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It is with great sadness that I announce that a good friend, Rob Arons passed away today (Sunday, 4/21). Rob was a volunteer Ex-Chief with Fairview FD and he previously worked at 60 Control as Operator 611. Rob "retired" from 60 so he could move to Florida, where he then worked as a dispatcher for Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. One of Rob's friends said it all when he wrote: R.I.P. "Bubby"

I'm looking for a durable belt-clip pouch for my iPhone (4s), that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I had a universal case from Verizon that cost $20 at BJ's and until recently I thought was pretty decent, but it only lasted 7 months and now the clip gave out. I don't need a case with a swivel clip, in fact I would prefer a fixed loop to pass the belt through. Either a velcro or magnetic case closure is OK. And it doesn't have to be Military grade, but that might be something worth looking into. What do you guys use/Like?

The current Incident Alert template format has been in use for a while and we think it's time to review if there is a need for any improvements. We are inviting our members to provide suggestions for updating our incident alert template. You are the ones who use it so it's important for us to get everyone's feedback. For those interested, please submit your suggested version of an upgraded template. Once we get a number of entries, we will then open a poll thread for our members to select which would be the best one for posting of future incidents. Thanks in advance for participating!

I'll have to give some thought about the LifeProof case. It seems to have many advantages, with kayaking and responding to marine mammal strandings and whatnot in my spare time. I would really like to see one of these in-person before buying it.

I like the construction look of the desantis line, but I would prefer a landscape layout.

The WESTCHESTER COUNTY FIRE CONTROL CENTER (60 Control) a Division of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, maintains the county-wide apparatus assignment list. This is the current list as of 4/03/13 http://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/images/stories/APP2013.pdf Official business questions, comments or requests regarding apparatus numbers should be Directed to Lieutenant Felix (Hap) Hughes, Records Officer: ffh2@westchestergov.com Thanks, SteveOFD for the list updates.

All the local PD's up here have the same State bid standard B&W cars, just personalized with town decals. I think B&W also helps increase vehicle visibility.

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Contributions to 911TAF in memory of Rob Arons can be mailed to the following: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue C/O Ellen Chaisson 20 S Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Note on check: In Honor of Robert Arons Please share this.

Rob's Funeral Information Robert Arons was born November 3, 1964 and was originally from N. White Plains, NY. Survived by his father Joseph; his brother Michael and sister Ilene. He was a nephew, cousin and had countless friends which included his coworkers at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the emergency service field. He was predeceased by his mother Marilyn. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to 911 Telecommunicator Assistance Foundation c/o PB County Fire Rescue, 20 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415, (Helping Those That Help Others),www.911taf.com or the charity of your choice. Service at Rubin Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, on Wednesday, April 24 at 11 am. 7340 Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33437 (561) 853-3000 http://www.911taf.com/

Rigorous training, awareness, accountability and sheer luck probably are significant factors helping prevent firefighter fatalities due to reduced staffing for interior operations. The current (under)manning levels are lunacy, expecting the first team of two guys to enter, search and suppress, and that's if everything goes according to plan. Whatever happened to two-in-two-out? Are 2 guys going in without the same number of guys on ready-standby, behind them ?

Doing the math, the paid EMT isn't funded as a 24/7 full-time position. It's more like 12 hours a day, unless they're getting someone to work for $9.00 an hour. In any event, it's a good thing for the residents that the Village realizes there's a need for this and they are addressing it.

While something needs to be done, an assault on The Constitution and The Bill of Rights for LEGAL GUN OWNERS is not the answer. We all know Gov.Cuomo is aspiring for a future presidential run, and (IMO) this is nothing more than a hot-button topic for him to ride on. For a snapshot of the effect that the toughest gun laws in the nation are capable of, all one needs to do is take a look at ChIcago, the guns-down, murder capitol of the country. Is this what you want for NY, too, Mr Governor?

I'd really like to know what happened, just what Uncle Sam is doing with all the flood insurance policy premiums that "insured" are paying every month/year for their flood insurance, that now needs a bill passed by (a totally inept and polarized) congress in order to borrow money to pay legitimate claims?????

Hold that thought....You might be on to something, there, Joe!

Seeing Santa riding on a fire truck is a age old tradition in many areas, that kids of all ages can enjoy experiencing this time of year! I will agree that it does have it's dangers, but by exercising some common sense, injuries to participants can be avoided. The apparatus driver has a good amount of responsibility over avoiding certain potential "obstacles" to Santa riding on top. For example If there were low hanging tree branches (s)he should slow down and drift away from the branches, conditions permitting, Or in the case of a low traffic signal, instead of passing directly right under it, a minor course correction to the left or right can give sufficient overhead clearance. Communication between the driver and riders by an obstacle spotter is extremely important. It's simply a matter of situational awareness.

Some changes have been made to the EMTBravo forum rules. We ask that you please take a few moments to review the contents. http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules On behalf of the Staff I would like to wish all of our members a safe, happy and healthy Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Maybe he had some business to tend to with a Dept. nearby, and ran in to do some shopping on the way home. We've beaten this horse to death in the past a number of times, already. I honestly don't believe we'll cover any new ground here.

My take on the wording of the comments made by the YFD website regarding Empress is they are taking a public jab at Empress and their response time, for whatever their reason. Unnecessary and unprofessional, in my humble opinion.

Your scanner model is capable of receiving trunked radio broadcasts. Programming using the scanner keypad is very tedious and a real pain in the you know where. You could invest in some relatively inexpensive software which can make programming much easier, and do it yourself. If you don't already have one, you can buy a USB cable to connect the scanner to your computer. http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Radio_Shack_Programming_Software_Free_Trial Use the software for free a limited number of times before you have to buy a license for it. You can also purchase a subscription at Radio Reference that will allow your software to download exactly what frequencies and talkgroups you want and import the data right into your scanner.

We are drifting off topic somewhat but using this tragedy as an excuse and in attempt to ban LEGAL gun sales is the wrong approach to ending gun violence, and is is a joke. Plus Feiner is a consummate news-hound virtuoso. If there is any way at all for him to get his name in the paper, he will find it. As far as cancelling the show or banning future shows, that's the County's business, they own the place. Needless to say, the bulk of show attendees are all law-abiding citizens, they undergo background and license checks before being allowed to purchase certain LEGAL firearms. Don't like gun shows? Then don't go to one.

This is interesting, (slightly off topic), one of the Google Advertisements seen at the bottom of this page:

Employers can enforce pretty much any drug standard they want for their employees, regardless of state and federal legality of the substance. For example, alcohol is legal, and if your employer forbids alcohol consumption or being under the influence while working, they could take whatever action they choose against someone testing positive. Regarding companies that do have drug/alcohol policies, the rules are always spelled out and employees are informed of all employer-banned substances and the consequences of testing positive for any of those.

Many years ago we used to call these street people "bums."

And this guy is "working" here in the USA, because......