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I had AOL for one year, a free trial with my new computer (several years ago). I had nothing but bad experiences all throughout, and the smartest thing I did was dump them like a bad habit. I agree with everyone else, Get a better ISP. You can get better ones for cheaper prices too!

http://www.emtbravophotos.com/NewDeliverie...aconRescue.html City of Beacon's new Rescue 1, a 2006 Pierce Enforcer, has locks on all compartment doors and on the cab doors as well. One compartment is locked at all times due to the fact, I was told, that one particular item has "walked off" several times, and only the on-duty career FF has the keys for the rig.

It looks like the whole photo was reversed. If you look directly above the grille of the engine responding behind the chief vehicle, it appears the lettering is reversed (it looks like NWOT).

Having an all intensive purpose can be beneficial. In the past, I have known many photographs either I, or someone else had taken, were using in the investigation of fires, or other type incidents. They can prove to be a documentation that will recollect better than a person's memory. Also, in a critique, they can prove a useful tool. In cases like that, any and all photos and documentations should be opened up, and offered to the participating department(s) (now don't take that to be me accusing anyone of NOT doing that, I am just stating a good "what SHOULD be done"). In the off chance anyone here has never checked it out, go to http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com and check out some of the pictures they have from incidents. There are some absolutely INSANE/INSANELY stupid things people do out there, and hopefully from the stories, and sometimes associated PICTURES from incidents, we can all learn from other's mistakes. Thirdly, and finally, and probably LEAST importantly, they can be a "pride" thing. All FFs love to have their homes/firehouses adorned with photos of incidents they have been to, myself included. It is in part your heritage, and it is what we all do, and we all love to pat ourselves on the back sometimes (its also a nice conversation piece when people see and ask about the pictures). I COMPLETELY respect, and understand what x635 was talking about, I really do. But on the same page, so long as your presence is not detrimental, interfering with operations, or upsetting anyone (i.e. homeowner who's house went up), I don't see a reason why we SHOULDN'T keep out there, doing what we all love to do. Just my two cents. Happy Holidays to all!!

Hey Seth, when you try these out, let us know how they work! http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...IDEO01/61213012

Earlier this year, I used Experian.com, and from what I have gathered, they have a truly free credit reporting gig going on there.

http://emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=12838

http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?38382 Very right! Check out the article listed by the hyperlink. Another close call, and this time its regional.

At IBM Poughkeepsie, "Emergency Control" is the security AND Fire/EMS protection on site. Arlington FD gets called in as needed to help mitigate any situations, as well as to transport any EMS patients, and fire calls (true emergencies). I believe that all Emergency Control techs are EMTs at the least, and provide a first responder level of care, and leave the transports up to AFD. These guys are also Haz-Mat techs I believe. As i remember more, I will add the info.

Yea, the driver had a switch on the control panel for the rigs, and when flipped, it would open up a gate, releasing the sand (or even speedi-dry was used) and it could be shut off with a flip of the switch to the off position. The rigs (at least in the rigs I have seen this feature in) had a hopper in the compartment above the tubes. The rigs I had seen this in had the hopper in the front most compartments on both sides of the truck.

I believe that is the fuel/mechanics truck for LaGrange. I know Arlington has one as well, labeled 32-97.

Don't feel too bad. He was supposed to meet up with me to hit up a few more depts. in Dutchess, but spent too much time in LaGrange at that collectors place.

Depends on whats in it for me Yea, I can do that.

Thanks guys! My friend looked it up in the paperwork while I was there, and that's where he got his info telling me it was an Enforcer. I can now tell that the front lights (including the ENORMOUS turn signals) are the same as the pic of the Enforcer. I guess it was the raised cab in the back that looked very similar to the one Beacon had, going along with the information that their website had provided me. I guess Beacon needs to check out their own site!

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I hope this does not cause a stir up, because it is not intended to. Volunteer firefighters have the privilege to use a blue light to ask for people to let them by. If any "whacker" or "buff" as some aptly name them, has even more than just 1, holy hell seems to break loose. Everyone criticizes them, asks why they need any at ALL. And then you get guys like this. No right or reason for ANY light other than headlights and turn signals (and maybe brake lights if hes lucky :-P) I am appalled at people these days.

Apparently that is the case for some of the guys. My friend in particular who gave me the tour told me he HATES ALFs, so it is a fitting "tribute". A better pic I took of the license plate. Overall, it is a really sweet rig. The TAK-4 (as discussed in another thread) provides such an awesome ride. The interior is very spacious, the tool placement, and overall layout is very well thought out. They are still in the process of installing things throughout the rig (i.e. chargers, handlights, and assorted equipment). I will try to get photos of their tower on my next venture down that way. Both 33-11, and 33-45 were present at their Station 2 when I visited (neither are from that company though), but I only had the chance to snap 33-11 before it left to go back to quarters, I missed 33-45 before they left though. A curious question, possibly to someone who can verify this information. On Beacon's website, they have their Rescue listed as a Pierce Lance model, but I was told it was a Pierce Enforcer. Does anyone know definitively, or can tell?? According to the picture from Pierce's website, it looks more like the Lance model.

Thank you for the correction res6cue!!!

http://www.partnerusa.com/ Partner is a name brand. The K-12 is one model (has to do with the diameter of the blade). I think the actual model number is the K1200.

That sounds like a neat idea. Maybe an "end-of-the-week" review chat. Good calls, bad calls, that sort of thing. Not a critique of calls, just a "hey, we had this, or that." Every now and then, I will pop into the chatroom in the hopes that someone will see I am in there and come in to chat, but to no avail.

Just got back from visiting a buddy of mine on the job in City of Beacon (Dutchess Co. NY), and their new Rescue has the Tak-4. My friend's opinion on this, and he told me to quote, "It drives/rides like a freakin' Cadillac!" I had the pleasure of taking a short run around the block in it, and it does ride very, very nice.

I will certainly try to make it, but I have my Practical for my EMT class at 8am the next day, so who knows. If I do not make it, I still send my greetings to all!! -xfirefighter484x

Red does seem to be a nice color ;-) White over red wouldn't be bad either.

You know, I was going to post this yesterday, but held back. I saw this cruiser you are talking about, back in October up on Rt. 55 in Pk.

A thread about what you mentioned http://emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=10210 Not the truck you were talking about, but a similar one The link in the thread http://www.nefea.com/apparatus2.asp?page=apparatus&did=234

To add to that, this was taken from a Press Release from E-One's website, from 2 years ago. Things may have changed/gotten better. I don't know, one can only assume. Just realizing it now, you are really right though. I guess you could consider a tiller articulating vehicle. In theory, that is.