Remember585

Chief Mauro allowed me to do my High School internship at the Fairview FD back in 1996, an experience I am forever grateful for. I wish the good Chief the best of luck in retirement, and I am willing to bet that even retired, he will still show up at fire scenes in the greater Fairview area.

<B>Date</B>: 1/16/11<BR><B>Time</B>: 03:20 (Approx)<BR><B>Location</B>: Imperial Wok on Route 202 (Heritage Hills Shopping Center)<BR><B>Frequencies</B>: Fire 13 / 46.26 / FG 1 / 154.220<BR><B>Somers Units Operating</B>: 2441, 2442, 2443, 2445, E180, E181, E183, E185, L18, L48, R20, U88, 80B2<BR><B>Croton Falls Units</B>: 2071, 2072, 2073, E148, U28<BR><B>Bedford Hills Units</B>: 2031, 2033, TL57 FAST<BR><B>Yorktown Units</B>: 2533, E270<BR><B>WCDES Units</B>: Battalion 13, C&O Zone 5 w/ 1405<BR><B>Weather Conditions</B>: Cold, 30 degrees, partly cloudy<BR><B>Description Of Incident</B>: Fire in single story 100' x 50' Chinese / Japanese restaurant<BR><B>Reporters</B>: Remember585 <BR><B>Writer</B>: Remember585<BR><BR>03:22 - Yorktown FAST dispatched.<BR>03:24 - Battalion 13 responding.<BR>03:25 - 2533 responding.<BR>03:33 - E270 responding.<BR>03:34 - Bedford Hills FAST dispatched (Yorktown going to work).<BR>03:36 - C&O Zone 4 dispatched.<BR>03:37 - 2033, 2031 responding.<BR>03:38 - Battalion 13 on location.<BR>03:40 - Goldens Bridge Engine dispatched to relocate to Somers HQ.<BR>03:41 - TL57 responding.<BR>03:43 - 2072 on location.<BR>03:46 - 2533, E270 on location.<BR>03:47 - 2031 on location.<BR>03:48 - E148 responding.<BR>03:52 - E148, TL57 on location. 2141, 2142, 2143, E140 relocating.<BR>03:55 - Bat 13 reports 2 L/S/O, Tower Ladder setting up, fire in C/D corner.<BR>03:59 - Croton Falls Cascade unit dispatched.<BR>04:00 - C&O Zone 5 dispatched (Zone 4 not available).<BR>04:06 - Bat 13 reports all companies working, fire in the cockloft, making progress. E140 in Somers HQ.<BR>04:10 - U28 responding.<BR>04:21 - U28 on location.<BR>04:23 - Bat 13 reports fire is contained to C/D corner, not under control, ending interior operations per the IC.<BR>04:31 - Bat 13 reports DOH has been in contact with the IC.

<B>Date</B>: 1/16/11<BR><B>Time</B>: 03:20 (Approx)<BR><B>Location</B>: Imperial Wok on Route 202 (Heritage Hills Shopping Center)<BR><B>Frequencies</B>: Fire 13 / 46.26 / FG 1 / 154.220<BR><B>Somers Units Operating</B>: 2441, 2442, 2443, 2445, E180, E181, E183, E185, L18, L48, R20, U88, 80B2<BR><B>Croton Falls Units</B>: 2071, 2072, 2073, E148, U28<BR><B>Bedford Hills Units</B>: 2031, 2033, TL57 FAST<BR><B>Yorktown Units</B>: 2533, E270<BR><B>WCDES Units</B>: Battalion 13, C&O Zone 5 w/ 1405<BR><B>Weather Conditions</B>: Cold, 30 degrees, partly cloudy<BR><B>Description Of Incident</B>: Fire in single story 100' x 50' Chinese / Japanese restaurant<BR><B>Reporters</B>: Remember585 <BR><B>Writer</B>: Remember585<BR><BR>03:22 - Yorktown FAST dispatched.<BR>03:24 - Battalion 13 responding.<BR>03:25 - 2533 responding.<BR>03:33 - E270 responding.<BR>03:34 - Bedford Hills FAST dispatched (Yorktown going to work).<BR>03:36 - C&O Zone 4 dispatched.<BR>03:37 - 2033, 2031 responding.<BR>03:38 - Battalion 13 on location.<BR>03:40 - Goldens Bridge Engine dispatched to relocate to Somers HQ.<BR>03:41 - TL57 responding.<BR>03:43 - 2072 on location.<BR>03:46 - 2533, E270 on location.<BR>03:47 - 2031 on location.<BR>03:48 - E148 responding.<BR>03:52 - E148, TL57 on location. 2141, 2142, 2143, E140 relocating.<BR>03:55 - Bat 13 reports 2 L/S/O, Tower Ladder setting up, fire in C/D corner.<BR>03:59 - Croton Falls Cascade unit dispatched.<BR>04:00 - C&O Zone 5 dispatched (Zone 4 not available).<BR>04:06 - Bat 13 reports all companies working, fire in the cockloft, making progress. E140 in Somers HQ.<BR>04:10 - U28 responding.<BR>04:21 - U28 on location.<BR>04:23 - Bat 13 reports fire is contained to C/D corner, not under control, ending interior operations per the IC.<BR>04:31 - Bat 13 reports DOH has been in contact with the IC.

<B>Date</B>: 1/16/11<BR><B>Time</B>: 03:20 (Approx)<BR><B>Location</B>: Imperial Wok on Route 202 (Heritage Hills Shopping Center)<BR><B>Frequencies</B>: Fire 13 / 46.26 / FG 1 / 154.220<BR><B>Somers Units Operating</B>: 2441, 2442, 2443, 2445, E180, E181, E183, E185, L18, L48, R20, U88, 80B2<BR><B>Croton Falls Units</B>: 2071, 2072, 2073, E148, U28<BR><B>Bedford Hills Units</B>: 2031, 2033, TL57 FAST<BR><B>Yorktown Units</B>: 2533, E270<BR><B>WCDES Units</B>: Battalion 13, C&O Zone 5 w/ 1405<BR><B>Weather Conditions</B>: Cold, 30 degrees, partly cloudy<BR><B>Description Of Incident</B>: Fire in single story 100' x 50' Chinese / Japanese restaurant<BR><B>Reporters</B>: Remember585 <BR><B>Writer</B>: Remember585<BR><BR>03:22 - Yorktown FAST dispatched.<BR>03:24 - Battalion 13 responding.<BR>03:25 - 2533 responding.<BR>03:33 - E270 responding.<BR>03:34 - Bedford Hills FAST dispatched (Yorktown going to work).<BR>03:36 - C&O Zone 4 dispatched.<BR>03:37 - 2033, 2031 responding.<BR>03:38 - Battalion 13 on location.<BR>03:40 - Goldens Bridge Engine dispatched to relocate to Somers HQ.<BR>03:41 - TL57 responding.<BR>03:43 - 2072 on location.<BR>03:46 - 2533, E270 on location.<BR>03:47 - 2031 on location.<BR>03:48 - E148 responding.<BR>03:52 - E148, TL57 on location. 2141, 2142, 2143, E140 relocating.<BR>03:55 - Bat 13 reports 2 L/S/O, Tower Ladder setting up, fire in C/D corner.<BR>03:59 - Croton Falls Cascade unit dispatched.<BR>04:00 - C&O Zone 5 dispatched (Zone 4 not available).<BR>04:06 - Bat 13 reports all companies working, fire in the cockloft, making progress. E140 in Somers HQ.<BR>04:10 - U28 responding.<BR>04:21 - U28 on location.<BR>04:23 - Bat 13 reports fire is contained to C/D corner, not under control, ending interior operations per the IC.<BR>04:31 - Bat 13 reports DOH has been in contact with the IC.

<B>Date</B>: 1/16/11<BR><B>Time</B>: 03:20 (Approx)<BR><B>Location</B>: Imperial Wok on Route 202 (Heritage Hills Shopping Center)<BR><B>Frequencies</B>: Fire 13 / 46.26 / FG 1 / 154.220<BR><B>Somers Units Operating</B>: 2441, 2442, 2443, 2445, E180, E181, E183, E185, L18, L48, R20, U88, 80B2<BR><B>Croton Falls Units</B>: 2071, 2072, 2073, E148, U28<BR><B>Bedford Hills Units</B>: 2031, 2033, TL57 FAST<BR><B>Yorktown Units</B>: 2533, E270<BR><B>WCDES Units</B>: Battalion 13, C&O Zone 5 w/ 1405<BR><B>Weather Conditions</B>: Cold, 30 degrees, partly cloudy<BR><B>Description Of Incident</B>: Fire in single story 100' x 50' Chinese / Japanese restaurant<BR><B>Reporters</B>: Remember585 <BR><B>Writer</B>: Remember585<BR><BR>03:22 - Yorktown FAST dispatched.<BR>03:24 - Battalion 13 responding.<BR>03:25 - 2533 responding.<BR>03:33 - E270 responding.<BR>03:34 - Bedford Hills FAST dispatched (Yorktown going to work).<BR>03:36 - C&O Zone 4 dispatched.<BR>03:37 - 2033, 2031 responding.<BR>03:38 - Battalion 13 on location.<BR>03:40 - Goldens Bridge Engine dispatched to relocate to Somers HQ.<BR>03:41 - TL57 responding.<BR>03:43 - 2072 on location.<BR>03:46 - 2533, E270 on location.<BR>03:47 - 2031 on location.<BR>03:48 - E148 responding.<BR>03:52 - E148, TL57 on location. 2141, 2142, 2143, E140 relocating.<BR>03:55 - Bat 13 reports 2 L/S/O, Tower Ladder setting up, fire in C/D corner.<BR>03:59 - Croton Falls Cascade unit dispatched.<BR>04:00 - C&O Zone 5 dispatched (Zone 4 not available).<BR>04:06 - Bat 13 reports all companies working, fire in the cockloft, making progress. E140 in Somers HQ.<BR>04:10 - U28 responding.<BR>04:21 - U28 on location.<BR>04:23 - Bat 13 reports fire is contained to C/D corner, not under control, ending interior operations per the IC.<BR>04:31 - Bat 13 reports DOH has been in contact with the IC.

Date: 1/8/11
Time: 21:52
Location: Route 129 (Yorktown Road) east of Mount Airy Road East
Frequency: 46.26 / FG 5 / EMS 10
Units Operating: 2082, E118, E119, R18, 55B1, 36M1, NYSP
Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear
Description Of Incident: Single car MVA overturned against two phone poles
Reporters: Remember585 (O/S)
Writer: Remember585 (O/S)
21:52 - Croton EMS, 36M1, R18, E118 dispatched for MVA rollover with entrapment. 2082 responding, add E119 to the assignment.
21:56 - E119, 55B1 responding.
21:57 - E118, R18 responding.
21:57 - 2082 on location, confirmed rollover with one trapped.
22:02 - E119 on location. 2082 reporting prolonged extrication.
22:03 - E118, 55B1, 36M1 on location.
22:04 - R18 on location.
22:32 - 2082 reports patient extricated and in care of EMS.
22:39 - 2082 placing incident under control.
22:47 - 55B1 ALS to WMC.
22:52 - E118 back in service.
23:07 - 55B1 out at WMC.
23:25 - 2082 sending 1 FD EMT & 1 CEMS EMT to fill out crew for 55B2 for a possible CPR call in the Village.
23:29 - All CFD units back in service.
I just want to thank my guys & gals who did yet another excellent job at this call. We had two dozen members on scene, and working together with EMS we had a successful outcome. Good job CFD & CEMS (and of course 36M1)!

Extra manpower. That's one of the key things in my mind during responses in the inclement weather.
This past winter we had a few fires, and a couple of things were good learning experiences for me.
At fire #1, we had downed power lines and tree limbs in the road in front of the building. The first arriving Engine saw this and instead of pulling past the fire building, stopped short to steamer a hydrant. The Truck wasn't able to get the front of the building, so several portable ladders were thrown.
Additionally, the building was an auto body shop on the main level, with an apartment above. The apartment entrance came out on the back of the fire building on to another street. We special called another Truck to go here and position in the event we needed them. (Luckily we didn't)
The roof guys had to shovel snow out of the way of their vent holes. In an earlier post on this fire, someone mentioned how the weight of the snow could hamper roof stability. Luckily this was a building built years ago with real wood beams on real stone. It was a safe enough construction which allowed the guys to open up, giving the guys inside some much needed relief.
At fire #2, we had a fire in a masonry building up a long, steep driveway. The first arriving Engine "dug in" and came up the hill dropping supply line on it's way. They had to park about 150' from the fire building, so the stretching of lines in nearly waist high snow was exhausting. We still had chains on the rigs and this was 3-4 days after the snow fell. Prior incidents have kept us from being too quick dropping the chains, knowing we have quite a few driveways like these that aren't cleared too often.
Additionally at this fire, as Tanker10Engr mentioned, our closest hydrant (at the bottom of the drive) was apparently the go to location for every plow. The next closest hydrant was about 500 feet down a windy road which the 3rd Engine brought up to the 2nd Engine at the bottom of the driveway. Luckily the bulk of the fire was K/D with the tank water of both Engines (1750), and we needed a steady supply to finish the job. We called a Tanker task force to supplement the delay in hydrant access and to accomodate the low pressure we were getting.
As a responding Officer, no matter the weather or incident type, the #1 concern is our safety. We can't control the weather, but we can sure as hell do our best to prevent injuries from fatigue and overexertion.

Extra manpower. That's one of the key things in my mind during responses in the inclement weather.
This past winter we had a few fires, and a couple of things were good learning experiences for me.
At fire #1, we had downed power lines and tree limbs in the road in front of the building. The first arriving Engine saw this and instead of pulling past the fire building, stopped short to steamer a hydrant. The Truck wasn't able to get the front of the building, so several portable ladders were thrown.
Additionally, the building was an auto body shop on the main level, with an apartment above. The apartment entrance came out on the back of the fire building on to another street. We special called another Truck to go here and position in the event we needed them. (Luckily we didn't)
The roof guys had to shovel snow out of the way of their vent holes. In an earlier post on this fire, someone mentioned how the weight of the snow could hamper roof stability. Luckily this was a building built years ago with real wood beams on real stone. It was a safe enough construction which allowed the guys to open up, giving the guys inside some much needed relief.
At fire #2, we had a fire in a masonry building up a long, steep driveway. The first arriving Engine "dug in" and came up the hill dropping supply line on it's way. They had to park about 150' from the fire building, so the stretching of lines in nearly waist high snow was exhausting. We still had chains on the rigs and this was 3-4 days after the snow fell. Prior incidents have kept us from being too quick dropping the chains, knowing we have quite a few driveways like these that aren't cleared too often.
Additionally at this fire, as Tanker10Engr mentioned, our closest hydrant (at the bottom of the drive) was apparently the go to location for every plow. The next closest hydrant was about 500 feet down a windy road which the 3rd Engine brought up to the 2nd Engine at the bottom of the driveway. Luckily the bulk of the fire was K/D with the tank water of both Engines (1750), and we needed a steady supply to finish the job. We called a Tanker task force to supplement the delay in hydrant access and to accomodate the low pressure we were getting.
As a responding Officer, no matter the weather or incident type, the #1 concern is our safety. We can't control the weather, but we can sure as hell do our best to prevent injuries from fatigue and overexertion.

Date: 12/23/10
Time: 19:32
Location: 105 Lincoln Avenue (Between Prince St. & Dewitt Pl) BING MAP
Frequencies: NRFD UHF / 33.96 / 46.26 / Fire 18
NRFD Units Operating: E22, E21, E23, E24, E25, E18, L12, TL11, L13, R4, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2306, 2309, MSU3
NREMS Units Operating: 3015, 30A1, 30A2, 30B1
Relocated to NRFD Sta. 1: Pelham Manor E1, Pelham L1
Relocated to NRFD Sta. 3: Greenville E150, Eastchester TL17
NRFD Recall Units: E18, R4
Weather Conditions: Cold, Windy (about 30 degrees)
Description Of Incident: Fire in 2 1/2 Story 20x60 wood-frame dwelling
Reporters: Remember585, EMF508 (O/S)
Writer: Remember585
19:32 - Initial dispatch for reported structure fire, E22, E21, E23, L12, TL11, 2302 assigned.
19:38 - 10-75 transmitted, E24, 30A1 assigned. 2302 reports a 20x60 2 1/2 Story frame dwelling fire on 1st floor of #4 side.
19:42 - 2nd alarm transmitted, E25 & L13 assigned. EMS dispatched for a fire-related injury.
19:45 - Greenville E150 & Eastchester TL17 relocating NRFD Station #3.
19:46 - Pelham Manor E1 & Pelham L2 relocating NRFD Station #1.
19:56 - Hartsdale relocating E170 to Greenville HQ.
20:02 - Per "EMF508" on scene, fully involved 2 1/2 story frame, exposures as follows: #1 street, #2 4 story brick, #3 Yard, #4 3 Story Church.
20:20 - 2301 assuming Command, has fire on all floors, wind severely hampering firefighting efforts.
20:37 - E18, E1, L2, TL17, R4, 2304 responding 2201 Palmer Avenue for odor of gas in hallway.
20:55 - 2301 reports fire is darkening down, using Ladder Pipe, fire contained to original building.
21:25 - 2301 reports fire is knocked down, extensive overhaul due to Collier's Mansion conditions.
21:25 - E1, E150, L2, TL17, 2304 responding to 40 Memorial Highway (Avalon East) for Commercial Alarm.
21:45 - 2301 reports fire is under control, extensive overhaul.
21:52 - 2301 transferring command back to 2302, 2301 10-8.
22:45 - E23, E25, L13 10-8, Mutual Aid companies released.
23:20 - All companies 10-8 from the fire scene.
Lohud Article

Date: 12/23/10
Time: 19:32
Location: 105 Lincoln Avenue (Between Prince St. & Dewitt Pl) BING MAP
Frequencies: NRFD UHF / 33.96 / 46.26 / Fire 18
NRFD Units Operating: E22, E21, E23, E24, E25, E18, L12, TL11, L13, R4, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2306, 2309, MSU3
NREMS Units Operating: 3015, 30A1, 30A2, 30B1
Relocated to NRFD Sta. 1: Pelham Manor E1, Pelham L1
Relocated to NRFD Sta. 3: Greenville E150, Eastchester TL17
NRFD Recall Units: E18, R4
Weather Conditions: Cold, Windy (about 30 degrees)
Description Of Incident: Fire in 2 1/2 Story 20x60 wood-frame dwelling
Reporters: Remember585, EMF508 (O/S)
Writer: Remember585
19:32 - Initial dispatch for reported structure fire, E22, E21, E23, L12, TL11, 2302 assigned.
19:38 - 10-75 transmitted, E24, 30A1 assigned. 2302 reports a 20x60 2 1/2 Story frame dwelling fire on 1st floor of #4 side.
19:42 - 2nd alarm transmitted, E25 & L13 assigned. EMS dispatched for a fire-related injury.
19:45 - Greenville E150 & Eastchester TL17 relocating NRFD Station #3.
19:46 - Pelham Manor E1 & Pelham L2 relocating NRFD Station #1.
19:56 - Hartsdale relocating E170 to Greenville HQ.
20:02 - Per "EMF508" on scene, fully involved 2 1/2 story frame, exposures as follows: #1 street, #2 4 story brick, #3 Yard, #4 3 Story Church.
20:20 - 2301 assuming Command, has fire on all floors, wind severely hampering firefighting efforts.
20:37 - E18, E1, L2, TL17, R4, 2304 responding 2201 Palmer Avenue for odor of gas in hallway.
20:55 - 2301 reports fire is darkening down, using Ladder Pipe, fire contained to original building.
21:25 - 2301 reports fire is knocked down, extensive overhaul due to Collier's Mansion conditions.
21:25 - E1, E150, L2, TL17, 2304 responding to 40 Memorial Highway (Avalon East) for Commercial Alarm.
21:45 - 2301 reports fire is under control, extensive overhaul.
21:52 - 2301 transferring command back to 2302, 2301 10-8.
22:45 - E23, E25, L13 10-8, Mutual Aid companies released.
23:20 - All companies 10-8 from the fire scene.
Lohud Article

In the spirit of the season, I figured I would share some photos from our Candy Cane Run that we had on 12/18/10. Please feel free to share some pictures of your department spreading some holiday cheer this year. It can be a Santa run, holiday party, firehouse decorations - doesn't matter. I like to take time during the holidays and be thankful for all I've got, and being a part of the fire service is one of those things I'm forever grateful for.
Happy holidays to all of you from the Croton Fire Department!
Here's photos from the three routes we had going yesterday:

Date: 12/21/10
Time: 05:17
Location: 45 Lakeside Road
Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 16
BHFD Units Operating: 2031, 2032, 2033, E198, E199, TL57, T5, R10
MKFD Units Operating: 2281, 2282, FAST U13, E104
KBHVAC / EMS Units: 65B1, 45M1
WCDES Units: Bat 16
Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear
Description Of Incident: Working garage fire
Reporters: Remember585
Writer: Remember585
05:17 - E198, E199, TL57, R10 dispatched for reported garage fire.
05:19 - 2032, 2033 responding.
05:20 - 2031 responding.
05:21 - E198 responding.
05:25 - 2033 on location. Transmitting a 10-75.
05:26 - TL57 responding.
05:27 - 2033 reports smoke showing. E199, R10 responding.
05:28 - Mount Kisco FAST, KBHVAC, 45M1, Battalion 16 dispatched on the 10-75. 2032, E198 on location.
05:29 - 2032 advising E199 to come in from the "top side" and lay in to E198.
05:30 - 2031 requesting T5 and an additional Tanker, water issues in area. 2031 assuming Command.
05:31 - Bedford Hills T5, Katonah T6 dispatched.
05:32 - Command requesting an additional Engine to the scene from Mount Kisco.
05:33 - Mount Kisco FAST re-dispatched, and original request for additional Engine.
05:34 - U13 reports they are "still assembling a FAST." 2282 responding.
05:35 - E199, R10 on location.
05:36 - 2281, U13 w/ FAST responding.
05:38 - Command reports two-story frame residential with fire in garage, appears to be knocked down. Redirecting T6 to BHFD HQ for coverage.
05:39 - E104 responding.
05:40 - 2282 on location.
05:45 - 2211 relocating BHFD HQ.

Date: 12/21/10
Time: 05:17
Location: 45 Lakeside Road
Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 16
BHFD Units Operating: 2031, 2032, 2033, E198, E199, TL57, T5, R10
MKFD Units Operating: 2281, 2282, FAST U13, E104
KBHVAC / EMS Units: 65B1, 45M1
WCDES Units: Bat 16
Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear
Description Of Incident: Working garage fire
Reporters: Remember585
Writer: Remember585
05:17 - E198, E199, TL57, R10 dispatched for reported garage fire.
05:19 - 2032, 2033 responding.
05:20 - 2031 responding.
05:21 - E198 responding.
05:25 - 2033 on location. Transmitting a 10-75.
05:26 - TL57 responding.
05:27 - 2033 reports smoke showing. E199, R10 responding.
05:28 - Mount Kisco FAST, KBHVAC, 45M1, Battalion 16 dispatched on the 10-75. 2032, E198 on location.
05:29 - 2032 advising E199 to come in from the "top side" and lay in to E198.
05:30 - 2031 requesting T5 and an additional Tanker, water issues in area. 2031 assuming Command.
05:31 - Bedford Hills T5, Katonah T6 dispatched.
05:32 - Command requesting an additional Engine to the scene from Mount Kisco.
05:33 - Mount Kisco FAST re-dispatched, and original request for additional Engine.
05:34 - U13 reports they are "still assembling a FAST." 2282 responding.
05:35 - E199, R10 on location.
05:36 - 2281, U13 w/ FAST responding.
05:38 - Command reports two-story frame residential with fire in garage, appears to be knocked down. Redirecting T6 to BHFD HQ for coverage.
05:39 - E104 responding.
05:40 - 2282 on location.
05:45 - 2211 relocating BHFD HQ.

We have our own policies & procedures, as well as the SOGs from the departments we dispatch that we must follow. Should we have a reason to deviate from one of these, in plain English - we better have a damn good reason for doing it, and be prepared for any questioning or backlash.
Good dispatchers and Supervisors have that ability to know something needs to happen. For example, if a call is coded in EMD as BLS but the dispatcher/call taker has a gut feeling that ALS is warranted, it might get dispatched. The best thing we can do is prompt responding units of info we've received so they hopefully get the wheels going to call for more stuff.
Today, we were responding to a reported kitchen fire. 60 Control notified us that PD was on scene with a working house fire. Being 10-15 seconds away, I called the 10-75 on arrival, but if I was a couple of minutes out, I would of made that request while still responding.
Good dispatchers and good Supervisors are more than their computers.

Good luck with that...

Providing members the basic Confined Space & Awareness Safety program is almost impossible in Westchester County. How often have you even seen this course offered at WCDES? NOT NEARLY ENOUGH!
For the past few years, one of our members was granted a status of "Supplemental CFI" which allowed him to teach NYS OFPC courses in house for us. During this time, we managed to provide the CSAS class several times, HMFRO Original & Annual Refresher, Scene Support Ops and other courses. I don't have the exact nummbers in front of me, but we GREATLY BENEFITED FROM THIS!
A few months back, WCDES informed our Instructor that he could no longer do this, as it was only a "trial period" and they didn't want to continue it. To say that this is a major blow to our well-documented and repeatedly proven operations is an understatement. The second blow came a couple of weeks ago, when DES pulled the plug on using our firehouse as one of their satellite training facilities - citing "lack of attendance." Not for nothing, nobody ever bothered to A: advertise our firehouse as a satellite, B: Never took the time to explain to us (THE CHIEFS) what we needed to do to host classes here and C: Who cares if 6 people show up to a class? That's 6 people that benefit from this training!
As a Training Officer / Instructor myself, if I have one student, I am giving them my time. AND I DO IT FOR FREE!
I KNOW I will catch s*** for saying this, but I am very displeased with the way this county operates. People can say I am over-reacting or not seeing the big picture, but the proof is in the ink. If the classes WE ALL NEED are not offered often enough, then how the hell are any of us going to ever meet or come close to meeting those requirements that apply to us?
If a career FD is entitled to have an MTO, why can't volunteer departments? Don't the Instructors require the same training as the career guys? We have half a dozen guys whom have completed FSI-1 and have extensive training and experience themselves. Three of our guys are even certified by NYS to teach THIER PROGRAMS - BUT THEY CAN'T. What sense does that make?
Sorry for ranting and steering away from the original topic. But in defense of the TFD and almost all of us other volunteer FDs in Westchester - HOW THE F*** CAN WE EVER BE EXPECTED TO MEET OSHA/NFPA/ Other REGULATIONS WHEN THE PROGRAMS AREN'T OFFERED A FRACTION OF HOW OFTEN THEY SHOULD BE?
/Rant

Providing members the basic Confined Space & Awareness Safety program is almost impossible in Westchester County. How often have you even seen this course offered at WCDES? NOT NEARLY ENOUGH!
For the past few years, one of our members was granted a status of "Supplemental CFI" which allowed him to teach NYS OFPC courses in house for us. During this time, we managed to provide the CSAS class several times, HMFRO Original & Annual Refresher, Scene Support Ops and other courses. I don't have the exact nummbers in front of me, but we GREATLY BENEFITED FROM THIS!
A few months back, WCDES informed our Instructor that he could no longer do this, as it was only a "trial period" and they didn't want to continue it. To say that this is a major blow to our well-documented and repeatedly proven operations is an understatement. The second blow came a couple of weeks ago, when DES pulled the plug on using our firehouse as one of their satellite training facilities - citing "lack of attendance." Not for nothing, nobody ever bothered to A: advertise our firehouse as a satellite, B: Never took the time to explain to us (THE CHIEFS) what we needed to do to host classes here and C: Who cares if 6 people show up to a class? That's 6 people that benefit from this training!
As a Training Officer / Instructor myself, if I have one student, I am giving them my time. AND I DO IT FOR FREE!
I KNOW I will catch s*** for saying this, but I am very displeased with the way this county operates. People can say I am over-reacting or not seeing the big picture, but the proof is in the ink. If the classes WE ALL NEED are not offered often enough, then how the hell are any of us going to ever meet or come close to meeting those requirements that apply to us?
If a career FD is entitled to have an MTO, why can't volunteer departments? Don't the Instructors require the same training as the career guys? We have half a dozen guys whom have completed FSI-1 and have extensive training and experience themselves. Three of our guys are even certified by NYS to teach THIER PROGRAMS - BUT THEY CAN'T. What sense does that make?
Sorry for ranting and steering away from the original topic. But in defense of the TFD and almost all of us other volunteer FDs in Westchester - HOW THE F*** CAN WE EVER BE EXPECTED TO MEET OSHA/NFPA/ Other REGULATIONS WHEN THE PROGRAMS AREN'T OFFERED A FRACTION OF HOW OFTEN THEY SHOULD BE?
/Rant

The damage to the car, as well as the injuries Officer Hess received, should be plenty of indication that the actions Hess took were warranted. If he didn't do what he did, who's to say that this vehicle wouldn't have hit someone else, plowed down a group of other people or continued on, got on the Saw Mill in the wrong direction and killed someone.
I can't wait for this to go away, with the officers involved being cleared of any wrong doing.

Date: 12/18/10
Time: 05:40 hours
Location: 1052 57 st between 11 ave and Ft. Hamilton Parkway
Frequency: FDNY Brooklyn
Weather Conditions: freezing
Description Of Incident: fully-involved 3 story private dwelling
Reporters/Writer: ryang
Additional Info:
Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY, 12/18/10
Address: 1052 57 st between 11 Ave and Ft. Hamilton Parkway
05:37 hours
Phone Box 2606 - Report of fire in a private dwelling
Engs. 247, 282, 201
L148, TL114
Battalion 40
10-75-2606 - 05:40 hours
E241
TL149 (FAST Truck)
Battalion 42
Squad 1
Rescue 5
Division 8
2-2-2606 - 05:47 hours
Engs. 228, 242, 243, 220
E284 w/ Satellite 3
L109, L168
Battalion 48 (Safety Officer)
Battalion 33 (Resource Unit Leader)
Safety, Rescue Battalions
Tactical Support 2
FieldCom 1
RAC5
Car 4C (AC Ronald Spadafora, Chief of Logistics)
05:49 hours - Duration 13 minutes
Battalion 40: We've got a fire on the 3rd floor, 2nd floor, 1st floor, 20x50 3 story private dwelling, 1052 57 st, occupied brick. 3 lines stretched in operation, primary searches being conducted, fire is Doubtful. 1 is a street, 2 is an alley, 3 is a rear yard, 4 is an alley.
05:53 hours
The staging area is Fort Hamilton Parkway at 56 st
05:57 hours
Battalion 42 is taking Incident Command
05:58 hours
Car 17 is responding
06:01 hours - Duration 23 minutes
Division 8: We have 3 lines stretched, 3 in operation, we have fire on the 2nd floor and above. Searches are being delayed due to heavy fire condition, we are currently pulling companies out going to an exterior operation.
06:10 hours - Duration 33 minutes
Car 4C: At the box, we have fire throughout the building, all members are out of the building, we have a tower ladder operating, we have the fire flanked on both sides, searches are delayed due to heavy fire condition, fire is Doubtful, can you have DEP and Buildings respond.
06:15 hours - Duration 37 minutes
FieldCom: As per Chief Spadafora, Car 4C, like to transmit a 10-41 code 1 (Suspicious Fire, Occupied Structure), notify the marshals, heavy volume of fire on arrival.
06:19 hours - Duration 42 minutes
FC: Progress Report #3 on the 2nd Alarm Box 2606, at this time Car 4C, AC Spadafora, reports: they have 1 tower ladder in operation, the main body of fire has been knocked down, still hitting pockets of fire. They will shut down the tower ladder in a few minutes and will have the Safety Battalion do a stability test on the structure to determine if it is safe to move in with a handline, fire is still Doubtful.
06:27 hours
DEP advises they are en-route, Buildings Dept. will get back with an ETA.
06:31 hours
Buildings Dept. reports a 45 minute ETA.
06:35 hours - Duration 57 minutes
FC: Progress Report #4 on the 2nd Alarm Box 2606, at this time Car 4C, AC Spadafora, reports: The primary searches of the 2nd floor and the attic are negative. They're in the process of removing members from the building, switching back to an exterior operation, fire remains Doubtful.
06:42 hours - Duration 1 hour 4 minutes
FC: Progress Report #5 on the 2nd Alarm Box 2606, at this time Car 4C, AC Spadafora, reports: He has 1 tower ladder in operation, they are operating 3 lines from the exterior, 1 from the roof of exposure 2. Main body of fire has been knocked down. Fire was in a wood frame with a brick exterior, fire remains Doubtful.
06:47 hours - Duration 1 hour 9 minutes
FC: Progress Report #6 on the 2nd Alarm Box 2606, at this time Car 4C, AC Spadafora, reports: Primary searches are complete and negative throughout, the secondary searches will be delayed due to the structural stability of the building, the fire remains at Doubtful.
06:56 hours - Duration 1 hour 19 minutes
FC: Progress Report #7 on the 2nd Alarm Box 2606, the address 1052 57 st, at this time AC Spadafora, Car 4C reports: They are shutting down all exterior handlines. They will conduct secondary searches within the limits of safety established by the Safety Battalion, and places the fire Probably Will Hold.
07:07 hours
ConEd reports a 45 minute ETA, Keyspan reports a 20 minute ETA
07:23 hours - Duration 1 hour 45 minutes
Car 4C: AC Spadafora reports: Secondary searches are going to be delayed due to safety issues, primary searches are complete and negative, we're going to go Under Control.
Relocations:
E248/201, E202/242, E283/282, TL105/114, L113/148, TL159/149, BC31/42

Lucky for us, our wonderful police dispatchers send us to only what they feel is necessary.... <br>

Great topic!
In addition to the lack of initial size-ups, there's been a drought when it comes to progress reports as well. One incident I listened to recenty, the FD was on scene for roughly one hour, and I never heard anything. As a dispatcher, we like to know what's happening, and the info that the IC can relay can be entered into your event's comments in case you ever need to refer to them on a report.
As a Chief, I try to give a brief report on arrival, and provide updates as necessary. Last week, while waiting for several hours for a certain utility company to show up to an incident, I made requests every 20-30 minutes to have on record for the whereabouts of this utility. The 60 Control dispatchers were good about entering this info which came in handy when I completed the report.
I've also been a big fan of the size-ups and progress reports so your responding members know what's going on, whether they need to go to the scene or crew a rig, etc.
Hopefully this discussion prompts some more Incident Commanders to speak up and let people know what's going on.

Date: 12/14/10
Time: 15:35 (Approx)
Location: Glendale Road (Just south of Quaker Ridge Road)
Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 17
Millwood FD Units Operating: 2251, 2252, 2253, E247, R36
Ossining EMS Units: 7405, 36M1, 7411, 74A1
Croton EMS Units: 55B2
Briarcliff EMS Units: 53B1
Chappaqua EMS Units: 54B1
New Castle PD, Town of Ossining PD
Weather Conditions: Cold, Clear
Description Of Incident: Two car MVA, 1 patient ejected, 5 additional patients
Reporters: Remember585 (O/S)
Writer: Remember585 (O/S)
Six patients ALS to WMC.

Date: 12/9/10
Time: 05:35
Location: 3901 Gomer Court (Off of E Main St) Town of Yorktown "Jefferson Valley Collision"
Frequencies: 46.26 / 453.275 / Fire 17 / FG 1 / MVAC
LMFD Units Operating: 2261, 2262, E253, E258, L10, 69B1
YHFD Units Operating: 2533, E270 FAST
MFFD Units Operating: 19-6-1
MFD Units Operating: 18-2-1, 18-7-1
CVFD Units Operating: 2132, E231
PVFD Units Operating:
YVAC Units Operating: 86B1?, 34 Medics
SFD EMS Units Operating: 80B2, U88 (RAC)
WCDES Units Operating: Bat 16, C&O Zone 4 w/ 1404
Weather Conditions: Cold, 21 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Working fire in 30' x 50' 2 1/2 story dwelling attached to 100' x 100' auto body shop
Reporters: Remember585
Writer: Remember585
LoHud Article
Relocated to Mohegan HQ: 2341, 2342, TL45 (Peekskill FD) & 88B1 (Cortlandt VAC)
05:35 - L10, E253, E258 dispatched to reported structure fire. 60 Control advising multiple calls on it.
05:39 - 60 Control advising responding units one person possibly trapped per YPD.
05:40 - E253 reports fully involved house fire, still not on scene.
05:41 - 10-75 transmitted. E253 has a propane tank that already "let go."
05:41 - 60 Control dispatching Yorktown FAST, Mahopac Falls Cascade, Mohegan VAC & Bat 17 to the scene.
05:42 - E253 to 2262, fully involved and reports from units on scene all occupants are out.
05:43 - 2261 requesting a Ladder to HQ and send one Tanker from "somewhere."
05:45 - Peekskill TL45 dispatched to cover Mohegan HQ.
05:46 - 60 Control dispatching Battalion 10. 2261 cancelling the Tanker.
05:48 - E270 responding. 2262 requesting Con Ed Electric to the scene. Battalion 16 dispatched.
05:49 - 2262 reports an auto body shop on first floor with a residence above, 30' x 50'.
05:50 - 2262 requesting Con Ed to "step it up."
05:52 - 19-6-1 responding.
05:54 - "L10, as soon as the PD car moves, I want you to set up in the rear," per 2262.
05:55 - "E258 to the hydrant, send me water!"
05:56 - "2262 to the hydrant on E Main St, shut it down, I have a situation." 19-6-1 on location.
05:57 - "2261 to 60 Control dispatch an Engine from Mahopac, we need manpower here."
05:59 - E270 on location.
06:02 - Units reporting partial collapse, E258 has no water, 2262 reports "we're working on it."
06:03 - "2261 to all units, switch to Fire Ground 1."
06:05 - 18-2-1 responding. 69B1 transporting 1 to WMC.
06:06 - 2261 requesting Yorktown Highway Department for salt, "we're falling all over the place."
06:12 - 18-2-1 on location.
06:18 - Bat 16 on location, 2261 requesting the C&O Team to the scene. DC41 reports "Ladder operation is underway."
06:19 - C&O Zone 4 dispatched. Mohegan VAC, 39M2, U18 dispatched to an EMS call.
06:23 - Bat 16 requesting an update on the electric company, please put a 2nd call in, we have a hazardous condition.
06:25 - 60 Control advising Con Ed crew assigned, should be there in 15-20 minutes.
06:28 - 60 Control advising Bat 16 that Con Ed reports they have a rep on scene.
06:29 - Bat 16 requesting run down of EMS units on scene, 60 Control reports a YVAC rig and Yorktown Medic.
06:31 - Unknown unit reporting, "not enough pressure on this line over here."
06:32 - Bat 16 requesting 1 Ambulance to cover Mohegan and 1 Ambulance to the scene.
06:34 - Cortlandt VAC dispatched to Mohegan HQ for coverage.
06:38 - New Channel 4 Chopper showing live video, fire appears to be darkening down.
06:41 - Bat 16 reports units making progress, exposure issue is a 100 x 100 body shop, 4 L/S/O and 1 Ladder Pipe.
06:44 - 2261 requesting two ambulances total on scene at all times. YVAC is transporting unknown #.
06:47 - News Channel 4 Chopper reports business is "Jefferson Valley Collision."
06:48 - Bat 16 requesting Somers Rehab to the scene. Carmel VAC & Somers EMS have been requested to the scene.
06:49 - 1404 responding.
06:53 - 60 Control reports that YVAC is going to be transporting 3 with smoke inhalation shortly.
06:54 - Bat 16 requesting Con Ed Gas to the scene.
07:06 - 1404 on location.
07:07 - 60 Control advising Bat 16 that 80B2, 18-7-1 on scene. Bat 16 reports exterior operation, fire darkening down, making progress.
07:22 - U88 (RAC) responding.
07:31 - U88 on location.
07:36 - 2261 declaring the fire under control.
07:39 - Bat 16 requesting Code Enforcement to the scene.
08:01 - 2261 reports they have an excavator coming, the building has to be torn down for total extinguishment.
08:02 - 2261 requesting manpower from Continental Village & Putnam Valley to the scene.
08:15 - 2132 on location.
08:16 - E232 responding. (Originally called in as E231, later corrected they were in E232).
08:27 - 24-2-1 responding.
09:13 - Yorktown FD units released.
10:00 - C&O units returning.
10:09 - Bat 16 reports Red Cross is on location.
10:15 - Bat 16 going in service.
10:28 - Continental Village units in service.
10:45 - 2261 requesting Yorktown Water Department to the scene.
11:00 - Mahopac & Mahopac Falls FD units in service.
11:08 - E254 & TL45 responding on a CO investigation.
12:05 - All units clear from the scene. TL45 released from standby.

Date: 12/9/10
Time: 05:35
Location: 3901 Gomer Court (Off of E Main St) Town of Yorktown "Jefferson Valley Collision"
Frequencies: 46.26 / 453.275 / Fire 17 / FG 1 / MVAC
LMFD Units Operating: 2261, 2262, E253, E258, L10, 69B1
YHFD Units Operating: 2533, E270 FAST
MFFD Units Operating: 19-6-1
MFD Units Operating: 18-2-1, 18-7-1
CVFD Units Operating: 2132, E231
PVFD Units Operating:
YVAC Units Operating: 86B1?, 34 Medics
SFD EMS Units Operating: 80B2, U88 (RAC)
WCDES Units Operating: Bat 16, C&O Zone 4 w/ 1404
Weather Conditions: Cold, 21 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Working fire in 30' x 50' 2 1/2 story dwelling attached to 100' x 100' auto body shop
Reporters: Remember585
Writer: Remember585
LoHud Article
Relocated to Mohegan HQ: 2341, 2342, TL45 (Peekskill FD) & 88B1 (Cortlandt VAC)
05:35 - L10, E253, E258 dispatched to reported structure fire. 60 Control advising multiple calls on it.
05:39 - 60 Control advising responding units one person possibly trapped per YPD.
05:40 - E253 reports fully involved house fire, still not on scene.
05:41 - 10-75 transmitted. E253 has a propane tank that already "let go."
05:41 - 60 Control dispatching Yorktown FAST, Mahopac Falls Cascade, Mohegan VAC & Bat 17 to the scene.
05:42 - E253 to 2262, fully involved and reports from units on scene all occupants are out.
05:43 - 2261 requesting a Ladder to HQ and send one Tanker from "somewhere."
05:45 - Peekskill TL45 dispatched to cover Mohegan HQ.
05:46 - 60 Control dispatching Battalion 10. 2261 cancelling the Tanker.
05:48 - E270 responding. 2262 requesting Con Ed Electric to the scene. Battalion 16 dispatched.
05:49 - 2262 reports an auto body shop on first floor with a residence above, 30' x 50'.
05:50 - 2262 requesting Con Ed to "step it up."
05:52 - 19-6-1 responding.
05:54 - "L10, as soon as the PD car moves, I want you to set up in the rear," per 2262.
05:55 - "E258 to the hydrant, send me water!"
05:56 - "2262 to the hydrant on E Main St, shut it down, I have a situation." 19-6-1 on location.
05:57 - "2261 to 60 Control dispatch an Engine from Mahopac, we need manpower here."
05:59 - E270 on location.
06:02 - Units reporting partial collapse, E258 has no water, 2262 reports "we're working on it."
06:03 - "2261 to all units, switch to Fire Ground 1."
06:05 - 18-2-1 responding. 69B1 transporting 1 to WMC.
06:06 - 2261 requesting Yorktown Highway Department for salt, "we're falling all over the place."
06:12 - 18-2-1 on location.
06:18 - Bat 16 on location, 2261 requesting the C&O Team to the scene. DC41 reports "Ladder operation is underway."
06:19 - C&O Zone 4 dispatched. Mohegan VAC, 39M2, U18 dispatched to an EMS call.
06:23 - Bat 16 requesting an update on the electric company, please put a 2nd call in, we have a hazardous condition.
06:25 - 60 Control advising Con Ed crew assigned, should be there in 15-20 minutes.
06:28 - 60 Control advising Bat 16 that Con Ed reports they have a rep on scene.
06:29 - Bat 16 requesting run down of EMS units on scene, 60 Control reports a YVAC rig and Yorktown Medic.
06:31 - Unknown unit reporting, "not enough pressure on this line over here."
06:32 - Bat 16 requesting 1 Ambulance to cover Mohegan and 1 Ambulance to the scene.
06:34 - Cortlandt VAC dispatched to Mohegan HQ for coverage.
06:38 - New Channel 4 Chopper showing live video, fire appears to be darkening down.
06:41 - Bat 16 reports units making progress, exposure issue is a 100 x 100 body shop, 4 L/S/O and 1 Ladder Pipe.
06:44 - 2261 requesting two ambulances total on scene at all times. YVAC is transporting unknown #.
06:47 - News Channel 4 Chopper reports business is "Jefferson Valley Collision."
06:48 - Bat 16 requesting Somers Rehab to the scene. Carmel VAC & Somers EMS have been requested to the scene.
06:49 - 1404 responding.
06:53 - 60 Control reports that YVAC is going to be transporting 3 with smoke inhalation shortly.
06:54 - Bat 16 requesting Con Ed Gas to the scene.
07:06 - 1404 on location.
07:07 - 60 Control advising Bat 16 that 80B2, 18-7-1 on scene. Bat 16 reports exterior operation, fire darkening down, making progress.
07:22 - U88 (RAC) responding.
07:31 - U88 on location.
07:36 - 2261 declaring the fire under control.
07:39 - Bat 16 requesting Code Enforcement to the scene.
08:01 - 2261 reports they have an excavator coming, the building has to be torn down for total extinguishment.
08:02 - 2261 requesting manpower from Continental Village & Putnam Valley to the scene.
08:15 - 2132 on location.
08:16 - E232 responding. (Originally called in as E231, later corrected they were in E232).
08:27 - 24-2-1 responding.
09:13 - Yorktown FD units released.
10:00 - C&O units returning.
10:09 - Bat 16 reports Red Cross is on location.
10:15 - Bat 16 going in service.
10:28 - Continental Village units in service.
10:45 - 2261 requesting Yorktown Water Department to the scene.
11:00 - Mahopac & Mahopac Falls FD units in service.
11:08 - E254 & TL45 responding on a CO investigation.
12:05 - All units clear from the scene. TL45 released from standby.

Date: 12/9/10
Time: 05:35
Location: 3901 Gomer Court (Off of E Main St) Town of Yorktown "Jefferson Valley Collision"
Frequencies: 46.26 / 453.275 / Fire 17 / FG 1 / MVAC
LMFD Units Operating: 2261, 2262, E253, E258, L10, 69B1
YHFD Units Operating: 2533, E270 FAST
MFFD Units Operating: 19-6-1
MFD Units Operating: 18-2-1, 18-7-1
CVFD Units Operating: 2132, E231
PVFD Units Operating:
YVAC Units Operating: 86B1?, 34 Medics
SFD EMS Units Operating: 80B2, U88 (RAC)
WCDES Units Operating: Bat 16, C&O Zone 4 w/ 1404
Weather Conditions: Cold, 21 Degrees
Description Of Incident: Working fire in 30' x 50' 2 1/2 story dwelling attached to 100' x 100' auto body shop
Reporters: Remember585
Writer: Remember585
LoHud Article
Relocated to Mohegan HQ: 2341, 2342, TL45 (Peekskill FD) & 88B1 (Cortlandt VAC)
05:35 - L10, E253, E258 dispatched to reported structure fire. 60 Control advising multiple calls on it.
05:39 - 60 Control advising responding units one person possibly trapped per YPD.
05:40 - E253 reports fully involved house fire, still not on scene.
05:41 - 10-75 transmitted. E253 has a propane tank that already "let go."
05:41 - 60 Control dispatching Yorktown FAST, Mahopac Falls Cascade, Mohegan VAC & Bat 17 to the scene.
05:42 - E253 to 2262, fully involved and reports from units on scene all occupants are out.
05:43 - 2261 requesting a Ladder to HQ and send one Tanker from "somewhere."
05:45 - Peekskill TL45 dispatched to cover Mohegan HQ.
05:46 - 60 Control dispatching Battalion 10. 2261 cancelling the Tanker.
05:48 - E270 responding. 2262 requesting Con Ed Electric to the scene. Battalion 16 dispatched.
05:49 - 2262 reports an auto body shop on first floor with a residence above, 30' x 50'.
05:50 - 2262 requesting Con Ed to "step it up."
05:52 - 19-6-1 responding.
05:54 - "L10, as soon as the PD car moves, I want you to set up in the rear," per 2262.
05:55 - "E258 to the hydrant, send me water!"
05:56 - "2262 to the hydrant on E Main St, shut it down, I have a situation." 19-6-1 on location.
05:57 - "2261 to 60 Control dispatch an Engine from Mahopac, we need manpower here."
05:59 - E270 on location.
06:02 - Units reporting partial collapse, E258 has no water, 2262 reports "we're working on it."
06:03 - "2261 to all units, switch to Fire Ground 1."
06:05 - 18-2-1 responding. 69B1 transporting 1 to WMC.
06:06 - 2261 requesting Yorktown Highway Department for salt, "we're falling all over the place."
06:12 - 18-2-1 on location.
06:18 - Bat 16 on location, 2261 requesting the C&O Team to the scene. DC41 reports "Ladder operation is underway."
06:19 - C&O Zone 4 dispatched. Mohegan VAC, 39M2, U18 dispatched to an EMS call.
06:23 - Bat 16 requesting an update on the electric company, please put a 2nd call in, we have a hazardous condition.
06:25 - 60 Control advising Con Ed crew assigned, should be there in 15-20 minutes.
06:28 - 60 Control advising Bat 16 that Con Ed reports they have a rep on scene.
06:29 - Bat 16 requesting run down of EMS units on scene, 60 Control reports a YVAC rig and Yorktown Medic.
06:31 - Unknown unit reporting, "not enough pressure on this line over here."
06:32 - Bat 16 requesting 1 Ambulance to cover Mohegan and 1 Ambulance to the scene.
06:34 - Cortlandt VAC dispatched to Mohegan HQ for coverage.
06:38 - New Channel 4 Chopper showing live video, fire appears to be darkening down.
06:41 - Bat 16 reports units making progress, exposure issue is a 100 x 100 body shop, 4 L/S/O and 1 Ladder Pipe.
06:44 - 2261 requesting two ambulances total on scene at all times. YVAC is transporting unknown #.
06:47 - News Channel 4 Chopper reports business is "Jefferson Valley Collision."
06:48 - Bat 16 requesting Somers Rehab to the scene. Carmel VAC & Somers EMS have been requested to the scene.
06:49 - 1404 responding.
06:53 - 60 Control reports that YVAC is going to be transporting 3 with smoke inhalation shortly.
06:54 - Bat 16 requesting Con Ed Gas to the scene.
07:06 - 1404 on location.
07:07 - 60 Control advising Bat 16 that 80B2, 18-7-1 on scene. Bat 16 reports exterior operation, fire darkening down, making progress.
07:22 - U88 (RAC) responding.
07:31 - U88 on location.
07:36 - 2261 declaring the fire under control.
07:39 - Bat 16 requesting Code Enforcement to the scene.
08:01 - 2261 reports they have an excavator coming, the building has to be torn down for total extinguishment.
08:02 - 2261 requesting manpower from Continental Village & Putnam Valley to the scene.
08:15 - 2132 on location.
08:16 - E232 responding. (Originally called in as E231, later corrected they were in E232).
08:27 - 24-2-1 responding.
09:13 - Yorktown FD units released.
10:00 - C&O units returning.
10:09 - Bat 16 reports Red Cross is on location.
10:15 - Bat 16 going in service.
10:28 - Continental Village units in service.
10:45 - 2261 requesting Yorktown Water Department to the scene.
11:00 - Mahopac & Mahopac Falls FD units in service.
11:08 - E254 & TL45 responding on a CO investigation.
12:05 - All units clear from the scene. TL45 released from standby.