Greenwich Fire Department first responders work during a plane crash
disaster drill at Westchester County Airport in Harrison May 8, 2004. The
mock accident involved nearly 70 "victims" and included responders from Port
Chester, Purchase, Armonk, Chappaqua, West Harrison, Greenwich, and the
American Red Cross from Westchester and Greenwich. Career and Volunteer
firefighters from Glenville, Byram, Round Hill, North Street, and Cos Cob
participated in the event. Units involved Car 1 as main entry control point
command, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 8 and the Mass Decon Trailer. Glenville
District Chief Scott Hawkins (401) was scene command for Greenwich. The drill was coordinated by Glenville Assistant Chief Anthony Medico (402).
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A Fire Erupts During Rescue Operations
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| A View of the Simulated Accident Site
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| Aircraft taxiing for Takeoff During the Drill
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| Ambulances Respond From Westchester County
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| GFD Appartus Utility 4, Byram Engine 3, North Street Engine 8, Round Hill Tanker 6, and the Mass Decon Trailer
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GFD Engine 8 Prepares to Lay in from the Nearest Hydrant
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| Glenville Engine 4 Relocates per Incident Commands Instructions
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| Greenwich Fire Departments Mass Decon Trailer
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| Medical Personel Stabilize Patients for Transportation
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| One of Westchester County's AARF Vehicles Serving as the Command Post. A Small Portion of the Accident Area in the Foreground
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Paramedics Stabilize Victims Prior to Transportation
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| Purchase Fire Departments Aerial Moves into Location
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| Round Hill Tanker 6 Provides Water to the New York Companies Operating On Scene
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| Round Hill Tanker 6 Serving as Primary Water Supply
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| Suppression Crews Attack the Blaze
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The Airport Remained Fully Operational During the Drill
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| The Decon Trailer in the Scene Staging Area
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| Various Westchester County Units Operating at the Scene
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| Victims are Given Thermal Protection Garments
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| Victims are Rescued from the Accident Area to the Medic Station
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Westchester County Police Helicopter Provides Aerial Support
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