramps. PD's in jurisdictions handling.
 
22:09 Greenburgh PD*EMS requesting Ardsley-Secor VAC mutual aid to the scene. Advising to proceed north in the southbound lanes from Jackson when they arrive on scene.
 
22:12 Greenburgh PD*EMS Ambulance 79 still in gridlock approx. 100 yards from scene, unable to move. Motorists blocking both shoulders. Greenburgh PD*EMS sending another ambulance from the northbound lanes to pick up patients.
 
22:32 SBP Command requesting 60 Control to send an ambulance non emergency to Fort Hill Rd/Central Park Ave in Yonkers at the Diner for evaluation of two pediatric patients involved in MVA.
 
22:40 Yonkers Battalion 2 reporting Fairview FD has command, holding all units to assist in monitoring and mitigating situation
 
23:01 Hartsdale Engine 170 advising command released by Empress EMS Supervisor 307, returning to staging area
 
23:48 Hartsdale Engine 170, Car 2172, and Greenburgh Medic on foot to a white minivan stuck in traffic, passenger having a diabetic emergency
 

 

 

 

 

 

Trout Brook Engine & Hose Company #3 (Chester FD, Orange County, NY) Ford F-450 Utility. It is getting a small tank and a pump, along with a set of electric powered Hurst tools. 

"The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, in cooperation with New York State Public Employee Safety and Health, New York State Fire Chiefs Association, Firemen's Association of the State of New York, County Fire Coordinators' Association and the Fire Districts Association of the State of New York"
has defined Exterior Firefighter and Interior Structural FIrefighter:
 
http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/training/firefighting-best-practices.cfm

Those conversations are made by ESI Equipment in Montgomeryville, PA. I am the upstate NY dealer.