fdalumnus

a dealership? most likely resell for around 300k+. well thought out rig, too bad the decisions at pcfd haven't been as well thought out.

who bought it and for how much?

thanks for sharing the pics, great job by the photographers.

1 hour ago, dwcfireman said:

 

 

Besides, with the layoff of the 8 firefighters, the village now saves enough money to buy a new rig EVERY YEAR!

Isn't the money from Rye Brook half what PC was getting. And that contract comes up for renewal next year. There will be other options considered by Rye Brook.

8 hours ago, MiFF said:

Yeah, I have to also ask why? I understand the full time staff were laid off but why sell the rig when there are older trucks in the fleet? If it's because it was the full timers rig than that's just petty.

BINGO !!!

Getting a new rig for the current chief's company (engine 60 aka Reliance E&H) was one of the many stupid reasons for the layoff. I truly believe the layoffs will come back to haunt them if not soon, definitely later. BTW, they're using the other paid rig, eng 59, for a spare.

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he was the best of the best.

lots of broken hearts in the fire service today.

john, what size pump and tank?

3 hours ago, 210 said:

I can see that. I grew up in PC. I have very good friends both volunteer and career. Im sorry it's come down to this. I'd like to meet everyone at the old Terry Lodge for drinks and food like the old times. 

 

P.S.

Kelly's in Rye is always an option.  Lol.

Personal pizza at Tarry Lodge, Chef's salad or cheeseburger at Kelly's

It's all B.S created by a bunch of sensationalists.

There were volunteer firemen marching alongside their career brethren. 

More fodder from the so-called printed media.

Anytime is a good time to train. 

9 hours ago, AFS1970 said:

He forgot to add that all these towns, villages, cities, districts ect. would not need nearly as many elected officials. That might be a key reason that this will never see a vote.

 

BINGO !!!

Both Rye and Mamaroneck Village had/has fireboats in the past. Obviously Rye FD doesn't anymore. Anyone know if MFD still has theirs, and is it in service?

my concern is the lack of a tandem axle. that much less weight distribution, and less braking. its a new model, some departments will jump on it to be "the first one on the  block." I'll take a flier on it for a couple of years.

I figured it was Ed's work. The pictures are beautiful, but his work is even better in person.

20 hours ago, PCFD ENG58 said:

They can call Port Chester  volunteers they have over 300 !

They can start with the blowhard masquarading as a chief officer

who did the murals ?

think it's done. shame.

brookfield won't even let anybody take stuff off like lights, emergency lighting, etc. 

probably a liability issue with non-workers in the work area.

3 hours ago, GreatPlains588 said:

 

One thing has nothing to do with the other......unless your trying to stir things up.

Just a taxpayer (Frost025) of Port Chester wondering why the politicians say there's no money for career staff, but plenty of money for a new rig ? Is the current R40 that worn out or beat up ? Just wondering.

On 2/28/2017 at 9:03 AM, antiquefirelt said:

The reality is there are two fire services when it comes to most (of these types) rules and regulations, municipal departments and then all others. Most municipalities have strict rules to protect themselves from liability and grievances. While the fire chief's son could be treated like anyone else in reality, just a mere perception can create problems. Most of the time it's something petty and stupid, not the big promotion or preferential assignments. But, in reality, does the Lt. worry he cannot discipline this FF in the same manner as he would otherwise? Can the crew complain about admin without offending the bosses son? Why did he didn't he get forced for OT?  The list of ways for other firefighters to be aggrieved is endless, add in that you're closely related to a boss and that just multiplies. 

 You make some good points.

This same scenario exists in the City of Rye FD.  To his credit, the volunteer chief lets the career Lt. do his job regarding the career staff. And, how many father-son teams are there in the FDNY which involve the father an officer and the son a firefighter. Yes, they're usually assigned in different houses, but sometimes in the same battalion.  The powers that be in Peekskill saw the injustice and went with good common sense. I hope everything works out.

Once again politics rears it ugly head.

The hiring of the chief's son,IMO, should be celebrated, The fire service has a always been a family. Sounds like the chief ruffled a few feathers, so this is the payback.

10 hours ago, LayTheLine said:

I believe there are models of TDA's that have a pin in them. If you only have one driver and no tiller-man, the truck can be driven as a straight ladder. If you've got both drivers, you remove the pin and bingo, you're into a TDA. Best of both worlds; however, I can't speak to the maneuverability when the pin is in. Cool video anyhow. Watch it again and see how the rear of the TDA just misses the garbage can on the right side of the road. Looks like inches!!

The pin is there for delivery of the apparatus and taking it for maintenance not for responding to an emergency. Without a tillerman, all the advantages of a TDA are lost.

TDA's are the best when it comes to maneuvering, no question about it. I concur with Firelt, a MM would probably make the swing. I myself could never see the advantage of a RM Bucket vs the MM. But then again, my experience is only with a TDA and a MM. Maybe those who have experience with the RM can enlighten us.

1 hour ago, kinkchaser said:

If I am not mistaken the Consolidation Plan submitted several years ago consisting of around   10 willing Departments and District would have put as many as 26 men and on the scene in 6 minutes on three engines, two ladders , a heavy rescue and Incident Commander , the location of this fire was a perfect example.

The craziest part of the whole plan would have been the closest firehouse to the call responded, despite municipal boundaries could you imagine that ?????

Bingo.

Consolidation was a great idea, so great, it wasn't implemented. Why? Archaic NYS laws. Remember Westchester2000, that large loose leaf book that resulted from an expensive study. Made a pretty good door chock.

Isn't the SFD station in question closed due to structural problems ?

4 minutes ago, vodoly said:

I  heard though the grapevine that te palisades park XT  Quint is still having finishing touches with gold leaf & murals by master detailer Ed May Hopefully they'll be having a wetdown for this impressive looking Quint 

Ed is the best