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FDNY I believe is a 4.

Correct it is not an official LODD. FDNY claims they are still awaiting a definitive link between any illnesses and 9/11.

Just because FDNY does or doesn't do something, doesn't make it right. I don't think anyone could argue FDNY and most NE communities wouldn't benefit from redistributing fire houses to better suit changes on last 10, 50, or even 100 years.

In a word...joke. Once you pass the medical, the agility pass rate is up over 90% last I heard. As long as you're in decent shape, you'll pass.

There's too little reward for the risk with a well advanced vehicle fire. Your best defense against injury is the reach of a hose stream.

As everyone here has focused on how important the TIC is, I just want to remind people that the TIC is just another tool. Its not bolted to your face piece for a reason. I've seen too many times where people missed some obvious things because they were too busy staring through the camera. During overhaul or when searching for a smoke source after you've cleared a room with the tic you need to get in there with your hands and tools.

On spots and other automatic chains are ineffective in deep snow.

You're talking about a formal education that is directed at some form of their job. These aren't soldiers with a Phd in philosophy. Going for an undergrad, make sure it applies to your career. My biochem education is nearly useless in law enforcement and only somewhat helpful as a paramedic. Trades however tend to be more directly applicable to our careers.

Commissioner is a position in the Mayors office, so he has to retire from the FD. As it is, he is months away from the mandatory retirement age of 65. Cassano has been a big proponent of integrating EMS into the fire side. It'll be interesting to see what happens and what changes will occur in the Fire and EMS chief staffs.

Sorry, I forget that tone goes nowhere in quick forum posts. I'm with you. I wanted to keep the discussion going and all I could find is that aluminum conducts electricity better. I've even switched to aluminum biners. I've seen too many old beat to piss aluminum carabiners get cross loaded, tri loaded, dropped, crushed, and never completely fail while climbing. Combine that with the corrosion resistance and I dumped my last steel carabiner 3 years ago. Wait, I got it. Steel ariels create more American Jobs than alumin...poop...America has a bigger chunk of the aluminum industry than the steel industry.

The Post can't totally off base. Two members of EMS were in the store around the time this woman fell ill and they are now restricted from patient care. The investigation is looking at what was and wasn't done on several levels including why the BLS took 11 minutes, why no ALS, and what if any equipment the voluntary unit was missing. One other thing, the Post is an anti-labor rag that is better used as landfill than a media outlet.

The county is proposing consolidating 36 departments into 19 at an estimated savings of $7.5 million. The Westchester Association of Fire Chiefs is apparently unhappy with this. The email I received only gave these links, a couple links to public hearing sessions, and a message imploring people to act now. It didn't actually explain what exactly is so bad. Maybe the folks here at Bravo can clear this up. http://www.westchesterlegislators.com/MediaCenter/articleDetail.asp?artid=1163 http://www.westchesterlegislators.com/MediaCenter/2009/2010%20County%20Budget%20-%20Restructured.pdf

ummm, steel doesn't conduct electricity as well. Thats about all I can come up with. Yeah, an aluminum ladder is physically larger, but its lighter, stronger, easier to maintain, and actually gets strong with use. Look to the sports world, where strength vs weight is a constant issue. For years Aluminum has been employed in place of steel in situations where failure means certain injury and possibly death. I know you're looking for a fight on this one ALS, but the numbers are pretty clear.

sorry 50-65 if there's not much to talk about with this one. The officers screwed up, cost two people their lives and are facing the consequences. Now more lives are ruined and you think this about volley vs paid or PD vs the world? Get over it.

As happy as I am both officers escaped unharmed and I hope these officers were able to get get many rounds on target I cannot help but be struck by how large that first officer was. Isn't there some kind of performance standard? You cannot seriously expect him to be able to effectively give chase to a fleeing suspect.

Just about any time an ER is diversion there's a doc or triage nurse we have to remind that diversion is a courtesy. If your burn beds are occupied, CT is down, or power is out thats a reason to go to a different hospital. Otherwise they're gonna have to deal. One interesting policy FDNY instituted is redirection. If there is 1 ambulance at an ER for more than 1 hr or multiple for more than 40 minutes the ER gets shuttered to any 911 ambulance without approval from medical control. At most hospitals this lit a fire under administrators to ensure units are triaged quickly and ushered out the door. To get units out more stretchers have to be available. More stretchers means clearing patients faster. Since the policy ER turnaround times have dropped somewhat, but unexpectedly ER diversions dropped too.

They don't pick the manufacturer. The bid states the required performance specs and the bidder proposes the vehicle best capable of meeting that bid.

I believe it was International that was looked at during the spec process for the current HazTac trucks. It was felt that they were too different to drive and offered no substantial improvement over the pick-up chassis.

Posted from another site... A few weeks back, I was invited down to New York as a guest of Lee Ielpi, FDNY Ret., co-founder of the WTC Tribute Center, to attend the commissioning of the USS New York. During the day I had the opportunity to meet with many of the sailors and officers of the ship, the average age being about 22 years old. That being said, most of these individuals were adolescents at the time of 9/11, and did not have a full understanding of the magnitude and historical impact this event had on not only the country but also the many New Yorkers that perished , lived and continue to live through this tragedy. As a result, I have offered to build and donate a section of the library on the ship titled "New York". This section will include books, DVDs and documentaries on the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, 9-11 and New York in general. I am contacting those that I have reached out to over the past 8 years to see if they can assist me in making this happen. My goal is to donate up to 300 of these items, and I will be purchasing the majority of these items myself, and would ask your assistance in helping me acheive this goal. I am asking those on the job if they would help by taking a collection at their firehouse or precinct, and others if they would consider donating either cash or a Barnes and Noble giftcard. My goal is to raise $2000 - $3000 and I'm well on the way. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me , Lee Ielpi or DC Fred Lafemina who will be offering me some guidance with this project. Our contact information is listed below. God Bless & Stay Safe, John Churcher 1906 Rosewood Ct Highland Mills, NY 10930 H 978-537-3161 C 617-680-4350 Lee Ielpi FDNY (Ret) W 212-422-3520 x114 DC Fred LaFemina FDNY Special Operations W 212-755-8597

http://www.nycremsco.org/images/articlesserver/November09%20Public%20Notice%20Revised%20Protocols.pdf

80. 40 for EMS and 40 for Fire

The sooner we recognize we are not cops or firefighters the better EMS will be. Cops and firefighters enter dangerous situations to save lives. We go near dangerous situations and wait for the police or firefighters to do their thing. Yes, sometimes poo spills over and we get caught up. But so do ER docs and nurses. In my opinion, the solution is to better integrate EMS into the healthcare system. Rather than just being a taxi service EMS has to be empowered to tell people no and treat minor problems without transporting everyone.

yes Lieu. We're perfect. Now stop asking questions.

People keep on bringing up this lowest bidder thing, but thats how every municipality operates. Even with that mandate to make it as cheap as possible, FDNY ambulances and fire apparatus are the most expensive of any major city. They're not ordering junk.

EMS and fire are getting the same vehicles minus a few differences in decals and allegedly the equipment tray fire is getting is a bit different as well. Pickups were the only Diesel that fit the depts requirements. Siren went up top allegedly because there was no accessible space for it on the console with the MDT and radios. They have no problem putting it up there because if you follow the EVOC way of driving you turn the siren on and unless stuck behind stopped or slow traffic the siren is switched between wail and yelp with a push of the horn.