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Just like so much else in this business it depends on how they're used in a given area. The term "Structure Fire" is often just a dispatch description, though a few years back there was a movement to make this a benchmark type term denoting the fire had actually begun to attack the structural elements of the building. This didn't seem to take off in many places, but I suspect there are some who utilize it this way? "Working Fire" is often a alarm level between how a building fire is dispatched and the next full alarm level, often bringing a reduced number of units. For example a building fire in our area is most often dispatched as a first alarm assignment getting what the FD places on their first alarm list. A second alarm may bring another 3 engines and 2 truck, but often the fire does not require 5 more companies, thus a "Working Fire" declaration may bring just 1 and 1. Like I started with, these examples may vary greatly from locality to locality, standardization in the US fire service is nearly nonexistent.

The end of the world is coming! Last night while having a beer, the bottom of my glass fell off!!

I think I see zombies........oh wait, one of them just got up for another cup of coffee. Never mind

I lost my Internet connection last night, I thought that was the beginning of the end...

Would look nice out in the shore depts that lost rigs or upstate where it is really needed !

Spy Shots
Empress EMS 43-M-1, 2013 Dodge Charger w/ all wheel drive
One of two being delivered, with the other being assigned to 43-M-2. 43-M-1 is still is awaiting installation of of the push bar grill guard, the Whelen Howler siren, and some other goodies, and the 43-M-2 car was delivered from the dealer today to get outfitted and striped.

Click here to read the Incident Alert regarding this job
Strong work by County PD Officer James Rosselli and Officer Matthew Cohn, who were the first on scene minutes after the initial call and made the rescue. The woman could have very easily drowned. Also props to the Yonkers DPW crew who was nearby and witness the event, and removed the victim from the other vehice, which was also taking on water.
Special thanks to the current 307 for sharing the photos! They depict the scene after both patients were transported to the hospital.

This information was posted on The New York City Firefighter Brotherhood Foundation facebook page:
I have no further info at this time.
Attention! Tomorrow is a funeral for one of the children from Newtown who also happened to be the relative of two members of the FDNY, two men I work with. This young boy loved firefighters and like all young children wanted to be one someday. In light of his dreams our presence as firefighters is requested in Class A uniform at 10am at St. Rose church in Newtown for a lineup. This is not limited to members of anyone dept any FD members cab show their respect to this young
Little boy Daniel Barden.

Date: 12-18-12
Time: 0840hrs
Incident Type: MVA, Water Rescue
District: Yonkers
Location: Bronx River Parkway NB btwn Exit 8-Crestwood and Vermont Terr
Units: Yonkers FD Engine 313, E310, Ladder 73, Battalion 2, Empress EMS Medic 31 Supervisor 307, Yonkers PD, Westchester County PD
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Weather Conditions: Cold, overcast,drizzle
Reporters: x635
Description: Two car MVA, cars landed in the adjacent Bronx River, which is rain swollen and has a strong current. One car was submerged up to it's windows, County PD arrived within minutes and Officer James Rosselli went into the river with rope attached, Officer Matthew Cohn secured the rope from the shore and both removed and rescued the single female occupant....other vehicle tipped on it's side when it went into the river...singled occupant rescued by a nearby Yonkers DPW crew who witnessed the incident.

Battalion 1


Battalion 2

No, he means the Whelen Howler, just like he typed.
Anyways, I really like the Demers ambulance brand. The layouts of the cab and patient module have a very progressive and intergrated layout.
Hopefully I'll get the chance to photograph/check out the new buses soon.

Here's a photo of the new ambulance 88B1 F-350 4x4 engine is full led light package whelen siren with howler

As much as it is heartbreaking to see this or any child have to go through the pain and suffering of any disease...it is also good to see such outgoing support for this brave young man. Mark stay strong and God Bless!!!

Great story, beginning to see more and more stories like this, true brotherhood no matter the age.
Mark
Story/Photo From FireFighterNation.com

May the lords of their religionss accept them into their new world..... thoughts and prayers with everyone... god bless....
** from the father of a 9 y/o daughter and 5 y/o son **

Police/Fire Audio From The Shooting

Good Job Sir!

For background, that Trooper was an Emergency Dept R.N. prior to joining the NYSP, so he has considerable experiance.

Rest in Peace to all....I used to live in Newtown and went to a neighboring elementary school.....very very sad.....I've been listening to the live coverage most of the day while working.....my heart goes out to all - including the families of the parents of the shooter...it is being reported both of his parents have possibly been killed.....sad, very sad....

Yes, those first responders must be going through some tough feelings right now, pray for them as well.
This makes me sick to my stomache and is exactly why I didnt want my daughter to go to public school...most of those schools are nothing but deathtraps waiting to happen with all of the drugs, bullying, not enough teachers, too many kids, things get out of control and this happens...
My daughter got in trouble the other day for coming to the defense of a little girl getting bullied by two older boys...AND MY GIRL GOT IN TROUBLE?!?!? And they wonder why these things happen??
Thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families, the teachers and staff, and above all the first responders who are sorting through this mess...god bless.

Don't forget to pray for the first responders also!!

My nephew is 4 years old and this easily could have been my town, his school, he himself could have been a victim!
My heart goes out to all families and children of that school. I can't even begin to imagine having to go into that school to identify my little boy or girl.
RIP to all the victims of this tragedy.

Absolute jaw dropping insanity. Children really? CHILDREN?!!!!!!

Very sad day 18 Children & 9 adults dead several injured in a Elementary school WFT???

Edit 16:50: Updated total is 20 Children & 6 Adults and the shooter (who apparently took his own life) at the school. 1 offsite at a separate location.
Words and prayers could do little for the families and the responder's who are are suffering.
I hope that the responder's accept the help that will be provided, we need you to get through this.
I will pray for them.

Date: 12/14/12
Time: Approximately 0930
Incident Type: Shooting in an Elementary School
District: Newtown (Sandy Hook Section)
Location: Dickenson Drive
Units: Newtown Police, Sandy Hook FD, Newtown Ambulance, CT State Police (Troop A, Troop L, ESU, Aviation, Bomb Squad)
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Description:
Shooting reported at Sandy Hook Elementary School in the Sandy Hook section of Newtown, CT. Initial reports from WTNH and the News Times have at least one student and one Police Officer injured.

Shooting has stopped, but there are still searches underway from the sound of it. Supervisors requesting Bomb Squad to conduct a search but there is no credible threat of IEDs at this time.

Triage and family reunification are located at the Sandy Hook firehouse.

Other local schools are beefing up security as a precaution, including Danbury.

Still developing, thoughts and prayers to everyone involved.

Outside agencies I've seen:

EMS:
Valley EMS
Derby Storm Ambulance
Oxford EMS
Campion Ambulance
American Medical Response (AMR)
Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services (ARMS)
Southbury Ambulance

Law Enforcement:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Monroe Police