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I guess all the firefighters and chiefs on the roof who gave reports and conditions wasn't enough or believeable.   

 

Should've never been taken away in the first place.    

 
Since you brought up what happened in Valhalla I am going to put in my 2 cents. You mention why not call Fairview or White Plains. This happens constantly especially in districts which volunteer/career departments border each other. Why should Valhalla call Fairview? If Fairview had a fire would they call Valhalla even if it was 1 block outside of the Valhalla fire district? The answer is no. Rather, Valhalla stands by in Fairview headquarters (this is a fact). So, I don't blame Valhalla for having West Harrison being next up on their card.
 
It is very evident and happens constantly, another example being when Greenville had a fire that was 3 blocks out of the Ardsley fire district that went to a multiple alarm. Some of the departments that responded - Larchmont, White Plains, New Rochelle, Pelham. Not to mention, Eastchester and Pelham Manor stood by in Greenville headquarters. Need I say how ridiculous that is? I can name about 5-10 departments off the top of my head that are closer.

 
Since you brought up what happened in Valhalla I am going to put in my 2 cents. You mention why not call Fairview or White Plains. This happens constantly especially in districts which volunteer/career departments border each other. Why should Valhalla call Fairview? If Fairview had a fire would they call Valhalla even if it was 1 block outside of the Valhalla fire district? The answer is no. Rather, Valhalla stands by in Fairview headquarters (this is a fact). So, I don't blame Valhalla for having West Harrison being next up on their card.
 
It is very evident and happens constantly, another example being when Greenville had a fire that was 3 blocks out of the Ardsley fire district that went to a multiple alarm. Some of the departments that responded - Larchmont, White Plains, New Rochelle, Pelham. Not to mention, Eastchester and Pelham Manor stood by in Greenville headquarters. Need I say how ridiculous that is? I can name about 5-10 departments off the top of my head that are closer.

 
Since you brought up what happened in Valhalla I am going to put in my 2 cents. You mention why not call Fairview or White Plains. This happens constantly especially in districts which volunteer/career departments border each other. Why should Valhalla call Fairview? If Fairview had a fire would they call Valhalla even if it was 1 block outside of the Valhalla fire district? The answer is no. Rather, Valhalla stands by in Fairview headquarters (this is a fact). So, I don't blame Valhalla for having West Harrison being next up on their card.
 
It is very evident and happens constantly, another example being when Greenville had a fire that was 3 blocks out of the Ardsley fire district that went to a multiple alarm. Some of the departments that responded - Larchmont, White Plains, New Rochelle, Pelham. Not to mention, Eastchester and Pelham Manor stood by in Greenville headquarters. Need I say how ridiculous that is? I can name about 5-10 departments off the top of my head that are closer.

 
How is it any different than most towns in Westchester hiring off resident list? 

 
I understand what you're saying but yes you do have a better advantage if you live in a town that goes off their resident list. There are many people that get passed over even with a high score because very few departments in Westchester hire off the county list. I agree with you it shouldn't be that you get an extra 5 points, in my opinion there should be no 5 points for residency and there shouldn't be town residency lists.

You can still be picked by another town or village. If NYC don't pick you, you have to wait till next test. Also those aren't "points", if you score a 90, you don;t go to 95 on the county list. You are most likely competing with other people in your town. your score is compared against them. Your not getting a advantage.

 
How is it any different than most towns in Westchester hiring off resident list? 

Open through September 9th 2016.
 
https://putnamsheriff.com/sites/default/files/docs/11192016test.pdf
 
11192016test.pdf

I think people want to know when the canvass letters go out because it's hope, and gives people reason to check the mail....especially when the postal service loses and is slow to deliver mail. I once almost lost out on a job because I didn't know canvass letters went out until I read it on here....I knew to be expecting one, but not when. Surely enough, the post office delivered it...two weeks after the deadline.
 
Also, CPAT's a pretty intense test, and people want the maximum time to get into shape for it. Ideally, everyone should be ready for it at anytime, but knowing it's coming is a good time to sharpen up, especially with a test that has a very delicate margin between pass and fail, and people want to ensure they are at their best so they don't miss out on a career of a lifetime.
 
People are curious about where lists are in the process, and the numerous message boards around the internet prove that.

Title: Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee
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These photos were sent to me by msm232. A VERY beautiful truck. Anyone have the specs?
 

 

 
 

Greenwich FD Exam Open For Filing
 
Job Title:Entry Level Firefighter
Closing Date/Time:Thu. 07/21/16 4:00 PM Eastern Time
 
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http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/mtapd-info.htm

Date: 4-30-16
Time: 19:15hrs
Location: 14 Cayuga Rd C/S Cantebury Rd and Oneida Rd
District: Scarsdale
Battalion: 19
Channel:  Fire 19
Weather: 55F, clear
Units: Scarsdale FD      Engine 54, Engine 55, Engine 56, Ladder 28, Car 2432, Volunteer recall
          Hartsdale FD       Engine 170, Car 2173, Car 2174 (FAST)
          Greenville FD      Ladder 4
          Fairview FD         Ladder 1 (Relocate Scarsdale FD) (w/ Engine 175 crew)
          White Plains FD   Engine 65 (Relocate Scarsdale FD)
          Scarsdale EMS    79-A-1
          Scarsdale PD    
          WCDES               Battalion 19
Writer:  x635

Description: Structure fire

19:18hrs  Car 2432 reports working structure fire, requesting 10-75
 
19:42hrs  Engine 170 relaying to Car 2172 that they are picking up
 

*SPY SHOTS*
New FDNY Fleet Services Wrecker
2016 Mack Granite/Century
 
Photos from: Pete's Towing and Auto Body
 

 

 
Photos from: Pete's Towing and Auto Body

 

Date: 3-21-16
Time: 13:30
Location: 300 Broadway, Osborn Gardens C/S Cochrane Ave.
District: Dobbs Ferry
Battalion: 14
Channel: Fire 14
Weather: 50F, clear
Units:  Dobbs Ferry FD      Engine 47, Engine 48, Tower Ladder 23, Utility 24, Car 2091 (IC), Car 2092
          Hastings FD             Engine 45 (Scene), Ladder 22 (Relocate DFFD HQ, redirected to scene, then
                                           relocated again to DFFD HQ) Car 2181, Car 2183
          Irvington FD             Rescue 49 (FAST), Ladder 36 (Scene), Car 2201, Car 2203
          Ardsley FD               Engine 165 (Relocate Dobbs Ferry HQ then to scene as FAST), Car 2013 
          Tarrytown FD           Engine 80 (Relocate DFFD HQ ), Car 2464
                                           Engine 77, Ladder 37 (Standby in there quarters for Irvington)
          Elmsford FD             Ladder 55 (Relocate DFFD HQ), Car 2113
          Dobbs Ferry VAC     56-B-2 (Fire Scene Standby)
          Greenburgh ALS      Car 75, Car 70 (Fire Scene Standby)
          Dobbs Ferry PD      
          WCDES                    Battalion 14, County Car 4, C&O
Writer:  x635

Description: Working Fire in the basement garage of a 3 story, brick and wood garden style apartment complex
 
13:38   Car 2091 on scene, working fire, holding off on 10-75
 
13:33 Car 2091 requests 1 Engine to the scene for manpower (Hastings Engine 45), 1 Engine FAST Irvington Rescue 49), Engine & Ladder to standby at DFFD HQ (Ardsley Engine 165, Hastings Ladder 22)
 
13:56  Car 2091 requesting Hastings Ladder 22 redirect to scene. Ladder 22 still awaiting a driver.
 
13:58  Battalion 14 requesting ladder company to relocate to DFFD HQ. Ladder 22 redirected again to relocate, Irvington Ladder 36 responding to the scene)
 
14:00 Battalion 14 reporting 250x30 brick multiple story occupied multiple dwelling, fire in the basement garage involving several vehicles and extending upward into building, multiple handlines stretched
 
14:07  Battalion 14 reporting per 2203 Ladder 36 will be responding shortly
 
14:15  Car 2191 requests Ardsley Engine 165 to the scene for an additional FAST, 1 additional engine requested for relocate (Tarrytown Engine 80)
 
14:21  Battalion 14 requesting Hastings Ladder to the scene, backfill Dobbs Ferry HQ with an additional truck (Elmsford Ladder 55)
 
14:35 Battalion 14 reporting as per Dobbs Ferry command, Division 1 main body of fire knocked down, still fire in the attic, crews opening up
 
14:49 Battalion 14 reporting main body of fire in attic knocked down
 
14:50 Command requesting Tarrytown stand by in their quarters to cover Irvington with an Engine and Truck. Engine 77 and Ladder 37 assigned.
 
16:00 Beginning to release mutual aid units
 
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I heard a rumor that they are unable to get a Pierce due to weight and looked at E-One but same issue and are leaning towards Rosenbauer but this rumor is unconfirmed so anyone with more info that knows better please post.

I've heard that Dobbs Ferry will be replacing their awesome 1992 Mack CF/Aerialscope, one of the last ever built on a Mack chasis, soon. I've heard rumors of a Pierce and a Rosenbaeur, and that one of the considerations was weight on the apparatus floor.
Does anyone have specifics?

It's in service as of 16:00 today