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Lots of work in this area for USTanker recently: Union Vale (1) LaGrange (2) New Hackensack (1) East Fishkill (3 refurbs/retrofits) And possibly a few more that slip my mind. Best of luck with it to the 52 Crew!

You seem to harbor a lot of resentment, and I am not quite sure where this comes from. I never once stated I was a Fire Investigator, or proclaimed to be an expert, or anything of that nature. I am VERY well aware of the requirements to level up to a Level I, and then Level II Investigator. Thank you for that information. I hope you may re-read through what was said, and maybe try and relax a bit. I did/do agree with you. It is an unfortunate happening, and, as I stated before, I do hope to see it come to a positive resolution. I also never once knocked the DC FID, any of the members, or the job they perform. I am good friends with several of it's members. I realize this Mark. I agree, it is minimalist training, and just a beginning in the topic. I do wish to pursue it further, and, the same situation with you, with my job and hours, at the moment, it is difficult to be able to go up there for additional training. There also haven't been many, if any, incidents for me to "aid" in investigating as of recent, so kind of hard to gain those hours to put towards my Level I. I think some people are misinterpreting my statements for saying all you need is those two classes to be an Investigator. That, is not what I said. But, it is the groundwork for someone to start becoming "certified" investigator.

I went up to Montour and took FBAA and PFI earlier this year. It's not that long of a course. I hope to advance eventually and go and take more classes in the future. I agree, that having an easily accessible team for these purposes is a good resource, and I don't like the idea of losing this resource, the people who staffed it, are still trained in Fire Investigation, and there are other members out in the community who are also trained. Worst case scenario, the usage of another area/regional team, or, the OFPC. If it appears to be, or is known to be a large scale, or suspected violent or criminal act, the OFPC is sure to get involved somehow anyway. Outside of the OFPC, I am sure that there are some DCSO and/or NYSP staff who have some training in this field as well. Does anyone out there know for sure, I am curious. Once a case is determined to be criminal in nature, there has to be a PD agency involved somewhere along the lines. I do though, certainly hope this issue gets resolved.

This new Ferarra Rescue will be replacing the Department's current Rescue, the 1991 Mack/Saulsbury Former FDNY Rescue 2. http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/InProduction.html

http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=19778

Wait... was that... could it be... JFLYNN cracking a joke????? :o Jus' kiddin' Chief!

Beautiful, best of luck! I must inquire though, what is the red spire standing up in the last photo?

As far as the transparency issue, the Donation Tracker has been up and visible for a long time now, and no one here has ever had an issue with posting costs affiliated, and amount of income the site has raised, so I think we've already set a pretty good precedent that I don't think anyone can legitimately claim otherwise.

Probably just going too fast and hydroplaned.

This should be without saying. EMTBravo has never been a for-profit before, most of it out-of-pocket, why should people think different now? People should/could be given the choice, with different membership "packages".

$20/yr = $1.67/mo = $0.054/day $25/yr = $2.08/mo = $0.068/day Yes, I know some people are strapped for cash these days, but if you drank 1 soda every day, and redeemed it for the deposit, that could pay for membership.

:o :o

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Tonight!!

And, not that it matters, but at least he is someone recognizable, and not just some yokel from ABCD Fire Dept with unknown level of training stating they are "qualified", passing by offering "help". Thumbs up DC Goldfeder!

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20101003/NEWS01/101003011/Police--Moose-on-the-loose-in-Beacon

Unfortunately, you can't un-say something, once you've said it.

:lol: Very true!

Officials: Moose remains elusive http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20101005/NEWS01/10050324/Officials--Moose-remains-elusive (Photo courtesy of the City of Beacon Police Department)

Big fan of Monty Python... well played sir... well played...

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20101004/NEWS01/101004025/Beacon-moose-may-be-headed-toward-E.-Fishkill-

So are you making a statement, or contradicting yourself??

Perfect example of keeping your eyes open... Earlier this week/last week, I heard on my scanner a PD unit get polled for, a suspicious person walking with what appeared to be a long gun (shotgun or rifle) either on, or near the Dutchess County Airport property. Shortly thereafter, DC911 updated responding units, after communications with the Airport Tower, this was an employee trying to keep deer off of/away from the runways. A little different from photographing aircraft, but someone saw something, and said something. I am just glad it turned out for the better.

And, if they are granted permission to board... isn't it yet again, lawful?

Ok......