FDNY 10-75

In the New Jersey village of Ridgewood, Michael Feeney was a celebrity. He swapped campaign advice with the mayor. For a short time, he served as police chief. This Friday, he was to light the big Christmas tree downtown.
He was 10 years old.
Michael Feeney died last week after a four-year struggle with a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. On Tuesday, the village honored him with a funeral with full police honors.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/03/21736522-full-police-honors-for-extraordinary-10-year-old-who-moved-a-village?lite

I gotta say it's getting really old every time I look at someones photos of a fire and read "great job guys" on facebook when obviously poor tactics have caused extensive damage and further extension of fire. Or worse, lack of tactics/experience have caused a fatality. It seems to me that there isn't enough negative feedback, specifically in the fire service (Most EMS systems have QA/QI now, I hope). We have 'critiques' with the battalion after a job where we discuss how/why things were done and often point out mistakes but I know this isn't a practice across the board in the career or volunteer service. I have also been to plenty of 'critiques' for other departments where nothing but a few pats on the back were given out despite glaring issues with training, manpower and safety.
For the record, I am not attacking any service, just voicing my opinion.

I gotta say it's getting really old every time I look at someones photos of a fire and read "great job guys" on facebook when obviously poor tactics have caused extensive damage and further extension of fire. Or worse, lack of tactics/experience have caused a fatality. It seems to me that there isn't enough negative feedback, specifically in the fire service (Most EMS systems have QA/QI now, I hope). We have 'critiques' with the battalion after a job where we discuss how/why things were done and often point out mistakes but I know this isn't a practice across the board in the career or volunteer service. I have also been to plenty of 'critiques' for other departments where nothing but a few pats on the back were given out despite glaring issues with training, manpower and safety.
For the record, I am not attacking any service, just voicing my opinion.

I am just having an image of a bunch of tired, wet, hungry firemen trudging away from a smoldering foundation and hearing the OIC say, "Wow, that should have been an easy save. I guess we really suck. We need to get way better at this". I just can't see that happening.

Barry - Could not have said it any better. Until "EVERYONE" in the County of Westchester wakes up and realizes that there is a more cost effective way to "safely" ensure that lives and property could be protected by a Centralized County-Run Fire Department, then taxpayers will continue to dish out more money for apparatus that are not effectively being used or deployed. I will continue to say it on EMTBravo.net. A County-Run Fire Department would elliminate any of the Mutual Aide issues that continue to effect many communities in the county (ie: recent issues in Mount Vernon for example). How can this be done? Many things (administratively and politically) would have to fall into place. The biggest hurdle is the "Home Rule" that would need to be abolished in New York State.
There is no need to have, as Barry has said "3 Engines, a Tower Ladder and a Rescue" in small villages and towns, where those communites (From Purchase to Ardsley - From Hastings to Cold Springs) could have the resources already available right inside the county, from some of the bigger cities (Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, etc)
Strategically placed apparatus, manned by full time personnel, throughout the county would be the most effective way to have a County Run Fire Department.

So far that's almost 8 million in replacement cost and there are only 9 out of 59 depts. listed. Good thing the tax payers are willing to keep digging deeper to pay for rigs that in many cases have difficulty getting out the door with proper staffing.
How much $$$ are we going to spend before we agree that every square mile in Westchester does not need 3 engines a tower ladder and a rescue?

True; but, I know of some that are leased Ryder trucks with NY or NJ plates, no markings lights or sirens.

Undercover beer truck, they have to sneak the booze in somehow

True; but, I know of some that are leased Ryder trucks with NY or NJ plates, no markings lights or sirens.

I believe TF-1, DMAT & DMORT also have a number of unlettered vehicles including tractor trailers in and around the City.

As mentioned above, it is a New York City OCME (Medical Examiner) Special Operations scene response unit. Carries various disaster morgue supplies and equipment.

County: Rockland
City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Pearl River Fire District (Excelsior Engine Company)
Unit designation/identifier: 12-1501
Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2014 Rosenbauer Rescue Pumper
Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: 750 Gallon Tank,1500 GPM Pump
Estimated delivery date: Summer 2014
Status:
Notes: Replacing a 1993 Pierce Pumper

County: Bergen
City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Tenafly Fire Department
Unit designation/identifier: Rescue 1
Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2014 Pierce Impel Rescue
Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: N/A
Estimated delivery date: N/A
Status: ON ORDER
Notes: Replaces a 1974 Bruco

County: Orange
City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Mechanicstown Fire Department
Unit designation/identifier: Engine 118
Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2014 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper
Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: 750 Gallon Tank
Estimated delivery date: 4th Quarter 2014
Status:
Notes: http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/content/production/Mechanicstown.cfm SPECS/INFO
http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/content/production/file/F1849-1%20Model%20(1).pdf SPEC DRAWING
REPLACES A 1990 KME PUMPER

County: Rockland
City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Tallman Fire Department
Unit designation/identifier: 20-Tanker
Chassis & Body Manufacturer and model: 2014 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper
Pump size, tank size (water/foam): 1,000 Gallon Tank,30 Gallon Foam Tank,2000 GPM Pump
Estimated delivery date: 4th Quarter 2014
Status: Pre-delivery

Notes:

Specs and Info

Spec Drawing

HVFE Announcement

County: Westchester
City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Bedford Hills Fire Department
Unit designation/identifier: E-198
Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2014 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper
Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: 1,000 Gallon Tank 2000 GPM
Estimated delivery date: 4th Quarter 2013
Status:
Notes: http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/content/production/BedfordHillsNYPumper.cfm SPECS/ INFO
http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/content/production/file/F1926%20Model%20(1).pdf SPEC DRAWING
REPLACES A 1997 PIERCE LANCE PUMPER
http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=36

Full article: http://www.hartsdalefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=61

Taken this week at the KME factory. This is actually the second cab, the first has already been shipped out to crash testing. This will be the cab for initial FDNY acceptance.

Special thanks to my anonymous source for the scoop!

Somers FD has gone out to bid to replace Engine 188.

Genius!

1500/1000
GSO #9044

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http://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/uniondale-fire-department-spending-credit-cards-investigation-231491251.html
Yes, there are 2 sides to every story, but this one sure doesn't look good for these "commissioners" (and I use that term loosely in this case)
If there is something wrong going on, investigate and punish them if wrongdoing is found. More bad PR the fire service doesn't need because of stupidity on some individuals part.
There are plenty of us out there trying to do the best we can with the funding we get from the taxpayers, and these morons make us all look bad.

I'd rather have one armed EMT then two helpless EMT'S That have to wait for Police or plead for the people to stop as they beat them... Maybe you're just anti-gun or have a liberal hard on.. But ARMED EMTS=LESS TIMES BEING ASSAULTED... Pretty sure no one is going to assault you when you pull out a handgun unless you're just good ole stupid.

It amazes me that everyone has a hand out looking for more taxpayer dollars for their benefit.
If the construction of the bridge poses such a big risk and requires special resources the state should contract them for the duration of the event. Have the USCG put a boat there. Buying a boat for Tarrytown just passes their burden on to others.