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The discussion has come up over and over about using a digital trunked radio system for fireground operations.  For someone reason people think this is a good idea.  Here are some facts from a LODD fire that had fireground operations on such a system. Radio user would receive a ?Bonk? signal is...

Looks  like a contract for 300 units.  Options for 50 4x4 50 medium duty (haztac) 50 rescue medics Will have to read over it some more.

Radio shops will be reprogramming all mobile radios in Engines and Ladders citywide and adding the EMS dispatch channels. Engines are now authorized to use the EMS channels while operating on EMS Boxes.

So seems new policy is that EMS has to give fire the Rundown of responding EMS units to a 10-75. Mainly the first ALS, BLS and Boss.  Bronx All Hands last night the dispatcher gave it over the air to the Division, not sure if that will happen every time.

There is a dedication coming up for the Ritz Tower Fire from August 2nd 1932. Trying to locate any families of members who were killed, anyone that can pass this along please do so. Lt John Cosgrove        E 65 FF Thomas Finn          E 65 FF James Green          E 65 Lt James Harnett        L...

Purvis  is getting ready to start work on the next generation Firehouse alerting system to replace the teleprinter system. Not sure what the final product will look like but here is a link to purvis. http://purvispublicsafety.com/station-alerting/equipment/controllers/ Light towers...

New bid just went out for 100' rearmounts aerials. Looks pretty much the same as the current.

The Scott Pak Tracker https://www.scottsafety.com/en/us/pages/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductDetail=Pak-Tracker%20Firefighter%20Locator%20System They will be issuing pak trackers to all Ladder companies citywide.  Until now SOC had them and would pass off to the FAST truck on scene. 

New Rear Mounts are out for bid. Looks like for 16 units. THE APPARATUS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A SEAT BELT MONITORING SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM SHALL AN AUDIBLE ALARM AND A DISPLAY BOARD INDICATING WHICH BELTS IN THE APPARATUS ARE UNFASTENED. THE INDICATOR LIGHT AND ALARM SHALL STAY ACTIVATED AS...

The following feeds will cover operations in Times Square. www.nycfire.net/dars Alarm Teams and fire operations in Times Square www.nycfire.net/ems2 All EMS operations in Times Square.

6 Units Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased because of Superstorm Sandy by Official New York City Fire Department (FDNY), on Flickr Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased because of Superstorm Sandy by Official New York City Fire Department (FDNY), on Flickr

Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased because of Superstorm Sandy by Official New York City Fire Department (FDNY), on Flickr Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased because of Superstorm Sandy by Official New York City Fire Department (FDNY), on Flickr Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased...

Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased because of Superstorm Sandy by Official New York City Fire Department (FDNY), on Flickr Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased because of Superstorm Sandy by Official New York City Fire Department (FDNY), on Flickr Tools, Equipment and Boats Purchased...

4.7 million contract to Metalcraft Marine It's a GSA contract, I  don't see anything costing that much. Might be for multiple units. http://metalcraftmarine.com/html/fireboat.html

Bib out for new Tactical support units. 2 door cab 4x4 Most things sound the same as the old units. Crane Boat Generator and light tower Air compressor Stanley tool system.

4x4 with door cab CAFS system Front bumper remote monitor 500 gallon water 20 gallon foam tank with Class A Foam Foam pickup tube for Class B Foams from5 gal cans

Bid out for a new Sand Rig or ARTV for E329

Bid out for 7 Squad Support Units.  Looks like the same design as Squad 1's

New fire marshal unit to replace the current ambulance in use. Will have tools and equipment for investigation Also will have the interview area in the back.

4 foam tankers 1500 gallons 2 door cab