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That's awesome of those bands to do. Both bands are from that area.

Greenwood does quality work, and has really built their company. I actually have a good feeling that they will resurect the Maxim brand, and who knows, maybe one day on their own chasis.

Interesting to see how this will play out. Wonder if they truly will be a sole source manufacturer that truly tries and recapture the essence of the brand, or just "rebadge" a cab and body, like HME's "Ahrens-Fox". Looks like the company is out of Albany.

Apparently, Rescue 3 is getting a new, much needed new firehouse. I knew nothing about this. From Firenews.org PHOTO: http://www.firenews.org/misc/FDNYR3StanewUC.jpg Any other new firehouses being built?

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Greenburgh does it all the time. Actually, the Police department provides the EMS, and is frequently down officers when they go out on EMS calls. I think this is a department issue....if his department is OK with it, then there isn't an issue. I'm sure there isn't any abuse or malicous intent in this. Especially if the department is staffed properly. The only issue I see is this is another "band aid fix" to Westchester's "Wait and Bleed" EMS system. This just continues to cover up major issues that will never be properly noticed or fixed.

Incident Alert by TR54: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=34778 Among the Stiloski's equipment that responded for the recovery was Stiloski's brand new 2010 Kenworth Twin Steer/Century 1075S Rotating Boom Wrecker, Stiloski's Traffic Incident Unit (the former FDNY Rescue 2), Stiloski's payloader, Stiloski's lowboy, and Stiloski's dump trucks to haul away the debris. Photos from John Stiloski and reposted with permissision.

This is a GREAT reference and insight into FDNY operations. I highly reccomend it. http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/bf1118.shtml

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VERY NICE! Looks very well thought out! Thanks for sharing the specs and detail shots!

I heard they moved in this week? Any truth?

Date: 12-12-09 Time: 0430hrs Location: New Main St. X Park Hill Ave Description: After reports of shots fired, (2) male walk-ins to St. Joe's Hospital with GSW's. (1) transferred to Jacobi. Writer: x635

Date: 12-12-09 Time: 0340hrs Location: 255 Bronx River Road X Raybrook Road Description: EDP slit wrists and jumped from the 5th floor of an OMD. Transported by Empress and pronounced at hospital. ESU req'd to gain access and for a stokes. Writer: x635

Thank you Rob, and thanks everybody for your concern. It is much appreciated.

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/2009/12/11/1211firetrucks.html

http://www.firehouse.com/topics/top-headlines/fdny-reduces-engine-company-staffing

Ardsley will be going out to bid soon for a new Quint to replace the 1988 Hahn/LTI 75' RM 1250GPM/400 Ladder 50 (formerly Quint 1). I believe they are looking to upgrade to a 100' RM stick, and a lot of manufacturers will be throwing their hats into the ring, especially some that are willing to take some hits to gain edge in the Westchester market. Can't wait to see who wins the bid, if it is approved by the village board.

The bid has been awarded to Smeal Fire Appararatus for a 100' RM aerial Quint w/ 2000 GPM pump on a Spartan chasis. Delivery is expected January of 2011. Thanks to AFD-PM for the info.

http://www.firehouse.com/topics/news/conn-truck-breaks-down-way-call

http://www.lohud.com/article/20091203/NEWS04/912030360/1205/NEWS0408/Mahopac-Fire-Department-removes-unpopular-siren

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/12/2011-ford-super-duty-fire-truck-debuts-at-la-auto-show.html

When people get demoted, I assume they get a pay cut too? Can they do that? Also, when they get promoted again, are they entitled to retro pay?

And this woman lived? PHOTO: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?template=zoom&Site=BH&Date=20091204&Category=NEWS02&ArtNo=912040338&Ref=AR Story: http://www.lohud.com/article/2009912040338

http://www.lohud.com/article/20091202/NEWS02/912020386/1018/NEWS02/Mount-Vernon-police-commissioner-headed-back-to-White-Plains