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After reading all of this, I was kind of stunned that WC airport doesn't have a full time ARFF crew. Seth brings up a valid point or two. IMHO, it's an eventual certainty with all the extra traffic coming in. I see no reason why they can't fully staff at least one or two rigs, and have the surrounding departments back them up.

Found out from one of my probies today, the officers and chiefs of the Patrol are still working.

Co Op City has their own "Public Safety" Department. They also have their own maintenance. They are separate entities, but the area is patrolled by officers from the 45 PCT. Being as how this is a site where certain criticisms are not allowed. I am going to stop here.

That was the point I was trying to make. Thank you for expanding.

While I got most of my ink while I was in the service, I kept it above the elbow. I guess I am a little more conservative when it comes to tattooing. I can kind of understand the concept here, but I don't agree with it. My next one will probably be on the inside of my wrist or inside of my forearm. I remember when they banned tattoos in the Coast Guard that could be deemed offensive. This was in 1994 or 1995. Example, a Mermaid with exposed breasts. I had a first class petty officer with one like that and I think they tried to get him to have a bikini top tattoed over the breasts, as so not to offend some women.

Depends on a few factors, one being the boss of the company. If the Captain doesn't like it, it goes bye bye. (For those of you in the field please correct me if I am wrong) The biggest one is the warranty from Seagrave. Most companies have theirs set up so it can be removed from the rig before it goes to the shops.

They've also come a long way since they were used primarily for traffic lights here.

OK, dude, if you are a new EMT or FF, something you need to understand. A person that is in some sort of medical distress, be it a laceration to the leg, or a possible MI, is going to be all sorts of messed up emotionally. Hell yes it is going to be scary for them. A bunch of strangers in uniforms and turnouts hovering over them, not to mention the uncertainty about the condition they are in. Throw in the panicked relatives/friends, and this can turn into a major Charlie Foxtrot. This is where you come in and GAIN CONTROL of the situation. Be professional about it. "Hey folks, do me a favor, could you all step back and give me/us a little room to check out your friend/relative" Hopefully, if you have an Engine Co. or a cop o/s prior to your arrival, they'll already be doing it. Introduce yourself, "Hi, I'm Jimmy, I'm a Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic and I am here to help you." Talk in calm tones, explain what you're doing while you do your assessment, and why you're doing it. If the patient becomes agitated, reassure them. Sometimes even a gentle touch on the arm or hand goes a long a way. When you begin the treatment, explain what you're doing and why. Answer the questions they give you with the same professional tone and this will defuse the situation and the patient will gain confidence they are in good hands. Granted, this is perfect world scenario, but it goes back to the basics of patient care. There was a line I used that I picked up from my brother(Paramedic) when I was an EMT in LCFD. If I had a patient who said, "Am I gonna die??" I would smile and reply, "Not on my ambulance you're not." That told the patient I was going to do my best to take care of them and treat them like I would treat a member of my own family. It shows you give a f%&@ about them, even if you don't. Many municipalities around the country have Engine and Truck companies that are trained as EMT's, others have Paramedic assesment Units. LA County runs the nearest available EMT level unit and Squad to any medical emergency. The patient may see the turnout gear, but at least they know they have someone to help them. If I am missing the point of your post, please feel free to correct me. PS, for Alpha, it's 10-91.

We have rigs here with all LED lighting packages, and yes they are bright. However, personal opinion, I think a nice mix of regular rotating lights, (LED with the reflector rotating around it), strobes and LED makes for an effective warning light package. Sometimes it's better not to have them in spots where they may dazzle, or blind oncoming traffic. It gets the point across, without making it too much.

BAH DUM BUMP!!! Give the man a hand!!!! Seriously, though, I say withold something to pay for the car. Like the royalties from this trainwreck/carwreck of a movie.

They should just take it out of Griffins paycheck.

Nothing odd about those. Tactics and building construction(for the most part) are quite different in Europe than here. Granted, they don't have that jump out and grab you look of a rig that we're used to seeing here.

The second picture is NOT the actual E-17 used in Backdraft. It is owned by a department in PA, if I remember right. The engine used in Backdraft is privately owned, as Andy said. It is also not a 1988, it is a 1970, that was refurbed in 1988.

You see them occasionally at Multiples in the city.

Both. You need the eye for it, and a good camera to capture it.

They look like those old style screw down jacks.

Just to add to this, FS 127 has a brand new KME Pumper, and Battalion 7 is no longer quartered at FS127. Check my out and about thread for pictures of the rigs. Squad 51(Universal Studios) has a 2005 2 door Squad. All other Squads except for two others are 4 door.

This is a time I truly miss Sgt. Tackleberry(RIP). Leave a can of Meow Mix at the bottom of the pole, have a nice day.

Went to school with this guy. Seems like he took a bad path.

I've been on vacation for the past few weeks, and in that time I have done a little bit of travelling. My wife, sister, and myself went out to Vegas the week of the 24th for a little bit of rest, relaxation, gambling, and of course, buffing. Just as soon as I rented the car, what do I see next door, but the Clark County Fire Training Center. For some of you unfamiliar with Las Vegas, Clark County covers the Strip. Here's the new Truck 17 being tested out before being sent to the field. This is one of the new CBRN Engines, I am presuming this is like an FDNY Squad or one of the Engines trained as a Haz Mat Tech. This is their Mobile Command Center. The following morning, my sister and I headed up to California to show her the sights. This is my 10th time out there in about 6 years, so I kinda just played tour guide. First stop, Venice Beach. The area off the beach is protected by LAFD Station 63, but the beach is covered by the LA County Lifeguards. I took my sister through Hollywood, to the usual tourist traps and got some pretty good shots of the Rock Walk over at Guitar Center on Sunset. The next day, I dropped my sister off at Disney and headed over to Carson for the obligatory FS127 shots. If you look closely, the lettering on the house has been changed to reflect the standard county look. Here's Engine 127, brand new KME. Station 127 is a Light Force. They are technically considered a Truck company, but cross staff the engine. It's a boss and I believe 4 or 5 FF's. One drives the Engine. Here's Quint 127. I remember the old Crown Snorkel from Emergency! and I've seen pictures of the TL they had after this. I also remember seeing this rig for the first time and nearly crying, wondering where the bucket went. Next stop, LA County Dispatch and Academy. I picked my sister up and headed up the 5 to Eastern Avenue. LA County has their dispatch office, fire academy, and shops, along with FS1 all in the same area. Although, the shops is a block or two south with FS1. Here's an old WLF being used for training. Next up, a new KME awaiting assignment. More coming.

Sorry, buddy, didn't ask.

I wouldn't necessarily have called this trip lucky. I did lose my shirt in Vegas, and I don't normally gamble.(Rassum Frassum Bally's Texas Hold em tables!!!!) I have the picture to prove it, but I think it would be a little umm, inappropriate for these forums. Don't get me wrong, I had a blast doing this and even more fun editing pix to put up for you guys. If anything, I am lucky to have been able to make friends over the years and establish a few hooks here and there to keep my trips interesting. I'm in the preliminary stages of planning an LA buff trip for some of my FDNY cohorts later on this year, but with schedules, salaries and other concerns, it may prove rather difficult to do. I've got a number of ideas of places to hit, it's just a matter of firming things up with the right people and getting a group together.

I would have to say the best of those commercials was one of the first. With the Caveman grip dropping the boom, yelling, "NOT COOL!!!!" and storming off the set.

I'm gonna take a stab at it and say it's a Whelen.

I believe they accordian.