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and some random exterior shots, thanks to all that watched the build with us!

foam pail compartments that are on both sides under the speed lays, they hold two pails each and have the foam pail wrench in the compartment for easy access and the CAFS trash line/reel with 200' of hose under the rear cab step

We cannot discount the possiblity that it may have been there for some other sanctioned department/district business. Unless someone actually approached the operator of the vehicle and asked questions, there could be a million explanations that we don't know about.

Lets not forget in all of this "Stuff" the fantastic job the Brothers did that night under these extreme circumstances--. rescues were made-- civilians were saved--firefighters put their lives on the line for the citizens of Mt Vernon.
To any firefighter pulling up on a scene and being told that people were trapped in side--chills run up and down your spine--your training kicks into high gear and you go to work doing the best you can. Those firefighters and Officers that night were sworn to protect the citizens of Mount Vernon and they did it to the best of their ability. 2 men 3 men it didn't matter - people were trapped and they went to work, knowing full well that at any time it could be them in trouble...it didn't matter- they did it any way. For that the people of Mt Vernon should be proud of firefighters and Officers of FDMV.
Let politics take its course--it will all shake out--but FDMV did a yeoman's job that night.
Just my thoughts

Wrong there...Mt. Vernon once had an excellent fire department. That was when the city cared.

Here is a photo of the crew at the Firematic BRAT shop that built the Engine, it's amazing how such a small crew working in a small shop can turn out such quality built vehicles as Seth can attest to.

Bob, Jules, Tom, Dan, Dylan, Manny, David and Kevin

The issues are simple.
There are not enough volunteers.
The answer is what is going to be difficult.
Throwing penalties at the problem is not going to get more volunteers.
I do not have the answer. Paid services and/or merges might be an answer, but for many reasons, may not be feasible.

Intersection of 44 and 44A. c/s Tyrell across from the Cooperative extension.

Got a few more from today.

It's been fun watching the build with you. Thank you for keeping us informed and the pictures. I know it has been a long road and for you. And to take the extra time to explain the process of the build again thanks!!

the old girl had to be moved to another bay, now located in the main part of the station in the front bays where she used to sit for many years

a few more of the Engine back at the station and one of the CAFS Boss compressor engage and monitoring panel

Passed in on Route 22 in Pawling. Looked Great!

SCREW THAT DEATH TRAP!

Photo courtesy of FDNY Emerald Society Facebook Page.

Photo courtesy of R4 Facebook Page.

We too will have walkers for Wassaic Fire Company Assistant Chief Jason Whaley, 36 who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in early 2013.

Pawling's BRAT is getting closer to completion

SCREW THAT DEATH TRAP!

Flowing foam with the CAFS system this afternoon at the shop, Engine has been now fully tested and will be headed to Wassaic in the morning and should arrive at our station around 12-1pm

I like the truck for it's receiver hitches around 3 sides. Is the winch used as your primary stabilization point for vehicles? Point being, that's good. But were you aware that you can purchase at a cheap cost EYE HOOKS that slide into your receiver's? These EYE HOOKS can be used for multiple purposes. First is 1 person set-up. Second they take up very little space. Third pull the receiver pin, place in the EYE HOOK and re-pin. Takes about 10 seconds. Then purchase 25'-2" TOW STRAPS. Purchase Ratchet Straps also 2" with straps with HOOKS on both ends. Tow strap is connected multiple way's quickly at the receiver EYE HOOK. Ratchet strap attaches to the strap. Then finish off with another Tow Strap at the vehicle to be stabilized. Smaller straps can also be used to drape over vehicle tires that are on the high side of the vehicle on it's side and connect to Ratchet Strap. These straps can be utilized to tie off to other apparatus, trees, guardrails. poles, buildings and what ever else you can think of to stabilize unstable vehicles. Especially if you can't get the rescue close enough for stabilization work.
All these items are available at your local AUTO PARTS STORE. Ask to see their catalogs. The tensile strength of these straps are amazing better then CHAINS. Different set-up options are printed on the Tow Straps and the set-ups vary your working load limit's. Just roll up the straps and store. THEY DON'T RUST. THEY ARE LIGHT. THEY CAN BE CLEANED. TAKE UP LITTLE STORAGE SPACE. YOU CAN VISUALLY INSPECT THEM FOR DAMAGE. EASILY REPLACED. MULTIPLE USES. NO NOISE LIKE CHAINS MAKE. COME IN MULTIPLE WIDTH'S and SIZES.
Lets say you have 1 vehicle on top of the other. Use the Tow Straps and Ratchet Straps to bind the 2 vehicles together. Great for vehicles down embankments, preventing them from sliding further. And of course, make up multiple sets in milk crates. Keep it on the Transverse tray. What I like the best are milk crates are cheap. USUALLY FREE if you know where to look. 1 rescue tech. can carry numerous crates at a time.
Time how long it takes to set-up your winch. That is, REALITY TIME. Start to finish.

My wife is happy now. LOLL
Getting back to cribbing.
6x6s give you a better base to work with and fill between the auto and ground quickly. Then you can decide if 2x2s, 4x4s or wedges can fill the gaps. By the looks of things, you can place about 8 crates of cribbing on half of that tray. No walking around the truck to grab what you need. Pull the tray to what ever side and there you go. YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH CRIBBING.
Try putting your Paratec struts together. Place 1 on each side of the rescue transverse tray, driver side and passenger side next to cribbing. If they are too long using your extensions, remove the smallest extension and keep the V cap at the top of the strut. Your V cap will be used the most for vehicles on there sides or change to a piercing cap. It's easier to add a small extension to the strut if needed. Half the battle with the struts is over. Pre-connected. Also be sure your RATCHET STRAPS for the struts are set to go. Clip to strut and clip to vehicle, open ratchet and then just pull the strap to make it tight. ALL PRE-SET. 2 straps, 2 extra cones and 1 extension can be placed in 2 more milk crates. 1 on each side of the rescue. Much easier. More later on stabilization. I have to eat. LOLL

Sorry if I am blunt about things but I love rescue. It was my EMS career for 30 years. 25 on EMS/Rescue. Don't get upset.
PLEASE, do away with all that, what I call SCRAP WOOD. There is nothing standardized about it. 2x4s, 4x4s and 6x6s cut to a standard of 18". Also, cut 18" Wedges out of 4x4s to fill the gaps. DO NOT varnish or paint. That will create a slippery surface. It will also cover-up any cracks beginning in the wood. Cmon everyone? How much does it cost for wood cribbing? Someone getting hurt because no one could see the splitting occur? Place your cribbing in Milk Crates. You can also use to save money, SEAT BELTS cut for handles at the end of the cribbing. I saw in one of your pictures a cut that was used for drilling. Cut the Seat Belts out. Guess how much it costs to make cribbing handles? NOTHING. And they are very strong. Use washers to secure them to the ends.
Oh dam! the wife is yelling. Have to go. Be back later. LOLL

The vehicle is not overloaded and under it's payload, the Ford 6.0 liter has had issues with the turbo in many rigs and ours is not an isolated thing, so that issue has nothing to with what we are carrying.
http://www.autoblog.com/2005/12/16/fords-power-stroke-diesel-causing-major-problems/
I will gather a list of what is on the rig and post it, I am interested in seeing what your concerns are, thanks in advance.
As far as pretty lights, paint and training part of the comment I know (hopefully) was made as a generic statement but if you know me I am very proactive especially when it comes to training and pushing beyond the so called "standard". I would say for a very small rural department that's located in an area without hydrants we have a pretty modern fleet of vehicles that not only perform well for US but is utilized often by our surrounding neighbors on mutual aid, we have not just stuck to the "traditional" ways of doing things and have embraced new technologies, researched items extensively and try to give our citizens the best possible protection we can.

That's so awesome Rob,
Been to the Neeson upstate homesteads a few times for fire alarm activation, last one was just after his wife tragically passed away, call was at 2 AM and we entered the house and it was full of smoke, thankfully is was just a furnace malfunction.
Hope this movie gains you more opportunities in the future, when they need a crew for the rig on the next movie don't forget about your friends from BRAVO.

Here is a preview of the movie NON-STOP with Liam Neeson.
Movie will be out in February 2014.
Engine 626 is featured in the movie. Perhaps a close up of it's Chauffeur also
PREVIEW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTeLcL3CnY
Movie Profile on IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2024469/
My Profile on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5943466

Engine 626 was lettered SLOKKVILID because one of the scenes takes place in Iceland.
Also "112" is the 911 for Iceland.
http://www.slokkvilid.is/en
ENJOY! I look forward to seeing the movie.