Viper

Date: 12-17-15
Time: 10:53hrs
Location: In area of 47 Lafayette Ave C/S Washington Ave and Virginia Rd
District: North White Plains
Incident Commander: Car 2321
Battalion: 19
Channel: Fire 19, Fireground 2
Weather: 50F, steady to heavy rain throughout incident
Units: (See unit rundown below updates)
Writer: x635

Description: Tractor trailer vs. pole
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTO (Courtesy msm232)

10:53 Car 2321 on location, tractor trailer vs. several poles, several poles are fractured in half, numerous wires down, large transformer down on top of and adjacent to the truck's fuel tank, with multiple fluid spill including a large amount of transformer fluid. Heavy rain with Bronx River and Metro North Harlem Line adjacent to incident. Numerous bystander from neighborhood standing near incident on wet pavement with live primaries down upon arrival (See photo of just part of what Car 2321 pulled up to)

10:55 Engine 74 has one line stretched as a precaution. Rescue 33 to put preliminary boom near incident. Ladder 47 to check basement of building adjacent to scene.

10:58 Car 2321 requesting Con Ed to the scene, DEP notification

11:01 Car 2321 requesting Metro North Safety rep to the scene

11:03 Car 2321 reporting unknown contents of trailer, no manifest, trailer is registered to a chemical company, is leaking, requesting WCDES Haz-Mat officer

11:10 Car 2321 reporting Con-Ed on scene, WCDES Car 2001 (Haz-Mat) also on scene

11:25 Car 2321 Progress report....in contact with DEP, Con Ed to handle spill and advising wires are still live, impact to Metro North is minimal but they will remain on scene.

11:30 Car 2321 reporting WCDES Haz-Mat 1 request for a response, non emergency, to Virginia Rd and the Bronx River, to investigate and mitigate fluid spill into the river. Requesting White Plains FD to check the Bronx River in their district.

11:42 Haz-Mat 1 responding, Car 2321 requests they boom the Bronx River at Virginia Rd as a precaution

11:48 60 Control advising Car 2321 White Plains FD has no indication of fluid spill in the Bronx River at Fisher Lane, Car 2321 requests they boom the river at Fisher Lane as a precaution and then they can take up

12:01 Car 2321 reporting Bronx River boomed at Virginia Rd, North Castle DPW on scene stating storm drains lead to the Metro North right-of-way adjacent to river, in process of booming those drains once they have the confirmation via Metro North Fire-Safety Chief on scene that the third rail power is shut down

12:26 60 Control advising Car 2321 that White Plains Engine 66 has boomed the river at Fisher Lane, and have taken up

12:53 Car 2321 advising Ladder 47 and Rescue 33 are taking up, Engine 74 and Car 2321 will remain on scene, wires are still live and Con Ed is working with their control center on that issue
13:45 FINAL UPDATE: Car 2321 advising North White Plains in service, command transferred to Con Ed

North White Plains FD Engine 74, Ladder 47, Rescue 33, Car 2321 (I/C)
White Plains FD Engine 66, Rescue 88 (S/C to boom river at their side)
Vahalla VAC 82-B-2
Transcare 37-M-1
North Castle PD Car 30, Car 31
WCDES HazMat 1, Car 2001, Battalion 19
Metro North Car 2643
Con Ed Emergency Commander

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This the second great article I have read this week authored by Ed Rush, the other being in IAFC newsletter about recruitment , you can always tell the writings of a Stepinac man.

Excellent, to-the-point piece on this important matter and why the legislation is direly needed.
This op-ed letter was written to and published by the Journal News/LoHud.com by Chief Ed Rush of the Hartsdale Fire District.
http://www.lohud.com/get-access/?return=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fstory%2Fopinion%2Fcontributors%2F2015%2F12%2F08%2Fview-2-hartsdale-fires-show-lifesaving-value-working-smoke-alarms%2F76921504%2F

As the primary recruiter here in Stamford I can only say this: I will seek out anyone, anywhere....I don't care where you live, what your race is, what religion you practice or don't or what's between your legs...if you're willing and able to do the work we need you to do, than I'm happy to have you. If a department needs members (and who doesn't) and they don't tap ALL the resources they have available to them, than they're committing suicide...it may be slowly or it may be quickly but the end result will be the same, their organization will end up in the dustbin of history.
OK, that said, let me also add that making our VFDs more diverse does not have to mean we are turning our backs on our history and traditions. Sure, diversity can mean the end of "our culture" as we know it, especially if prejudices and ignorance hold sway, or diversity can enhance, strengthen and reinforce our culture to not only stave off our own extinction, but make it better...the choice is up to us. The responsibility for what our VFDs are now and what they can become rests squarely on our shoulders, no one else. We CAN embrace diversity and still remain who we are, but it takes willingness and work. It is the job of those of us who ARE our organization now to pass along our history, our traditions and our culture, those things that define us, to those who are coming along after us and who WILL BE our organizations in the future, even if they don't look like us or practice our religion or use the same restroom...for if we don't, we won't have a future

Written by Ed Rush, Chief of the Hartsdale Fire District. Local departments are discussed in the article, and this is something I've always wondered about myself, and I agree with the points in this article. Thanks to snotty for the heads up on this piece.

FULL ARTICLE: http://www.iafc.org/onScene/article.cfm?ItemNumber=8777

First off, I'd like to say I am NOT "armchair quarterbacking" last night's fire in Briarcliff. The departments were on the run card that responded did so with plenty of manpower on each rig very quickly, as I am told.
I've noticed, over the past several months, there have been a lot of fires in Battalion 12 that Archville and Pocantico Hills haven't been called for, either to the scene or to relocate. In many cases, they were the closer units and not even called.
I know these are tiny departments with very low call volume, do they still, and again this is not a knock at them, have enough interior firefighters? Or is it because their location is kind of strategic and they can cover several fire districts from where they are if another call comes in? Maybe that's the way the run card works?
I know I'm going to be told I'm not owed an explanation here, but granted, I am curious.

Ideally, yes and I agree. On the same token, volunteers are taking time away from their personal lives and families, something that's increasingly difficult to do. Add on top of the fact these facilities give nothing back to the community, yet tax their resources immensely. How's the guy who's lived in that district for 50 years and is a homeowner who's having a legit heart attack going to feel when he has to wait for a mutual aid ambulance because this one facility has called for the 5th time today for a stubbed toe because the facility nurse called in sick or is on vacation so their protocol is to call EMS instead of covering her shift. That's not fair to anyone.

http://edgemontecc.com/2015/12/08/feiner-fire-commissioner-candidate-defeated-in-hartsdale/

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

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.

Ideally, yes and I agree. On the same token, volunteers are taking time away from their personal lives and families, something that's increasingly difficult to do. Add on top of the fact these facilities give nothing back to the community, yet tax their resources immensely. How's the guy who's lived in that district for 50 years and is a homeowner who's having a legit heart attack going to feel when he has to wait for a mutual aid ambulance because this one facility has called for the 5th time today for a stubbed toe because the facility nurse called in sick or is on vacation so their protocol is to call EMS instead of covering her shift. That's not fair to anyone.

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.

Ideally, yes and I agree. On the same token, volunteers are taking time away from their personal lives and families, something that's increasingly difficult to do. Add on top of the fact these facilities give nothing back to the community, yet tax their resources immensely. How's the guy who's lived in that district for 50 years and is a homeowner who's having a legit heart attack going to feel when he has to wait for a mutual aid ambulance because this one facility has called for the 5th time today for a stubbed toe because the facility nurse called in sick or is on vacation so their protocol is to call EMS instead of covering her shift. That's not fair to anyone.

Is it going to be quint? Looks like there is a crosslay, some discharges, and a deck gun not mounted on the ladder. Interesting, I'd love to know more. BNechis?

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

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Date: 11/26/15
Time: 1130hrs
Location: Route 302 & 17M (Catskill Firecats Museum property)
District: Circleville
Units: Circleville, Middletown (FAST), Howells (Tanker), Washington Heights (Engine), Silver Lake (Engine), Bloomingburg (Tanker), 36-11, 36-6, OCFIs
Description: Working Fire
1130hrs-OC911 alerting Circleville for the possible structure fire, Route 302 in the area of the Valero gas station.
1133hrs-Circleville Chief on scene with a working fire (advising trailer fire), requesting his 2nd Alarm assignment.
- Also requesting Fire Investigators
1134hrs-2nd Alarm transmitted; Middletown (FAST), Washington Heights (Engine to the fill site) and Howells (Tanker).
1137hrs-OC911 alerting Silver Lake; request (1) Engine to re-locate to Circlevilles firehouse for stand by.
1141hrs-Command requesting the Engine from Silver Lake to re-direct to the scene.
- OC911 to back-fill with another company.
1143hrs-Command requesting Middletown Fire Police to the scene to shut down route 302.
1145hrs-OC911 alerting Middletown; Fire Police to the scene and (1) Engine to re-locate to Circlevilles firehouse for stand by.
1150hrs-Middletown HQ advisng that the Fire Police unit is en-route and E128 will be re-locating.
1157hrs-OC911 conducting a status check. Command advising main body of fire is knocked down, overhaul in progress, OC911 can discontinue the status checks.
1203hrs-36-109 (FI) on scene.
- Middletown Car-2 advising that his Fire Police are on scene.
1207hrs-36-11 requesting the Town of Wallkill Building Inspector to the scene.

Couldn't that problem be resolved with a Pumper-Tanker like Bedford Hills Tanker 5? Or make it Bedford Hills Station 2 since they seem to be flush with manpower.

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

Here's the ad from Ferrara (scanned from Fire newspaper)

The comments on that video at the link above at that website are hilarious.

They can't even get funding to properly staff the radio room for the workload they have, how are they going to staff the Fieldcom?

They can't even get funding to properly staff the radio room for the workload they have, how are they going to staff the Fieldcom?

They can't even get funding to properly staff the radio room for the workload they have, how are they going to staff the Fieldcom?

They can't even get funding to properly staff the radio room for the workload they have, how are they going to staff the Fieldcom?

They won't send volunteers to an all career department, but they will go to an all-career department and then have the volunteers cover for career staff? That's hypocrisy.