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Jody Carroll will be on fox news live tonight @7;15 pm being interviewed by Dave Asman. Issue-NH20 case,his case and the nomination of Judge Sotomayer

FULL STORY: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/07/13/ne...ters/index.html

Rescue 55 is now in service and available for water rescue and dive calls in the northern Westchester region.

Date: 07-15-09 Time: 1500hrs Location: Cliff St. X Spruce St. Description: Male shot to the leg on Cliff St. Writer: x635

From "The Secret List" HERE is the report: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200906.html HERE is an article: http://www.tylerpaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...EWS01/907170335

Another article with information on the incident, officers involved, and injuries: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/j...y_shooting.html

FULL STORY: http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2009/07...rkers_desc.html

This is still an ongoing saga???? FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/article/20090717/NEWS...320/1018/NEWS02

Awesome! VERY sharp paint scheme! I love the front bumper and the rear mounted portable Blitzfire ready to go. Thanks for sharing!

Anyone know where 171 went?

May be of interest, especially to those in the fire service afflicated with this horrible disease.

So what annoys me about this? These places are getting tax breaks, yet they will place a greater burden on the EMS system, and EMS isn't going to see any of the "financial benefits" except possibly billing the patients. Maybe they will contract to private company. And it may also stess White Plains ER even more. FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/article/20090716/BUSINESS01/907160418

FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/article/2009907160449

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Tom!

Was thinking the same thing. There are also several other members of this forum that are with Jersey City PD.....hope they are all OK. Thoughts and prayers.

I should have clarified....my comments refer to my Texas job. I work in rural Texas per-diem as a Paramedic (to keep my skills sharp), and we're AT LEAST 1 hour away from the hospital. However, if I have a critical burn patient let's say, I'm not going to waste my time going to the primary and only hospital, which is also Level I, for them just to be transferred out by helicopter immediately. I'm not going to waste my time driving 2-3hrs to Parkland Burn Center in Dallas or Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Put the patient on a helicopter, he/she gets to their true definitive care facility quickly and without detour, and I stay in service available for the next call. If I take the patient by ground to a burn center, which, being CC certified, I am able to, would leave me out of service for probaly most of my shift....and the next closest ambulance for my area probaly about 40 minutes away if not more. I've also flown patients whereas traffic was a nightmare and would cause a significant delay in getting to the hospital. If I'm in the City running calls, then I never fly a trauma or other patient (unless it's a burn) I think there are times a helicopter is called because people like the excitement, but avaiation is a great resource and when needed, it is never a waste. I also think that Stat Flight has really slacked off in recent years with community outreach and interfacing with EMS personel on the street. Which, again, is why Westchester County PD should do EMS aviation, so we don't have to worry about stripping other communities. Especially now that Stat Flight's a for-profit company that wrecked what was a great and promising aviation program. (A lot has to do with the mis-management of WMC, but that's a whole 'nother story). Again, here's an example of one of the best EMS aviation systems: http://www.starflightrescue.com/

Maybe it's been replaced or I am really out of touch, but has Stamford's Rescue 1 (the Freightliner/Hackney) been replaced? That truck has GOT to be beat by now...also, do they still have the Mack rescue? Also, I'm completly lost with all the consolidation or whatevers going on in Stamford.....all the apparatus from the 5 volunteer departments...will any of that be relocated downtown or switched around? Is there any new apparatus currently on order? Also, what's Stamford EMS using these days? Still the Ford F-350/Hortons? Thanks!

RSI: Rapid Sequence Intubation, a style of intubating the patient using the assistance of narcotics and techbique, largely used for head injuries and for patient who are breathing but cannot protect their own airway

Does anyone know the status of American LaFrance? I know they are starting to deliver again, but are they accepting new orders? I know Yonkers FD has two ALF pumpers on order, but their dealer, Campbell Supply, dropped ALF for Crimson. Garrison dropped ALF for Ferrara. ALF is no longer affiliated with Freightliner. So, who's Yonkers FD's (and White Plains) dealer and service provider now?

I agree, however, I've heard medics gloating about not having to use the helicopter (when they should have). Pride should be put aside. There are other reasons besides clinical to use a helicopter for EMS. It's also a resource that should be used, and called if needed as soon as the thought pops in your head....you can always cancel them. ALL factors should be considered, and NOT just clinical (travel time, level of care, traffic, available units in your area, number of patients on scene, etc) Also, given the recent medical helicopter crashes, that's due to a number of technical internal aviation issues as well as some policy and procedural incidents. Aviation is a resource. It should be used, when needed. Especially in a time where "use it or lose it" is being considered........... As a side note, having the experience of working as a Medic and Dispatcher in Somers, as well as formerly dispatching Stat Flight from 60, I can attest to the fact that they use Stat-Flight quite wisely and efficiently. My opinion is based on numerous calls that Somers FD has used Stat Flight.

When distance and long, back,windy,bumpy country roads are an issue and I'm not near a trauma center with any patient that may have a spinal injury, I prefer to fly them out. Quicker, smoother and keeps you in service. Also great for when traffic poses an issue. Aviation is a GREAT resource when used properly. It's even better when it's not run by a for profit company, rather by a local agency. Personally, Ihave felt that WCPD aviation should take over for Stat-Flight, giving WC a dedicated helicopter. Maybe a similar program to the one linked below. Check this out: http://www.starflightrescue.com/

My condolences.

I like the slicktop look. It's catching on down here in Texas: http://www.x635photos.com/displayimage-224-1.html With LED's, the whole warning market has changed. You can basically put LED's anywhere and everywhere on an emergency vehicle. They do the job just as well, if not better, than a lightbar.I also agree with x129k's point about wind drag, but I doubt that was a factor since they selected a Tahoe.

I believe all the recent ALF deliveries were previous ALF dealers finishing up their pending orders......someone must know more....

ONLINE GET WELL CARD: PLEASE SIGN- will be printed and mailed to Firefighter Ronan Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Yonkers FF Steve Ronan, who was recently severly injured at a fire in Yonkers. As per Member batt2: Steve has a tough road ahead of him, and ff there's anything this site can do to help FF Ronan, please email me at seth@emtbravo.com Also, thoughts are with the apparatus operator involved, as I'm sure this is really tough for him as well. Here's the thread on the incident for further information: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=31997 ONLINE GET WELL CARD: PLEASE SIGN- will be printed and mailed to Firefighter Ronan