Fireman488

Good job!!

It's nice to see a new rig that isn't enormous.

As Mike Wilbur says, "Bigger isn't necessarily better."

Thanks to SteveOFD and TR54 for your feedback, based on which, I believe we have both the Uniden and Radio Shack scanners corrected.

Thanks again,

Syd

PS: Ex-2114, They were firehouse scanners, not personal ones...LOL

Chief,

Have you added the second custom table for the South Zone? See Custom Tables at RadioReference.com. The second table will allow your scanner to track the 470.2000MHZ freq which seems to be the new "primary" freq used for the South Zone. If you only have the table with 476.0, your scanner will not be able to track the new 470.2000MHz freq.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Steve.

We were able to correct our Uniden scanners.

We are still having software programming problems with our Radio Shack scanners. The software doesn't seem to allow a second table.

Thanks,

Syd

Has anyone had trunk frequency scanning problems recently?

Minimal radio traffic and when received only parts of conversations.

I inputted two new trunk frequencies from 60-Control, but that hasn't fixed the problem.

Feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

If anyone has the pictures or exact location please let us know by replying here.

It is in fact a 1947 closed cab 3 section 85' aerial (if it is our old truck).

Seniorchief37

I have many fond memories of that rig, having responded on it a number of times from the engine company across the floor.

I just wanted to take a minute to thank all the dispatchers at Westchester County Fire Control (60 Control) for all their hard work and patience throughout the last 48 hours. It's hard enough to juggle a couple of calls at the same time, let alone multiple calls by multiple agencies for a prolonged amount of time. Great job 60 Control Dispatchers you continue to impress the responders with your knowledge and professionalism on the radio at all hours of the day or night.

THANK YOU AGAIN

Brian McGill

Chief Bedford Hills Fire Department

I agree Chief, you've said it all.

Thanks 60-Control for all that you do on a consistent basis.

Syd Henry, Chief

Elmsford Fire Dept.

What about the "full moon" theory = a busy night?

This was always the case when I was on the police job.

Appears to be the same location as a fatal tractor trailer rollover and fire in September 1998 or 99.

Our sincere thanks to all who attended today's seminar, which was the most successful to date.

We really appreciate your support.

Please mark your calendar's for next year. See information below.

Thanks again,

Syd Henry, Chief

Elmsford Fire Dept.

Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Memorial Seminar & Exhibits

Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department

Saturday, February 5, 2011

"Holy Smoke: Fires in Churches and Houses of Worship”

Presented by Deputy Chief James Smith, Philadelphia Fire Dept, Retired

Proceeds donated to

Lt. Andrew Fredericks Scholarship Fund

Burn Care Everywhere www.burncare.org

Firemen’s Home, Hudson, N.Y. www.fasny.com

Westchester Marriott Hotel

670 White Plains Road (Route 119), Tarrytown, N.Y.

For overnight accommodations, please call Marriott Hotel reservations (800) 882-1042

and ask for the Elmsford Fire Department seminar rate.

For additional information, please contact:

Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981

Joe Dorio at jdorio@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 536-2235

Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Memorial Seminar & Exhibits

Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Registration, refreshments & exhibits begin at 7:30 AM

Program: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

"Ventilation Operations for 2010"

and

"10 Most Common Fireground Mistakes and How To Avoid Them"

Presented by

Battalion Chief John Mittendorf

Los Angeles Fire Dept, Retired

Proceeds donated to

Lt. Andrew Fredericks Scholarship Fund

Burn Care Everywhere www.burncare.org

Firemen's Home, Hudson, N.Y. http://www.fasny.com

Pre-registration: $30, at the door: $35

http://www.regonline.com/seminar10

Westchester Marriott Hotel, 670 White Plains Road (Route 119), Tarrytown, N.Y.

For overnight accommodations, please call Marriott Hotel reservations @ (800) 882-1042

and ask for the Elmsford Fire Department seminar rate.

For additional information, please contact:

Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981

Joe Dorio at jdorio@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 536-2235

Website: http://www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar.php

Was Elmsford actually there or were they asked to leave and go standby in Fairview? I've heard conflicting stories...

Prior to the Babbitt Court address being confirmed, presumably due to incomplete information being received by cell phone call(s), 60-Control dispatched the Elmsford Fire Dept to the vicinity of Route 9-A and Paulding St. for a possible structure fire.

Once the correct address and actual fire was confirmed, off Route 9-A, just south of the Elmsford Fire District line, E-237 responded to the scene (after checking with the Incident Commander) and L-55 relocated to Fairview Fire Headquarters (60-Control dispatch: Our normal assignment on a Fairview 2nd alarm).

The E-237 crew operated at the scene, with the other units, until the fire had been brought under control; at which time they were released by the Incident Commander.

L-55 remained at Fairview Fire Headquarters until most units had returned to service; they were then released by the Incident Commander.

I hope this clarifies our role in this fire.

Syd Henry, Chief

Elmsford Fire Dept.

You are absolutely correct on the water can's usefulness.

We carry one on all apparatus and in all Chiefs' vehicles.

We also add 8 ounces of Class A foam to each, making them even more effective.

Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Memorial Seminar & Exhibits

Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Registration, refreshments & exhibits begin at 7:30 AM

Program: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

“Ventilation Operations for 2010”

and

“10 Most Common Fireground Mistakes and How To Avoid Them”

Presented by

Battalion Chief John Mittendorf

Los Angeles Fire Dept, Retired

Proceeds donated to

Lt. Andrew Fredericks Scholarship Fund

Burn Care Everywhere www.burncare.org

Firemen’s Home, Hudson, N.Y. www.fasny.com

Pre-registration: $30, at the door: $35

www.regonline.com/seminar10

Westchester Marriott Hotel, 670 White Plains Road (Route 119), Tarrytown, N.Y.

For overnight accommodations, please call Marriott Hotel reservations @ (800) 882-1042

and ask for the Elmsford Fire Department seminar rate.

For additional information, please contact:

Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981

Joe Dorio at jdorio@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 536-2235

Website: www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar.php

Date: 6/20/09

Time: 2125 hours

Location: Sprain Brook Parkway N/B @ Route 287

Frequency: 153.98 and Trunk Fire 14

Units Operating: 2111, E-137, 58B-1, GPD Medic 72, State Police

Weather Conditions: Wet and rain

Description Of Incident: MVA rollover with entrapment on the entrance ramp to eastbound Route 287.

Patient extricated and transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Writer: Fireman488

Elmsford Fire Dept. 2009-10

Chief Syd Henry

1st Assistant Chief Richard Hoke, Sr.

2nd Assistant Chief Pete Deluca

Live Oak Engine Company

Captain Steve Woehrle

1st. Lieut. Mike Margiotta

2nd. Lieut. Tyler Rush

EMS Lieut. Chris Fanelli

Elmsford Fire Company

Captain Dave Signor

1st. Lieut. Tom Cox

2nd. Lieut. Nelson Diaz

EMS Lieut. Ted Thomas

The Mt. Pleasant Police Dept. took delivery of a Hurst Tool spreaders and power unit in the Spring of 1976, I believe, if my memory serves me correctly.

A group of us received training from the Hurst Tool Company rep; and we then trained our own people, even producing our own training video.

The unit was housed in the retro-fitted trunk of a patrol vehicle, which was equipped with heavy duty rear-end suspension.

Mutliple units were always dispatched to serious MVAs, so assistance in handling the equipment was never an issue.

A little primitive, yes, but it served the department well very for many years, prior to the local Fire Depts assuming the role.

While techniques have certainly changed over the years, alot of what I learned back in those early years, still serves me well today.

Elmsford FD uses PPV regularly, but like with any equipment, it must be trained on and used correctly.

This past summer we cleared a medium smoke condition throughout a 3-story office building in a matter of minutes with proper fan placement and proper opening of doors and windows.

We have gas powered and electric PPV fans. My preference is electric, because it's more versatile.

At next year's Lt. Andy Fredericks Seminar, Los Angeles Battalion Chief John Mittendorf will be speaking about PPV ventilation.

On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Elmsford Fire Department, I would like to thank all who attended the Lt. Andy Fredericks Seminar yesterday.

I think it was one of the best to date, with two great speakers, 400 firefighters attending and a sold out vendor hall.

It was really special having new Firefighter Andy Fredericks, Jr. in attendance, as well.

Thanks once again.

Hope to see all of you next year, February 6th, when Battalion Chief John Mittendorf, Los Angeles Fire Department, retired, will be speaking about Ventilation and the 10 Common Mistakes on the Fireground and How to Avoid Them.

Stay safe,

Syd Henry, Chief

Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY, Memorial Seminar & Exhibits

Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Registration, refreshments & exhibits begin at 7:30 AM

Program: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Strip Mall Fires, presented by Deputy Chief Tom Dunne, FDNY, 7th Division

Lightweight Construction, presented by Battalion Chief Bill Hines, FDNY, ret.

Proceeds donated to

Lt. Andrew Fredericks Scholarship Fund

Burn Care Everywhere www.burncare.org

Firemen’s Home, Hudson, N.Y. www.fasny.com

Westchester Marriott Hotel

670 White Plains Road (Route 119), Tarrytown, N.Y.

For overnight accommodations, please call Marriott Hotel reservations @ (800) 882-1042

and ask for the Elmsford Fire Department Seminar rate.

Pre-registration: $30

www.regonline.com/seminar09

At the door: $35

For additional information, please contact:

Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981

Joe Dorio at jdorio@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 536-2235

Date: 1/2/09

Time: 0845 hours

Location: Route 9-A @ Route 287

Frequency: 153.98 and County Trunk Fire-14

Units Operating: Elmsford FD Car 2111, Engines 137, 237, Ladder 55, Ambulance 58B-1, Elmsford Police, New York State Police, County Car 1 & 2, Battalion 14, County Health Dept, County Haz Mat, New York State DOT.

Description Of Incident: A waste container truck was westbound on Route 287 about to cross the Route 9-A overpass when it crashed through the guardrail, went airborne and landed on Route 9-A below.

Responding units found the driver, who had been ejected, lying on the side of the roadway and the cab of the truck fully involved in fire.

EMS personnel transported the patient, with Greenburgh PD Medic, in 58B-1 to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of injuries, which did not appear to be life threatening.

Fire personnel extinguished the fire with one handline.

Truck diesel fuel and other fluids were found to have leaked into 3 storm drains as a result of the collision.

State Police accident investigation.

Our thanks to two EMS passersby, who assisted with patient care at the scene.

Scene photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/ElmsfordFDPict...TruckFire122009

Elmsford Fire Dept.

2008

Fire: 534

EMS: 521

Total: 1055

Looks like effective use of Class A foam made quick work of this job.

Hey Everyone,

I was wondering in your agency whether it is fire, ems or pd if you have an established wellness program?

Mike,

This is a great time of the year to bring up this subject, with many people making New Year's resolutions to lose weight, get into shape, give up smoking, etc.

With heart attacks being the number one killer and firefighting being a very strenuous job, firefighters should be especially concerned about their physical conditioning.

I'll watch with interest for any and all positive suggestions.

Some departments host Weight Watchers meetings, others reimburse for gym memberships. My particular company has a nicely equipped gym of its own in the basement.

A formalized Wellness Program would the best.

Happy New Year & Stay Safe,

Syd Henry

Elmsford FD

No, it was the ice skating rink first. When I was a Town Camp Counselor in the mid-seventies, we used to take the kids there. The place is now Bloomingdale's furniture outlet.

For a brief time, when it was a skating rink, it was the New York Rangers practice facility.

After practice it was not uncommon to see the Rangers' players in local restaurants.