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  1. Posted

    This type of response is covered by Section 209 New York State General Municipal Law.

    These firefighters do not become members of the department that they are assisting, rather they respond under a mutual aid type scenario.

    Our Village Board passed a resolution acknowledging such participation and indicating insurance coverage for such firefighters.

    We also require a copy of the firefighter's credentials and a letter from his/her chief approving this participation.

    Currently, we have one such firefighter and one of our members responds with another department during the day, as well.

    It is definitely a win/win situation for all departments, who experience daytime manpower shortages, and who doesn't.

    I hope this helps answer your question.

  2. Posted · Edited by Fireman488

    610 volunteer and 368 career firefighters died while on duty during 1994-2004 and that heart attacks were the leading cause of fatality for both volunteer and career firefighters.

    There were 1,136,650 firefighters in the United States in 2005. Of these, 823,350 (72%) were volunteer and 313,300 (28%) were career.

    Firefighting is physically demanding work requiring high levels of aerobic capacity. Therefore, fire departments are encouraged to require preplacement and annual medical evaluations in accordance with NFPA guidelines.

    NFPA 1582, Standards on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, recommends exercise stress testing for asymptomatic firefighters who have two or more risk factors for CAD.

    NFPA 1583, Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Firefighters, outlines a complete health-related fitness program designed for fire departments.

    Source: NFPA

  3. Posted

    Firehouse.com Home > Magazine Archives > April 1999 Issue

    Are You Insuring A Car Or An Emergency Vehicle?

    MIKE WILBUR

    Firehouse Magazine

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    In the past three columns, we have been addressing apparatus insurance issues (see Emergency Vehicle Operations, January, February and March 1999). This month, we take a look at insurance as it relates to the operation of your private car as an emergency vehicle.

    It is common practice in many states (New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, to name a few) for volunteer fire chiefs, fire marshals, fire coordinators, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and arson investigators to install emergency lights and sirens on their personal vehicles. In other states (including Massachusetts, Michigan and Wisconsin) it is common practice for firefighters and EMTs to put emergency lights and sirens on their personal vehicles.

    For example, Wisconsin vehicle and traffic law, under emergency vehicle definitions, includes the following:

    "Privately owned motor vehicles being used by deputy state fire marshals or by personnel of a full-time or part-time fire department or by members of a volunteer fire department while enroute to a fire or on an emergency call pursuant to orders of their chief or other commanding officer.

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  4. Posted · Edited by Fireman488

    At this year's Lt. Andy Fredericks Seminar, we experienced major database problems.

    We have worked diligently to correct missing and/or incorrect certificates.

    Many reprinted certificates have been mailed out.

    Please contact me at Shenry@elmsfordfd.com if your department is missing certificates or needs any corrected.

    Thank you for your patience and be assured that this will not happen again.

    Sincerely,

    Syd Henry

    Assistant Chief

    Elmsford Fire Dept.

  5. Posted · Edited by Fireman488

    I have operated both, and in my opinion, the top mounted is superior, for the following reasons:

    *You are out of traffic.

    *You have a better view of the scene.

    *The discharge gates are easier to operate, because you have better leverage.

    *It's easier to operate the deck gun.

  7. Posted

    On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Elmsford Fire Department, I would like to thank all, who attended today's Seminar, making it another successful day, with over 400 firefighters in attendance.

    Chief Goldfeder did a terrific job of reminding us on how to better protect ourselves.

    We apologize for the certificate printing malfunction.

    Certificates will be printed and mailed to all departments.

    Thanks again and as Chief Goldfeder said numerous times today:

    STAY SAFE!!!

    Syd Henry

    Assistant Chief

    Elmsford Fire Dept.

  8. Posted

    On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Elmsford Fire Department, I would like to thank all, who attended today's Seminar, making it another successful day, with over 400 firefighters in attendance.

    Chief Goldfeder did a terrific job of reminding us on how to better protect ourselves.

    We apologize for the certificate printing malfunction.

    Certificates will be printed and mailed to all departments.

    Thanks again and as Chief Goldfeder said numerous times today:

    STAY SAFE!!!

    Syd Henry

    Assistant Chief

    Elmsford Fire Dept.

  11. Posted · Edited by Truck4

    Date: 12-23-06

    Time: 0527 hours

    Location: Route 9-A near the Greenburgh Multiplex

    Frequency: 153.98

    Units Operating: 2111, 2112, E-137, 58B-2, Greenburgh PD Medics, Con Edison

    Description Of Incident: MVA with heavy entrapment, involving a vehicle into a Con Edison utility pole, which was broken into two pieces and resting vertically on the roof of vehicle.

    A lengthy extrication ensued, finally removing the patient after about a 45 minute operation.

    Patient transported ALS to Westchester Medical Center by 58B-2.

    Writer: Fireman488

  12. Posted

    Elmsford FD first trained everyone on IS-100 and IS-700.

    We later followed with IS-200.

    We have used the ICS NIMS terminology on every run since this past July.

    As a result we have become proficient with its use; and it has really structured

    our operations at all types of incidents, large and small.

    We are very pleased with the results.

  13. Posted

    Date: 12/15/2006

    Time: 0500 hours

    Location: Route 287 eastbound @ Milepost 0.7 (near Exit 2)

    Frequency: 153.98

    Units Operating: 2111 (I/C), 2112 (Operations), E-137, L-55, New York State Police, County Haz Mat, County Health Dept and New York State Thruway Authority.

    Description Of Incident: Haz Mat diesel fuel spill (approx. 100 gallons)

    Writer: Fireman488

    Tractor trailer on the right shoulder with a ruptured diesel fuel saddle tank.

    Prior to the arrival of the EFD units, approximately 30 gallons of diesel fuel had already run down a catch basin.

    The tractor trailer was moved further eastbound downhill from the above mentioned catch basin.

    The leak was sealed with Plug N Dike.

    The spill was covered with Speedy Dry.

    All Elmsford units in service @ 0630 hours.

  14. Posted

    Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY

    Memorial Seminar and Exhibits

    Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Dept.

    @ The Westchester Marriott Hotel

    670 White Plains Rd (Route 119)

    Tarrytown, NY

    Saturday, January 13, 2007

    Registration, refreshments and exhibits begin at 7:30 AM

    Program: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

    Firefighter Close Calls

    Presented by Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder

    Loveland-Symmes, Ohio Fire Dept.

    www.firefighterclosecalls.com

    For additional information, please contact

    Assistant Chief Syd Henry

    shenry@elmsfordfd.com or 914 490-1981

    Or visit our websites:

    www.elmsfordfd.com/seminar.htm

    www.liveoakeng.com/seminar.htm

  18. Posted

    Elmsford FD carries the following:

    A 100 foot length of 2 inch (with smooth bore nozzle, 1 inch tip) Niedner lightweight hi-rise hose, rolled double donut, carried in a hi-rise hose bag.

    Two additional 50 foot lengths, rolled double donut, are carried in another bag.

    A utility bag with a 15 foot length of 3 inch Niedner lightweight hi-rise hose, with pressure gauge and double gated wye.

    Also carried in this bag is a Stillson wrench, spanner wrenches, hose straps, door chocks and a fog tip for the smooth bore nozzles (for venting and/or overhaul).

    Also carried by one engine are four folded 50 foot lengths of 2 1/2 inch (with smooth bore nozzle, 1 1/8 inch tip) Niedner lightweight hi-rise hose.

  21. Posted

    We have been actively using the ICS and its terminology in the Elmsford FD, on all runs, since July of this year. Our personnel are becoming comfortable with it.

    The results really paid off last week at a working structure fire at 2:30 AM.

    Because we have been using ICS regularly, all personnel automatically used it at this incident, making for a well coordinated fireground operation.

    The use of the Con Ed donated Command Board also helped in this coordination.

    As many articles, in various firefighting publications, point out: You cannot use this system effectively if you don't use it all the time. To use it effectively, it should be utilized on all runs.

  22. Posted

    Both Elmsford ladders have pumps, which works very well for us.

    Our 75 foot stick has a 1750 gpm pump with a 500 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. Can operate as an engine or a truck. Very versatile.

    Our 100 foot tower ladder has a 1500 gpm pump with a 300 gallon water tank.

    Does not need engine company support to operate. Also very versatile.

    Each district has different needs. This has been most effective for us.

  23. Posted

    I agree and do the same thing when I do the I-200. I like to make my students think about delegation, accountability, etc. Also, interaction is sometimes the best way to learn.

    For my department...I simply ran the I-100 and I-700 and had the members take the test. Wasn't a hard task just time consuming.

    We did the same thing in Elmsford and had 100% membership compliance by September 30th.

    Members who couldn't attend the classes took them independently online.

    We have also implemented the ICS terminology on all of our runs. Still in the learning stage, but little by little the members are getting used to it.

    Our goal is to make the system and its terminology second nature.

    We are planning to do I-200 over the winter.

  24. Posted

    This past Sunday members of the Elmsford Fire Dept. participated in the annual Tunnel to Towers Run.

    The run traces the steps taken by FF Stephen Siller, FDNY Squad Co. 1, the morning of 9/11. Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to Ground Zero.

    It is a growing and truly inspiring event, which benefits The Stephen Siller, FDNY, ‘Let Us Do Good’ Children’s Foundation.

    www.tunneltotowersrun.org

    Some of the highlights of the run:

    The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel was lined with FDNY firefighters in full dress uniform: holding 343 American flags and 343 banners with pictures of the fallen firefighters and their company numbers.

    Exiting the tunnel, the FDNY Pipe Band was playing.

    Running along the Hudson River, two fireboats were discharging large streams from their deck guns.

    On duty FDNY units were at various locations along the course, cheering on the runners.

    The end of the run, Vesey St. was lined with various food and merchandise booths.

    Followed by some inspiring messages from Former Mayor Guiliani, members of the Siller family, just to name a few.

    It was a great day for fitness and fellowship, while honoring the 9/11 heros and raising money for a truly worthy cause.

    If you are a runner or a walker, I highly recommend you trying it next year.

  25. Posted

    Tarrytown:

    The Masonic Building at 54 Main St, Tarrytown, housed Hope Hose, Conqueror Hook and Ladder and the Tarrytown Police Dept until 1964. At which time a new fire station was built at 50 Main St and a new police station at 150 Franklin St.

    Elmsford:

    The building on South Central Ave (opposite La Stazione), Elmsford, housed the Elmsford Fire Company until 1957. At which time a new fire station was built at 144 East Main St.

    The building at 7 North Lawn Ave, Elmsford, housed Live Oak Engine Co. until 1968. At which time a new fire station was built next door at 5 North Lawn Ave.