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Discussion regarding NFD from earlier this year, in regards to a proposed idea to do FD based EMS. http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=37162

The discussion of the NYPD Aviation Unit deploying its emergency skid-mounted flotation devices reminded me of another emergency safety feature slowly building it's way into many aircraft these days. Some light aircraft manufacturers have these as a standard on their aircraft. BRS - Ballistic Recovery System More videos, and testimonials from this system on the page below: http://www.brsparachutes.com/brs_aviation_home.aspx A real life example how this system undoubtedly saved the life of this pilot. Fast forward to 1:50.

I think it is a safe assumption also, to figure that any unit that will most/more than likely have operations over any large body of water will have these. The chances of finding a unit landlocked, versus one that covers large bays, or open waters, is probably relative? I am glad to hear that everyone is alright, and that this safety feature was deployed, and operated as designed!!

Is it known if they came down under power? As was stated before, with one main rotor blade snapped, it would appear to be a hard landing. I've seen videos of helicopters practicing and landing via autorotation on land, but never on water. For those not familiar with the term: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorotation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2a9H8Xw8Mo Maybe Chris192 has a better or easier to understand description of this, or better link(s).

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Pretty much exactly that! Always good times, good stories, and nice putting faces to names!

NFPA 1901 - Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus I believe this standard states that all new apparatus shall be automatic transmission (unless the purchaser had a specific reason for a manual transmission). This is most likely the reason it is so rare to find them these days.

http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=36235 http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=37480

Google is a wonderful tool, just have to sort through the riff-raff sometimes... just like on here! http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/job_opportunities/index_wide.shtml Welcome to the site. You will find that it is a great resource, with bounds of people, full of knowledge, who are more than eager to share with someone who is willing to listen. Always post as professionally as you can, you never know who is reading your posts. This site is accessed by many people in many different levels of administration in many different agencies. Always be willing to accept advice, but take it with a grain of salt. You will notice icons under some of our member's profiles, next to each post, and these icons reflect attributes recognized by the forums as having such qualities as the icons denote. These are the people to really listen to what they have to say. What is basically comes down to, is sit back, absorb what you see, use common sense in posting, and you can gain endless amounts of knowledge. On a lighter note, enjoy this intro video to posting in forums! http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

Well said Dan!

http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/units/fire_academy/fa_flips.shtml Now I know we are discussing the system for volunteer departments, but lets look at some other facts. Aside from having to take a promotional exam, and scoring well, after their initial promotion to officership, a career fire officer must: (although this requirement stands only for career departments) That would practically be impossible for most/every volunteer department to adhere to, especially with the turnover rate of officerships in a lot of volly departments. Also, how would a requirement such as this work for a combination department, where you have career officers, and volunteer officers. Why aren't/shouldn't they be held to the same standard? Not picking on anyone, vollies or career, or any particular persons, departments, or agencies. Just some food for thought.

I'm more curious what a "2st and 3st" are!!

Pre-plans, pre-plans, pre-plans.

Date: 8-23-10 Time: approx. 2045hrs Location: 608 River Rd Frequency: 453.900; 453.925; 453.800 Units Operating: Rhinecliff FD, NDP Weather Conditions: 62*F,Dark, cloudy, light rain Description Of Incident: Car into rock wall with entrapment, possibly serious injury Reporters: Writer: xfirefighter484x Rhinecliff 61-2 o/s confirming entrapment, pt conscious and alert, possible serious injury 2101hrs - 61-53 o/s 2103hrs - 61-61 o/s

Date: 8-22-10 Time: 1913hrs (request of 33-45) Location: 2 N Cedar St Frequency: 453.900 Units Operating: City of Beacon Weather Conditions: Rainy and very nasty Description Of Incident: Partial roof collapse of a building Reporters: Writer:xfirefighter484x 1913hrs - City of Beacon command requesting 33-45 be added to this call. Have a partial roof collapse, are in process of evacuating the building. 1917hrs - 33-45 clear of the EMS call on Meade, er-route to N Cedar St 1920hrs - 33-45 o/s

It was on there when I took the picture yesterday, and today when I saw it.

:blink: Haha, yes, it is a window frame hanging from some trees.

The new 32-46 was spotted, along with the current 32-46. Type: HD-100 Rear Mount Platform Chassis: Ferrara Igniter custom fire chassis; Extreme duty front bumper; Cummins ISM-500; Long 4-door cab with 8” notched raised roof; Dual a/c systems; Seating for 6; Exterior roof hook storage in rear cab extension; Color backing camera with LCD monitor Aerial: 3-section rear mount aerial platform; 100’ vertical reach; 500 pound tip load flowing 1500 GPM; 1000 pound tip load dry; 1500 GPM waterway; TFT Typhoon monitor with radio remote controls; Parapet roof ladder bracket; 500 pound rappelling arm front of platform; Two 500 pound lifting eyes under platform; Two Fire Research 500 watt landing lights under platform; Blue LED rung illumination Body: Heavy duty extruded aluminum; No Pump/No Tank body style; Transverse compartments ahead of and over the torque box; Stokes/backboard storage in L2 compartment; Custom shelves, tool boards and trays; Spare SCBA storage over rear wheels; ISO ground ladders Special Features: Whelen Super LED warning lights; Whelen Super LED traffic advisor; On Scene Solutions LED compartment lights; Zico stabilizer pad locator lights; Onan 10kW hydraulic generator;

Was a busy evening/night. Poughkeepsie Journal - Photos of Damage in Hardest Hit Area: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BK&Dato=20100816&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=8160802&Ref=PH

Get outside... enjoy some fresh air. At 14-17 years old, you shouldn't be fretting about such things from a TV show...

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100818/NEWS01/8180331/-Macroburst-slammed-Poughkeepsie-LaGrange-in-Monday-storm From the National Weather Service in Albany, NY:

Someone get a ticket?

Congrats, Detective!!!

Date: 8-7-10 Time: 2204hrs Location: Cul-de-sac on Helen Ct Frequency: 453.900; 453.925; 453.800 Units Operating: City of Beacon, BVAC, Rombout 62-45 Weather Conditions: cool and clear Description Of Incident: Unknown type of fire Reporters: Writer: xfirefighter484x 2207hrs - Beacon PD on scene reporting working structure fire 2208hrs - 62-45 responding 2208hrs - 33-11, -45 o/s 2209hrs - 82-72 o/s 2213hrs - Beacon command reporting fire on back porch, "pretty much k/d ATT" 2215hrs - Beacon command reporting fire on rear deck of a 40x20 2 family, fire out, no apparent extension to the building 2221hrs - Beacon command operating with 33-11, -13, -45, can return -12