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Truck4 submitted an excellent photo of DC Kiernan doing his thing. It's now posted on the front page of EMTBravo.com...Thanks for sharing that photo. Those who knew and worked have expressed appreciation. I met DC Kiernan first when TL-71 was first delivered to YFD. He took the time to show us around the truck, and was extremly proud of it being an ALF. He truly knew, loved and was proud of his job,that of being a firefighter more than he was of being a DC IMO, and there will be a tremndous gap in YFD that won't be replacable. He was responsible personally for many of the Special operations equipment that YFD has aqquired. I saw the funeral events on News 12, and I was unable to make the service this AM, but it is always uplifiting to see such a turnout. It's good to know that his wife will always have that huge extended family.Tradgedy strikes often in the Fire service, and if anything can be taken from this, it should serve as a reminder to us all how abrupt life can be, to live each day to it's fullest, and put all the petty differences,hatred, and other issues that we spend so much time getting aggravated about aside, and enjoy and learn from one another. May the DC rest in peace. :sad:

Go PJ!!! :peace:

Suggested Reading For All "No Way Out, Why Rapid Intervention Often Fails" by Nick Brunacini Page 39 Of The Feb '04 Edition of Fire-Rescue Magazine. Based on the changes Phoenix FD has made to their RIT procedures based on RIT failures. (PFD is one of the most progressive departments in the world) Two Of My Favorite Quotes From The Article "Mayday calls are a symptom of a deeper problem, and RIT will not fix it" "RIT:It's like trying to place your seatbelt on a millisecond before you launch through the windshield of your car" Excellent article from a great magazine that's really been on the ball lately. As I have stated before, I strongly disagree with dispatching of a FAS team on any UNCONFIRMED structure fires. This wastes peoples time,dulls their reactions increases liabilty and accident rates, and most importantly, takes away resources, in this caise being trained manpower and equipment from it's first due community. And again, I really hope RIT/FAS Teams are not giving the firefighters in the county a false sense of security. You should remember your own survival skills at all times, and the FAS/RIT should just be there to "Compliment" those skills.

I really hope RIT/FAS Teams are not giving the firefighters in the county a false sense of security. You should remember your own survival skills at all times, and the FAS/RIT should just be there to "Compliment" those skills.

DFFD227, to clarify, I'm not talking about the people in LI seeing a "major fire" here, I'm talking about the people in Westchester seeing an incident here in Westchester on Ch 7, or a fundraising drive to buy a new AED,or anything else that may benefit us by the public knowing. If they're a little closer, perhaps they will do future segments on different WC events also. It's a little different for us, because we're "in the business", but for people who are not, they tend to view things a little differently. Maybe they will see that family the next town over burned out of their house that they didnt see on News 12 bc they dont get it, and decide to donate clothing, etc. Another thing, if we work closer with the media to help them get their facts and information correctly, maybe they wont screw up as much. Some FD's run "Media Boot Camps" to give the media a better understanding of what we do. Also, on an added side note, I think it is a morale booster to see your incident make Channel whatever. lol

1. Good thing Ladder 51 is not being sold. I am for a new truck for YHFD, but against the disposal of Ladder 51. 2. I've had the oppurtunity to see (and experience) every Yorktown rig thanks to a certain person . One of the reason's I like Yorktown's rigs is becaused they are spec'd well. Doesn't matter to me if it's a KME or a Seagrave. What it basically comes down to for me is specs. Can it do the job and can it do that job well? Sure, KME has some quality problems, but so have plenty of other manufacturers. Yorktown has rigs from a variety of manufacturers (Seagrave,Pierce,KME, International/Saulsbury,Rescuestuff,Cobi Custom Trailers to name a few). They may be from different manufacturers, but they are all spec'd to meet the needs of the YHFD FF's. Proper maitenence and dealer care is another part of this, but I'm not going to get into that now. Also, as YTPC said, it was bought on state bid, which saved the district money allowing them to reinvest that money in other equipment upgrades. 3. Bedford Hills. Tower Ladder 57. I've personally witnessed how hard people involved with that truck company work to make it work. From the intensive research and development they did when they were still in truck comittee,to the mounting of equipment, to the preplanning and continous training they do with themselves and the neighboring MA districts, to the pride they take in it, to the way it is shared within Northern Westchester. They didn't just go out and buy a ladder to have a ladder, they built a truck that works for them, and they built the truck company to make the ladder work. And it looks quite good too What I'm trying to say in a nutshell, you get back what you put in.

This raises a question for me.......I am fully aware that the media can be a royal PIA sometimes, but can the media also be an asset? (Besides alerting the public to dangerous situations yada yada yada) If the media agency is more aware of our incidents, and we are "publicized" more, than does that help next time we need a new rig or house, etc? Now I know there's the school of thought that says "Nah, it don't matter to them", but every time the public sees us on the news, especially a larger newscast like Eyewitness news, which gives broader exposure, I feel it reminds them that we are there and actually do stuff.

Congrats To The New DES DC!

Just an interesting article I thought I'd share. (BTW, I read this newspaper regularly. The Providence Journal does an excellent job of covering everything , including FD issues.

Some great action photos: http://www.pbase.com/thpproductions/spotnews Spot News Photography by Luis Santana

Just saw this on FH.com (Article with pictures) http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/a...29&sectionId=45

As WAS967 mentioned in the other thread, it is begining to disgust me how Medics are portrayed in the show. That's one of the reasons I stopped watching it the first time around, and probaly why I will stop watching again. The whole "interviews" with the medics last night was absolutely absurd. I've talked with some other "fans" of this show, those fans being Fire explorers who have no real interaction or experience with EMS yet, and they base alot of their judgement of EMS on the medics of Third Watch. It's kinda a downer for me to have people look and form impressions of EMS based on Third Watch. (Also, cant tell you how many people I've met in Boston actually think Third Watch is accurate, with the medics being stationed in the Firehouses and all. I guess it isnt intresting to show them sitting on streetcorners in idling ambulances because the FDNY doesnt really care much about EMS workers) I don't understand why there's not a drama or sitcom about the lives of EMS workers, anybody who works enough knows theres plenty of material to work off of, lol. BTW, anybody here remember "Rescue 77" on the WB? And Cutty, welcome to the board!! I too, watch primarily for any shots of the FD operations and apparatus.

Once again, I'm starting to lose interest in Third Watch...

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This is actually a double edged sword. Sure, it can be claimed that anybody putting themselves into that situation is an EDP. But,being that you determined he is mentally competent, if you remove him with force, you can be charged with felony assault, battery, and possibly kidapping, although I do not know if the charges would "stick". If you don't remove him, you can be sued by his family, because how can you properly document his actions and get a witnessed release (by PD) in that situation? And by doing this as well, you place yourself in a greater physical danger. Do you lie and say he wasn't mentally competent when you went to remove him? Although it seems quite simple, underlying, it's a big ethical and legal dilemma. I too, probaly would radio to have PD ready for assistance upon removal, also radio my situation to the IC, and try to extricate the gentleman as gently and calmly as possible. If I had time, I would prefer to place him in a stokes, since you do not want to handle a combative person through the window and in the bucket. I'd worry about any reprocussions later. But, I've submitted another element/twist to this story.......It's gonna be a bit obscure, but it's good to think about.

I've visited this webpage, and would like to see more. Unfortunelty, to see more you need to register. The large amount of information they require for a free membership is ridiculous,(your name,home addy and phone, work addy and phone, etc etc)and when I finally did give all the information, and after trying several different combos, it stated my phone numbers were not valid (which they were) and wouldnt register me. An email to them about this was never replied to, so I've given up for now and guess I will hafta settle for the print newspaper, which I can and do enjoy.

I'll ad another notch to this question. How many people actually do a proper report with a narrative? I've noticed many departments who just do what is required for the fire incident reporting system on their sheets. As an EMS provider, we're taught that proper documentation is our best defense, and police officers are taught the same. How come this does not apply to the fire service? I beleive in a "PCR" for FD's.

I've been reading about this topic for awhile, as it is now SOP for the latest version of NAEMD (I beleive). I can see how this can be effective, as it is extremly difficult and time consuming to instruct somebody to open and maintain a proper airway and deliver ventilations over the phone. I've read in some publications that if effective compressions are done, it also draws some air into the lungs for exchange, although I don't know how valid that it.

From:http://videos.news12.com/Fire%20Review%20Report.htm

One reason I just thought of why I do not like this concept is that how are you supposed to talk with your driver? (I.E. Slow Down Mario Andretti!!!, Can you make note, etc) A lot of times when your busy back there, you dont have time or hands to use an intercom, and a headset is a PIA. As for the transport engine concept, I dont like it, how are you supposed to "load and go" if your fire or rescue equipment is commited. I also wonder how good the ride is, and how close to the ER bays can you get?

Although I'm a big stainless steel guy, and aluminum is certainly not my first choice of materials, I just wanna add that Boston FD,among many others, uses aluminum bodied cabs and bodies. I was told by a BFD mechanic this was done for cost effiecieny only, it holds up way better than gaveneal, and SS is too pricey. The other benefit of aluminum is the lighter weight, which allows some other options. The drawback to it is that it is a less durable metal and more lightweigt, and easier to damage when struck or "mishandled".

Thanks J!!!! Looks Nice!!! I notice the updated 2004 ALF Eagle cab makes it look slightly different than the previous ALF engines delivered. Whats the wording over the front windshield?

Awesome, Thanks for the info!!! I hope the new Battalion cars are 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cabs with 5/7 Hemi!!! LOL Is the new MSU gonna be an ALF body? Also, whats the reason for going with the stainless steel upgrade?