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    Let's be perfectly clear about this: the so called "logistical mess" was confined to the Westchester side of things last night.

     

    Rockland units (Sheriff's marine unit, Stony Point FD marine unit, EMS on land) were all coordinated very well through 44-Control on Rockland's trunked system, including all involved agencies in direct communication on the Interop 1 talkgroup when necessary.  The Sheriff's marine unit was in constant contact with Coast Guard Sector NY on Marine 16, and also had direct contact with the tugboat.  They were also the first unit to board the vessel to provide aid. Stony Point's fire chief and marine unit were in direct and constant contact with the Sheriff's marine unit.

     

    Notwithstanding the fact that the location was initially mis-reported and it took some time for the correct location to be determined (it happens, especially at night on the river), there were no issues otherwise with the Rockland side of things.

     

    Note that this incident was on the Rockland shore, and that 44-Control notified 60-Control more or less as a courtesy than anything else.  Somehow, that turned into 60-Control dispatching just about every fire dept marine unit in the county, along with the WCPD marine unit.

     

    Perhaps the real issue here is that it appears that Westchester units are allowed to self-dispatch, with no one actually managing resources. That does not happen in Rockland.  If 44-Control doesn't dispatch you, then you do not respond, plain and simple.

     

    I was monitoring Fire 10 on the Westchester trunked system, and it was painful. You have a fire chief assuming command on the opposite shore 5 miles away from the actual incident? Really?

     

    Next time maybe Rockland doesn't bother to notify Westchester at all when the incident is on the Rockland shore. If garbage like last night is the norm for Westchester, and no one can control the response, then just stay home.

    What Westchester agency self dispatched? 60 Control dispatched Verplanck FD and WCPD Marine, Verplanck FD requested 60 Control dispatch Croton FD and Tarrytown FD Marine Units. To my knowledge, no agency self dispatched. 

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    FROM EMS1

    By EMS1 Staff

    NEW YORK — The family of an elderly woman who died filed a lawsuit claiming a private ambulance service boasting "luxury transport" dropped her on the way home from the hospital and those injuries eventually killed her.

    Court papers allege EMS providers dropped Maddalena Santoro, 90, as they were taking her up the stairs and into her Manhattan apartment December 2012, the New York Post reports.

    "Her head hit one of the marble stairs, and she ended up in a coma," said lawyer Jeffrey Antin. She was in good health otherwise, and was going to the hospital for wound care, he added.

    The service, Citywide Mobile Response Corp. boasts advanced medical transport services, and provides plush ambulances featuring 400-thread-count linens, flat-screen TVs, surround sound and a "multi-mode lighting system."

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    I believe Helicopper said that WCPD is not equipped for Hoist and Air/Sea rescue operations.

    Rockland's helicopter is listed as "Long Term Out of Service" on the Rockland County Online CAD System

    The only other agency around here that has air rescue capability is the New York State Police, and I'm not sure if they are 24/7 or what

    Hoist and Air/Sea rescue or not, any aerial support, particularly during night time operations, is a big help. I would imagine, maybe Helicopper can shed some light on this, that the WCPD airship has FLIR. NYSP and NYPD Aviation were on scene for the initial night time search.

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    While I too am a proud volunteer, not only of my department, I think proper credit is due to all responders on this incident. This was a multi agency effort, volunteer and career. Everyone acted professionally, and cooperated with each other to the best of everyone's ability. I've never seen so many agencies operating at one incident on the Hudson. Kudos to all!

    JetPhoto, Westchester, x129K and 1 other like this

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    Riverside Hose will be having a "wet" down for their new Crimson pumper which was recently placed into service. The ceremonies start on May 12th at 1pm at Riverside Hose in Tarrytown located at the corner of Franklin and White Streets. Following the ceremonies, all are invited to stay for celebrations from 4pm-8pm.

    At the request of the company, no water please.

    Will post regarding shirts and the likes when I get more info.

    peterose313, PFDRes47cue, firedude and 1 other like this

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    As stated, the Seasonal Park Rangers carry O.C. spray, expandable batons, and handcuffs as well as having peace officer status. The park is staffed at minimum with 1 supervisor, 2 police officers, and 10 SPR's, more as needed or depending on the crowds expected. The regulars still refer to the SPR's as specials. To be hired, individuals applying must pass psychological exams, among other things. I've read comments elsewhere that Specials back in the day acted like professionals and wanted to be cops, and that is no different then the SPR's today, other than the fact we don't have a firearm and look like bus drivers. In the past few years, I've had at least 10 friends that were specials, sorry park rangers, hired by various law enforcement agencies around the county.

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    Word on the street is when members pointed out the specs for the truck would not fit, they were told "we will make it fit." The men at Riverside put countless hours into specing a truck that would fit, but that was not good enough for the village. The Village hired a consultant that would not listen to the senior members who said the height of the truck would be a major issue due to the grade of the apron. The apparatus manufacturer was also told all communications had to go through the comsultant and the village, not the FD.

  21. Posted · Edited by gpdexplorer

    Date:4/1/11

    Time:0438

    Location: Hudson River I/A/O Mid Span TZB

    Frequency: 156.225, Fire 14, Marine 16

    Units Operating: 2461, 2462, 2463, Marine 5, Greenburgh PD ALS, TVAC 81-B2, Rockland Units, SHAC 73-B2

    Weather Conditions: cold, dark

    Description Of Incident: Jumper Down

    Writer: gpdexplorer

    While operating a river rescue, Tarrytown was dispatched for a MVA with Entrapment. While operating the entrapment, operations continued at Dockside and on the river.

    **Most times are approximates**

    Italics indicate times for the MVA incident

    0438: 60 Control advising of a possible jumper down, mid span TZB.

    0445: Marine 5 enroute, beginning search

    0450: 81-B2 on location Tarrytown Dockside

    0540: Report of an MVA with Possible entrapment Benedict Ave I/A/O Hackley School. 2461, 2463, 81-B2 enroute, Engine 77 and 79 dispatched for response.

    0550: 81-B2 requesting additional rig to scene. 81-B1 dispatched.

    0610: First patient extricated, transported to WCMC by 81-B2.

    0615: Second patient extricated, transported to WCMC by 81-B1.

    0620: All TFD units picking up from Benedict Ave.

    0641: Body discovered in Hudson River, SHAC 73-B2 dispatched to Tarrytown Dockside

    For local media coverage and some pictures, please visit the following links.

    Tarrytown Patch Bridge Jumper

    Tarrytown Patch MVA Article w/pics