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Full article: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/05/18/exclusive-chopper-patrol-nypd/

Great Gesture By UT! http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/texas-college-offers-scholarship-child-fdny-nypd-article-1.2227437?cid=bitly&utm_content=buffer2b251&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=NYDN+Facebook

Cool video! I think that's Stratford, CT's new truck, which was sold by the local dealer, Hudson Valley Fire Equipment.

RIP http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/05/05/city-announce-condition-hospitalized-firefighters/26925613/

Very cool!

Looks like it is finally (officially) happening. I don't fully understand why they would still keep the overhead of a limited department though? Article: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/mount-kisco/2015/05/12/mount-kisco-police-merger-approved/27202081/

Interesting. On one side, per the comments provided in the article, I can see how being mistaken as a police officer could be beneficial to personal safety in some types of situations for these specific agents as described, and also create perception of more police presence, but in a lot of instances wouldn't you NOT want to be mistaken as officer, both from a public and sworn perspective? http://nypost.com/2015/03/30/traffic-agents-seeing-red-over-uniform-color-change/

The thing is, hundreds of people still check EMTBravo.com daily, and read the topics. I feel obligated to those people, everyone who has supported EMTBravo, and everybody who has provided great content over the years, and everyone who is a fan of the site to do what's best. Facebook and the proliferation of fire service websites over the last few years have diluted other websites, including other forum-type sites. We have an incredible library of posts and knowledge to draw upon. I've got some ideas for the future of the site that I look forward to developing, which could include the possibility of long-overdue mobile software and app. It also may be very radical change from the current site concept. Stay tuned.

Many things have changed since EMTBravo introduced the "Incident Alert" in January of 2003. One of the major factors is online scanner feeds. Whereas before, only certain people could listen to certain incidents because they had scanners. Now, anyone can basically listen to anything going on anywhere via sites like Broadcastify.com, and anybody can post using their mobile Facebook app. I often wonder what can be done with Incident Alert to bring it back. Partnerships with other websites and social media sites, maybe a robust app? I was posting as many (major) incidents as I could a couple of months back, but I didn't feel like members were appreciating it. If anyone is complaining about "Why wasn't that posted" or "I never see good posts anymore", why didn't you post anything that would be valuable here, or, if you know about something, why do you not post and then complain no one posted it? There are still several members who care, and who are trying to come up with informative and quality posts. What does the next generation of EMTBravo include? I plan on getting to work on that as soon as I can.

Photos from today's NYPD REMA (Retired Emergency Man's Association) Day of Remembrance at the NYPD SOD Facilites at Floyd Bennet Field in Brooklyn. All photos by me.

Garrison (Putnam) NY New Tanker 15-4-1 2014 Freightliner/US Tanker 3000 Gallons/750 GPM Replaces: Freightliner/Fouts

Westchester County Department Of Emergency Services Annual Report 2014 http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/images/stories/pdfs/admn/2014AnnualReport.pdf

http://nypost.com/2015/04/19/fdny-hosting-citywide-open-house-for-150th-anniversary/

Garrison VAC is looking for a per-diem EMT for flexible shifts as needed. The shifts are 0600-1800, or 1800-0600 daily. Garrison is located on Route 9 in Putnam County just north of the Westchester border. There are newer rigs, stretchers with the power up and down feature, a kitchen, and a recently redone new day room with TV and new furniture. There is WiFi, as well as a bunkroom. Minimum Qualifications: 21+ years of age (to drive) 1-2+ years active 911 experience Flexible availability Good navigational skills Comfortable operating ambulances down very narrow roads, driveways and in other tricky situations. All employees are held to a high standard. If interested, please send an inquiry to the following email: DerekT2004@hotmail.com , and include a short note about your qualifications.

http://nypost.com/2015/04/12/fire-escapes-could-be-a-thing-of-the-past-due-to-safety-concerns/

RIP

Nice job Chief!

Some more information on the product: http://www.combatsupportproducts.com/combat-support-products/chariot-ii-.html

Starting yesterday, Hastings FD is now dispatched by 60 Control for all fire and EMS calls.

This was posted on the official page of Kentland FD:

Statement just posted on West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department's page:

With today's homes burning faster then ever before, it will be interesting to see who puts their money where there mouth is and signs/supports this petition. Even though this is for NJ, it will have a national impact.

This article hits on a lot of good points. I think the system on a whole, on how EMS is delivered in Westchester, needs to be re-evaluated. Is each individual system paying EMT's a solid long term solution, or just a short term fix?

Anybody with knowledge of this for a factual answer?