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Date: 9/30/07 Time: Early this morning Location: I-95 Between Exits 4 & 5 Frequency: 800mhz, 154.175 Units Operating: E1, E2, R5, P2, GPD, GEMS, other units? Description Of Incident: Units responded to an MVA Car Fire with entrapment. While working at the scene Patrol 2 was struck on the rear right officers side by another vehicle sustaining significant damage. The patrol members were uninjured. The driver of the vehicle who hit the apparatus died. Unsure about the other passengers of the vehicle. Writer: Zinger57

Date:9/29/07 Time:Appx. 22:45 Location: Hutchinson River Pkwy @ Merritt Pkwy - King St. Overpass Frequency: 155.625, 800mhz Units Operating: Rye Brook PD, Greenwich PD, Greenwich Fire E8, E41, U4, Patrol 2 Description Of Incident: A tractor trailer travelling northbound on the Hutch struck the King Street bridge at the state line. Trailer ended up resting on center divider closing both sides of the parkway. Vehicles were rerouted around incident off the exits. Trailer was a refrigerated unit resulting in a fuel spill. The trailer was carrying fresh cut flowers. Writer: Zinger57

I remember just how nice the weather was that day...crisp blue sky, perfect temperature. I was attending UCONN in Stamford that day..just beginning my Freshman year. I actually had the same class as my brother...Bio 107. The class actually started right after 9, but I hadn't heard anything until another student came in and said the Towers were hit. At first I thought it was small planes, but I still just wanted to get out of the class and see what was happening. Unfortunately, the teacher would not let us leave, didn't seem to care what was going on, but continued to teach. That was one class day that I would have remembered nothing she said, and it took me until the drive home to find out what was really going on. Then when I got home the magnitude of the attack really hit me.

I just took the Nat. Reg. Exam for my EMT-B in June. The new system is by computer where they ask you a question and you have to answer it before moving on to the next. I don't know about the NYS exam because I'm from CT, but the National is very, very difficult. The test is very situation based, I would review the kind of things you need to do for a specific situation. I would think your EMT books would suffice, as long as they aren't too old. Hope this helps some.

fdnytrucks.com has all the departments listed with their addresses organized by borough.

Yes this is correct. The first time I ever took the CPAT I practiced extensively. If you have never done the test before, I suggest the orientation...you may think it's a waste of time, but you get to try everything out and know what you're getting into. And I'll second that it's a difficult test, but passing it gives you a sense of accomplishment.

My pictures have been posted on www.coscobfire.org of the house fire Greenwich had on 6/27/07.

The stations are as follows: 1. Stair Climb 2. Hose Drag 3. Equipment Carry 4. Ladder Raise & Extension 5. Forcible Entry 6. Search 7. Rescue 8. Ceiling Breach and Pull

Date: 6/27/07 Time:Appx 16:30 Location: 4 Deerfield Ln. Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz Units Operating: E1, E21(for 2), E5, E8 Car5, GEMS, and other GFD units. Description Of Incident: House struck by lightning, Engine 1 on arrival confirmed working fire. Writer: Zinger57 I have photos of the incident which I will send in.

The ladders are in the center of the rig under the hosebed as stated. This engine has similar specs to the towns current Engine 3 and 51 which are 04 models. Also, Engine 4 is still a 2001 E-One, and wasn't replaced by the new rig. And it is indeed a nice looking truck.

Don't know if Yonkers have received the new Ladders yet, but I just saw Ladder 74 on I-95 in the Greenwich area, heading towards Yonkers. Looks like it was being delivered as it was all polished up. Nice looking truck so start looking out for them.

Some of the photos I took of the fire have been posted on www.local786.org, Stamford Fire's website. Matt

Date:1/15/07 Time:Between 6:00 and 7:00 Location: I-95 NB Exit 2-3 Frequency: 154.175, 800MHZ Units Operating: E1, E3, DC3 Description Of Incident: MVA Car into back of parked tractor trailer. Writer: Zinger57 While this incident was going, a car fire occurred southbound directly across from this MVA. The driver of the vehicle jumped out of the car while it was still travelling about 50mph with the vehicle on fire. The driver was okay, but the car took out a light pole before stopping against a tree.

I believe that would Engine 89 and Ladder 50, but I could be wrong. Matt

I sent a whole bunch of pictures in of the Fire in Greenwich to the site, hopefully they will get posted. Hopefully, the guys aren't too busy. Matt

Date: 10/6/06 Time:Appx. 20:45 hrs. Location: 1076 East Putnam Ave. Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz Units Operating: E1, E2, E3, E5, E51, E8, T1, L4, L10, P2 Description Of Incident: Working Fire in a 3 story wood frame commercial. Flames through the roof. Fire was mainly in the attic area. Still operating as of 23:30 hours. While this fire was going on, a call came over for another possible fire. Writer: Zinger57 Date: 10/6/06 Time: Appx. 22:30 hours Location: 324 Greenwich Ave. Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz Units Operating: E31, E41, E61, E72, E8 (moved from other scene), Stamford Fire E3, T3, Deputy Description Of Incident: PD report of smoke in the building at 324 Greenwich Ave. Stamford Fire Rescue was called in for mutual aid, but were returned upon arrival. Small fire in commercial building under construction. Fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system. However, a lot of water damage. A larger structure fire was going on while this call was received at 1076 East Putnam Ave. Writer: Zinger57

Date: 10/5/06 Time: Appx 11:15 Location: 180 Weaver St. Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz Units Operating: Station 1,3,4 and others Description Of Incident: Working Fire at dwelling thought to be occupied by elderly woman. Later determined woman was in hospital and not at home. From the sound of it, I believe the fire was a room or two and contents. Writer: Zinger57

If thats what the firehouses look like, imagine what the rest of that layout look like. That's a lot of legos. Wow.

Date: 7/22/06 Time: Appx 1630 hrs. Location: 260 Milbank Ave. Frequency: 154.175/800mhz Units Operating: E1, E2, E3, E31, E4, E8, T1, P2, DC2, GEMS, GPD Description Of Incident: Reported working fire in a 3 Story Multiple Dwelling. Fire was a couch on 3rd floor. Fire extinguished quickly. One tenant transported for smoke inhalation. Writer: Zinger57

Since we're talking about frequencies.... For Port Chester, on my scanner I will hear 60-control talking, but I won't hear the Port Chester units talking to 60-control or among themselves, which I used to hear. Does PC have another frequency they are using to talk now, or maybe I am having a problem with my scanner?

Hi I'm Matt from Greenwich, CT. Many know me as Zinger Jr. I am 22 years old, recently graduated from UCONN. I am a member with Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company in Greenwich for a year now, but I am trying to get on a paid department in my area. I have been around the fire department my entire life since my dad is a career guy in Greenwich, and a volunteer with Brooksville in Port Chester.

An excellent rail site is Railpictures.net. It's updated everyday with photos virtually from all over including Metro North. Coming from a rail fan myself, it's a great site. You could get lost for hours on that site. Matt

For the CPAT, I recommend going to the orientation after you sign up, if it's your first time...basically walks you through exactly what you have to do.