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Putnam Valley is going

Happy Birthday Seth. I think I remember my 30th?!? Yes -- 30 is just a number--and another step toward being "over the hill" LOL Seriously though--Enjoy your day!!!

Is it necessary to give the ENTIRE story of a M.E. each time the tones are hit or would it be better (to save time) and just say--ABC VAC--you need a driver and an EMT for your call at 123 main st?

"Proudly Volunteering Since....." Where have I seen that before--oh wait--that is on the last new piece they got as well--no--no just there--think I saw it some where else--hmmmmm-- Seriously though--best of luck with the 48 Truck. It will make a fine addition to your fleet along with Tower Ladder 18.

I am not really in favor of the widening aspect BUT I am in favor of the repairs and some reconstruction. There are some spots of the road that are basically falling off in a matter of speaking. This is a hazard for anyone who drives this road and a bigger problem for fire apparatus, and other municipal vehicles. Raising the speed limit is not the answer nor is 8 foot shoulders. Fixing what is there will do just fine. The bridges do need to be replaced and some of the turns widened or straightened but in a more "neighbor friendly" way. I too live off PHR and can agree that the average speed is 15 or so MPH over the posted limit and people do drive it like the autobahn. Maybe some V & T enforcement would help?

As we do also. The II's are the best pager made as far as reception. We have a tough area to cover as far as RF goes. I send out all the pagers to various outfits for repair. I am on the cusp of no longer repairing the III's as we all agree--they are JUNK. Motorola had different "groups" building the III's, and IV's. The II's and V's are built by the radio group--which is why the V's are a better product than the 2 predecessor. I will be taking advantage of the next buy back offer from Motorola to dump our III's though.

Join us at our annual friendship night. Good times with great friends!!! On Friday, April 24, 2009, from 19:30 hours until … Festivities will be held at our main station, 12 Canopus Hollow Road Putnam Valley

Speaking from experience, this is not always true. I have been on the communications field since 1990. Back then Bell Atlantic (NY Tel. NYNEX whatever) had a full training session before you were released--even as a temp employee. When I changed jobs to the Broadband side (well cable then) there was also an extensive training class. I can specifically remember being taught to look at both sides before drilling. Actually--was taught to drill from inside out after checking. Yes accidents happen. They can also be prevented or at least minimized. Use a tape measure and a "landmark". I know this is off topic--sorry. Most of the time it is laziness or not paying attention that causes this. At least the tech didn't keep going or try to hide it. Seen that too. And for the record--yes I had a mishap as a young lad. Trying to rush and cut corners and caught the very edge of a service cable--my fault. Anyway--just my $.02

Don't forget about us here in the Valley--LOL

Done. Maybe include a memorial of some sort to honor all the others that perished in this tragedy.

See--ya caught me. That's what I was trying to figure out--BUT we are all guilty of that at some point -- LOL

Although I am not totally familiar with all of the SFD apparatus--I did notice on this one the catchy little phrase on the side under the department name. How long have you been using that? I have not noticed it on any other peices. Sounds silly--but I do have my reasons for asking. .

I was hesitant to post here at all. My feelings were expressed in other's posts a lot of the time anyway. I definitely have to agree with John on the LOSAP issue. I understand why it is there. I know it was created with the right mindset but in a lot of ways--it is destroying us. I am sure we all have our "pointers". Get a good start from Jan. until March or so, disappear for a while--maybe pick up an easy point or so, then come back October/November to make up the balance of what they need for the year. Ughhh--it is so frustrating. I believe the saying goes--"Pride is my paycheck"

I see you keep up with things--good for you. I used to be up on all the latest and greatest. I am good with what we have now but can't dedicate anymore time to go any further on expanding my radio "stuff" library. When I complete my term I plan on getting back into it though. So for now-- I know just who to reach out to for the answer--LOL

I am aware of how to operate and program the radio's--believe me. I may not know everything about every radio BUT I do know the HT's and am very familiar with the in/outs , pro and cons of them as well as the software. My program came with a default program and I built off of that so--yes I can set up a codeplug from nothing. I did have an issue putting an old program into a new radio but found a way around it. So I understand your concern--but think you are over exaggerating a little. Unless of course you work for a Motorola dealer--LOL My question is more in the lines of where did he get the cable and software??? All of the blunders I made while experimenting have never resulted in bricking a radio. Is that something more in line with the XTS line?

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If you have the software then create your own codeplug. Or are you looking for some insight as to how to do it? What frequency band are you looking for?

IMO--tankers have their place no doubt--we have 2. We need the water. Equally important is how you use the water you have. Effective handline/stream application can go a long way.

What exactly are you looking for? The codeplug as in the program in the radio or the software to program the radio? I have around 100 or so different programs (codeplugs) between low, high, and UHF.

If I am not mistaken, RWC130 had started a list a while back. Look him up and look through his posts--or PM him for the link.

Putnam Valley Fire--402

If you really think about it--they just might be related somehow. Seagrave and Marion are not too far apart from each other. Marion employs some former Seagrave personnel-- You just never know. LOL At least 119 was ripe when it came in. --I prefer Red Delicious over Granny Smith -- LOL

Was put in service Saturday the 29th. The layout of the equipment was done in house--by us. We gad the manufacturer install the PacTrac during construction and we installed the mounts and alike when it came in. Thank You to everyone for their kind comments.

Now see--there is logic. Although--the "string" may seem to be a pain in the rear to some--if you keep your cool and wits about you it does not post an issue. The straps will however keep the pack from flying around the cab in the --God for bid--event of an accident--possibly saving you or someone else's life. And obviously there have been some issue's or what not and they have been answered by the newer and more "ergonomic" brackets. If the straps are put on correctly, and the lanyard is properly kept within easy reach--there really should be no issue.