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  4. Posted

    58 minutes ago, AndyC3J said:

    Recently published legal notices for Orange County:  

     

    Hamptonburgh Fire District (Campbell Hall) seeking bids for a "rapid intervention vehicle" and a 2000 gallon stainless steel pumper/tanker. 

     

    Silver Lake seeking bids for an engine. 

     

    Coldenham bidding on a new tower ladder.   

     

     

    Andy, in reference to Campbell Hall; I'd assume "rapid intervention vehicle" as in a RIT or FAST vehicle? Is this correct?

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  6. Posted · Edited by BFD1054

     

    An explosion in a Bronx drug lab killed a firefighter Tuesday morning, sources said.

    Emergency responders were called to the home on W. 234th St. near Irwin Ave. for a gas leak at 6:22 a.m., officials said. After they arrived, firefighters discovered a drug lab, sources said.

    Link to Daily News;

    http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/explosion-rocks-bronx-home-cops-suspect-drug-lab-article-1.2808271

     

    Been a horrific couple of days for the fire service worldwide...RIP

     

    ***hearing varying reports***

     

    if anyone can confirm, please do

     

     

     

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  7. Posted · Edited by BFD1054

    Date: 09/22/16
    Time: 1510hrs
    Location: Bullville Rd
    District: Bullville 

    Battalion: 

    Channel:

    Weather:
    Units: Bullville, Pine Bush, Circleville, 36-11
    Writer: BFD1054

    Description: Working Fire 

    1510hrs-OC911 alerting Bullville; possible structure fire, smoke from the attic.

     - OC911 alerting Pine Bush and Circleville, automatic 1st alarm assignment. Pine Bush Engine and Circleville Tanker to the scene.

     

    1512hrs-Bullville Cars 1 & 2 on scene with a working fire.

     

    1523hrs-Command advising under control, main body of fire is k/d, checking for extension.

     

    1540hrs-Circleville units returning 

  10. Posted

    Not to sound like a d**k, but why shouldn't all of the 2% monies go to the career side of HFD?

    I am a volunteer FF, so I am in no way bashing Vol FFs, nor trying to start a vol vs career fight.

    I am just truly curious as to why a Vol company with 6 members get this money? To my knowledge, the Vols in Hartsdale are not actually involved in emergency responses. Perhaps I am incorrect?

    I am sure this is the case in other depts as well. 

    Again, not to hijack the thread or start a pissing match. I'm just trying to figure things out. 

  13. Posted

    16 hours ago, bad box said:

    Here ya go Brother, this link seems to be working:

     

     

     

    Just finished watching this in its entirety.

     

    What an outstanding documentary! Not just for the fire aspect, but for the views and insight of the firemen. They talk of society and the poverty and what they deal with. 

    They talk of people calling the fire department because they know they'll show up. That still rings true today. 

    Toward the end, the BC states that the FD is the only service that you couldn't go without. He also states that you couldn't just bring in volunteer companies because there's not enough of them.

    Again, outstanding documentary, thank you gentlemen for sharing.

     

    I do have a question regarding staffing levels in those days. There were literally men hanging off the rigs. It seemed like the truck had between 6 and 8 men, with the engine not far behind.

    Anyone know what the staffing was?

  14. Posted

    9 hours ago, nfd2004 said:

    Yes, very impressive. But let's go back to the 1970s. The time is referred to as "The FDNY War Years". No other place in the world has seen more fires on a daily basis than the FDNY.

     

     I believe the busiest month for MULTIPLE ALARM FIRES was August, 1977 (according to a newsletter from the Fire Bell Club). During that time, the FDNY had a TOTAL of 100 Multiple Alarm Fires. The numbers of fires were staggering at the time.

     

     In addition, I recently had the honor of meeting the Captain of Engine 82 during the time when a famous book came out called "Report from Engine Co 82". According to this former captain, now retired chief, Engine Co 82 responded to 210 working building fires just in July, 1975. That's a rate of seven working fires every day of the month. In fact, it's more than the Entire City had for the previous month of August, 2016.

     

      This now retired FDNY Chief is 79 years old. Still loves the job but as he says "It was the Best and the Worst of times". Many civilians and firefighters were hurt and many lost their lives. In the South Bronx where Engine 82 was, along with many other large areas of the city, it looked much like a bomb had been dropped on it. All because so many buildings were burned out from the huge number of fires.

     

      I spent many days down there buffing and watching these guys work. What I saw was Unbelievable and I will never forget it. I once brought a few buddies down there with me. In only a few square miles we saw 11 working fires that day. Of course there were many more throughout the city as well. But after spending about 12-14 hours there it was time to leave. As we left the Bronx, one of the guys told me, "it was like they opened the gates and let us out".

     

      Today I have many friends who are retired members of the FDNY during that time. I still can't believe the amount of work these guys caught. I refer to them as "The Greatest Generation of Firefighters". You can check out www.nycfire.net in the history section for more details. The thread "My Younger Buff Years", is one of them.

     

      And here's a few pictures from another good friend who had permission to ride with a few Harlem companies back in the 1980s.  www.fdnysbravest.com

     

    My brother-in-law's father was in 82 Engine in those days with Dennis Smith. I would have loved to hear his stories, but he has passed.

    My brother-in-law keeps his helmet on display in their house to this day. If only that helmet could tell stories.

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  18. Posted

     

    Excellent work Riley, congratulations!

     

    "Riley DeJong was unique among the passengers in the front car of the 5:44 Metro North train from Grand Central Terminal, Feb. 3, 2015.

    DeJong, now 21 years old, was an emergency medical technician, with skills that served her well when the train struck an SUV on the tracks in Valhalla and burst into flames."

     

    Link to the Journal News;

     

    http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/bedford/2016/08/13/bedford-21-year-old-honored-after-valhalla-train-crash/88674356/

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  19. Posted

    Unfortunately, most citizens don't worry about their fire coverage...until they need it. 

    As many of you have stated, most civilians are clueless as to what or who is protecting them.

    I can't tell you how many times I've heard "I live in New Windsor, why are you (Vails Gate) here?" Well, because you live in the Vails Gate fire district, within the Town of New Windsor. 

    I am currently purchasing a home in another fire district. Some of my first questions were "what is the water system" and "what emergency services am I getting?" That is because I know enough to ask.

    Many people will say you can't justify a career dept in XYZ town. Well, it would be justified the first fire where a life or property were saved, no?

    A good start toward this would be (do I dare say it), consolidation.

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  21. Posted

     

    What: Peekskill Police & Fire 5K

    When: Saturday September 10th

    Time: 10:00am

    Where: 24 S Water St Peekskill, NY

     

    Link to sign up;

     

    https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Peekskill/TheRuntoRememberTheFallen

     

    The Peekskill Police Benevolent Association and Peekskill Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2343 are hosting a 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit local scholarships given out in the name of Detective Charles Wassil, and Career Firefighter Kevin J. Bristol.

    After responding to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Detective Wassil, like many other responders, became ver ill as a result of his rescue efforts. On May 1, 2013 Detective Wassil succumbed to his illness. Detective Wassil was an integral part of the City of Peekskill Police Department with 18 years of service. Prior to serving in Peekskill, Charlie was a member of the NYPD 44pct, and a United States Marine.

    Career Firefighter Kevin J. Bristol was a proud member of the City of Peekskill Fire Department. On March 3, 2014, FF Bristol died in the Line of Duty after responding to an early morning kitchen fire. FF Bristol was born and raised in the City he proudly served. Kevin served as a Career Firefighter since 1989, and prior to his employment was a Volunteer Firefighter in Peekskill. FF Bristol also proudly served his country as a Naval Reserve Corpsman.

    We hope you will join us for an event to help us remember our Brothers that we have lost, and to help us continue on their proud legacy's of service to our community!

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  22. Posted · Edited by BFD1054

    Date: 08/10/16
    Time: 1720hrs (approx)
    Location: Park Ave c/s Rt 32
    District: Woodbury 

    Battalion:

    Channel: 

    Weather: Clear/Warm
    Units: Woodbury (Car-1 is IC), Monroe (Engine), Washingtonville (FAST), WPD, WVAC, OCFI's

    Monroe w/(1) additional Engine on S/B
    Writer: BFD1054

    Description: Heavy fire throughout a 2 story vacant dwelling 

  23. Posted · Edited by BFD1054

    Date: 08/01/16
    Time: 2055hrs
    Location: 12 Old Creek Rd
    District: Cronomer Valley (Town of Newburgh)

    Battalion:

    Channel:

    Weather:
    Units: CVFD, Plattekill, City of Newburgh (FAST), 36-13.

    Good Will (Eng) & Winona Lake (Res) S/B
    Writer: BFD1054

    Description: Working Fire

    2055hrs-OC911 alerting Cronomer Valley for the reported structure fire.

     - Plattekill Tanker AMA to the scene.

     

    2100hrs-CVFD Car? on scene with smoke showing.

     

    2105hrs-Command advising they're stretching (2) lines, searching for the fire.

     

    2112hrs-City of Newburgh FAST to the scene.

     

    2123hrs-C/Newburgh Car-4 and E1 on the scene.

     

    2131hrs-OC911 conducting a status check. Command advising (2) lines stretched, fire doubtful.

     

    2143hrs-City of Newburgh units returning.

     

    *times are approximate