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Well, something has to happen. The State says it's a local issue, the County says it's a Town planning and zoning issue. But the planning and zoning boards are following state regulations. This will affect alot more fire departments than you think, just look into your own departments and add up the churches, schools, town property, state property, county property, boy & girl scout camps. you will be amazed at how much it adds up. Then look at how many runs you have to these places, what equipment you had to purchase to protect them, training. All i can say is brothers do the math.

I agree, I think todays firefighters relay to much on SAFETY equipment and not thier gut feeling. I think we use to have to think alot more than today, the new kids joining the ranks have to bed spoon feed, our they will overload. I don't care what fantasy tools you have " nothing can replace experience "

I would like to thank Dan for allowing me to drive around the city lastnight on 4112 and then 45. See Dan I figured out that if I drove faster the air movement would help spread the smoke around. And alot of it there was, Sorry Nate about the pic, but my LT was telling me to move it now

This just Sucks ! Everytime we go out the door, you never know

What he gets his picture taken and on his member of the Week, Life could be no better LOL congrats

Hob nobbin I am in I had a good time, Rob it was nice to meet you

Mark, Wouldn't that be nice to get a pic of the seagrave and of course we would have the better time than the kids

How about we get the FWD ready, Al and I are going to try to flat bed our 2 rigs over, The gas bill would kill us and we can make it an explorer training day ?

I think a buff, is someone who picks a subject, enjoys it and learns everything they can about it.

Mark's a buff and we don't want to see him in the Buff LOL PS what time do you want to start Ice Rescue

Pictures are of my 1950 700 Series ALF pumper restored in memory of FDNY Firefighter Paul Tegtmeier, who was killed on 9/11. A 1955 700 Series ALF 85' Ladder ( Old Hudson River State Hospital ) Now owned by the Fairview Explorer Post 17. The Engine to the right is a 1952 700 Series ALF pumper that originally ran as Engine 5, then Engine 7, with the City of Poughkeepsie FD. The Engine is now undergoing in-house restoration. The picture was taken in front of the new public safety building

yea Joe Iam ready, The engine ran out of Hooker Ave as engine 7 and then was sold to the town of Poughkeepsie , the water department used it. The rear mount ladder ran as Ladder 2 and then went into reserve, At this time it was leant to Roosevelt FD, which used it until they purchased the old Arlington Ladder. ( Croft's Ford ) It was then auctioned off at the county Auto center. Chief Decker would be able to fill in the rest of your comments. I remember the Mack ( old Engine 1) was turned into a tree trimer for the city,

I am ready let me at it !!!

I believe they are, but I won't trust them with out pump testing , the ladder is fully functional

We are not pro's just learned as we went and we had alot of help. Let me know what you have and were it is, I will see what can be done for you

Chief, you know we are only a phone call away, the rigs may be restored by I don't know about the driver LOL

Your the man , and my a** does not look FAT

CIRT dinner is at 6pm

I will be at Copperfields, it's also the county's CIRT team dinner

Fairview ( Dutchess ) did 1784 Fire & EMS The one's with Red fire trucks

Nice brother I feel the Love

I'll be here about 10:30 I'll see if Kaehler wants to come

Is FEMA going to give money the agencies that have to respond and cover the homeless shelters, We are always being called to the local homeless shelter for bullshit calls. Taking 50% of the on duty staff out of service to be a taxi cab with lights.

I hope you got her out before the snow

Hell ya !!!! Let me know when