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My observation - The officers from the video appeared to have it within their control, if a unknown bystander attempted to intercede, they may have seen them as a possible aggressor not help.

I am guessing that Santa will be walking to the Town Hall this year. Don't want anyone to accuse them of using the emergency lights for a non-emergency.

Montefiore Medical Center starts classes in July @ 4141 Carpenter Ave, Bronx, NY 10466 (near Monte North Hospital, just off Bronx River Pkwy) EMT Basic - July 22 - Dec 19 EMT Refresh - July 22 - Nov 21 http://www.montefiore.org/emt

If you are in southern westchester, check out Montifiore EMS, The next class EMT-B class starts in July til December, I have taken several CME/recert classes with them, great instructors. They are just over the Bronx/Westchester Line, off the Bronx River Parkway by car, or 2 block walk from Metro-North Woodlawn station & 233rd Street #5 subway stop. http://www.montefiore.org/emt

Great pics. My department is looking for a new ambulance either this year or next. I have noticed many newer ambulances like the ones shown here, have gone to multiple lights on the front of the box instead of a light bar. It would seem to me that you lose a lot of side and intersection warning, especially at a multi-lane intersections where fender/corner lights may be blocked by other vehicles. Anyone have some insight? (sorry to go off topic, if I am)

I am an EMT not a fireman, but it would seem that the 5" inlet/discharge under the extended front bumper would get damaged easily. Was there no option for placing it in the bumper itself? Just curious..

I'm In!

NY and CT has some of strictest policies for obtaining a gun permit in the country. Did it prevent what happened to these innocent people in Newtown - NOPE !! Does changing these laws prevent the illegal use of firearms - NOPE !! Does the process that these changes were implemented violate laws, and many of the people you voted to represent you committed this action - YEP!! It does not matter whether you are for or against these changes, these changes were forced onto the floor by the Governor that has his own agenda for 2016. Forcing a vote 20 minutes after presentation is ridiculous especially at 11pm!!, can anyone here read and fully comprehend a 70+ page document in 20 minutes? I know I can't and I certainly can't expect someone that is representing me to do so either. I think the changes should be declared in violation of state law of process, and re-done the right way.. If it passes after properly being presented and represented to the people then implement them, until then all they have done is opened the court system and our tax dollars for a lot of litigation.

It is unfortunate that many towns and volunteer agencies have needed to make this move. In today's economy most of these volunteers can no longer dedicate time as in years past. The prompt treatment of the patient needs to be 1st priority. The down side is that the person that needs to work more to survive and can't volunteer, is also the taxpayer that will need to dig deeper when the tax bill arrives.

I am sure Thomas Jr was already having a tough time dealing with the loss of his whole family so suddenly, and now to find out his actions contributed to it. He is going to need a lot more support from those around him.

All the luxury inside cant help the lousy roads it gets used on.. "Oh I am sorry that pothole caused us to spill your champagne, on the 300 count sheets!!" Are the crew uniforms made by Armani?

This occurred in my district. I personally would take my chances of getting hit by staying in my vehicle over standing on the non-existent shoulder in that area. Multiple accidents came in for that stretch due to the weather/road conditions that morning. People that travel that stretch regularly should already be aware and slow down, but most ignore the conditions and cant risk getting to work 5 minutes later.

The families of those lost should be present on this milestone day. It should not be a political Dog and Pony Show.. Those of us that spent countless hours, and unfortunately became ill or some cases died from the exposure of numerous toxins down there should be acknowledged on this day as well. I understand you cant physically fit all the people, but they certainly should be acknowledged for thier efforts on this day.

Buchanan in Westchester county has a similar size truck. The proportions look strange, I believe the building it is housed in dictated the size of the vehicle, the former vehicle was a breadtruck. Seee below for a picture Do a search in Apparatus forum, jjpinto has pic of the truck. (couldnt link it Sorry)

Probably recycled off the old cars..