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Chelsea House Fire
July 2, 2011 12:24
7 Van Ness Rd
Assisted by the city of Beacon & Castle Point VA FD with an engine (preplanned) on dispatch with Beacon Volunteer Ambulance and the Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division on the scene. The Glenham & Hughsonville fire departments provided standby coverage. The Red Cross assisted the family

Chelsea House Fire
July 2, 2011 12:24
7 Van Ness Rd
Assisted by the city of Beacon & Castle Point VA FD with an engine (preplanned) on dispatch with Beacon Volunteer Ambulance and the Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division on the scene. The Glenham & Hughsonville fire departments provided standby coverage. The Red Cross assisted the family

The Croton Falls Fire Department, in Westchester County New York, recently took delivery of their new Chief's truck, a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. As with many of today's first response vehicles, much time was invested to assure it could fulfill a multitude of capabilities.

One specific need was sufficient rear facing warning as the CFFD regularly responds up to I-684, a limited access, multi lane highway occupied by high speed, high volume traffic. As Chief's vehicles are typically the initial personnel to arrive on scene, and distracted, impatient drivers present a real danger to first and subsequent responders, the need for adequate rear warning was paramount.

As with most of the vehicles upfitted by SWS today, 2071 incorporates a 100% LED based warning system. Front facing components include a Whelen FX Freedom lightbar, two six head Dominators and two LINZ6s in the front grille with a Sound Off headlight flasher. Side warning is provided by M4s on each outer bumper corner, a four head Dominator Plus in each rear side cargo window and a Sound Off Intersector under each side view mirror. The rear is protected by a Whelen Outer Edge, Outer Pillar Edge, eight head Dominator Plus in the upper cargo window, two split color M4s on the cargo door and four LAW HideAway LEDs in the taillights. A CenCom system with a HOWLER low frequency siren system complete the overall warning package.

A custom built Command / Storage cabinet was installed in the rear cargo compartment which incorporates communications equipment, space for turnout & SCBA, four open storage compartments, adjustable shelving and slide out command drawer with marking whiteboard and clear overlay. Two additional four head Dominator Plus bars were installed on the sides of the cabinet to provide additional rear warning when the cargo door is raised. Rear vehicle area lighting for nighttime operations is provided by three LED compartment lights. Two dual lamp floods under the rear of the truck supplement the area work lights while also operating in conjunction with the OEM reverse lights.



The 24 inch Havis console contains the department and County radios, CenCom control head, storage box, side mounted armrests, dual cup holder, 12V power outlets and HOWLER controls.

Vehicle graphics include white reflective striping, red safety chevron on the rear door, along with gold leaf lettering and department artwork on each front passenger door.

Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Croton Falls Fire Department for the confidence placed in us to provide their new Chief's vehicle. We look forward to working with them on future projects.
YouTube video link............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtaENSy9fw
While we are appreciative and thankful for the hectic workload we have been working through since the move to our larger, more efficient facility last Thanksgiving, it has limited the amount of time we've had available to keep current projects posted on EMTBRAVO as they're completed. Most readers are probably well aware of the vehicles we deliver to fellow departments in Westchester, Putnam and Duchess Counties as they are delivered, but may not have had an opportunity to see vehicles that have been completed for other areas. We'll be starting to get these up for readers' interest and feedback in the near future. If NYS vehicles are of interest, we would be happy to post the most recent ones as well. Please let us know what you would like to see in the coming weeks and we'll be happy to get them up for you...........Thanks for everyone's support and interest !....... SWS

Date: 7/2/11
Time: 1453
Location: Basden's Automotive - 1087 Ulster Heights Rd.
Frequency: 33.48, 46.46, 45.88
Units Operating:
ULSTER COUNTY: Ellenville FD, Napanoch FD, Kerhonkson FD, Cragsmoor FD, Walker Valley FD, Stone Ridge FD, Accord FD, UCFIU, Ellenville Rescue, NYSP
SULLIVAN COUNTY: Woodbourne FD (1 tanker to scene), Grahamsville FD (1 tanker, 1 engine to Napanoch for standby), Bloomingburg FD (1 engine to Cragsmoor for standby)
ORANGE COUNTY: Pine Bush FD (standby for Walker Valley)
Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm
Description Of Incident: Originally called in as a vehicle fire in a structure.
Reporters/Writer: eric12401
1453 - Ellenville with all equipment and Napanoch with 42-11 respond for a vehicle fire in a structure.
1459 - Ellenville 26-10 responding
1500 - 2nd alarm transmitted for a working structure fire.

Napanoch with all available manpower to the scene.
Kerhonkson with 33-14 to the scene.
Cragsmoor with 24-20 to the scene.
Walker Valley with 63-15 and FASTeam to the scene.
Ulster County Fire Investigation Unit with investigators to the scene.
Ellenville Rescue with 1 ambulance to the scene.

1502 - Ellenville 26-15 responding
1508 - Walker Valley 63-15 and FAST responding.
1509 - Cragsmoor 2nd dispatch for 24-20 and manpower.
1514 - Cragsmoor 24-20 responding.
1515 - Ellenville and Napanoch additional dispatch for all available manpower.
1519 - 56-N and 56-S reporting an extended ETA. Ulster 911 reporting unsuccessful attempts to contact building inspector.
1521 - Cragsmoor 24-20 with a 3-5 minute ETA.
1532 - Cragsmoor and Kerhonkson additional dispatch for all available manpower and 1 additional tanker each to the scene. Stone Ridge with 1 engine to relocate to Kerhonkson's firehouse for standby.
1535 - Kerhonkson 33-11 responding.
1537 - Stone Ridge 58-14 and 58-1 responding.
1543 - Napanoch Car 42 requesting Grahamsville with 1 engine and 1 tanker to standby in Napanoch's firehouse.
1545 - Cragsmoor Car 24 requesting Bloomingburg with 1 engine to standby at Cragsmoor's firehouse.
1556 - Stone Ridge 58-14 relocated to Kerhonkson.
1557 - Ellenville Fire Command requesting State Police to the scene.
1608 - 56-S on scene.
1611 - Grahamsville's engine and tanker relocated to Napanoch's firehouse.
1628 - Accord and Walker Valley with 5 interior firefighters each to the scene.
1633 - Walker Valley 63-25 responding with 5 interior firefighters.
1635 - Accord 15-10 assembling crew.
1640 - Accord 15-10 responding.
1650 - Napanoch additional request for refreshments to the scene.
1702 - Fire under control, extensive overhaul in progress.
1804 - Walker Valley 63-15 and 63-25 in service and returning, Pine Bush released from standby duty.
1811 - Napanoch in service and returning, Grahamsville released from standby duty.
1852 - All mutual aid released. Ellenville in service and returning.

Somers FINALLY took delivery of our new TL. It is a Sutphen SP95. It will be housed at the Granite Springs firehouse. As always a great job by the Comissioners and everyone involved in the spec'ing. It is out for lettering now and it should be in service shortly.



All photos are mine and may not be used without permission..

Took these from the road with my iPhone....

South Park The Movie - Blame Canada
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Sorry I had to...

Yonkers FD Demo:

What can we take from this?
-Sometimes you have to imagine how things will play out in the paper and the damage that can be done to the reputation of your orginization.
-If your an officer be the officer. It is your job to be the voice of reason when things get out of hand.
-It's 2011 this is how things are we are not going back to the old days.
The alleged conduct is both illegal and sick. Instead of making this thread another gripe about a black eye for the fire service lets try to be vigilant and do our jobs and make the tough decisions to keep or orginizations on the level.

Driver's door skin impaled on the fence

Initial impact to the red pickup

Good stuff Bill.
Stupid people keep emergency services in business

Front overview

Hughsonville's Truck's first structure fire (with Hughsonville)

BIll Johnson takes a break fram taking awesome photos as guys work to knock down any remaining fire

The second trip is complete and everbody is safely back on shore.....

A job well done...... Arlington Chief of Department Gallente speaks with a tired FF Ortiz.

Arlington Career Captain Palcher who directed AFD's SWRT smiles with the rest of his crew as they begin the task of breaking the safety lines down......

Firefighters carry the raft back up from the shore of the creek....

Back up at the street.....

Chief Gallente, Career Captain Mihans, and Asst Chief Philips share a little down time back up on the street....

Arlington Firefighters push the raft back up into the top of their new Rescue 32-52......

Firefighter Joe Moore was the Chauffeur of 32-52 on this run.....

And lastly, a shot of 32-52 from the front.....

With darkness quickly approaching, firefighters discuss the plan......

The "swimmer" for the operation, Arlington Firefighter John Ortiz, gets suited up.....

Firefighters check their web of ropes and pulleys that will be used to carry out the operation

Laughter and boredom..... The five await their trip back to the shore......

FF Ortiz prepares to make his way out to the stranded five....

Once FF Ortiz reached them, each was fitted with a safety flotation vest in preparation for the trip back into shore.........

With three girls on board, they listen intensely as FF Ortiz gives them some instructions.

A TransCare Medic uses his flashlight to illuminate the raft from the Town of Poughkeepsie side of the creek as everybody shares a little laughter.....

The first three girls are safely returned to shore w/o any additional injuries.....

A TransCare Medic with the help of the girls father, and the steadying hand of a DCSO Sheriffs Deputy, carry the girl back to the bus for evaluation and treatment of her injury.....

I apologize for the long post....... The photos tell the whole story that's why I'm posting so many...........
The New Hackensack Fire Department, Town of Wappinger/TransCare Medics, and the Dutchess County Sheriffs Office were dispatched for a "16yr old female that had fallen with a knee injury and is hemorrhaging on the bank of the Wappingers creek in the rear of 37 Helen Dr". Personnel arrived to find the injured female along with two others, one of which had a foot laceration, perched on a group of rocks in the middle of the creek. They were unable to make it back to shore due to their injuries, the strong currents, and the sharp and slippery rocks that lined their path back to shore.....As crews arrived and assessed the situation, the father of one of the girls as well as another friend of the girls, swam out to be with the original three now leaving firefighters with 5 people stranded in the middle of the creek. Due to the injuries to the two females and their location in the middle of the creek, the decision was made to abandon a simpler rescue and to request the assistance of the Arlington FD and their Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT) in bringing everybody safely back to shore......

Initial personnel make their way down to the creek.....

The initial three girls in the middle of the creek.....

Suprise..... Without the knowledge or approval of the rescuers, the father of one of the three girls goes into the water......

and with difficulty, makes it to their location.... A short time later, another female would do the same thing leaving 5 individuals that needed to be brought back to shore....

A DCSO Deputy and TransCare Medic discuss the situation.....

With one safety line in place, crews wait for the arrival of AFD's Swift Water Rescue Team.....

AFD's SWRT makes the scene......

Did you order ten pepperoni pizzas? NKFD Fire Police father and son team Bernie and Doug Roe carry in the SWRT's inflatable raft.

AFD's SWRT members inflate the raft......

Time to move the raft down the narrow and rocky path to the shore...

Even if the training was last week are you suggesting that they should defy their orders and do it anyway? As soon as the order was communicated by this policy, that type of operation had to stop.
Then what happens when a rescuer gets killed or injured? The city says, nope, we're not covering him because he was doing something he wasn't supposed to do and the surviving family gets nothing.
Don't tell me that it's unlikely because water rescues have to be one of the most dangerous types of rescues and all to often we hear about even properly trained and equipped responders getting hurt or killed.

Past New Hamburg Chief Jack Peruse sets the record straight......

Hughsonville Firefighter Tommy Masch......

And last but not least....... The Lucky Dogs......
And oh yeah........ Telling a photographer that he/she must have a nice camera is like telling the cook that he/she must have nice pots after eating a good meal.......

The Boat is run with crews of Engine 1 and ladder 1

Marine 1 went 10-9 last night.

I found this down in Harrisburg Fire Expo this weekend and it was transported to Poughkeepsie tonight (Sunday 5/22/11) The salesman said it will be delivered Monday.

I found this down in Harrisburg Fire Expo this weekend and it was transported to Poughkeepsie tonight (Sunday 5/22/11) The salesman said it will be delivered Monday.

I found this down in Harrisburg Fire Expo this weekend and it was transported to Poughkeepsie tonight (Sunday 5/22/11) The salesman said it will be delivered Monday.