Bottom of Da Hill

Lights and siren, with people riding on top? Are you kidding, this is not tradition, its just stupidity.
I know nothing about this department, other than this snap shot of how unprofessional they are and what a poor example they are setting for the members, the dept., the community and the fire service in general.
I am surprised that no one else is commenting on this aspect.
Fire Chief X, please tell the jury if their is a plaque on the vehicle stating "death or serious injury can occur from ridding on top or on the tailboard"
Same question to the driver:
Fire Chief X, (and Driver) Do you have a riding on top policy or a seat belt policy?
Why did you allow, why did you operate with members in such an exposed position.
Tradition is not an answer the jury will buy.
As the chief, you are risking your people and the financial downfall of the department. You may also have personal liability.
As the driver, do you know that if someone is killed in this stupidity, you may forfeit your home, your car and your salary for years to come.

Winona Lake Engine Company No.2 new 320!!! Photo by KME

VA Police assigned to the VA Medical Center in Albany.
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From the FASNY Email List:

Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Memorial Seminar & Exhibits



Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department



Saturday, February 7, 2015



Registration, refreshments and exhibits begin at 7:30 AM



Program: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM



"Vehicle Extrication 1-2-3"



Presented by

Ron Moore, Training Chief (ret.)

McKinney, Texas Fire Department

www.universityofextrication.com



Proceeds donated to

Lt. Andy Fredericks Scholarship Fund

Lt. Tyler Rush Memorial Scholarship Fund

Burncare Everywhere www.burncarefoundation.org

New York Firemen's Home, Hudson, NY www.fasny.com



Pre-registration: $35 At the door: $40

www.regonline.com/seminar15



Westchester Marriott Hotel

670 White Plains Road (Route 119), Tarrytown, NY 10591



For overnight accommodations, please call Marriott Hotel reservations @ 800 882-1042.

Ask for the Elmsford Fire Dept seminar rate.



For additional information, please contact:

Syd Henry @ 914 490-1981 or shenry@elmsfordfd.com

Joe Dorio @ 914 536-2235 or jdorio@elmsfordfd.com



Website: www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar



Chief Moore's book: "Vehicle Extrication 1-2-3"

will be on sale in the vendor hall.

2015 Seminar flyer.pdf

WCPD took all of the Town of Ossining's officers including the chief who was made a captain.
If the County looses the contract then they should no longer need the personnel they hired from the Town of Ossining.
In theory these people should be laid off.

Saratoga County recently updated their graphic scene and lighting
Before:

After:

That's not the case here. There are no Town cops to hire, they all already work for the County.

I guess it's cheaper in the long run to have it's own p.d. then to contract with county. It's all a bed of roses in the beginning we will save you money , but after time the price goes up because know we are in.

The trip is not free.
Depending on the location of the factory (Airfare, hotel meals, etc.) The costs for flying to mid west for example add approx. $1,000 per person per trip and that is built into the cost of the truck.
The "Dealer does not pay" he fronts the money and you pay as part of the cost of the truck.
So 10 members going on pre-construction, pre-paint and final to Pierce or Seagrave or Ferrara, Smeal, Spartan etc. will cost $30,000 that your tax payers will cover.
Also with that size group, their are almost always more "add-ons"..."Hey look at the spinny light that mildew hose has on their new pumper, we need that too" I have been told by manufacturers that they can easily see $50K - $100K in increase because of it.
We send the spec writer and the mechanic. Unless its driving distance, then we might add a chief.

State: New York
County: Westchester
City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Village Of Ardsley FD
Unit designation/identifier: Engine 164
Status: Pre-order
Expected Delivery: 2015
Replaces: 1992 Spartan Gladiator/Beck
Chassis & Body Manufacturer and model: Spartan Gladiator/Spartan ERV with 1750GPM pump, 750 gallon booster tank, and 30 gallon foam tank
Updates:
9/2014: Purchase approved by Village.

You did. And this price seems to be the norm now for Rescue-Pumpers. Just imagine if it was on a Seagrave or Pierce chassis, I would wager to bet it would be closer to $800,000.
Good luck AFD.

Today

Most of the documentarys I have watched about the fire service tend to focus on more of the tragedy we encounter (atleast in my humble opinion). This however, I feel had a focus on the brotherhood and cammeradery found in the station. One example I can think of off the too of my head is the film "into the fire". A large part of that documentary was facing loss of life in the fire service. Again, this is how I perceived it. While there was quite a few mentions of loss of life both civilian and firefighter in "a good job" they were followed immediately by stories of how the firefighters involved in the incident found comfort in each other. Again, this is how I perceived the documentary. My question for you is: were you able to see "a good job" tonight and did you feel the same way?

Still don't understand how a City like Yonkers with many bodies of water around don't have a Dive Team. Mind boggling!

Off-Duty Yonkers Firefighter David Almanza Saved Child from Hudson River
FULL ARTICLE: http://www.yonkerstribune.com/2014/09/off-duty-yonkers-firefighter-saved-child-in-hudson-river

Was at the State Fair this past week and caught a couple nice pieces. Notice the rust ridden van, lol.

seriously who would be qualified why bring in people from outside danbury area would it not be better to hire from within where people know the area and how it works

This had been going around Facebook today

Both as horse drawn and as early motorized weight was a major consideration as they did not have the power to overcome the additional weight, but then something happened they most have missed here, in the 1930's we started building enclosed cabs.






During the 2nd world war, most depts. could not purchase anything as most metal was being directed toward the war effort. and immediately after the war there were still delays in the recovery. We found some depts. started buying them and then they disappeared until cities needed to cover the members for protection.

New Engine 23 Rig in action. Pics from New Ro 10-75 last night at 29 Chester Place. Engine 23 responded as the 4th due engine to the scene as the FAST Team. Not my photos. Photos are from a friend.

I'm sure there won't be a wet down but I'm sure the guys on north ave. wouldn't mind if any enthusiast stopped by to take a look. Great bunch of guys!

Engine 23 Action Shot at a recent NRFD 10-75.

Yes.... and E119 responded code 1...

seeing how I was the officer on E119 and I contacted 60 with code 1, I think I and right...
Tanker 10 remained in quarters as it was not dispatched...