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We have two booster reels on out BRAT, of course this is a brush truck not a pumper, one reel is a dead lay for 1000' of forestry hose which can be pulled off and hooked into one of the 1 1/2" discharges at pump (the hose is not charged on the reel as it is capped and yes it was designed that way for the storage of the hose), the other is reel with 200' of hard line, all discharges on the BRAT are class A foam capable. The BRAT also carries 3 - hose bags containing 300' each of 1" forestry hose and 400' of 1 3/4 and 300' of 2 1/2", at a fire in Lakeville CT. last fall every piece of hose was used in the woods by various departments. We have had great success with the reels, again yes this is a different type of vehicle and mostly used for grass/brush type fires but repacking over 1000' of forestry hose if not on a reel would not be fun. The line has been used in ways IZZY mentioned above as well.
Our new engine being constructed has a reel spec'd under the cab steps that will hold 200' of hard 1" line that will be CAFS capable for those road side grass fires, smaller nusinance fires, the new engine has "pump and roll" capabilities. We have used foam for years and will continue to do so.

Date: 6/25/13
Time: Approx 1130
Location: Tunxis Lane, Willimantic, CT
Units:
-Willimantic Police
-CT State Police:
Troop K (probably C & D as well, given the location) Emergency Services Unit Aviation (Trooper 1) Eastern District Major Crimes Canine (15 K9 teams were training nearby and responded) -Multiple mutual aid departments and tactical teams.
Description:
Willimantic Police Officer shot by male suspect in camo fatigues with a long gun, possibly wearing body armor. Search continuing through the woods with tactical teams. Sounds like the Officer was shot in the arm.
Still a very active scene with staging areas and command post(s) being set up.
Mulitple shelter-in-place orders in effect.
1242: Callers reporting shots fired off Route 32, suspect possibly pinned down.
Suspect in custody being transported by Windham FD under guard. Major Crimes requested to multiple crime scenes.

Date:06/24/2013
Time:20:03
Location:163 Lexington Ave, Mt.Kisco
Units:
Mt.Kisco:2281,2282,2283,2284,Engine 102,Engine 103,Engine 104,Engine 105,Engine 106, Rescue 31,Rescue 15,Utility 13
Bedford Hills:2031,2032,TL-57,Utility 6{FAST}
Chappaqua:2061,TL-27
Millwood:2253,Engine 248{RELOCATE}
Yorktown:Ladder 51{RELOCATE}
Westchester DES:Bat-16,C&O Zone 5
Other:Con-Ed Electric,Con-Ed Gas,MKPD,Building Department,WCHD,Red Cross

Mt.Kisco VAC:70B1,70B2
Frequency: FG-8,Fire 16,46.26

Description:
20:03-Initial Tones for reported structure fire at 163 Lexington ave
20:07-Car 2284 on the scene with smoke showing
20:09-Car 2281 to 60 Control transmit the 1075
20:23-Battalion 16 reports 30x50 3 story occupied multiply dwelling taxpayer, fire on the first floor with exposure to the second floor, primaries are negative at this time, holding with the assignment, all hands working
20:25-Car 2281 reporting main body of fire is knocked down at this time
20:28-Car 2281 requesting con-ed gas and electric
20:30-Car 2281 requesting C&O
20:35-Batallion 16 reporting building department was notified through the PD
20:36-Battallion 16 reporting secondaries are negative and fire is under control at this time
20:38-Batallion 16 releasing Engine 105,Engine 106
20:42-60 Control reports 3 members of C&O responding
20:44-Car 2281reports Engine 102 in service and relocate Engine 248 released but holding the relocate Ladder 51
21:08-Batallion 16 requesting the health department the 1st floor is a Deli
21:26-Bat 16 is requesting red cross for missplaced parties
21:45-Bat 16 reports final count is 12 adults and 3 children
PM with any info
Links:
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130624/NEWS02/306240098/Mount-Kisco-fire-displaces-15-residents-3-units

Twelve years ago today, June 22nd, Lt. Michael Neuner died in the Line of Duty fighting a house fire with the Brewster Fire Department in Putnam County. Mike was a Police Officer in the City of Peekskill, a former member of the Putnam County Sheriffs Department, Armonk and Patterson Fire Departments. My Uncle Mike was one of the funniest, coolest and nicest guys to ever walk this earth.

We remember you today and every day, Satch. You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten!

Date: 6/22/13
Time: approx. 20:00
Location: 17 A and Mountain Lakes Road
Units: Greenwood Lake FD, Greenwood Lake EMS (366, 367), Warwick EMS (201, 202, 203, 204 (MCI/support unit), 205 (duty officer)) Mobile Life Support, Hackensack Airmed 1, Town of Warwick Police, Village of Greenwood Lake Police.
Coordinators: EMS 1, EMS 16
Stand Bys: Pine Island EMS 302 s/b Warwick's Bay, Tuxedo EMS s/b Greenwood Lake's bay

Description: NJ Transit commuter bus went head on with a van with entrapment and serious injuries. Saint Anthony's Hospital on full divert and unable to accept any patients at all, closest ALS unit coming out of Middletown. Total of 14 patients. 5 transported proir to ems arrival, 1 patient transported by Warwick 201 to Greenwood Lake CVS to meet Hackensack Airmed 1. Other 8 patients were transported to either Orange Regional Medical Center or Good Samaritan Hospital by 366, 367, 202, and Mobile Life Support.
*Greenwood Lake EMS 365 already enroute to Good Samaritan ALS on a separate call when this incident occured

The Leonia FD is back open at 8 am today:
http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2013/06/officials_reinstate_leonia_fire_department_after_suspension_following_sexual_assault.html

However you feel it's called "Discrimination" and it's illegal.

Only a Arson check is allowed unless the application asks if a criminal background check may be performed, similar to a job application.

As far as I am aware unless you have a conviction for arson, sexual predator or violent felony you cannot be barred from joining a volunteer department

If the person was a guest why wasn't he supervised???

We have the same issues in my county, but a lot of it here boils down to pride and ego. I have argued countless times with the EMS in my department because its the same EMT and same Driver that show up to every call, and they both take over 10 minutes to get to the rig and the rig takes 15-20 minutes to roll out the door; this includes Delta and Echo calls. I have brought up automatic mutual aid with 2 of our nearest agencies to be simultaneously toned out with us and the first rig to roll gets the call, and it can be a mix-matched crew if needed, like our driver with our rig but with an EMT from the other agency. The answer I got? "Well, we should be allowed to answer our own calls, its our town and we should get the chance to roll to the call before anyone else does"...................
I have timed our EMS several times for Charlie, Delta and Echo calls and the best time I have seen is a 6 minute time (for the rig to roll after initial tone out time) and that was because they were at station for a meeting. The best time otherwise is 15 minutes...UNACCEPTABLE for any call you respond to. As mentioned and well known already, it only takes 4 minutes for brain death with lack of O2. It may take 4 minutes for the family to call EMS, talk to the dispatcher and get the tones out...then you make them wait another 15-20 minutes for a rig to show up? And then its only staffed with an EMT fresh out of school with minimal experience and no ALS support????? Yes, this system is flawed beyond repair and its being ruined by volunteers with extremely large egos and personal pride. People are putting their pride before the needs of the patient and it needs to stop.
Very well written article and i am from Suffolk County originally, I was raised in Northport NY. Its hard when you are a volunteer that started in a larger, well run agency with a large call volume and more volunteers than you know what to do with ending up in a small town agency, with a handfull of volunteers and a small call volume. You try to offer advice and they instantly get defensive and insulted because "The big city man is trying to push his way in and run our squad thinks he knows it all, trying to boss us around..." yadda yadda yadda.
Pride. Ego. Need to put those things asside and put patients first. I dont care if its an ambulance from 10 miles away that just so happens to be driving through our town returning from hospital; if they are staffed they should be able to call the dispatcher and say they will go to the scene and assess the patient and give an update. If the other squad still has not answered tones then they SHOULD be able to transport; no arguments or petty attitudes, turf wars, "this is my call what are you doing here" BS that most volunteers display. (And to end the pettiness right now, I have been in volunteer EMS for 18 years now as well as career EMS for 11 years, I have been a volunteer EMS lieutenant, Captain and training officer. I have specced out a new rig, and applied for our squad to become ALS certified all at the age of 19) I too am not a volunteer basher, I am a proponent for the patient. I have been a patient and did not want to wait 20 minutes for a rig. My child was a patient and I almost grabbed her and ran in my car instead of wait for the rig to finally decide to arrive. I too used to have that disgusting attitude of "Its our call, dont let XYZ agency take it, lets get a crew and respond even if it takes 20 minutes and 4 tones of our pagers"......That was wrong and I know it now. We need to get the proper care to the patient within minutes. Period.
End of rant...sorry! lol

Date: 06-18-13
Time: 2210hrs (approx)
Location: Carbone Ct & Paradise Hill
Units: Cornwall, Vails Gate (FAST), Woodbury Tanker, Salisbury Mills Tanker
Description: Structure Fire
2222hrs-OC911 conducting 10 minute status check. Command advising handlines in operation, house was fully involved upon arrival, now have collapse.

Date: 06-16-13
Time: 1145hrs (approx)
Location: 300 Gidney Ave - Gidney Ave School
Units: NFD Car-1, Car-4, E1, E3, T1, E10, Castle Point FDVA (FAST), West Point Engine, Vails Gate Engine, Winona Lake Truck, Coldenham Truck, 36-14, C/NPD, MLSS (several).
Description: Working Fire in an occupied School
1145hrs(approx)-Box Alarm transmitted, NFD companies dispatched.
NFD T1 arrived 1st due and made entry into the building where they encountered a heavy smoke condition. Members quickly located the fire, which was in a 2nd floor classroom. The Truck crew was able to hold the fire with PWC's until the 1st due Engine could get a line inside. The Engine crew stretched a 2 1/2" line, quickly knocking down the fire.
As mutual-aid companies arrived, they were advised to assist in opening up and placing ventilation fans as there was a smoke condition throughout.
Once the smoke was cleared, companies started taking up as NFD Fire Investigators started their investigation.
All mutual aid was released within approximately 2 hours.
Once again, another quick stop by the NFD! Things could have been much different in an occupied elementary school. Nice work to the NFD, as well as the M/A companies.

Date: 6/16/13
Time: Apx 15:00
Location: Yonkers St. 14, Central Park Av
Units:Yonkers FD

Description: Fatal Car vs. Fire Station
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130616/NEWS/306160044/Police-scene-fatal-crash-Yonkers?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|Frontpage

Date:06-16-13
Time: 1410
Location: 274 Carpenter Ave
Units: City of Newburgh FD, Car 4 Command, Castle Point E-91-11 FAST, West Point Engine, Middle Hope Truck to the Scene, Vails Gate FD Truck stand by in PSB

Description working fire, 2nd alarm heavy fire thru the roof per City Command

Date: 6/15/13
Time: 11:02 PM
Location: Main Street & Terrace Place (IFO Diner/Village Social)

Units: Mount Kisco PD, Bedford PD, Westchester County PD,
Mount Kisco VAC, Mount Kisco FD, Westchester EMS ALS

Description: Mt. Kisco Police Officers responding to a call involved in a Serious MVA.
Police Car (Marked) Vs. Police Car (Unmarked)
2 Police Officers were injuried. 1 Critical. Tx. to Westchester Medical Center.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130616/NEWS/306160033/Police-cars-collide-Mount-Kisco-1-offficer-appears-seriously-hurt?nclick_check=1
12:25 AM Main Street is remains closed due to an ongoing Accident Investigation by WCPD

Photo Credit: Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News

Hey everyone! Hope all is well in the EMTBravo Community and the East Coast. Figured I'd give a lil update from my area here in good old Texas lol. Today a couple of our guys and myself went out to pump test our 2 newest trucks. Figured while we were out there I'd snap some photos
E-1 is a 2013 Pierce Velocity 2000gpm / 750gal. Dual Foam A/B with CAFS. This is our first CAFS truck. We also got the TAK4 front susepension . All Whelen series lighting and a Wilburt Nightscan light tower on the cab roof and a remote operated deck gun. Alot of other goodies on this truck too.
T-9 is a 2013 Peterbuilt / Pierce 1265gpm / 2100gal. All Whelen lighting side and rear cameras.
Hope you all enjoy the pics.

Date: June 7, 2013
Time: 13:07
Location: 82 Mill Rd
Units: Olive

Description: Structure Fire
13:07 Olive dispatched to a structure fire
13:12 Command request 2nd alarm
13:13 911 dispatched 2nd alarm along with Olive 1st Aid & County Fire Investigation Team
2nd call in district – Phoenicia & Mt Tremper dispatched to a Automatic fire alarm Onteora Middle School (was a false alarm head activated) units then responded to the fire
13:20 Manpower dispatched to the scene
13:28 command reports heavy fire going to defensive attack

Yes, Marlboro was called for standby at MH station 2 for general coverage. We have no tech rescue team or anything like that. I enjoyed checking out their Antique Mack they had in the bay until they released us. When we are called to stand by for MH, we now go to station 2, as our mutual aid engine's hose bed was modified and no longer fit height wise in station 1.

From www.recordonline.net

From Lifenet NY Facebook

(Goodwill FD at Landing Zone on the westboud span)
It's a good thing the local High Angle rescue teams practice off these bridges

Why were people allowed to occupy the building during the demolition of the attached building. Apparently a proper inspection wasn't done and protection wasn't properly put into position.

Date: 6/6/13
Time: 09:35
Location: Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (i-84) Westbound mm 39.8
Units: Middle Hope, city of Newburgh & West Point tech rescue teams, Goodwill FD, Marlboro FD, Beacon FD, NYSP, Stat Flight Air 2

Description: Worker fallen under bridge in construction safety area
Apx 09:35 construction worker fell under bridge in construction safety area and is in injured Middle Hope, city of Newburgh, Beacon FD dispatched
West Point Tech rescue team requested, Beacon can remain in service
Command requested a medevac to land on the bridge, an engine from Goodwill for landing zone, an engine from Marlboro to stand by at Middle Hope st. 2
10:10 Medevac landed on the bridge rope teams deployed and with victim will remove with a basket
10:29 command reports rescue complete all are back on the bridge. West Point released
10:45 command reports Air 2 enroute to Westchester Med. units picking up
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130606/NEWS/130609772

Very cool and unique!
UTMB (University Of Texas Medical Branch) located outside Houston on Galveston Island, is the main major hospital in the Texas Prison System. Interfacility transports can take several hours from all over Texas. (Think like going from Buffalo NY to Montauk NY)
Frazer will customize any ambulance and accomodate any customers needs or want no matter how unusual it may be. They put out some pretty cool units and are very high quality, very solid build, and durable.
http://www.frazerbilt.com/Videos/watch.php?id=761
More about Frazer: http://www.frazerbilt.com/

Why were people allowed to occupy the building during the demolition of the attached building. Apparently a proper inspection wasn't done and protection wasn't properly put into position.

Date: 6/6/13
Time: 09:35
Location: Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (i-84) Westbound mm 39.8
Units: Middle Hope, city of Newburgh & West Point tech rescue teams, Goodwill FD, Marlboro FD, Beacon FD, NYSP, Stat Flight Air 2

Description: Worker fallen under bridge in construction safety area
Apx 09:35 construction worker fell under bridge in construction safety area and is in injured Middle Hope, city of Newburgh, Beacon FD dispatched
West Point Tech rescue team requested, Beacon can remain in service
Command requested a medevac to land on the bridge, an engine from Goodwill for landing zone, an engine from Marlboro to stand by at Middle Hope st. 2
10:10 Medevac landed on the bridge rope teams deployed and with victim will remove with a basket
10:29 command reports rescue complete all are back on the bridge. West Point released
10:45 command reports Air 2 enroute to Westchester Med. units picking up
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130606/NEWS/130609772

MTA Metro-North Railroad, Grand Central Terminal Fire-EMS Officer
Application Deadline June 19, 2013
Compensation Grade D Min: $51,557 / Mid: $64,446 / Max: $77,336
Position Objective This position is to provide full- time Fire/Life safety coverage involving Emergencies, Protocols, Inspections, Programs, Policies and Training within Grand Central Terminal (GCT).
Responsibilities Daily response to Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) emergencies and also lead volunteer members.

Perform Fire Drills with all tenants, employees and occupants within GCT, weekly inspections of all GCT Emergency Exits, and monthly/semi-annually inspection tagging and maintenance of Fire Extinguishers.

Perform daily fire inspection with retail tenants, for Fire/Life Safety.

Maintain records for pre-hospital reports, including incident reports per state and company requirements, daily inventory for medical and fire supplies, and Hazardous Materials (HAZ-MAT) Storage Facility, including manifesting for 90-day maximum storage of HAZ-MAT materials per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirements, and coordinating disposal with Assistant Fire Chief.

Provide daily inspection of all Fire Brigade equipment and apparatus for safe, efficient operation under guidelines set by OSHA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Metro-North Railroad policy, and coordinate approval and issuance of Hot Work permits as needed.

Perform daily zone inspections for Fire/Life Security in all areas around GCT.
Required Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organization and coordination skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts, including FDNY, MTA Police, Fire Command Station Manager, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), MNR departments, etc.

Demonstrated ability to understand established FDNY and Metro-North Railroad procedures, regulations, protocols, as they relate to Fire/Life Safety in Grand Central Terminal.

Working knowledge of Federal Guidelines as they relate to the handling, storage and removal of hazardous materials.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and/or Access, or comparable applications, as well as familiarity with required NYS reporting tools.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and under pressure with emergency situations on a 24/7 basis.

Ability to make life saving decisions in emergency conditions.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Ability to work shifts on 24/7 coverage as required.
Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of Grand Central Terminal's physical characteristics including exits, stairways, elevators, escalators, etc. Required Education/Experience Associate's Degree in a related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials may be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum of two (2) years experience in the Fire / EMS field as a Firefighter / EMS

Minimum of two (2) years railroad experience preferred.

Medical qualifications by Metro-North Railroad Medical Dept. to OSHA/NFPA Standards

Emergency Medical Tech Certificate NY State

HAZ-MAT II Tech New York State Certified - within one (1) year of hire.

NYC Certificate of Fitness, Fire Safety Director - within six (6) months of hire.

NYC Certificate of Fitness Fire Drill/Fireguard Public Assembly - within six (6) months of hire.

Fire Fighter One and Two Interior Structural Fire Fighting to NFPA Standards. Other Information This is a safety sensitve position and subject to toxicological testing.

This position will be responsible to provide FIRE/LIFE SAFETY to our customers, tenants and employees with emergency and non-emergency issues, which routinely arise day-to-day. Also, this position will provide a first line of defense toward all emergencies involving Grand Central Terminal. This position will also act as a representative to Incident Command with Metro-North Railroad and other outside agencies, such as F.D.N.Y., N.Y.P.D. and MTA Police Department during emergencies at Grand Central Terminal.

Must be able to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

The hours of the position may vary depending on the department's needs.
Selection Criteria To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing.

For applicants who are current employees, you must be in active service and have worked in your present position for at least one (1) year to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, plus on-the-job training, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.) in order to be eligible to transfer. If you are transferred, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present occupation. In addition, Metro-North employees are subjected to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation of their safety and discipline records, their performance assessments, and of their time and attendance records (including early quits and late starts) for the preceding 30 months. During the 30 month review period, the maximum number of occurrences allowed is 15, and the maximum number of patterns allowed is 8. (An "occurrence" is any absence or consecutive absences of four or more hours, and a "pattern" is an absence preceding or following rest days, holidays, vacation days, etc.) For employees with fewer than 30 months of service, the entire period of their employment is reviewed, and the maximum allowable number of incidents is pro-rated. Absences excused in accordance with Company Operating Procedures are not included for purposes of assessing whether attendance is satisfactory. If occurrences and/or patterns exceed the maximums allowed, the employee's attendance is deemed unsatisfactory, and he or she is disqualified from further consideration, even if he or she has not been previously warned about his/her attendance.

As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $88,256 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.


We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info
Link to job:
http://www.mta.info/mta/employment/employment_out.html

Date: 6/4/13
Time: 2042hrs
Incident Type: HazMat / Large gasoline spill
District: LaGrange Fire District
Location: 1144 Route 55, Getty Gas Station (Bing Maps)
Units: LaGrange FD, Arlington FD, Union Vale FD, Beekman FD, New Hamburg FD, East Fishkill FD, Pleasant Valley FD, DC HazMat Team, NYS DEC, Mobile Life Support, DC Dept Of Emergency Response
Frequency: Dispatch, Response, Command, Fireground 7&8
Weather Conditions: Warm
Reporters: citystation1848

Description: Large gasoline tanker leaking in front of getty gas station, command post established at the intersection of Stringham Rd and Route 55
2050 - Initial dispatch
2106 - Command requesting full first alarm assignment, Union Vale, Arlington dispatched & LaGrange redispatched
2129 - County Car 61 o/s
2140 - Mobile Life dispatched for standby at LaGrange St 2
2146 - County Car 71 o/s
2150 - DC911 advising one hour into incident
2154 - Mobile Life Medic 250 on standby at LaGrange St 2
2155 - Command requesting an engine and a tanker to relocate to LaGrange St 1 & 2
2201 - East Fishkill 1 engine to relocate to LaGrange 1, Beekman with a tanker to LaGrange #1, New Hamburg with an engine to LaGrange #2 Pleasant Valley with a tanker to LaGrange #2
2208 - New Hamburg 53-11 relocating
2209 - Command requesting 47-68 to the scene
2210 - East Fishkill 39-18 relocating to LaGrange St 1
2210 - LaGrange 47-68 responding
2211 - Pleasant Valley 56-33 relocating
2212 - Second Dispatch for Beekman 34-31
2216 - Third Dispatch for Beekman 34-31
2218 - Pleasant Valley 56-33 relocated to LaGrange St 2
2220 - 911 ascertained necessity of additional tanker, advised Beekman FD could not respond. Adv all stations have backfil
2220 - East Fishkill 39-18 arrived at LaGrange St 1
2221 - Command looking for additional EMS coverage, 911 advised one MLSS unit at LaGrange St 2
2226 - Beekman 34-31 relocating to LaGrange St 1
2236 - 911 advised that they are 1hr 45 mins on the par timer...Command continues the timer
2240 - Beekman 34-31 relocated to LaGrange St 1
2241 - 911 adv command both Station 1 & 2 are covered with an Engine and a Tanker each.

Date: 6-3-2013
Time: 1430hrs
Incident Type: Sucipicous device
District: Yonkers (PD Jurisdiction: Westchester County PD Highway Patrol)
Location: Bronx River Parkway Southbound @ Yonkers Ave overpass
Units: WCPD, WCPD ESU, WCPD Bomb Squad, Yonkers PD, Yonkers FD, Empress EMS
Frequency:
Weather Conditions: Overcast, warm, humid
Reporters: x635

Description: Maintainence worker found suspicous device. WCPD Bomb Technician responded and possibly found parts consistent with an explosive device. Perimiter secured and area evacuated.
BRP shut down both directions 1430-1900hrs and major traffic delays in area and on alternate routes.
Items investigated and removed by WCPD Bomb Squad. Investigation ongoing, scene deemed safe and units cleared.