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Beats the Weinershnitzel outa me Chief.

This has become quite an interesting topic, so I decided to get a little edumucated about KJ; So, as of 2006, KJ had 20,071 people crammed into 1.1 square miles. To me, that is incredible. I could go on and on with the quotes from the article sited. It is understood that our nation is founded upon the principle of seperation of church and state, or government. With regard to fire services, it is also understood (to me at least) that this is a function of government; NOT church. So here's where the lines become blurry, as the cultural aspects of KJ come into conflict with the established norms of delivery of emergency services. Look, they went to court because they didn't want their boys riding a bus with a woman driving it. Can you imagine the reaction if a KJ resident is involved in a PIAA and the responding EMS unit shows up with two women; maybe one of which has a facial piercing or a tatoo? IMO, big time conflicting issues will be ongoing with KJ and the surrounding communities, maybe forever. A few of the posters here have said that KJFD has been helpful, others have said they are wrecklessly responding outside their jurisdiction because according to their cultural values, they do not want other types of people other than their own, handling potential victims of emergencies. The only solution I see would be big time open lines of communication, and established protocols for when a KJ resident is in need of fire or ems services beyond their 1.1 square miles. The protocol KJ has apparently established for itself is that speed-dial to their own people in an emergency. That, to me is absolutely not the real solution, and a recipe for potential disaster at some point. Since it is apparent that they seek isolation from the "outside" world, when they are within that "outside" world, beyond their 1.1 square miles of crushing population, their obligation should be to CONFORM to their surrounding communities' protocols. Eventually, this will be another court issue I imagine. To me, ASSIMILATION is also a part of AMERICAN culture. To not want to assimilate, due to religious reasons is THE reason these problems with emergency services exist up in that neck of the woods. How to solve it? Well, we certainly want religious tolerance, another tenant of our cultural foundation. But KJ residents should also understand, that they have an obligation to AMERICA, as well as their god. If they are unmovable nor open to any type of negotiation and compromise, it is not "being helpful" as some here have stated. I have to say, I wouldn't want to be up there trying to figure this whole thing out. Problems, problems. But then again, this is the USA, and problems are the least of out worries. Is that an oxymoron or a Yogi'ism? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryas_Joel,_New_York

Thanks for the clarification. Edit: I still LOVE the water cooler in the back of the Rescue.

Sweet. Big improvement over the '08 model would be a 96 inch motor and a six speed trannie; as opposed to the '08 which had an 88" and a 5 speed. Also note the heat deflectors over the rear cylinder. Keeps the jewels cool baby. Nice work on rigging it out. Ride safe.

Ain't no snowstorms gonna stop you guys from getting to the scene. Best of luck with the new engine, and the tanker Josh.

IFO the "Serenity" bar? That's a bit ironic. Hope all LE are okay.

Gorgeous rig, best of luck and safe use with it brothers. Barry.........you got some serious comp here bro....

HA! Because you are outstanding in your field bro.

Man I gotta say, that is one hodgepodge fleet of apparatus, no wonder they're getting a quarter-million for a new rig. I couldn't help but notice how poorly equiped each rig also appears to be; the compartment photos remind me of my old department in the years before we started getting serious about putting the right equipment on board. I agree about the hose beds, and it appears they are not carrying enough hose to comply with standards. Anybody notice the sticker in the window of E595? Looks like an old IAFF sticker? At any rate, Gillibrand is gettting/or got them a million for their EOC. Just remember with politicians, $$ to the constituency equals votes. I think they call it "pork", but definately NOT in this case. And if any of the KJ members read this thread, if it is true as Alpine has said that you guys are showing up miles outside of your jurisdiction to "help out", in the fire service we call it FREELANCING. It is extremely dangerous, no matter how well intentioned you might be, and it should stop. Best of luck with your new fire truck. PS: I love the free-standing water cooler in the back of the rescue. Great place to gather around after a job and shoot the proverbial. Gives the job a white-collar kinda feel no?

Marc, usually your jokes are very funny. This one is way too corny bro.

They look like Corgi Toys....but that would be English. Cool pics.

Kiryas Joel: Is it pronounced like Curious Joel? Could that be the reason they are apparently responding all over the place? Just curious myself. After all I am George.

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Jody, I can only hope that your attorneys have kept up your cause/case as a matter of justice. I can't imagine the kind of pressure, financial or otherwise, this whole situation must be putting you through. You certainly don't deserve that. Those of us lucky to know you personally, know what an asset you are to the FDMV, and the fire service. It's a shame your city managers don't know how to tell a good leader from a bad one. They "promote" a guy to chief after he takes an evelyn wood course, and subjugate a competent firefighter thanks to their incompetence, and the underhanded tactics of an organization that put the screws to you. Like the previous poster said; keep your head up. We're with you. You're fighting the good fight. I think in the end you will prevail. The politics in MV are probably worse than most places in Westchester. S*cks that you are caught up in it. You've done more than your duty for that department, and we all know it. Continued support from this member, and God bless.

Three saves as a CFR, not even an EMT yet. That's pretty incredible. From the praises sung by your chief, and the action you've taken time and again, you're a vital asset to your fire company. Well deserved award, congratulations and stay safe. ~Captain George Glover (ret)

To me, it depends who he is a fan of. Phillies fan? Why not the Glock?

Shout out to the NYPD Bomb-Squad. Couldn't help but to think of the movie "The Hurt Locker" as I looked at the photos of these members performing their duty. Well done!

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I meant to quote this with the photo of the Super Pumper, not Captain Nechis. Sorry for the mix-up.

Interesting truck. Looks to have humungous compartment space. Will this truck company be carrying "extras" for special call? We always craved for space like this, on EFD L-16. But all of those luxurious full size doors and compartments were taken away by a pump and a 500 gallon booster tank..... Thanks for sharing the photos, best of luck and safe use with the new rig.

New firefighters should understand that their "rep" begins in probie school, or even earlier. It will arrive at the firehouse BEFORE you do. We had a running joke for years in one of our firehouses. One of the greatest senior men we ever had, Fran Hannigan (may he rest in peace) was working the new day with another legend, past union president, Don Pinto. Bobby F. and I worked the night shift and the news was out that we had hired a few new guys. One of them was a baseball player that many of us already knew from being such a standout ballplayer in Tuckahoe. Bobby says "So what's up with the new guys?" to Frannie when he came in that morning. He responds with a "well I know Joey....." to which Bobby and I start laughing because that's exactly what we had said to each other. All three of us already knew this athelete coming aboard. Then Donnie comes in and the same routine goes down, to the word. Now three of us are laughing and we tell Donnie, so four of us are laughing. Bobby and I still laugh about that morning. It was so Abbott and Costello-ish. The point being, this guy didn't even get to probie school and he already had a reputation. I always looked forward to meeting the probies, as a fireman or later as an officer. Either way, the knowledge they would bring from probie school was invaluable. The good probie knows how to teach new techniques to firefighters who have seen years of fire duty, but haven't had the opportunity to learn the latest and greatest coming out of the schools. He/she knows how to demonstrate or talk about new techniques without coming off like he has every answer in the world. We know you've just learned the latest improvements, but we did get by for fifty years using a Bowline on a Bite, so when you start rigging those quadruple, figure eight, sow-cow, triple toe loop knots on a rope; we're impressed so long as YOU know that WE still know what we're doing; isn't that kind of the unspoken word? He grabs the mop, plunges his hands in the sink after supper without being asked or told, offers to do more; all without becoming overbearing. He knows when to go sit and listen, just like a good senior man or officer will. He'll jump out onto the apparatus floor with all the enthusiasm of a high-school gymnist, and start doing the apparatus and equipment checks at 0800. As the days turn into weeks and months, this member will be consistently found carrying out the same actions. You can always tell the good ones, when after a couple of months he still has members standing around wanting to hear what else he has to say. Ah, you think, another good senior man in the making. And after a year and a day, and his probation is complete, he comes to work with the same fresh attitude, and continues his good ways. He'll be on committees doing the extras that make a good fireman even better.

http://www.lohud.com/article/20100413/NEWS02/4130338/Mount-Vernon-High-School-closes-after-wall-collapses Glad nobody got hurt, this could have been a killer. Maybe they had a mini-earthquake, after all the school is on "California Road."