LayTheLine

Date: 06/13/17
Time: 0715hrs (approx)
Location: Mount Airy Rd & Moores Hill Rd 
District: Vails Gate 
Battalion: 4
Channel: 
Weather: Hot/Humid 
Units: VGFD Car-3 (IC), R480, E479, NWEMS/ALS
Writer: BFD1054
Description: Single car MVA/Car into a tree with entrapment 
 
Crews worked to remove both front doors. The drivers legs were pinned under the dash, so the Holmatro spreaders and chains were used for a dash roll. 
 
*Side note; VGFD responded to this incident with minimum manpower. R480 had a chauffeur, officer and 2 firefighters, while E479 responded with a chauffeur, officer and 1 firefighter. Car-3 was on scene in command. Members had the victim extricated within 16 minutes. 
I was not at this incident, but I am proud of my VGFD brothers on a job well done.

Not The best pictures but here goes Here's their soon to be replaced  Rescue   Featuring Spartan Gladiator 10 person Custom Chassis with walk in box Box featured a fold down bench seat witch was removed for extra storage space This unit slated to be replaced some time in August with a Spartan Rescue 1 walk around body on a Spartan Gladiator 6 person chassis 

Ex Fort Lee Ambulance 1999 Freightliner  Medic Master  Now in service with Fort Lee DPW electrical division  it's not been repainted But  The bar light on the cab has been changed to yellow  I was told it's a work in progress so you never know They once placed a Vac All unit on the Chassis of their 1971 Howe Heavy Rescue Ex FL R

Got a picture of FL A 9 Their 2015 Ford intercepter Captain 's SUV

Harrison EMS
61-A-2
2017 Ford Transit/Demers
 

Engine 2 's a 2008 E one Clyclone II Chassis 2000/750/40 low style crosslays & hosebed 

Here's Englewood Truck 2 A 1995 Eone Hurricane Chassis 110 foot Rear mount Aerial Unit was Refurbished by E One unsure of year it was Refurbished  complete Refurbished  New lighting & brow lights New White /Red Paint  some roll up doors  added as well as a steel bumper & My favorite add on A federal Q mechanical siren  Something the original did not have

An interesting article in "Wired" magazine this month:
 
 
Full article: https://www.wired.com/2017/05/rooftop-solar-panels-great-planet-terrible-firefighters/

A friend and I were discussing the new Tesla solar roof tiles recently (The website is https://www.tesla.com/solarroof for anyone that wants to take a closer look).  But our discussion of cost versus benefit turned to firefighting tactics as we realized some hard facts about the newer solar technology that is out there.  There are four things that stuck out to me that are going to hinder us at structure fires in the near future, especially as solar power companies start to mimic the Tesla Roof:
 
1.  The panels are damn near indestructible.  They have a Class 4 FM 4473 hail rating, which is the highest rating on the market.  This means that the panels can withstand a 2 inch diameter ice ball with an impact speed of 100mph.  This is coupled with the Class F ASTM D3161  wind rating, also the highest at 110mph.
 
2.  The panels are Class A UL 790 rated....the highest fire rating.  This means that they can withstand 1400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.  These things are going to absorb a lot of heat energy during a fire, which may result in runoff electrical production (increased amperage).
 
3.  The panels are INVISIBLE!!!  That's right.  Just go to the website above and take a look for yourself.  You're not going to know that it's a solar roof until you're already at the roof.  This is even more dangerous as they are covered in coated glass, which is slippery even before it gets wet.
 
4.  The last issue that is going to hinder us is the addition of home batteries.  Tesla markets that you should add the Tesla Power Wall with your solar roof, which means the house is going to remain energized as we work (that's right, not just the solar panels, but the whole house!).
 
So, what are we left with?  The need to train.  We need to learn our districts and know which homes and structures have solar panels.  We need to learn about the solar systems, especially as to how to shut them down.  And we need to start re-thinking vertical ventilation, as it may not be possible.

21 Grand Ave behind the building it's located near Route 46 3pm to 10 pm Yeah I know it's the same day as Franklin Lake's Wetdown  Fog Streams only Lets see if New City shows up again

Absolutely Stunning 
*credit to the photographer*

 
 
Check out at about the 1:50 time mark... Then it takes quite a while to get him out.

 

Date:6/27/17
Time:03:06 
Location: NJ Turnpike Vince Lombardi Service Atea
District: Company #1
Battalion:
Channel:154.355 501.7602
Weather: partly cloudy 
Units: All 3 Ridgefield Fire Companies Cliffside Park Ladder 1 Palisades Park Engine 2 Ridgefield Ambulance Corps New Jersey State Police
Writer:  vodoly

Description: At approximately 03:06 am Bergen county. communications received a call about a Tractor Trailer possibility into the building & on fire Ridgefield  Chief of Dept RF9 reported he had a good coloum of smoke showing as he made way down the Turnpike to scene Once on scene he confirmed that he had a fully involved Tractor Trailer extending into the truck stop area & Requested  an in town 2nd alarm (retone & 1 ladder & Engine Mutual Aid) to the scene RF 2 1st engine on scene began to fight the fire in the cab of the tractor & then Trailer was joined by RF 3 witch laid bed of LDH Engine 4 stretched line off of engine 3 into the truck stop  There was auto exposure damage to the truck stop but no fire made. It inside Cliffside park  ladder 1 went to roof confirming negative extension to roof   Units had to cut holes into the trailer to get all of the fire knocked witch took about 2 hours  news article on the fire itself http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/05/truck_fire_temporarily_closes_vince_lombardi_servi.html#incart_river_home Another story with  aftermath  pics http://englewood.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/vince-lombardi-service-area-reopens-following-early-morning-truck-fire/712129/

Date: 05-23-2017
Time: Around 0030 hrs
Location: Dock Hill Rd x Strom King Ave
District: Strom King Engine Co. 2  (Cornwall-on-Hudson FD)
Battalion: OC 4th Batt.
Channel:
Weather: Clear 
Units: Cornwall-on-Hudson Police, Newburgh City Police, New Windsor Police, Cornwall Town Police, COVAC , New Windsor Medic, Strom King Engine Co. 2 (COHFD)
Writer:  ace84

Description: Police Pursuit that proceeded through the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson.  Vehicle Rolled over in the area on Dock Hill Road. Pursuit reported to be started in the City of Newburgh.

First, it's nice to see someone return to their roots and help the people of his/her hometown.  It's definitely a heartwarming story.  More importantly, this is not just someone who lucked out and got the job.  This is someone who cares not only for the city that employs him, but the firefighters that he commands.  Commissioner Thiel seems like someone that we should pay attention to for guidance and ideas.

 
FULL STORY: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/05/19/an-outsider-wins-fans-in-his-first-year-as-philadelphia-fire-commissioner/

NEW HEMPSTEAD - Brothers Yosef and David Silber are among the younger crop of volunteers ensuring Spring Hill Ambulance continues its mission for another 50 years. 
 
Link to the Journal News article;
 
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2017/05/20/spring-hill-ambulance-50-years/322759001/
 
Congrats Spring Hill EMS and here's to another 50 years!
 
Side note;
 
I was involved in an accident on the Palisades Parkway many years ago. Thankfully I had minor injuries, but was transported as a precaution. Spring Hill EMS was dispatched and couldn't be more professional and courteous. 
Ironically, I'm 95% sure that the current president, Brandon Smith (from the article), was the EMT who treated me.
 
 

 
http://nypost.com/2017/05/21/jetblue-honors-nypds-heroes-with-painted-plane/

Interesting story from the city I used to reside in. The city of Round Rock Texas is very progressive and proactive.
 
 
FULL STORY: http://www.kvue.com/news/local/family-home-turned-into-fire-station/435744706

Yellow rigs are encouraged if not mandated at the airport for fire apparatus as fuel trucks are painted red. We certainly would not want to confuse the two.

A bunch of us from the airport went up to Boston for our annual FAA certifications.  Here's a few pics for you guys!
 
 

And an in-service shot. I hope to get my own photo of this awesome truck one day. (CLICK TO ENLARGE THE PHOTO)
 
 

*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

Then there's also the fact that you have a lot of manpower on scene so we can tag out and send fresh troops in as firefighters get tired.