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  2. Posted

    I was actually on board the Norwegian Gem during this incident. We were about an hour out to sea, and had to make the return trip. We snuck in between the tankers on the city side of the Verrazano Bridge. The person on the audio was not the captain. He had a foreign accent, but that was not him speaking to FDNY and NYPD. Not sure if it was an assistant or something else. Once the ship was placed, the captains from the bridge had all thrusters on trying to hold the ship in place. NYPD escorted us in and FDNY Firefighter II attempted to get alongside of our ship. With the thrusters they have on their unit, they couldn't get it against the side of the ship, and in order to get the fire personnel onto the ship, they had to hold it with a smaller FDNY unit. It did take a very long time, and NYPD ended up yanking the person and 2 FD personnel off the low platform near the rear of the ship. As we made our way back out of the harbor, FDNY came out and grabbed the remaining 2 fire personnel. I later spoke to the actual captain at a ship party, and asked him about the coordination between the ship and agencies. He said they communicate with the coast guard who coordinates with the city agencies. He also told me they couldn't make the rescue at sea because the swells were too large to be successful, we had very high winds that evening. Also, the captain stated that they were close enough to NYC that it was more feasible to return to the harbor. Also, the victims eye injury was serious enough that they needed to get her off the ship immediately. I felt the rescue went really well especially with the conditions and although it did seem to take a long time, it was very windy, and I'm sure the ship is intimidating when something that size is drifting towards someone in a small boat. And the captain ended up making the time lost up as well for the rest of the trip.

    Matt Gordiski

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  4. Posted

    Date:5/16/12

    Time: Appx: 1730

    Location: 5 Steep Hollow Ln.

    Frequency: 154.175, 800 mhz digital

    Units Operating:E1, T1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E8, P2, U2, Sq 2, GEMS, GPD

    Weather Conditions:

    Description Of Incident: Report of a house fire at said location. Engine 2 on scene reported a working fire, Engine 8 added as RIT, Engine 4 added as extra engine. Fire in garage and basement area. GEMS was called in for an injured firefighter. Mayday was then transmitted for a firefighter who partially fell through the floor. Firefighter was quickly assisted and ended up with minor injuries. Both transported to Stamford Hospital for observation. House was a total loss. Occupants were not home at the time of the fire, however two dogs were home. One was outside, and the neighbor assisted the other out of the cage to safety.

    Reporters:

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  5. Posted

    Date:1/16/12

    Time: appx: 1545

    Location: 37 Khakum Wood Road

    Frequency: 154.175, 800 digital

    Units Operating: E1, E2, E3, E4, E8, T1, E62, Sq1

    Weather Conditions: Sunny, Cold

    Description Of Incident: Initial call for an automatic alarm at the location. Updated to full assignment after homeowners were contacted stating they had a fire at the location. E62 on scene reported smoke showing, heavy fire from garage area and rooms above. Main fire k/d within 30 minutes. E-5 relocated to Station 1.

    Reporters:

    Writer: zinger57

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  7. Posted

    Date: 8/29/10

    Time: Appx.: 0330

    Location: I-95 NB At the New York State Line (Byram River Bridge)

    Frequency: 154.175

    Units Operating: E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, T1, P2, U2, U3, Sq4, Tanker 6, GPD, GEMS

    Weather Conditions: Clear

    Description Of Incident: MVA involving Tractor Trailer on the Byram River Bridge. Tractor Trailer fully involved upon arrival. Supply line layed to James St. Bridge. Fire also underneath the bridge.

    Reporters:

    Writer: Zinger57

  9. Posted

    Date: 6/20/09

    Time: 2200 hrs

    Location: 1155 E. Putnam Ave. Best Wines and Spirits

    Frequency: 800mhz, 154.175

    Units Operating: E2,E5,E1,T1,P2,Sq2,E8,Sq1, GPD, GEMS

    Weather Conditions:

    Description Of Incident:Multiple calls for a working fire at a commercial building. Upon arrival, heavy fire was blowing out the front of the structure. One line in operation, fire under control within minutes.

    Reporters:

    Writer: zinger57

  12. Posted

    Date: 9/10/08

    Time: Appx 2330 hrs.

    Location: 25 Cedarwood Dr.

    Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz

    Units Operating: E1,2,4,8, T1, P2, P1, Sq2, DC 3, GPD, FIRE MARSHALLS DIV., GEMS

    Description Of Incident: Report of Smoke coming from the attic, visible fire upon arrival. 1 story wood frame. E1,T1 1st on scene fire under control quickly

    Writer: zinger57, sbvfd596

  14. Posted

    Date: 8/5/08

    Time: Appx. 2240 hours

    Location: Dartmouth Ln.

    Frequency: 800mhz, 154.175

    Units Operating: Station 1,2,3,5,7,8

    Description Of Incident: Responded to report of a house fully involved in fire. Upon arrival, house was fully involved.

    Writer: Zinger57

  15. Posted

    Date: 7/1/08

    Time: Appx 0545

    Location: 20 Fado Ln.

    Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz

    Units Operating: Stations 1,2,3,5,7,8, GEMS, GPD

    Description Of Incident: Report of a working fire, upon arrival structure was fully involved in fire. Occupants got out safely.

    Writer: Zinger57

  16. Posted

    Date: 6/9/08

    Time: Appx 0115

    Location: 10 Hamilton Ave. Arnold's Bakery Thrift Shop

    Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz

    Units Operating: GFD

    Description Of Incident: Came in as fire in propane tanks, fully involved upon arrival.

    Writer: Zinger57

    Also Greenwich had significant storm damage from last nights thunderstorms throughout the Western part of town.

  22. Posted · Edited by zinger57

    Date: 1/2/08

    Time:Appx 300 hrs.

    Location: 25 Buckfield Ln.

    Frequency: 800mhz, 154.175

    Units Operating: Station's 1,2,3,4,6,7,8, GEMS, GPD

    Description Of Incident: Working fire in a two story home. Flames showing on arrival.

    Writer: Zinger57

  23. Posted

    I think the best thing you can do, is pay attention, take thorough notes, read the book and read it again, follow along with the study guide, and always volunteer to get involved with practical work. Get to know your classmates and get comfortable working with them. Know your skill sheets like the back of your hand. The state written is extremely hard, an immense amount of studying is necessary for it. Not trying to get you nervous, but you really need to put a lot of time into the course, but go into it with a positive attitude, and positive outcomes will occur.

    Matt

  24. Posted

    Date: 12/8/07

    Time: Appx. 2am

    Location: In the area of 230 Stanwich Rd.

    Frequency: 154.175, 800mhz

    Units Operating: E1, E8, P2, GPD, GEMS

    Description Of Incident: A vehicle driven by a young operator drove off the road into a tree (I believe) and caught fire with entrapment. One fatality was reported.

    Writer: Zinger57

  25. Posted

    Date: 10/14/07

    Time: Around Noon

    Location: Riverside Train Station, Greenwich, CT

    Frequency: 800mhz

    Units Operating: GPD, GEMS, MTA PD

    Description Of Incident: Apparently a man and his family were heading into the city, and the man wanted to show his children what happens to a penny when a train runs it over. According to what I've heard, the man jumped down onto the tracks and couldn't get back up onto the platform in time, and was struck by a southbound train not due to stop at the Riverside Station, and right in front of his family.

    Writer: Zinger57