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To add to this, be sure to retire the colors properly. DO NOT just dispose of them when they become torn and or tattered. I know at least Boy Scout Troop 49 in Ossining and your local VFW's, etc. are always willing to accept flags in need of retirement. I know the BSA Troop 49 will for sure host a retirement ceremony at some point or another. I can't tell you how many times I've approached random people flying flags that are torn half to shreds. I find it to be disrespectful.

I hope all of you folks had a nice Memorial Day. The weather was outstanding( a little too warm, but can't complain)
And many more!

Just wanted to say thank you to all those on here who have served our country as a member of the armed services, intelligence community, contracting service, and of course law enforcement, fire service and EMS.
May those who have fallen rest easy now.
Perform, then, this one act of remembrance before this Day passes - Remember there is an army of defense and advance that never dies and never surrenders, but is increasingly recruited from the eternal sources of the American spirit and from the generations of American youth.
~W.J. Cameron

Date: May 30th 2012
Time: 01:54 approx.
Location: On Lake road proper- Closest intersection Orchard Hill Rd.
Frequency: 46.26, Somers FD Dispatch, Fireground 1
Units Operating: Somers FD, Somers EMS, WEMS, Medevac, NYSP
Weather Conditions: Wet
Description Of Incident: Somers FD/EMS NYSP dispatched for a reported MVA W/ extrication IAO above. 80b3 signed on moments after. Lieutenant 185 arrived on scene, updated serious accident, extrication will be needed. Approx 10 minutes later, several units were on scene. IC updated they will be needing Medevac. Approx. 4 minutes later, Somers dispatch updated Medevac was unable to go airborne due to the weather. Shortly after 80B3 was going Advanced to Westchester Medical Center with 1 pt in critical condition. Units remained on scene for approx. 3 hours. Units were clear by 5:10am.
Reporters:
If you have any information to add, feel free to PM. My prayers are with the crash victim for a good recovery.

And another..

Today, I was invited out on an ex NYPD Launch on the Hudson, for a ride down to the TZ Bridge and back.The reason why it was going out was to "remember the fallen and remember the injured, and remember all who make the flag still stand."
Memorial day is not about having friends over for Barbeques or a day off from work...It's about taking the time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
When I arrived on the boat, the captian was putting up the flags, and then when I looked closer, I noticed that he had already put the flags up. But then, he turned around and walked a few feet, then turned around again and saluted the flags. I thought that was very thoughtful and respectful of him.
I hope each and every one of you who read this remember Memorial Day as honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Below is 2 photos of the 3 flags the captian of the boat had flying today. The one in the middle flies 24/7 on the boat. After getting off the boat, it made me realize much more about what Memorial day is really about.

Thanks,
I was in front of 109 Croton Ave(by the curve) was a great view from both directions.

If you are looking for a photo of a rig that went to this event, PM me I may have it, I have mostly all of them. Just uploaded a few of them.

Continental Village Tanker

Date: 20th
Time:14:25
Location: (Again) Rt 100 & Rt 35
Frequency: Multiple
Units Operating: Somers FD: 2441, 2442, 2443, Rescue 20, E-181, 80b2, 80b3 NYSP: 3k31, 3k39, Somers PD: 7k387, 7k389 WEMS: 45m2, 45m3
Somers FD was alerted by a vehicle passing HQ(at open house) that there was a bad accident at area above. Units contacted dispatch and tones dropped shortly after. Units signed on quickly and got on scene moments after. 2441 confirmed head on once on scene. Units remained operating at approx: 15:30.
Weather Conditions: Sunny, High 70's
Description Of Incident:
Reporters:

A few points to help with using the Shoutbox. The Shoutbox is set up to give a 'heads up' for an incident or highly notable event and is temporary. It's for members who are on EMTBravo and can be updated almost immediately to something happening at that time. It is not meant to replace the Incident Alerts, but rather an advance notice to an incident. There are only 10 or so lines to the shoutbox. Once a shout is gone, it's gone.
When using the Shoutbox, please consider:
-Updating 'heads up' shouts. If you put up a shout for a reported structure fire, make sure you follow up the confirmed job with an IA or another shout stating that there is no fire. The Shoutbox is great for giving advance notice for a job, but has to be updated.
-If you post a shout for a confirmed job, don't drop a dozen update shouts. Start an Incident Alert. There are only so many lines to the shoutbox.
-Please follow the IA guidelines for posting incidents when using the shoutbox.
-Major traffic alerts or serious weather conditions with an imminent impact are good for the Shoutbox
Special thanks to everybody who contributes to the Incident Alert section. It is one of the most viewed sections of this site.
Thanks guys!
Truck4

Anybody know of any departments having their open houses soon? I would like to attend some of them, anyones info would be appreciated.

Hastings On Hudson FD

Mount Kisco FD Rescue 31-

Sorry for the delay folks, I had a big problem transferring them over to the computer, but it's fixed now. (All who PMed and asked to see photos, I am uploading them and will be sending them to you shortly.)
Somers FD MA-14

Near the water...
Sorry man, couldn't help myself.
I'd like to know the real answer as well, and what companies are responsible for staffing them.

Yorktown Heights FD Ladder 51

Archville FD
i have uploaded more photos after I fixed my camera problem. Feel free to view them by scrolling up.

Good idea, but it will never happen.
There are enough scuba teams in the area, the county really doesn't need one. Yes, the response time may be a little on the down side, but thats another story. Somers responded to Mamaroneck with a full scuba team last summer( they dont have too many scuba members at all) and got to the scene within 20 minutes, and thats response time also. And by then, many departments SCUBA were already there.
Do we really need to get into discussion about the county? By the time they have assembled and responded, what, it'd save 5-6 minutes? Really not worth it, on my opinion.

Yorktown Heights New E-272

Somers FD Ladder 48

Chelsea Hook & Ladder

Mohegan New 69B3