SilentShadow

Why fix what isn't broken? Hartsdale guys know what's best for Hartsdale. This isn't a simple decision or something that can be simply and quickly implemented, it takes a lot of work and a lot of trial and error that can cost lives and property. And obviously, they make good stops in part because of great response times. Just look at the photos posted here of their most recent fires and the quick stops that were made.

And the other side of the story posted by the Greenburgh Uniformed Firefighters Association

And the other side of the story posted by the Greenburgh Uniformed Firefighters Association

Sounds like what Somers needs is strong, polarizing leadership. Someone to bring the department back together. Sad to see a department like this always embroiled in some sort of drama. Thanks to the people who posted the truth behind the story.

Sounds like what Somers needs is strong, polarizing leadership. Someone to bring the department back together. Sad to see a department like this always embroiled in some sort of drama. Thanks to the people who posted the truth behind the story.

I see a lot of people talking here and from what i see all are anonymous, Well I am not i am an ex chief past commissioner of the Somers F.D., residents both member and non members of the F.D, felt it was time for a change. Unfortunately the petition time was missed so we had to do a write in which is 100% legal and a voters right. The people who backed the candidate are tired of the way the Somers Fire District is doing things , You can speculate all you want here but unless you are in the department and live it you don't know.To say the upcoming Chief is not qualified is a bunch of crap!!! The person next in line to be chief holds all of the qualifications required by the SFD and then some. He is also a certified fire inspector and holds the qualifications to be a building inspector. He is currently, and no disrespected intended to the other two chiefs, the ONLY qualified INTERIOR firefighter " bailout certified" in the chiefs office. The qualification he lacks is butt kissing 101 as he stands up for the members and what he believes. The fire district has done some very questionable unethical things recently. Which is why it was time to change the board the person elected id the first in a long time non member of the / a fire department. So a different and open minded perspective can be brought in. I wish her the best of luck and will happily support her.

Lies in an election. What an unusual occurence!

In speaking to people in Somers I am fairly certain this had nothing to do with Jim who is a widely respected member of the community and board. It simply had to do with people wanting a change and this was the seat that was potentially available. I completely agree that putting out false information is wrong but I would not automatically assume it was the person who won the seat who did it. It could have been anyone with their own agenda. I would think someone could openly ask the person who did win if they had anything do to with the false information put out.

What amazes me is at this point, with the way they're burning the candle at both ends of extremely low, inexperienced manpower, and low member turnout on calls, that the state hasn't stepped in and said enough is enough before a disaster happens. The District has already basically come out and stated, indirectly, that they don't think the experience in the ranks in good enough to run the department successfully by adding a line item in the budget for a career chief.

WOW.
So what difference would it make if Jim made $200,000 or the other candidate who gets elected makes $200,000? How would that change the outcome?
Did the opposing side do anything illegal? Please do not bring up the immoral or inappropriate ways this played out. Maybe looking at how that fire district conducts its business and the damage it causes on daily basis if you want to see immorality and inappropriate behavior.
A lot of people chimed in and put in their two cents. You know who the only true losers will be? The members that serve the district and public. The drama and "payback" that I am sure is already in the works and the toll it will take on members with dissenting opinions will be far reaching and those who have targets on their backs, who already have lost friendships, who have already suffered and who still struggle to find a reason to serve and do the right thing will lose again.
The fact is the Somers Fire District is in terrible shape. It is a sinking ship with its crew members busy fighting each other and looking out for their own interests and egos as boat goes down. If it wasnt for the fact that REAL people will die and property will be lost this would be a great TV show. Its a bad movie where real people suffer.
Jim Arena is a great person. A friend. A man I know I could count on anytime, anyplace, anywhere. He is well respected and liked among the people, even among the ones that did vote against him last night.
By the way. Do you have proof that the other candidate started any of those rumors, made any of those emails, or did any of those appalling things you say they did?
Or are you just as guilty of spreading vicious, outrageous and false claims as the person you so vehmently despise?

To serve your community and department in any capacity regardless. This job sound just like it is primarily a paid administrator.

To serve your community and department in any capacity regardless. This job sound just like it is primarily a paid administrator.

Date: 11-25-15
Time: 15:11hrs
Location: 61 Charter Circle C/S Highland Ave (Route 9)
District: Ossining (Battalion 12)
Channel: Fire 12, Fireground 3
Weather: 49F, Clear
Units: (See unit listing below rundown)
Writers/Reporters: x635, MTD7, emsfirepolice, Bugler83

Description: Fire in a 3 story occupied multiple dwelling.

15:16 PD assisting in evacuation of residents including upper floors prior to FD arrival

15:17 Car 2331 on location, 10-75

15:20 Car 2331 reporting heavy fire in the cockloft of a 60x40 3 story OMD

15:25 (approx.) Mayday for firefighter through the roof to the 2nd floor (fire room). Firefighter self-extricated with no injuries on his own.

15:27 Battalion 12 reporting fire through the roof, going to exterior ops, both Ossining Ladders in operation

15:29 Battalion 12 requesting 2nd FAST Team, Thornwood Rescue 75 assigned

15:42 EMS requested for several subjects, some possibly MOS, with smoke inhalation

15:43 Battalion 12 requesting Millwood Engine 247 redirect to the scene for manpower

15:50 Battalion 12 reporting fire knocked down, checking for extension.

16:09 Command reporting fire under control, extensive overhaul.

Units:

Ossining FD Engine 96, Engine 97, Engine 98, Engine 99, Engine 100, Engine 101 , Ladder 41, Tower Ladder 42
Car 2331 (I/C), Car 2332 (Interior Ops), Car 2334 (Roof Ops)
Croton FD Utility 14 (FAST), Tower Ladder 44 (Relocate Ossining FD HQ), Car 2083 & Car 2085 (w/ U-14), Car 2081 (w/ TL-44), 55-B-1
Briarcliff FD Rescue 37 (Cascade)
Millwood FD Engine 247, Car 2252 (Initially relocated, redirected to scene)
Thornwood FD Rescue 75, Car 2472 (Second FAST)
Sleepy Hollow FD Engine 86 (Relocate Ossining FD HQ)

Ossining VAC 74-A-1, 74-B-2, 36-M-1
Ossining PD Patrol, Patrol Supervisor
WCDES Battalion 12, C&O

**If you have any updates, additions, or corrections, please PM me**

Date: 11-26-15
Time: 1209hrs
Location: 1 Baxter Rd C/S Titicus Rd and June Rd
District: Croton Falls
Channel: Fire 17, Fireground 6
Weather: 52F, Clear
Units: (See listing below rundown)
Writers/Reporters: x635

Description: Fire in a 3 story wood frame residential dwelling

12:12 Car 2072 on scene with fire showing from the roof, residents evacuated, 10-75 requested

12:14 Command requesting Engine 149 to leave room in the driveway for Ladder 67 to set up

12:20 Car 2072 has heavy fire through the roof, 30x60 wood frame structure

12:27 Car 2072 advising water on the fire, not under control at this time

12:30 Water fill site established

12:50 Command advising main body of fire knocked down

14:01 Command advising fire under control, overhaul and investigation in progress

Units:
Croton Falls Engine 147, Engine 148, Engine 149, Ladder 67, Tanker 8, Rescue 28, MA-16 Car 2072 I/C, Car 2073
Bedford Hills Tower Ladder 57 (Initially FAST, went to work), Utility 6, Car 2031
Somers FD Tanker 16, Rehab Unit, Car 2441
Goldens Bridge FD Tanker 1
Yorktown FD Rescue 16 (FAST), Car 2531
Mahopac FD Engine 18-2-1 (Initially relocated to CFFD HQ, then redirected to scene)
Katonah FD Engine 116 (Relocate Croton Falls HQ)
Brewster FD Engine 11-2-5 w/ 11-8-1 (Hose reel unit)
North Salem VAC 72-B-1, 72-B-2
Lewisboro VAC 67-B-1 (Standby in the quarters for North Salem VAC)
WEMS 45-M-2
North Salem Police
WCDES Battalion 17, C&O Zone 5

**Please PM me with any updates or corrections**

So, again, you two are basically saying that we shouldn't learn and improve from each incident? "As long as we put the fire out".
And maybe you two are missing the basic, simple, non critical question of why Bedford doesn't have a tanker? There is not one person on this forum that can explain that, or is afraid of some social media phobe who wants it kept top secret?
"As long as we put the fire out". Wow.

In the tangled web of mutual aid in this county, it sticks out that Bedford wasn't called in any capacity, especially when other departments had to travel through Bedford to get to the call. I'm also curious to know why Bedford doesn't have a tanker? There's nothing constructive about not talking about it and sweeping it under the rug.

In the tangled web of mutual aid in this county, it sticks out that Bedford wasn't called in any capacity, especially when other departments had to travel through Bedford to get to the call. I'm also curious to know why Bedford doesn't have a tanker? There's nothing constructive about not talking about it and sweeping it under the rug.

I didn't know Smeal built 75' midmount aerials.