TCD0415

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  4. Posted

    What happened to the great fire scene photographs that used to get posted on EMTBravo ? There were a bunch of really good photographers that frequently got 1st due shots (made me kinda wonder sometimes..... kidding) of jobs in the area. We rarely see this anymore, other than a few who grab some cell phone shots once in a while.....

    I personally miss this and was one of the main reasons for visiting EMTBravo. A lot can be learned from some of these.

  6. Posted

    If they are blowing off the first page, then they are in the wrong business and have no worth to me on the fire scene. Its that attitude, "its a bs call thats a waste of my time," that causes a rift in the service between members of the department, members of surrounding departments, and paid and volunteer members. I can just hear paid guys snickering at that comment PEMO3(this is not turning into a paid bs volly debate).

    Either show up on the first call, or leave your sorry a** on the couch at home because I don't want you there.

    OK, "Hypothetical Situation" You were having a great day on the local course in town with 3 of your buddies. Spent $50 on greens fees. You just crushed your drive to 2 feet from the pin on a par 4, possibly an eagle going here. Halfway to the green, Bam, your pager goes off for an AFA, you know, the one that has come in 2 other times this week. What are ya gonna do ?

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  7. Posted

    Rest in Peace Brother.......

    http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100414/NEWS01/4140334/Funeral-set-for-fallen-firefighter

    Funeral set for fallen firefighter

    Firefighters mourn an 'elder statesman'

    Emily Stewart • Poughkeepsie Journal • April 14, 2010

    Funeral arrangements were announced Wednesday for Roosevelt fire Capt. Vince Iaccino, who died of an apparent heart attack Monday following a fire training exercise.

    Calling hours for Iaccino are scheduled for Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sweet’s Funeral Home on Route 9 in Hyde Park. Roosevelt firefighters will conduct services for Iaccino during the evening visitation hours, at 7 p.m.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish at 185 Hudson View Drive in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Iaccino will be buried with military and fire department honors in a family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery at 171 Salt Point Turnpike in the town. Iaccino served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

    Would someone update the Banner please.....

  12. Posted

    As a side note it has also been passed down to me that McDonalds does not carry fire insurance on their buildings. Dont know how true that is but if it is, they already know it is a disposable piece of property, and the only ones who care about saving anything will be us, treat it like a car fire, no life hazard, no reason to get anyone hurt for something that wont be recognizable by the end of the week.

    I have been told the same thing. As long as it has been confirmed that everyone is out, not worth risking anything. Hit it from afar........

  13. Posted

    So I'm an idiot, I drew in 171 instead of 174. Substitute accordingly.

    To better demonstrate my answer about the ladder positioning:

    hartsdalefirebeginning.jpg

    This is the positioning in the posted pictures. They were taken relatively early on in the course of the incident.

    From the first 2 pictures in the original post, it appears that the Ladder was even further out initially than in your drawing. The picture shows it at the base of the exposure D's driveway which would put them on the far side of that big a** tree. That being said, It definitely was a reach for them to even get to the roof at all. They made the best of what they had until they could reposition closer.

    As stated a few times already Try to remember to leave room for the Truck if at all possible.

    Been There Done That...... :unsure:

  14. Posted

    We are about to purchase the Res-Q-Jack Strut System for Vehicle Stabilization. Does anyone have any any experience with this piece of equipment (Pro's or Con's)that may help us out?

    We are specifically looking at either the Steel X-Strut or the RJ3 Series (both have jacking capabilities)

    My link

    Appreciate any input......

  15. Posted · Edited by TCD0415

    Ouch...... I am feeling a pain in my hip....

    That was Engine 33 which was still in service when I joined larchmont in 1980. Not sure what year it was but I am guessing it was in service until 1993 when it was replaced by the current Seagrave they have now. If I am correct, It was repowered along the way to add a few years to it.

    Edit: Possibly a 1957 or 1958 as History shows FRANCIS B. CASTER as Chief from 1957-1958

  16. Posted

    Thanks Capt. - being my first time on roof venting, Mark and I did our best... I will say, with the 16 inches of snow, plus the maybe ..... 6 inches of slush and water, finding the roof was tough. I was really afraid of a collapse with the snow load and a fire weakening the structural members...

    Good point Tanker 10Eng. With the unusually heavy Snow Load that we got recently, Add that into your calculation along with Roof Construction and Time into the fire as to whether it is safe to be on the roof... That heavy snow can add up to a lot of extra weight on the roof. Just ask my back, from shoveling........

  20. Posted

    EXACTLY !!!

    With all of the other noise on the website lately, it is refreshing to see a post like this. This type of stuff is why I joined this forum years ago........

    GROUND LADDERS.

    Too often you see the Ground Ladders on an engine (usually a 24' extension & 14'roof) with the roof ladder on the outside and the extension ladder on the inside. The better way to go is to have the 24 on the outside and the roof on the inside. the 24 is the one you will use most of the time, and if you need the roof ladder, you will need to have a way to get up there first, hence the 24.

    Also, with the 24 (or any extension ladder for that matter, on any rig). A lot of time you see the halyard tied around the lower rungs of both the bed and the fly section. All this has done is to turn the ladder into a fixed length ladder, and when needed to raise, you need to stop and untie the knot of the halyard before proceeding. Better way to go is to tie the halyard to the Bed section only. This way no need to untie anything when you need to raise it. Pull the halyard and the fly goes up. Saves a few seconds, but that could make the difference.....

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  22. Posted · Edited by TCD0415

    How many teams can each dept enter?

    Pretty sure its as many as you want. The More The Merrier....

    PLEASE RSVP JIM FREDERICKS

    CELL # (845) 629-0688

    E-MAIL JWF12468@HOTMAIL.COM

    FOR INFO AND # OF RACERS BY SAT. FEB 27TH

  23. Posted

    Hey Grumpy, why is it that Patterson seems to have such a love affair with the Sutphens, and when do they plan on replacing the present 22-5-1??

    Not sure what the attachment to Sutphen was other than the fact they bought one, developed a relationship with them and never went out to bid again. That has since changed and we put our Rescue (which is a Mack / Saulsbury by the way) out to bid and are now expecting delivery of our new SVI Rescue Shortly. Going on our final inspection trip on the 25th this month and should be in service soon thereafter.

    By the way, anyone looking to buy a "slightly used" Rescue (see link below) Looking for a good home very soon. Spread the word.

    http://www.pattersonfiredept.org/2261.htm

    As for the Tower Ladder, No plans at this time to replace it (unfortunately) Would love to get a stick in there instead. I think Grumpy would agree.