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So I just finished up an incredible week out in the Outer Banks of North Carolina; for those of you who have been there, I really don't need to say more, and for those of you who have not been there, be sure to put it on your future vacation bucket list. I have never been one to take photos of apparatus, but with the help of my sister's new Nikon D60 camera, I figured I would give it a shot. I know some of the pictures didn't come out perfect, but I hope the majority are worth looking at.

So I just finished up an incredible week out in the Outer Banks of North Carolina; for those of you who have been there, I really don't need to say more, and for those of you who have not been there, be sure to put it on your future vacation bucket list. I have never been one to take photos of apparatus, but with the help of my sister's new Nikon D60 camera, I figured I would give it a shot. I know some of the pictures didn't come out perfect, but I hope the majority are worth looking at.

So I just finished up an incredible week out in the Outer Banks of North Carolina; for those of you who have been there, I really don't need to say more, and for those of you who have not been there, be sure to put it on your future vacation bucket list. I have never been one to take photos of apparatus, but with the help of my sister's new Nikon D60 camera, I figured I would give it a shot. I know some of the pictures didn't come out perfect, but I hope the majority are worth looking at.

So I just finished up an incredible week out in the Outer Banks of North Carolina; for those of you who have been there, I really don't need to say more, and for those of you who have not been there, be sure to put it on your future vacation bucket list. I have never been one to take photos of apparatus, but with the help of my sister's new Nikon D60 camera, I figured I would give it a shot. I know some of the pictures didn't come out perfect, but I hope the majority are worth looking at.

Dropped off one of our engines at Ferrara in NJ this past Monday and took some pictures of the rear mounts that are getting their final touches. Beautiful trucks and extremely well planed and thought out.

Date:3/8/12
Time:1834
Location: 82 James Street
Frequency: 460.600, 153.235, 155.640, 460.575
Units Operating: SFD: E1, E2, E3, E4, T1, T2, R1, C22; SPD: 933, 935, 923, 932; MAS, NFD #1 and Scotia FD (standby), National Grid
Weather Conditions: Warm and Cloudy
Description Of Incident: 2nd alarm structure fire
Reporters/Writer: nwpfdjr27
1834: KZO-386 for Station 1 and Station 2, multiple calls for a working fire with people trapped at 82 James St.
1835: Car 22 requesting confirmation on multiple calls, requesting 2nd alarm while enroute. E-4 dispatched, E-3 unavailable on a medical call
1836: Dispatch advising all residents reported out of the house
1837: Car 22 on location, heavy fire on front porch with extension to 2nd floor
1841: Multiple L/S/O, water on exterior fire stretching inside
1842: Niskayuna #1 standby in quarters for SFD
1843: Scotia FD standby in quarters for SFD
1843: Heavy fire showing from attic
1844: Requesting notification of National Grid, Department Chief
1850: E-3 clear of Ellis Hospital, responding to scene
1853: Main body fire second floor knocked down
1858: Main body fire attic knocked down
1902: Main searches negative, bystanders reporting no one inside the house
1905: Command reporting negative exposures, all companies still working

Date:3/8/12
Time:1834
Location: 82 James Street
Frequency: 460.600, 153.235, 155.640, 460.575
Units Operating: SFD: E1, E2, E3, E4, T1, T2, R1, C22; SPD: 933, 935, 923, 932; MAS, NFD #1 and Scotia FD (standby), National Grid
Weather Conditions: Warm and Cloudy
Description Of Incident: 2nd alarm structure fire
Reporters/Writer: nwpfdjr27
1834: KZO-386 for Station 1 and Station 2, multiple calls for a working fire with people trapped at 82 James St.
1835: Car 22 requesting confirmation on multiple calls, requesting 2nd alarm while enroute. E-4 dispatched, E-3 unavailable on a medical call
1836: Dispatch advising all residents reported out of the house
1837: Car 22 on location, heavy fire on front porch with extension to 2nd floor
1841: Multiple L/S/O, water on exterior fire stretching inside
1842: Niskayuna #1 standby in quarters for SFD
1843: Scotia FD standby in quarters for SFD
1843: Heavy fire showing from attic
1844: Requesting notification of National Grid, Department Chief
1850: E-3 clear of Ellis Hospital, responding to scene
1853: Main body fire second floor knocked down
1858: Main body fire attic knocked down
1902: Main searches negative, bystanders reporting no one inside the house
1905: Command reporting negative exposures, all companies still working

Date: 2/22/12
Time: 2045
Location: 511 Schenectady Street
Frequency: 460.600, 155.235, 155.40
Units Operating: SFD (C21, C22, R1, R3, T1, T2, E1, E2, E3, E4), MAS, SPD, NFD #1, Scotia FD, Rotterdam #2 (standby), National Grid
Weather Conditions: Moderate and clear
Description Of Incident: Working Fire
Reporters/Writer: nwpfdjr27
2045: Initial dispatch for reported structure fire
2049: Car 22 smoke visible from the street, requesting 2nd alarm
2053: NFD #1 on standby in quarters for Schenectady
2054: Scotia FD on standby in quarters for Schenectady
2055: Car 22 reports 1 L/S/O, truck company opening up
2059: All companies out of building, fire extension through the roof
2109: T1 ladder pipe in operation
2114: Multiple L/S/O, master stream in operation, all companies still working
2117: Rotterdam Dist #2 standby in station for Schenectady
2138: Master stream shut down, all companies re-entering the building
2151: Car 21 requesting recall of Fire Investigator

Date: 2/22/12
Time: 2045
Location: 511 Schenectady Street
Frequency: 460.600, 155.235, 155.40
Units Operating: SFD (C21, C22, R1, R3, T1, T2, E1, E2, E3, E4), MAS, SPD, NFD #1, Scotia FD, Rotterdam #2 (standby), National Grid
Weather Conditions: Moderate and clear
Description Of Incident: Working Fire
Reporters/Writer: nwpfdjr27
2045: Initial dispatch for reported structure fire
2049: Car 22 smoke visible from the street, requesting 2nd alarm
2053: NFD #1 on standby in quarters for Schenectady
2054: Scotia FD on standby in quarters for Schenectady
2055: Car 22 reports 1 L/S/O, truck company opening up
2059: All companies out of building, fire extension through the roof
2109: T1 ladder pipe in operation
2114: Multiple L/S/O, master stream in operation, all companies still working
2117: Rotterdam Dist #2 standby in station for Schenectady
2138: Master stream shut down, all companies re-entering the building
2151: Car 21 requesting recall of Fire Investigator

Check out these links in reference to a CO2 leak at several McDonald's restaurants 1 resulted in a close call for Phoenix firefighters and another one about a month or so later resulted in a civilian fatality. Kudos to the Phoenix FD for being proactive in getting this information out to the rest of us. This was ery eye opening.
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works great until they get flagged down on the way back from a transport for a pedestrian struck in trauma arrest....

The IA for this 10-75 can be found here. If you like my photos, please comment or give me a rep, it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

The Croton Falls Fire Department, in Westchester County New York, recently took delivery of their new Chief's truck, a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. As with many of today's first response vehicles, much time was invested to assure it could fulfill a multitude of capabilities.

One specific need was sufficient rear facing warning as the CFFD regularly responds up to I-684, a limited access, multi lane highway occupied by high speed, high volume traffic. As Chief's vehicles are typically the initial personnel to arrive on scene, and distracted, impatient drivers present a real danger to first and subsequent responders, the need for adequate rear warning was paramount.

As with most of the vehicles upfitted by SWS today, 2071 incorporates a 100% LED based warning system. Front facing components include a Whelen FX Freedom lightbar, two six head Dominators and two LINZ6s in the front grille with a Sound Off headlight flasher. Side warning is provided by M4s on each outer bumper corner, a four head Dominator Plus in each rear side cargo window and a Sound Off Intersector under each side view mirror. The rear is protected by a Whelen Outer Edge, Outer Pillar Edge, eight head Dominator Plus in the upper cargo window, two split color M4s on the cargo door and four LAW HideAway LEDs in the taillights. A CenCom system with a HOWLER low frequency siren system complete the overall warning package.

A custom built Command / Storage cabinet was installed in the rear cargo compartment which incorporates communications equipment, space for turnout & SCBA, four open storage compartments, adjustable shelving and slide out command drawer with marking whiteboard and clear overlay. Two additional four head Dominator Plus bars were installed on the sides of the cabinet to provide additional rear warning when the cargo door is raised. Rear vehicle area lighting for nighttime operations is provided by three LED compartment lights. Two dual lamp floods under the rear of the truck supplement the area work lights while also operating in conjunction with the OEM reverse lights.



The 24 inch Havis console contains the department and County radios, CenCom control head, storage box, side mounted armrests, dual cup holder, 12V power outlets and HOWLER controls.

Vehicle graphics include white reflective striping, red safety chevron on the rear door, along with gold leaf lettering and department artwork on each front passenger door.

Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Croton Falls Fire Department for the confidence placed in us to provide their new Chief's vehicle. We look forward to working with them on future projects.
YouTube video link............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtaENSy9fw
While we are appreciative and thankful for the hectic workload we have been working through since the move to our larger, more efficient facility last Thanksgiving, it has limited the amount of time we've had available to keep current projects posted on EMTBRAVO as they're completed. Most readers are probably well aware of the vehicles we deliver to fellow departments in Westchester, Putnam and Duchess Counties as they are delivered, but may not have had an opportunity to see vehicles that have been completed for other areas. We'll be starting to get these up for readers' interest and feedback in the near future. If NYS vehicles are of interest, we would be happy to post the most recent ones as well. Please let us know what you would like to see in the coming weeks and we'll be happy to get them up for you...........Thanks for everyone's support and interest !....... SWS

GREAT shots! I love the bailout simulator in the bay, great idea!
It's amazing how one fire district in North Castle can get so much, yet another (North White Plains) can get so little.
(and dibs on the Maxim if they ever sell it. Not like I'd have the money or anything)

I don want to single anyone out, but why are particular members posting incomplete IA's, without even knowing the incident location? And then asking other members to PM them with the necessary info to complete the IA? How about waiting until you have all the info, or at a minimum the incident location, and then posting it so no one wastes their time reading an incomplete IA.

La Grange, assisted by Arlington, Beekman, East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, and Union Vale operated at this structure fire at #11 Trinity Way. La Grange was dispatched shortly after 6:00 am for a reported structure fire at that address. LA Grange 47-11 arrived withing several minutes and encountered fire from the A-B corner of the structure with all the occupants out of the structure.....

Walking In.......

Wow....... I'm a little too late.....

Hmmm, "Small" house.......

Porta Tank operation out in the street......

La Grange Command (Career Chief Ward) in the neighbors driveway..........

Tired crowd at the front door.....

Firefighter/Medic Tom Martel was first due with 47-11 and was O/S in several minutes with heavy fire showing.....

Big houses and no hydrants...... East Fishkill 39-33 goes for water after dumping a load.....

Time for some air...... These guys made a great stop......

DCDER Deputy Fire Coordinator Keith Davidson and DCDER Fire Coordinator Kyle Pottenburgh were on the scene.....

Looking out towards the street.....

One of two of the familiy dogs was visibly shaken......

Trying to calm the dog.....

Using a throw rope for a leash.....

All better.....

Time to be reunited with its owner......

Chill'n.....

Thumb'n

Smokin.....

Talk'n....
and lastly,

Walk'n...... Members of the FID make the scene......

All of the photos I took can be viewed here.
If you liked my photos, please comment or give me a rep, it will be greatly appreciated.

A very interesting video by a local photojournalist at the scene of a horrible triple fatal fire in Utica. http://www.wktv.com/news/local/121577954.html

I am currently away at school, but when I was back for break at the end of March, we had received the new E-74 (with the pics posted, thanks firedude) but it was not yet in service, pending some last minute things. It very well could be in service now, but I would have to ask some of the guys in my dept. first before saying any more on that. We have been running Blauvelt's old rig for quite some time now as E-75, and it has served us really well, but needless to say a new engine has been a LONG time coming for us. The E-one that was posted from E-bay was actually sold to a vendor who repairs fire apparatus for use in 3rd world countries. From what I was told, the old 74 was actually repaired and shipped to Vietnam, where it will be used as a first due rig again. This is the most up-to-date information as I know of, I am sure other NWP members who are up on the current stuff unlike me could give you the best info. Hope this helps.

I am currently away at school, but when I was back for break at the end of March, we had received the new E-74 (with the pics posted, thanks firedude) but it was not yet in service, pending some last minute things. It very well could be in service now, but I would have to ask some of the guys in my dept. first before saying any more on that. We have been running Blauvelt's old rig for quite some time now as E-75, and it has served us really well, but needless to say a new engine has been a LONG time coming for us. The E-one that was posted from E-bay was actually sold to a vendor who repairs fire apparatus for use in 3rd world countries. From what I was told, the old 74 was actually repaired and shipped to Vietnam, where it will be used as a first due rig again. This is the most up-to-date information as I know of, I am sure other NWP members who are up on the current stuff unlike me could give you the best info. Hope this helps.

I have to wonder, do the Henrys' actually believe what they are saying, that their son was shot because he was black (like the officer could tell inside a car, at night) and that there is a racist conspiracy by PPD, WCPD, WCDA, NYSP etc to cover it up, or are they just trying to make money off of their son's death?

Mourning and slandering are different emotions. The Henry's are relying heavily on the latter, and less on the former.

From the article on Lohud:
"It's a group of about 20 men supporting their friend," said Angella Henry, D.J. Henry's mom. "DJ had over 2,500 people at his Celebration of Life. It speaks to the arrogance and inhumane treatment that our family has had to endure since October 17th. Aaron Hess is currently under investigation by the Justice Department. I guess he can kill an innocent person and be named officer of the year. I would be worried if I lived in the county. It will happen again and the next officer will receive an award. This gives a negative strike against all of the upstanding and honest officers."
I don't know about you all, but reading this a few times just made me more and more upset. Kill an innocent person? I am not one who is as savvy with the inner workings of the law as some of the members (hats off to all of you officers) but hitting a police officer with a car does not make you an innocent person. Then the last few lines are even better, taking shots at pretty much all of the officers in Westchester. I just really think this is full of so much (insert word) and I hope that at the end of all this litigation they're finally going to run out of things to complain about. Congrats on your award Officer Hess, I wish you the best on your continuing recovery from your injury and this mess.

From the article on Lohud:
"It's a group of about 20 men supporting their friend," said Angella Henry, D.J. Henry's mom. "DJ had over 2,500 people at his Celebration of Life. It speaks to the arrogance and inhumane treatment that our family has had to endure since October 17th. Aaron Hess is currently under investigation by the Justice Department. I guess he can kill an innocent person and be named officer of the year. I would be worried if I lived in the county. It will happen again and the next officer will receive an award. This gives a negative strike against all of the upstanding and honest officers."
I don't know about you all, but reading this a few times just made me more and more upset. Kill an innocent person? I am not one who is as savvy with the inner workings of the law as some of the members (hats off to all of you officers) but hitting a police officer with a car does not make you an innocent person. Then the last few lines are even better, taking shots at pretty much all of the officers in Westchester. I just really think this is full of so much (insert word) and I hope that at the end of all this litigation they're finally going to run out of things to complain about. Congrats on your award Officer Hess, I wish you the best on your continuing recovery from your injury and this mess.