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Thoughts and prayers.....my condolences to his family, friends and the City Of White Plains Police.
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Heavy duty tow truck flips while trying to upright tractor trailer in North Carolina http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/7601855/
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So, what does everyone think of the upcoming next generation iPhone? (I'm a Blackberry user myself, because I like the keyboard and email push, but the iPhone has a ton of cool apps)
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Every week it seems the City Of White Plains is trying to screw their employees and now former employees. As wraftery, JFLYNN and other members of this forum can attest, in 1970, firefighter pay was next to nothing and benefits were the only real compensation as I'm glad the article reflects. Really, how can they continue to be this unethical and keep getting away with it? They are going to end up paying even more in litigation costs... http://www.lohud.com/article/20100606/NEWS02/6060385/1018/White-Plains-retirees-threaten-lawsuit-over-health-care-cost?GID=aksqjAZkLIg52cOreTEQlqGVWdydeWBtTvPmDjoRa/E%3D
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More and more in the news, I'm hearing "a passing cop noticed the fire and called it in" and "alerted residents". This is a result of cops being on patrol and can be on scene within seconds. They also have a duty to act. To faciliate interagency cooperation, I think that an interface course would work well. We could learn what the cops expect from us, and what we expect from the cops. We could also teach the police officers some basics of what to do when the arrive at a house fire and know it will be a few minutes before the FD arrives. Also, could equipping them with a fire interuption device such as the FIT-5 Pro could be very beneficial. Although there are many officers that have this knowledge, there are many more that do not, I believe. Is something like this taught in the police academy? And I'm mainly talking about suburban ad rural departments, that may take a few minutes based on a variety of circumstances to arrive. TOPICS RULES: Since this thread has the potential to go downhill, any "Cop Vs. Firefighter" comments made to stir the pot will be removed. Irellevant discussion will be removed. ANy "one liner" or sarcasm will also be removed. We all work as a team, let's discuss as a team. By posting in this topic, you agree to these rules, authorized for this specific thread by the EMTBravo Moderating Staff. Any issue with this rule please contact a staff member and don't post or reference on this thread about it. Thank you, we appreciate your help in keeping the converstations on this site as positive as they can be
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http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/06/08/news/bb1dispatchregionilization060810.txt
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Let's also not forget, some of these White Plains retirees weren't making a lot of money to begin with when they retired 20 years ago, let's say. Their pension was one of their benefits of serving the city, and with inflation and taxes getting higher and higher, many are just scraping by. Now to have to go to paying $0 to their health care to anywhere between $600 and $12,000 out of the blue? And due to the line of work, the job takes it's toll on firefighters and police officers, who often have health problems that could be due to their jobs. These retirees shouldn't get shafted because the City Of White Plains didn't have any foresight or a growth plan that anticpated future needs. These retirees have to pay for all the tax break White Plains gave to Capelli and other developers? Again, the richer get richer and the poor get poorer. In the future, communities need to think about what this development will really cost before giving tax breaks that they can't afford. The same is happening in Yonkers, they are betting on Ridge Hill and other developments that haven't even broken ground to save the city fiscally. And Yonkers won't see any money for years from these projects due to all the tax breaks promised. I don't see these projects in this economy bringing in enough money to balance the cities budget.
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Exactly, you hit the nail on the head. This is all the training should cover But, what about fire extinguisher usage. We train and promote to the public in fire extinguisher usage, so why not LEO's? It's a basic tool. And how is the FIT-5 different then a fire extinguisher, really? I think one day in some structures the FIT-5 and competing devices will become as standard as fire extinguishers. In fact, in some industrial and other enviroments, they have. It is the firefighters job to put out the fire, but it is all of our jobs to save lives and property. And all this really does is buy the fire department some time. http://www.arasafety.com/applications/first-response.htm Most law enforcement officers are smart enough to take the above actions without training, I just think an interface class would be good. Vice versa, PD should give a Police interface class in the Fire Academy, so that firefighter can help cops out.
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The major concern would be to evacuate any possible residents without making themseves a victim. This isn't about cross training, this is about being to interface better with one another in order to save lives and property as soon as possible. With devicess such as the FIT-5's, they, along with cheifs and members who arrive before the suppresion apparatus can possibly save lives and property. $1000 a device isn't bad, and I'm sure that there is a thousand ways to come up with funding and distobution. I remember when AED's and Thermal Imaging camweras first really started coming on the market and departments said they really couldn't afford them. Now, those devices have proven invaluable to emergency services.
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LOL, sorry, I didn't mean your age!.....I remember you had referenced something to this effect in the past where FF's took the jobs for the benefits which is why I thought of you.
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But, when you retire, I thought you were supposed to get the benefits specified in the contract at the time you retire for the rest of your life no matter what?
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Thoughts and prayers. So tragic another Trooper has to die via struck by.
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And not nearly what it was promised to be in 1996. Pay and schedule I still believe are no where near what they should be.
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Thanks for the heads up! After the photos posted of last year's event, I really wanted to make it up that way- it would be worth it for the photos! This year I can't make it but for good reason...
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Very well said Joe and I totally agree. I, and many other members, appreciate all the photos you share with us on this forum, and hope you this thread will not deter you from doing so. I should have taken my replies to those irrelevant comments to another thread. Going foward, the moderators are going to take a look at the off topic discussion rules that are in place and seem how we can improve upon them, especially when it pertains to the posting of photos.
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Stiloski's Heavy Recovery and Stiloski's Hudson River Recovery division were requested by the boat owner and marina manager to this vessel that was sinking at a dock in Tarrytown Harbor. They responded with their 85 Ton Rotating Boom heavy wrecker, recovery support truck, and recovery boat. To stabilize and raise the 40 ft boat, marine recovery airbags were used. The 1200 gallon onboard diesel tank was pumped out and fuel taken offsite. All the water that the vessel had take out was pumped out as the boat was raised. Using the 85 ton rotating boom heavy wrecker and heavy duty cradle straps, the boat was lifted and rotated over to drydock, where the boat is most likely salvageable. All this was completed in under 2 hours by Stiloskis. Yesterday, in another thread, some of you were questioning what Stiloski's needs the big heavy recovery support vehicle for, and what he carries on it. This is just an example of what some of the equipment on the truck is used for. http://www.stiloskis.com
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Yonkers has the equipment and manpower and Joe did a great job documenting that. We have had discussions recently on here about Yonkers, and I'm always glad when there's a chance to present photos of YFD at "full force". It should also be noted that a LOT more of Yonkers Special Operations equipment wasn't at the event. Chief, you and your team have done a GREAT job over the past several years and I know you have spent countless hours fighting for funding, planning, researching, training etc to make these apparatus a reality. I would have thought DES would have shown up with full team staffing to counter any rumors or misperceptions of the team not being able to assemble on weekdays. Some people need to ask themselves, how is Yonkers able to accomplish all of this and Westchester County can't?
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I would imagine they would phase the patrol cars in. They've come a long way in 10 years, I remember when they wouldn't even put a strobe on a County PD car because they felt it would be distracting. Personally, with white doors I love it. (Didn't NYPD used to be green-and-white?) And County PD has/had a Dodge Charger in a black-and-white scheme: http://x635photos.com/displayimage-1337.html Also, I didn't know Ford had the Ford PI in production yet. Chevy either. Was it the Chevy Impala PP on display, or the Chevrolet Police Package (based on Pontiac G8/Holden (Austrailia). I've heard Chevrolet has been confusing some people by marketing both at the same time. Based on the description, it sounds like the Impala that I saw. Also, we have a better Police demo circulating here in Texas.....a Dodge Challenger 2 dr 400HP Hemi Engine..... I don't have an agenda other then to promote the towing and recovery industry as a profession that has a lot to offer emergency services. Vincents is an awesome tow agency as well and they do a great job. I am just most familiar with Stiloskis and O'Hare. I hope next time I make it to NY I can get over to Vincents and Lone Star (another great company). There are just many fly by nights and skelly companies that give the PROFESSION and all the real equipment a bad name, and give people a poor perception of the profession as a whole. I also believe that professional tow companys are increasingly playing a critical role on all highway scenes, and that FD and Tow agencies should train together more frequently. And not only for rescue, but nowadays for many reasons it's important to clear the roadway as quickly as possible. Also, any heavy wrecker in which the driver has no training/certification either via Wreckmaster and/or TRAA has no business on a heavy rescue or recovery scene.
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Also, I apologize. I don't want these never ending lighting debate and whatever else not really related to detract from all the awesome Yonkers FD Special Operations vehicles that Chief Fitzpatrick and his team have worked on and the incredible vehicles and equipment they had on display. This shows the incredible resource that Yonkers FD is. Also, in case it got missed, thanks to Joe Pinto for the awesome photos, and I LOVE the new Westchester County PD paint scheme! Very unique!
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Large and small recovery airbags, Matjacks, Plasma Cutter and torches, Hydraulic Cutters, Spreaders, And Rams,Shoring, Chains, Blocks, Pulleys, Straps, Winches, Haz-Mat Equipment (to contain leaking fuel tankers or product on recoveries, Fuel Transfer equipment, Generator and Lighting Equipment, Multiple Types Of Saws And Cutting Equipment,Cones, Flares, And Signs, Reference Manuals, and a Heated/Cooled cab for rehab on a really hot day or really cold night during an extended recovery, as well as changing clothes for getting vehicles out of ponds etc.Any of these tools are available to FD's if they need them. BUT THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR THESE TOOLS IS FOR THE RECOVERY OF CARS, TRUCKS, BOATS, PLANES, EXCAVATORS, and whatever else Stiloskis is called to. One support vehicle will be in Tarrtown, the other in Rockland.
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Pretty insane collision. VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ExNMQL-hOE
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http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/140692-gamer-stabs-man-who-killed-his-online-character
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Is this new Waterbury chasis for the City Of Waterbury FD? http://www.gowansknight.com/conv09page.htm I know they've been traditonally a Seagrave,ALF, and Pierce department......and I know there are other volunteer companies or some sort of deal in the city or surrounding area considered Waterbury. If so, AWESOME! Gowans-Knight does good work, and some of their previous works are in service for the City Of Poughkeepsie and City Of Newburgh FD's.
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Awesome photos, Joe, as always! I love their firehouse! I hope you enjoyed your vacation, and returned with more then you went with!