E106MKFD

Date:7/7/10

Time:14:30

Location: I/A/O Hawthorne Elementary and Bradhurst Ave.

Frequency: 46.26, 60Fire11

Units Operating: 2191, 2193, L-56, U-41, 1 Eng from Valhalla

Weather Conditions: Hot! Humid and Sunny

Description Of Incident: Brush Fire in the area of the Elementary School. Two lines stretched and in operation

fire is quickly spreading. Mutual aid 1 Eng. from Valhalla to the elementary school.

Reporters: Hawthorne FD

Writer: E106MKFD

16:48 - 1 Eng from Valhalla to the scene

16:57- U-59 Valhalla to the scene with manpower.

Sorry, apparently I wasn't clear enough.

My questin is, is this a common practice for FDNY to supply M/A to White Plains when things get busier than usual (like 2 fires at the same time)? Or is it possible that now that they have less manpower they are taking unprecedented steps, like calling FDNY, to cover the city? I don't live in White Plains, nor do I listen to WPFD scanners, so I'm not familiar with what goes in in WPFD.

However, mfc2257 inferred correctly what I was asking and his answer makes sense to me.

It doesn't seem so. It looks like a special call since I don't thinks any Westchester deartments have a purple K Unit.

I know one is a Con Ed transformer fire which is probably where the Purple K is responding to. I just saw on the incident alert that the other was a taxpayer fire.

Listening to Scan60 right now as I'm at work at my day camp, heard something about FDNY coming mutual aid into Westchester, has anyone heard anything else about this or have further details? Unfortunately not being home I don't have my real scanner to listen and hear whats going on.

The FDNY is sending two engines, a purple K unit, and possibly a battlion and division mutual aid to the working fire in White Plains. Unsure of Which FDNY units at this time.

Congrats to the Armonk FD on their 80th anniversary. Your parade was very nice and luckily the rain held off.

Just wondering if anyone had the parade results from the Armonk parade?

I Phone app is great! Easy and quick to use and real easy to look up incidents and new topics. Thank you and great job as always!

Mount Kisco Fire Department Parade is Friday, July 9th at 7PM. Beford Village Fire department Parade is Fiday, July 30th at 7PM.

Also Mount Kisco Memorial Day Parade is Sunday, May 30th at 2PM. Hope to see you at the parades!

'E106MKFD' When I addressed the fact that there were no injuries, I was referring only to the people who were escorted out of the residence prior to fire department arrival as well as the medic and the P.O. who warned the residents that there was a fire. I hope that the injured firefighters are back to duty quickly.

Stay safe.

Bad Box, Yes I understand your point. I was adding to the discussion since no one had added there were injuries during the fire attack. As I said they were treated at the scene and are back in full duty. Thanks.

- Stay Safe

Timmy,

He was on the radio giving a size up while it was being dispatched. I was in the car and heard the whole thing. If I remember right he reported "Fire showing on the B (or C, can't remember) side, #1 and 2 floors.

The article doesn't mention that the occupants, the paramedic or the police officer required medical treatment. This also would indicate that conditions were not yet severe where the occupants were located as well as where the paramedic and the police officer operated. If anyone was exposed to heavy smoke and / or high heat, they would undoubtedly have required treatment for smoke inhalation at the very least. Thankfully, the medic spotted the fire before it had reached a point where it could have trapped the occupants. I'm glad that nobody was injured.

Remeber 585 totally correct. We were initially dispatched to a possible structure fire and before the page was finished it was upgraded to confirmed structure fire. The paramedic 45-M1 alerted 60 Control of the fire, where the fire was, and that he eveacuated 3 people from the appartment. When MKFD Car 2283 arrived moments later he upgraded to Working Fire (10-75). Communication couldn't be clearer. The situation was very clear for the incoming ff's thanks to 45-M1.

Bad Box as to injuries many were prevented by the 45-M1 but two firefighters were injured. One with heat exhaustion and the other with a minor gash. Both minor injuries which were treated at the scene. Great job 45-M1 and everyone elso on scene.

On the topic of the fireboats what is the duty of a wiper on the boat?

Yes thank you very much Chief Henry and all that organized the Lt. Fredericks Seminar. I always look forward to this event and I have always learned valuable information from the speaker and great tips to use on the fireground. As others have stated Chief Mittendorf was a wonderful speaker and a very funny guy. He brought up great points and showed the importance of paying attention on the fireground. Thanks again, already looking forward to the seminar next year!

Mount Kisco FD has a FAST Team. It consists of members from all companies. The team uses Utility 13 with Engine 106 as backup. Both are stationed at Station 3 (Independent Fire Co.) The U-13 and E-106 both can sit 10 ff's and both are equiped for FAST.

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Me too, I heard Thornwood's ladder was still covering just before seven.

Does anyone know what they're using the old Rescue 3 house for?

THe dewatering units are assigned to station #5 (Stratton Road). During normal requests, a firefighter from E-25 will operate it along with the 1st due engine or ladder. During major storms it is often manned with firefighters (2) who have been recalled to operate it.

Bnechis, thanks for the help. Nice additions for the department. Good Luck NRFD.

Just wondering but where are these special units located and how does NR run these units (how are they staffed)?

One victim reported chest pains. Passed the accident myself. Driver went over the double yellow didn't look to good. They're lucky they only had chest pains.

Now that would be awesome as a RAC unit.

Any time FDNY makes a significant purchase it must be put out to bid to ensure the tax payers are getting the best price. To ensure they get the right product FDNY has developed an incredibly detailed and extensive bid for all of their fire apparatus to ensure it can do exactly what they want. Maybe the last round of ladder problems forced Seagrave to up the cost of the bid to cover the demands of FDNY's warranty repair. Ferrara has aggressively pursued FDNY contracts as well as expanding their footprint in the tri-state area. Maybe they underbid and will find themselves taking a hit on this. Either way, no matter who's name is on the grill it should be fully capable of doing the job. We'll know who's getting the next contract after its awarded. They're truly up for grabs to any company that can put itself out there.

Well put thanks for the info.

I'm not sure if this was brought up before or not so sorry if im repeating a question but is the city looking to get Ferrara contracts for engines or other units too? I know they do have some Ferrara units already: E54, E26, Hazmat 1. I know they were just getting the new order from Seagrave for engines so I know it would be a while for a new contract. I was just wondering.

A-1 had an office on Lexington Ave. many years ago. They later moved to Plainfield Ave. in Bedford Hills. They were bought out by CMT. There is no connection with Westchester EMS.

Thanks for the info. Medic 137

Mt. Kisco 5 Min. From The Mall In The Center Of Town. My Father Wark For Them For Meny Year. I Will Have To Look Through My Photos I Think I Have A Photo Of The Ambulance That The Statflight Air 1 Replace. It Was Part Of The A-1 Fleet & Sat In Back Of H.Q. For Year's

Just wondering where were they in Mount Kisco? By Northern Westchester or in town? Did Westchester EMS take over for them?

Hey not to sure on what type of equipment or their equipment setup but Mount Kisco Fire Rescue 15 (Heavy) and Rescue 31 (Light) both carry the Jaws. Rescue 15 also carries cribbing and the rescue jack system.

Just wondering any pics of Mount Kisco FD?

Site looks great. The changes look really nice!