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  3. Posted

    1/23/05: Black Sunday Fires - Six FDNY firefighters are forced to jump 50 feet from the windows of an illegally partitioned Bronx tenement after being trapped by fire and without working hand lines. Two firefighters succumb to their injuries from the fall and the others suffer career-ending injures. Later the same day, a firefighter becomes trapped on a staircase during search operations in the basement of a Brooklyn private dwelling and dies of smoke inhalation and third-degree burns.

    This tragic day is remembered as "Black Sunday."

    Stay Safe

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  8. Posted

    These are the current Seagrave Contract with NYC:

    GRP WATEROUS PUMPS, PTO'S & ACCESSORIES 1300322 20141200691 10/1/2013 9/30/2018 $425,000.00

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

    GRP: SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS 1200311 20131201501 1/1/2013 12/31/2017 $6,400,000.00

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

    TRACTOR, 100' DRAWN AERIAL - FDNY 1000592 20111203541 6/1/2011 5/31/2014 $12,360,214.00

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

    TRUCK, 75' AERIAL PLATFORM APPARATUS - FDNY. 1100448 20131201516 2/1/2013 1/31/2016 $16,962,407.00

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

    TRUCK, FIRE, 95' AERIAL PLATFORM APPARATUS 1000590 20111202056 3/1/2011 2/28/2014 $17,971,630.00

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

    TRUCK, HIGH PRESSURE PUMPER APPARATUS - FDNY. 1100449 20121201336 1/1/2012 12/31/2014 $5,474,264.49

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

    TRUCK, PUMPER APPARATUS, 1000 GPM SQUAD FDNY 1200316 20121203151 4/1/2012 3/31/2015 $2,564,643.00

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

    VEHICLE, FIELD COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - FDNY 1300113 20141200736 8/10/2013 8/9/2016 $3,408,910.00

    SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC

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  11. Posted

    The event will take place On Sunday September 16th at Valhalla Fire Company #1, located on the corner of Legion Drive and Entrance Way from 11-3 pm. For those of you that will be joining us for the first time, or returning from our past events we welcome you and cannot wait for you to experience this wonderful day with us! In the past two years, thanks to the support of the Valhalla Fire Department we were able to raise over $42,000 combined.

    This year, joining us will be the North White Plains Fire Department as we hope to go above and beyond to exceed our expectations of incoming donations. All proceeds go directly to the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser, which raises money for children with cancer.

    We thank all of you that have joined us in the past, as our events would not have been possible without you; however, we encourage you to continue the tradition and join us this year for a great day filled with fun and high spirits.

    This year we are lucky enough to have Herb Williams from the New York Knicks joining us to help the cause. Merchandise will not be provided, so please bring your favorite ball, shirt, or trading card to get autographed. He will be coming in the beginning of the event so get there early to be sure you won’t miss him! We will also be having a dunk tank again where you can dunk your friends, favorite teachers, and even your coaches!

    For those of you who are returning we encourage you to get registered and start getting sponsored. For those of you that are not familiar with this organization, going to the website below gives you information about where the money goes and how you can make a difference.

    YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SHAVE YOUR HEAD TO MAKE A DONATION! http://www.stbaldricks.org/

    Get your fire house team together and come get shaved for a great cause!!!

    Thanks in advance!!!!

    and

    Stay Safe!

    St Baldricks 2012.pdf

  12. Posted

    Here is the page from the Scott Manual; these warnings have been around for a long time in regards to the integrated PASS device. The Pak Tracker is incorporated in the main console of the PASS device so obviously the same warnings hold true.

    The recommended minimum distance is 6 inches from the main PASS console.

    I have not heard of any complaints in regards to PT malfunctions due to RFI but does not mean it cant happen.

    My suggestion is to trying training with the radio and see if you have any problems or interference.

    The Pak Tracker is a great tool that does not add any additional weight the SCBA but requires a good deal of familiarization and training on the Hand Held Reciever.

    Stay Safe

    Pak-Alert SE 7 Operation PT RFI PAGE.pdf

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  13. Posted

    Engine 121 a Ward LaFrance was bought by a few guys from West Haverstraw who were close friends with Ex Chief Tom Conklin, Ex Chief Joe Carroll, Ex chief Frank Oconnor to mention a few. I am not sure where it ended up but will look into it. Hate to say it but most of those guys have all passed away.

    No need to confirm......E121 showed up on EBAY this weekend.

    Ebay link to Montrose E121

    Would be nice to see her come home?

    Stay Safe!

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  16. Posted

    Any new info on the new HAZMAT rig? Is it going to be replacing the HM-1 rig or supplement it? Will the current HM-1 become a spare?

    It will be the new HM-1 and the existing unit will be a fully stocked spare for when the front line piece is getting serviced or if an event warrants call back personnel.

    A new second piece is finished being spec'd out and should be going out to bid anytime.

    Stay safe.

  18. Posted

    SAFE Boats makes really nice craft. That's the 27', no? Same as the NYPD and Coast Guard. SAFE has been making fire boats as well in increasing size. (FDNY Marine 6 is a SAFE 56')

    Actually, Marine 6 "Bravest" is the largest SAFE boat built at 64' and cost 2.4 Million Dollars. I was on it yesterday and it is worth every penny. It will go into service on Friday officially. It is an awesome addition to the fleet. There are at least 4 more 33' Safe Boats coming to replace the well aged 27' Boston Whalers used for the Summer Season.

    This photo was taken as we boarded the 343 for the afternoon session.

    Stay Safe.

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  19. Posted

    Although I do not know what model they use a rebreather is similar to an SCBA but has a scrubber to remove exhaled CO2 and induce some oxygen back into a closed circut so the wearing as fresh air to breath. Years ago we used to carry a device called a Bio Pack. As decribed above it had a same oxygen tank to allow O2 to be blended into a wearers exhaled CO2. Our units had a minmum of 60 minutes of use regardless of how much work was done. I think they are up to 120 minutes.

    They commonly referred to as CCBA (Closed Cirecut Breathing Apparatus) or re-breathers and FDNY uses Draeger BG-4's that can last up to 4 Hours.

    Can be used for Haz-Mat, Tunnels, Hi-Rises and incidents that do not involve fire.

    Stay Safe.

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  20. Posted

    Sad but true, for some I guess. Personally, it wouldnt change my thought or desire to be a Chief Officer...however, the increased liabilty associated with red lights and siren does concern me with personal auto insurance, but that is a different story.

    That said, I do wonder if the increased scrutiny is worth "free gas and a cool car", both from the public, and our own "brothers".....

    I wouldnt need a fancy, large SUV or a quad cab pickup with a fancy cap and slide out command center either. Just something to get me there safely...after all, it's not the car that's importnant to the operation, it's the guy in it...

    I can't wait to see the Mini Cooper Chief's Car? :D Although noble, not realistic for a command/first response vehicle.

    Stay Safe.

    Matt

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  25. Posted

    Chief, The point I was trying to make was not clear, the politicians and city councils have tough decisions to make, some for the wrong reasons, some for the right reasons. These decisions have serious consequences to everyone. Taxpayers and employees alike. I believe it is a two way street and everything can be negotiated. Could the Vallejo council, employees (unions) and taxpayers figured out something to stay off the bankruptcy? I believe that there are some smart people out there that could figured something other then what really happened. The whole thing sucks!!! It's pretty clear, the taxpayers are not getting any services, the city is in shambles, the employees who are left have had their pay and benefits cut or frozen and the whole thing is tied up in courts and maybe for years. The city may never recover.

    You know who wins! The lawyers!!

    Meanwhile, back in NY, 21 cops and firefighters are still out of work in White Plains. I believe this is just the tip of the iceberg for what is coming to a lot of towns, villages and cities in the area.

    And YES, Chris 192, I do think all of those sweet heart real estate deals cut in White Plains over the last 10 years should be re-negotiated! What good for the goose, should also go for the gander.....

    Stay safe.