SteveOFD

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  4. Posted

    Well I'm not sure that this really counts as consolidation, but it's an interesting step.

    On a similar note, what percentage or how many FDs are with 60 for dispatch?

    According to the WCDES Annual Report 2012 http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/images/stories/pdfs/admn/AnnualReport2012.pdf 48 of 58 FD's and 25 of 45 EMS agencies use 60 Control as their primary dispatch.

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    Questions for the knowledgeable folks: -There are 4 sections of hard suction, what is the smaller diameter one use for? -When the HP pump is in use, does the chauffeur use the side or rear discharge? -What are oval gauge the underneath the circular gauges? Also not another lightbar question but, does anyone know why they went away from the Aerodynic lightbars? Wonder if it was cheaper to buy the same lightbars as NYPD. Thanks.

    Not knowing the specifics of the FDNY rigs, but from seeing pictures of how they operate, the hard suction line in the bottom rack (smaller one) looks to be of heavier construction and is most probably used for hydrant operations. The other three look to be of the lighter construction and are used for drafting operations. Being a long time Engine Company member and Officer, this is what I have seen over the the years. The lighter ones typically would not be able to withstand some of the higher pressures from hydrants, whereas drafting operations would create a negative pressure within the hose.

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    An FYI for anyone who hasn't been up close to an FDNY rig. Look at picture number three ( the Chauffer side pump panel) the compartment to the right of the panel. Check out the carabiner (lock) on the door. The "D" (the round handle) handle does not turn, if this is the same as what I had seen on Rescue 5 when it was at the Long Island Show two years ago (?). You do not have to turn the "D" ring, just pull the door open, interesting concept.

  7. Posted

    so taxpayers pay for this!??!!? what an outrage!

    Not looking to defend or support this, but the 2% funds are a surcharge on fire insurance policies written by foreign (i.e. out of state) insurance companies. No tax money is involved.

    An interesting interpretation from the NYS Insurance Department can be found here http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/ogco2007/rg070522.htm .

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    Did Elmsford DPW make the change along with the fd? (They shared freqs)

    Unknown at this time.

    The Village of Elmsford has two new FCC licenses:

    WQPL677 (FD) 153.8525MHz (PL/DPL unknown) & 159.3975MHz DPL306

    http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=3387994&__newWindow=false

    WQPP946 (PD) 151.0625MHZ (PL/DPL unknown) & 154.7100MHz (PL/DPL unknown)

    http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=3394357&__newWindow=false

    The previous licenses for both FD & PD were not narrowbanded, so they are probably not going to be used (FD confirmed not going to be used).

  13. Posted

    Just heard a page on Elmsford FD's freq. (153.9800MHz) for all members to drop off their pagers Monday so they can be reprogrammed with the new frequency.

    On the FCC's website I see that this frequency "may" be 159.3975MHz http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/licenseFreqSum.jsp?licKey=3387994. Looking at their current license KKG536, http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/licenseFreqSum.jsp?licKey=1209129 it does not appear that they got 153.9800MHz narrowbanded, so they "may" be transitioning over to the new frequency whatever it is.

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    From the Westchester DES website Volunteer Opportunities http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/information-and-alerts/volunteer-opportunities .

    Special Operations http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/divisions/fire-services/special-operations-unit .

    Westchster Emergency Volunteer Reserves/Medical Reserves Corp http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/about-us/shared-services-and-programs at the bottom of the list.

  22. Posted

    yes, I have looked at the mcintyre brass works, they sell the whole system, its not cheap for sure, but I just want to poles and dont have 10-15 grand for them hahah. is there a way to insert images in my post? ill put up some shots for you guys

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  23. Posted

    I've always thought that unless it is a Brush Rig, Booster Reels are not worth the investment. To me repacking a fifty foot length of 1 3/4" is easier than having to simultaneously push the rewind button and guide the hose at the same time. The 1 3/4" can easily be repacked with one FF, where as stated above the Reel is at least a two person job.

    The members of the first Apparatus Committee I was on (as Chairman) insisted that the new apparatus had to have at least 200' of Booster Line. When I showed them that with a 3/4" line (which the previous rig had) at 200' (with a calculator similar to this one http://frictionlosscalculator.com/ ) you would get slightly more GPM than a fifty foot Garden Hose. The Committee settled for 150" of 1" Booster Line.