JBE

I could see it for some practical applications here. Smaller communities that don't necessarily need a 50 foot or longer aerial device. It could be useful in some places. Interesting concept.

Aeromed was the name of the company, if I remember right before Stat Flight. I think it was run by NY Pres as opposed to WCMC.

Great turnout last night.

I'm not a big fan of the Quantums, although they have grown on me some. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer the Dash or Arrow when it comes to the big rigs.

One more bump. I'll be there.

Best of luck to everybody taking the test Saturday morning.

Yet another attack by the PC Police. Wonder when Hilton Hotels is going to sue Engine 69/Ladder 28/Bn 16 (The Harlem Hilton) for trademark infringment. PS Engine 36(RIP Thanx Mayor Mike!!) at one time was known as Skells Angels.

I'm pretty sure I gave advance notice. This is the first test in a few years. I'm not sure how long. It also got pushed back a few times. It was originally supposed to be October of last year, then November, then February, and now, Saturday. The city gives a test depending on our manpower needs. We've hired somewhere in the neighborhood of over 70 provisionals in the past two years, so a new test was needed. OT for dispatchers has dropped. They've also made a few provisional Supervisors as well. So I'm lucky if I get any OT. The test for that is in its early stages of development.

I'm with him. It's an interesting look.

LARC I used to drive this one They are a little slow, and may not handle that great, but it was awesome driving through Sea Bright during a Noreaster back in 95. I wish I had the picture of the actual one from Sandy Hook.

Lenox Hill does participate in the 911 system. I got taken out of the Manhattan CO back in 99 after I took a spill and slammed into a table.

If you folks read my little piece on Rain Event in the storm thread, you'll understand where I am coming from here. I used to be a fan of George Carlin. The reason why I am not the same fan I was years ago is that he, IMHO has become a very angry old man. Many of his bits used to be about his love of words and how he used them to create his humor. It also allowed him the opportunity to shine a light on unnecessary words. One of the first HBO specials I saw was back in 1989 or 90, and it was called Back in Town. It was released as an album under the title Explicit Lyrics, Parental Advisory. His last routine in the show was about euphemisms. Words that hide the truth. I happen to agree with a lot of what he said. Reason being I see so much of it in our media today. Example, when was the last time you saw an ad from Audi or Lexus advertising a used car?? It's now a previously owned vehicle. Technical terminology, such as a Myocardial Infarction have more of an honest effect when you use its more common term, Heart Attack. CVA means more when you say a Stroke. I truly believe he had it nailed when he talked about veterans and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It was once known as shell shock. As time went on, it morphed into P-TSD. If they still called it shell shock back in the 70's and 80's with the Vietnam Vets, and in the 90's and today with the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, or Iraq Vets, maybe those folks would get the help they need. I also say the same for any member of the emergency services(not a euphemism, just using two words to bring all agencies together) who has been through numerous crappy incidents, or members of the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, and other agencies involved with the 11th, and any other incident that would blow ones mind. Some people think it's hurtful to call someone in a wheelchair or mental retardation handicapped. I disagree. It's better than calling them a retard or a cripple. Urban Music, WTF is that?? It's not rock and roll, or top 40 pop. It's hip hop, R n B, etc. Why not call it what it is?? Music that is primarily enjoyed by people of color. Don't get me wrong, I love old school rap. Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash, early Beasties. Most of the stuff today, I don't care for. It's not fun and happy like it was back when I was a kid. If you were poor, you lived in slum, the projects, or the ghetto. Now if you're poor, you live in low income housing in a financially dilapidated neighborhood. Or, as I call them, $hitty places to live. You don't have a car, you take a train or the bus, not public transportation. The lights go out, you call the electric company, not an energy delivery corporation. You call someone for business help, you talk to an operator, not a customer service representative(My brother is going to shoot me for that one, he works for Commerce). You call for real help, you call a 911 operator or fire dispatcher, not an emergency telecommunicator. Same goes for secretaries, not office administrators(Sorry, Mom). I think, or hope you folks get my point. Simple direct words, when used properly can get your point across, rather than being all touchy feely. You can use them without hurting, or have to be fearful of offending. Example, Using touchy feely talk, Bob can no longer be considered a viable member of our team, due to his lack of tangible results in his business dealings. The truth. Bob's performance is well below standards. His employment should be terminated for his poor work skills. In closing, if I offended anyone with some of the things I said, not my intention, but it's just something to make you think.

301. believe me, I am not bashing meteorological types in any way. I tend to subscribe to Mr. Carlins theory that using a word, or more words to make something sound more important than it really is, is unnecessary. That, and adding more words to something important when sometimes all you need is one straightforward word. I will post another thread about this in the Lounge, as so not to hijack this thread.

Looks like it's eased up out here. I really want to know why Meterologists/Weather Forecasters, etc. refer to these things as Rain Events, or Snow Events. George Carlin did a little thing on this a number of years ago, wondering if he could get tickets to that. Why not just call a spade a shovel here?? It's not a Rain event, or snow event, IT'S A #%&*ING RAIN STORM!!!! I heard this weathergirl on CBS 2 this morning call it a rain event like three times in less than 30 seconds. I wanted to toss the remote through my TV. It's real simple. Instead of, for the greater New York City area we are looking at primarily a rain event, and the suburbs will be in the grips of a frosty snow event. Say it like this. New York City will be seeing rain, the suburbs will be seeing snow. It will be primarily rain for the city, and snow for the burbs. How hard is that?? Stop trying to make yourselves sound so intelligent that you have to use the word event to describe a @#$^ing nasty storm. Rant finished, have a nice day.

The Brits, and Europe in general, have totally different ideas when it comes to apparatus. They seem imho, to go for what is more functional and not as, ummm, flashy as we do out here.

I have two, Mommy Blue Eyes Macaroni Madness. Feeds at least one Engine company crew. One box Elbow Macaroni One onion, diced Celery, diced Two to three cans of chunk light tuna. Boil Macaroni till al dente. Drain and pour into large mixing bowl. Add tuna, celery, onions. Add three tablespoons of mayonaise. Mix and let cool for approximately 45 minutes. Serve. Ok, now for my own recipe. All Hands Additional Engine and Truck Chili. (not hot enough for two alarm) Feeds 6-10 people. Ingredients: 3 to four cans of tomato sauce. 1 1/2 pounds ground beef(turkey can also be used as a substitute). 2 cans of light kidney beans. 2 cans of dark kidney beans. 1 green pepper(diced), 1 onion(diced). Brown ground beef over a skillet. Drain and pour into pot. Add tomato sauce. Add 4 to 5 table spoons of chili powder and mix. Open cans of beans and drain, or just pour them into the pot. The oil that the beans are in can't be that bad for you. Add a few teaspoons of garlic powder, or garlic salt. Add two teaspoons of Lawrys Seasoned Salt. Add in diced onion and green pepper. Mix again. Let simmer on medium to low heat for an hour, stirring the pot every ten minutes or so to keep it from burning. Add chili powder,garlic powder, onion powder and seasoned salt as necessary for desired taste. I also recommend two teaspoons of Hot Sauce to bring in a little extra heat. Let sit to cool for about ten minutes and serve. I tend not to do accurate measurements, and most of my figures are eyeballing a la Rachael Ray. To kick this up to 2 alarm, I recommend two table spoons of crushed red pepper(the stuff you see in the pizza parlors), and a few more teaspoons of Hot Sauce. When I say hot sauce, I mean the regular stuff, not any of that stuff you have to sign a release form to buy. To make it full 3 alarm chili, I recommend at least a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. To reduce a little of the heat, take a couple of Hershey chocolate bars and melt them into the chili. Mix them in so you're not tasting beef and chocolate at the same time. They have a quality about them that reduces the spiciness. serve in bowls, with nachos on the side and shredded cheddar or taco blend cheese to top it off.

JBE is an abbreviation of a nick name I came up with a few years ago. J, for my first name, BE for my most prominent feature, Blue Eyes. And, seeing as how I live in a neighborhood well known for its ties to organized crime, specifically the Gambino family, I think the name Jimmy Blue Eyes goes well.

The supervisor, from what I have read here, seems like a real piece of work. If the calltaker can't hack it, this is where you STEP UP and save the day. If your center does EMD, you should be EMD trained before you even take a call. The lead communications whatever should have also stepped up. "That is a very, very difficult job to have," he said. "Some people are good at it, and some people aren't." That's putting it lightly.

They are up on Code 3's site. Lately there hasn't been anything that has made me want to spend any money on them. I did get two Seagrave E-305's that I will be redecaling into E-308.

It's up to the person. Age is only a number at times. Hopefully the person will know when it is time to step aside before they have to be told to step aside.

Nice way to spend all that money he got from the Mets for sitting on his butt for a couple of years.

Another black eye for the fire service. Gotta admit, he looks better in that bikini than I would. I'm more of a one piece with some sheer material around the cleavage kind of guy.

This whole thing goes back to two things I have been stressing since I joined this board. Higher standard, and public perception. Total dumb@$$ move on this guys part. People in the emergency service need to realize that we are not held to the same standards as those we protect. When one of us does something like this it makes ALL of us look bad. Granted, none of us are totally innocent and pious types, but most of us should know better. Once again, when something like this happens, the disparaging thoughts or comments will come out from those we protect. Gotta think before you act sometimes.

Any possibility of another project from the Stepjam Works after decalling and delivery??

Happy happy, dude.