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E292 got T-boned as they were pulling into quarters on Queens Boulevard this evening.

Yeah, there's only one number. And it should be one number. Sq-311 and Sq-22 for all of it.

If they are basing it after the FDNY Squad model, it works pretty easy. They are designated as a Squad. However, they respond as an Engine first, second, or third due. They can also do work as a Truck in the event there aren't any Trucks available nearby. They respond as a Squad for manpower on working fires or, as the IC directs. They respond as a HAZ MAT Tech unit when requested or when the incident calls for them. They do rescue work on specific emergencies, such as high angle or pin jobs. Pretty much a little bit of everything.

I'm not sure of the age requirement, but FDNY has some pretty stringent standards. You have to have at least 2 years experience as a dispatcher for a police or fire department, a volunteer firefighter, EMT, or an air traffic controller. You have to be at least 18. You also have to establish residency in the 5 boroughs of NYC within 90 days of being hired. We're always looking for people.

I have the 710, which is a pretty big upgrade from my archaic, but reliable I60. It works pretty well, but I am noticing the service is kind of spotty in a lot of places.

That's kind of unfortunate that they can't override the system. There have been times where we have done that and just gone against the assignment given to us. But that's another story for another time.

If there was a job dispatched like this (just down from the Lincolndale Firehouse). It could be in two different areas of town as there is a discrepency. Sorry about that, but, point proven. We're not clairvoyant or omnipotent.

You really don't want me to start about those Blankety blank blanks at News 12. I lived in the Bronx for a number of years and these folks that are reporters are just biding their time till they get picked up by a major netowrk affiliate, or can't speak English. They really tend to be downright stupid when it comes to the news they report, and have tried a few backhanded ways to get a scoop from the FDNY, such as calling the dispatcher directly instead of going to the press office. I can remember a third alarm on Bronxwood Avenue back in 98 or 99 where an elderly gentleman was killed. Instead of taking footage of those putting out the fire or some of the concerned neighbors, there was the cameraman, zoomed in on the sobbing relatives. Skells.

HM-SQ, you guys got that MackMR about two years ago and it's being replaced already?? wow. And I thought that thing was big enough to do the job. Even with the second piece.

There's been talk about Ferarra coming into the city for the new Satellites and possibly being spec'ed out for rear mounts.

Get a load of this... Oak Brook, IL Firefighters sue manufacturer, claim firetruck sirens too loud By Rob Olmstead Daily Herald Staff Writer Posted 12/29/2004 Most people would agree that firetruck sirens are loud. But a lawsuit claims that came as news to 99 firefighters who are suing the Oak Brook manufacturer of firetruck sirens. The firefighters - including one from Elk Grove Village - have sued Federal Signal Corporation, headquartered in Oak Brook, claiming their hearing was irreparably damaged by the sirens. "The sirens were manufactured, marketed, distributed ... in a defective condition in that the sirens emit intense noise which is unreasonably dangerous to the plaintiffs," the suit claims. "In its marketing, distribution and selling, Defendant provided no warnings or provided inadequate warnings to consumers and end users, like Plaintiff, about the dangerous propensities of the noise emitted by the sirens," it continues. "Sirens emit intense noise at levels which, over time, are capable of causing permanent injury to human hearing. Sirens also emit such high intensity sounds within a narrow frequency range which cause permanent injury by acoustic trauma," the suit claims. "As a result of the injuries sustained by Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs have, or may suffer a permanent diminution in the ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures," the suit concludes. It asks for more than $50,000 for each firefighter. The suit was filed Tuesday by attorney Jordan Margolis on behalf of firefighters in 12 states. The suit lists the individual firefighters, but does not indicate which firefighter belongs to which department. Neither Margolis nor Federal Signal Corporation officials could be reached for comment. I'm really not sure how to respond to this other than what a bunch of crybabies. Wear earmuffs or something.

Definitely Westchester and Putnam.

On one of my days off over the next few weeks, I will see what I can do about getting some of these pics for you guys. If not there's always a few sites to check out these rigs. Tbendicks site and one or two others.

Then it must have been 90. I had just started working at PHC.

A New York Original....I remember him from an old episode of Buck Rogers playing a smarmy music executive. He just got diagnosed too. DAYUM that was quick.

I want to say it was the summer of 1990 or 91. I was leaving my job at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. Within an hour of me getting home, Carmel was getting toned out for a fire at the Barns medical center, right across Stoneleigh Avenue from the Barns. Must have been ten departments on Mutual Aid. Croton Falls, Mahopac, Brewster, Lake Carmel, Somers, Mahopac Falls, Kent and Patterson doing relocations. I think even East Fishkill got involved in the mix. The next big one I remember was January of 1991. Seavey Plaza on Route 52. 2 Story taxpayer stores on the first floor, offices above. I watched my mother cry as the fire took off across the second floor, taking out her office. Then my first worker in Lake Carmel, and nearly getting thrown off the backstep of 17-2-3 as we turned onto Nichols Street and hit a bump.

I'm in

Squirrels, rats, raccoons, skunks, rabbits, the occasional bat. Fun times all around.

I've listened to Westchester for a number of years. Unfortunately the scanner doesn't reach anymore. Putnam was easy to understand when listening(especially being a former member of Lake Carmel) Dutchess went to the new numbering system in the late 80's early 90's. I think it would be pretty easy for 60 Control to come out and say to the Departments, "This is the deal, we will tell you how each unit is going to be designated." If you want to do a radio check, fine. Call and ask for permission to do it. If a department wants to self dispatch, fine. After that 60 control should reserve the right to do a re-dispatch, like 40 Control does, or did, for Mahopac and the Falls. It's the job of the dispatcher to keep the air clear. When I was in Lake Carmel, we used to call 40 Control either by phone, or over the air for permission to do the radio check/announcements. Where's the problem in doing that?? Not to slam anybody at 60 Control, but maybe it would be a good idea to send out memos to ALL departments in the county to remind them of proper Radio procedures. As for this pi$$ing contest about who has Ladder 1 or TL-1 or Engine 18, Etc. Just take a tip from Putnam and Dutchess or even Rockland, with their numbering system. I think that may lessen the confusion. And who ever said it was hard to listen to Putnam because of the range and stuff, I agree. I was up there recently and couldn't hear a thing on the portable.

This was brought up on another board I am a member of. I don't see this as being such a good idea for public view. Strictly from a security standpoint. Some things are better left alone.

This is a double edged sword. The CFR system is flawed, this is true. It should be reformed, and should have been years ago. It also depends on how EMS or PD puts the alarm into the system. A possible DOA comes in as an arrest so it's a high priority. This is one of those sad situations that the first in engine was tied up at an EMS run, and missed a fire first due, with dire consequences. However, as flawed as the system is, without the EMS runs, there would have been more than just six engine companies shut down. It's obvious the system needs to be fixed, only time will tell if it can be fixed before the next tragedy.