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Ahh, DFFD227- you learn quickly, Grasshopper.

Tremendous! Bronx TL-31, www.news12.com go to News 12 The Bronx After responding to a water main break at about 1020pm last night, the rig sunk through the street. They s/c Rescue 3 and couldn't get it out. As of noon today, it was still there.

Nice shot DFFD227. It looks just like a picture published in WNYF a few months back...;-) I heard this crazy story about you climbing 7 flights of stairs in the dark and fighting with an angry, drunk custodian to get that shot.

So basically depending on the manpower, the number of rigs to the scene (including mutual aid) is not necessarily indicative of the size/scope of the job in Greenburg. Good to know. Thanks!

Date: 12-8-03 Time: 1707hrs- ongoing Location: Forest Ave Frequency: 154.100 Description: Private Dwelling Writer: Truck4 1735hrs Fire in 2-1/2 story frame. Fire K/D E-56 to bring a fan to attic to vent. Req. fire investigator

FDNY sent 2 engines, 2 trucks and a BC to the job.

It seems that when any of the Greenburgh departments request a "2nd alarm", it's really more of a 1st alarm/working fire equivalent. Another engine would make sense, but like you said, it's more of a 4 and 2 "all hands" type thing.

Photos of this job are up at www.thejournalnews.com (in the daily gallery)

I'll give you this, so far: Engine 1-1967 Mack C95 Engine 2-1971 ALF (originally assigned to E-1) Engine 4-1968 Mack C95 (second part of the order with E-1) Engine 8-1961 Ward Engine 13- I have as a '58 Ward Engine 14-1958 ALF Ladder 1- 1968 Closed cab ALF (first closed cab ladder) Ladder 5- 1958 Open Cab w/hood, I believe later replaced with an open cab tiller. From 1956-1958, Yonkers purchased all ALF mid mount 100ft ladders. Three Ward pumpers were bought in 1961. Aside from this and what's listed, the white cab/red body ALF mid mount was delivered in 1972 and went to, I believe, three different co's over time, including 76, 72 and 70. Take this: Yonkers purchased a used engine from a Westchester department prior to 1975 and placed it in service. Which department? (this should be easy for you). P.S. Sorry, this isn't based on memory-I wasnt born yet. It's just enthusiast knowledge;-)

When Buffs go bad....

1971 Line-up: Station 1- Engine 1, Truck 1, Resuce 1, Engine 3 Station 2- Engine 2, Truck 2 (Vineyard Ave) Station 4-Engine 4, Ladder 4 Station 6- Engine 6 Station 7-Engine 7 Station 8-Engine 8 Station 9-Engine 9 Station 10- Engine 10 Station 11- Engine 11, Ladder 3 Station 12- Engine 12, Ladder 5 Station 13- Engine 13, Ladder 6 Station 14- Engine 14, Ladder 7 Groundbreaking for new Station 3 on Vark St. was in August 1971. Rescue 1-Station 1 5-7 New School St. For you: Where was the old Station 3 before Vark St.? You'll know the answer because you were most likely on the job back then. :-)

The sun is absolutely brutal this time of year.

1156 hrs- NRFD L-13 to scene 1205 hrs- Units have breached a basement wall and have main fire knocked down. Still have fire running walls and ceillings 1210 hrs-Mt. Vernon E-2/L-2 covering EFD Sta. 1 CMD advising floor of stationary store is compromised. Ladder 16 opening up roof.

News 12 Westchester has video from job when it was burning, which is rare for them. They should have it on the website some time tonight. www.news12.com ****The video is now up as of 2139hrs*****

1739hrs Main body K/D, Chkg extension 1755hrs 2nd Alarm engines co's 10-8 (311, 307)

1724hrs Pelham Manor Tower released and 10-8

Exactly! No snow day! You'll be stuck in the house, not able to listen to Southern Westchester on your scanner and annoying your parents all weekend.

Date: 12-4-03 into 12-5-03 Time: Orig.-2155, again at 2320 and 0009 hrs Location: 233 S. Fulton Ave Frquency: 154.145 Units: X Description: Original job was small explosion in kitchen area, basemant apartment. Writer: Truck4 2155 Original Call for unk. type explosion and fire 2205 Req. Empress to scene for burn victim 2212 Holding 1 eng. and 1 trk. 2320 Units sent back for fire in wall, rekindle. 2330 Units 10-8. 0009 hrs Full assignment returning for fire in basement apartment in walls 0012 Car 2 req. Engine 5 to line in ***MVFD using Ch.2 for most op's traffic ATT*****

Date: 12-03-03 Time: 1710 hrs Location: 35 S.14th Ave Frequency: 154.145 Units: Unk. Description: Private Dwelling. 2 FF's w/minor injuries Writer: Truck4

Date: 12-4-03 Time: 1641 Location: Lockwood Ave Frequency: Units: Engine 27, 29, 30 Ladder 16, 17 Description: Kitchen Fire with extension into walls Writer: Truck4 1645- Relocate E-31 to Station 1

I'm sure you were.

Date: 12-1-03 Time: 1840 hrs Location: 26 Linn Ave (X Leroy Pl.) Frequency: 46.500/484.7125 Units: Engines 304, 307, 306, 312 Ladder 74, 71 Rescue 1 Bat- 2 Description: Chimney Fire w/slight extension in private house Writer: Truck4 1845 hrs B-2 reports 10-29 (working fire) chimney fire. 1852 hrs B-2 Req. Empress for civilian w/difficulty breathing. 4th due engine will be F.A.S.T. 1905 hrs B-2 rpts. fire out, releasing units as available.

Really? Maybe the FD's and PD's feel they need to get the victim out faster to try and make up for the time it takes for Empress to finally show up.

I'm not aware of any at this time. A couple of sites are working on a live feed of 60 Control, but that's about it.

Date: 11-22-03 Time: 2115 Location: Con Edison Sub Station -Dead End Fullerton Ave Frequency: Units: 312, 311, 307, 306 L-75 L-73 R-1 B-2 Car 5 (safety) Car 6 (Arson) Description: Outside rubbish w/extension to structure Writer: Truck 4