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Also, note in the photo the Braun ambulance on the Chevy 4500 chasis that is being lent to Phoenix as a demo unit for future ambulance specs. Current ambulance manufacturer is Marque. Chasis is Ford E-350 Super Duty.n

It's a very interesting setup they've got going on in Phoenix. There were some things I liked, and some things I didn't like. From what I understand, with this new Prop being voted on, if approved they're supposed to hire 100 new firefighters, and then the ambulances will be fully staffed without taking away from the engines. Some ambulances already are, including "peak time" units. The Ladder tender concept was interesting, but I heard that the ladder tenders may be phased out or respond as a special unit with one man along with the ladder company. They're very customer-service oriented, which I find very neat. As for the brush gear, SoCal area departments do the same thing due to the heat. The mid-mount engine and rear pump on their ALF Engines is an interesting concept. Although it has some drawbacks, it allows for a ton of space in the cab, virtually no noise, and ice-cold heavy duty roof mounted AC that's capable of going from 110F to 70F in 20 mins. The Bronto Skylift (Ladder 9) is an awesome piece. I'm actually suprised more cities don't get one as a special unit. It's much more versatile then the typical aerial. Also, they have moved into new shops, I believe where the Freightliner (?) dealer used to be on 19th Ave across from the Mack dealer. I couldn't imagine fighting a fire in that heat.

I never knew 60 Control's 602 had a chain of BBQ resturants in the Southwestern US named after him!!! Wonder if he will bring any of his menu items to work for his group to enjoy? Maybe not, I don't think Capt. Capello would be too happy with BBQ sauce and sticky keys all over the new radio and computer equipment!!!! It's too bad you can't enjoy BBQ and dispatch at the same time.

The bid opening was last week, and Hackney won. The FD is passing it along the the City Council to award the bid. The following are the specs. It will be slightly similar to LA County's USAR units, see photo of that unit at the link below: http://x635photos.com/displayimage.php?pos=-64 SPECS: Freightliner Chassis - Tandem axle 43' Trailer - Tandem axle 9 - compartments each side Rear compartment 12' deep for lumber 2 - rooftop compartments 16' for lumber 30KW generator 2 - Light towers Electric reels (4) Air Reels (2) Numerous slideout & drop down trays rollout toolboards 185 CFM air compressor Much more to follow after pre-construction meeting.

Check out this rescue truck from Shrewsbury, PA. I remember a few years ago, when it was delivered, it made the gossip rounds because it was equipped with a locomotive/train horn. Sounds reallt different responding...I'd look for a train myself, not a firetruck. http://www.shrewsburyfire.com/content/vide...-%20enroute.wmv

Looks like a pretty cool concept, wonder if Westchester County would ever delve into something like this? For photos: http://www.sartinservices.com/MAB.html

Great shots, Jimmy. Thanks for sharing.

Of course, there have been documented incidents of Police brutality, and it is a problem sometimes. I think we can all agree that Abner Louima was a bit too much. But it's bad cops, and a media that makes cops look evil, that cause these "brutality" complaints. And there are the cops on a power trip or that have a bad attitude, sometimes rightfully so. But there are many kinds cops out there, and they rarely get reconized. What the media doesn't understand, is that each officer wants to go home alive each night. Often, the details of what led up to the scuffle aren't divulged by those filing the complaint or making a ruckus. I feel that Tazers are one of the best revolutions in Law Enforcement. When used with a proper policy in place, and proper training and appplication, a Tazer can quickly and safely end a situation. In addition, the Dash Cam, or maybe even in the not so distant future, a "badge cam" with audio can be a tremendous tool in documenting what happened. However, there's the problem of the "masses". I've worked in systems where we've responded to a stabbing, with limited PD on scene due to "budgetary constraints". It's a hot summer night, and everyone's out on the street. It's very urban, with high crime, unemployment, gang violence, and drug usage rates, all which combine to make a violence potion. You're treating the victim, and a crowd swarms you- screaming why aren't you moving faster, what took you so long, you're not giving him proper treatment because he's black and you're white. They get hostile. And even though you're working as fast and best as you can, the public doesn't see that. They expect you to perform a miracle, or literally scoop and run. No time for a quick assesment or to immobilize, etc. And then, there's always the threat of the person who commited the violence retalliating against you. So what ends up happening is you have to litterally "scoop and run", or else you're going to have a bigger problem on your hands. What does this have to do with Police Brutality? Public perception. They don't care or see if the guy's a convicted murderer who clocked you in the face, they see the guy in uniform defending himself, and base their perception on that alone. And, I'm sure that adreanaline sometimes pushes the situation, but I know most cops don't beat someone randomly. Police Departments need to do more proactively to show what they're all about and why they do what they do. Citizens Police Academies, ride alongs, explorer posts, fairs, etc all contribute to public eduation as to what the police do and why.

During call audits, I'm assuming it's a law/rule that the patients identity not be revealed. However, if the circumstances of the incident are so unique, that it allows those at the call audit to identify who the patient is, then is there a privacy violation there??

Sean, also see if your school with give you any extra credit for attending the course. It may be a fight, but I feel that this is "real world knowledge" that is lifesaving, and your school should give you credit for taking this extra initiative.

Absolutelty, there's something wrong with that unless the patient released it to the Journal News with his permission. It's sad, it seems like every time you hear about Sleepy Hollow Emergency Services in the news, it's bad. I hope for all the members that some sort of solution to better their working relationships and improve their public image is worked on after this latest incident settles down.

Congrats to all....thanks for your continued positive and constructive contributions to the forum!!!! Look foward to seeing many more members achieve and surpass this mark.

Great show! Looking foward to seeing how the season, and this class, plays out. To anyone who went through the Westchester Police academy, is it anything like LA Countys???

Absolutely should be a transport to the hospital. I fully support tazers, and think they are an awesome tool to effectively and efficiently end a situation that could cause serious injury to the officer and the perp. The Tazer can have, in rare circumstances, negative effects just like Mace or a Nightstick. However, when used, the perp should be transported to the hospital for evaluation, especially when he/she is a minor. This not only transfers liability, it ensures that if anything goes wrong, you took the proper steps. It's a very grey area when the police don't want you to transport. If they called you, and you are the higher medical authority, is the person in your custody or the PD's???? The best bet is to call a supervisor and to document the situation as best as you can, including contacting medical control to see if they can persuade the Police Officers and requesting Paramedics yourselves. BUT, a situation like this should be addressed in the PD department policy so that situations like the above don't occur.

Heads up, "The Academy" premieres tonight at 8PM on Channel 9 (NY Metro Area).

Thanks for the tip, I appreciate them all, but managed to snag this one a couple of weeks ago. http://www.emtbravophotos.com/SpyShots/MahopacFireHQ.html Another beautiful firehouse.

And here's Ardsley's new Firehouse as of yesterday....coming along quite nicely, shaping up to be a beautiful building.

I just got home from seeing "Superbad". Excellent movie, hysterical! I don't know why, but the movie reminded me of 642. I think he wrote or directed it, seriously.

(Photo From Los Angeles Times) This bus is amazing! HUGE!

Maybe this has been discussed before here, but I can't remember or find the thread. Looks like Ferrara is building a Hazmat unit for NYPD: http://www.ferrarafire.com/apparatus/in_pr.../3623/3623.html Wonder if it will be similar to FDNY's Ferrara Hazmat? Also, does anyone know how this unit will be staffed, and where it will be quartered?

Well, some good news and press for EMS. Congrats to all, great work! There are several active EMTBravo members and friends of mine on this list as well, which I'm very proud of!

Date: 8-29-07 Time: 1800hrs (Approx) Location: Westchester Countywide Frequency: N/A Units Operating: N/A Description Of Incident: See Below Writer: x635 1805hrs:According to reports, 60 Control has lost all primary Fire & EMS radios at their Dana Rd. facility in Valhalla since roughly 1800hrs. They are working on backups and Departments have been asked to man their stations to dispatch until further notice. 21:09hrs (UPDATE): Cablevision Lightpath (Westchester County's Inter-Goverment Fiber-Optic Network run by Lightpath) outage causing the radio issues. Lightpath landlines link 60 Control with the dozens of transmitter and repeater site. Unknown ETA for repair, 60 Control is waiting on Lightpath technicians to find and repair the issue. Intial reports of issue being on a cable between White Plains and Valhalla. No further information at this time.

According to the guy's at 36's, they have no idea what's going on, lol. They just found out a few days ago they were gettting it.