xfirefighter484x

Last year was East Fishkill's first shot at this Chili Cookoff. It was a small success. 5 Teams, and all donations, and 50/50 were donated to the Belle Chasse VFD in Louisiana, to aid them after their loss due to Hurricane Katrina. This year, there are currently over 20 teams signed up to compete. Also present will be judges from various establishments, including the CIA, if I am not mistaken, and rumor has it a food magazine will be there as well. This is a really great cause guys and gals. So soon we forget the victims of tragedies, such as burns, once the call is over. Here is a chance to help people extending past our district, and town boundaries, even though the Burn Center is in some of your own backyards. Also, as was mentioned, there will be a separate raffle to try and help a member of the EFFD, who was injured while responding to a call for the district, and the workman's comp (or VF fund, whatever it is that supports a FF injured in the line of duty) just isn't cutting it. If you can, take a chance in this raffle, or make donations if you do not want to win the prize, but help support one of our brothers out there. Besides, there are some really really good chilis there. By the way, this event is BYOB. Bring your own Bean-O.

I believe a link was posted to this video in a previous thread a few months ago. If memory serves me correctly, this was for an open house type demo. This team practiced repeatedly from rolling up, to the initial attack, until they got things down textbook. Only hangup?? Did not practice with live fire. Granted, one SHOULD already know risk vs. benefit, but nonetheless, I do not want to sit here and criticize. Hopefully we can all take this and learn from it. Fire = hot!! Fire burns. BE CAREFUL!!!! But more importantly, BE SMART!!!!!!!

The picture of the ambulance was taken at EFFD HQ. If you are referring to the picture of the TANKER, yes, I agree, it does appear that way, but I believe it was taken outside the manufacturer's plant. I may be mistaken though, I am not 100% sure.

Haha. Every time I call you you don't return my calls Turbo. Whats up with that?? Gimme a ring whenever man!

The scariest part about all this is that I just watched a video in my EMT class today, showing the history of EMS, and in fact they mentioned the telemetry data being able to be sent to hospitals. Can't place my finger on which decade, but that just goes to show, like everyone else has said, if I can't place my finger on WHICH decade.....kinda of shows its been around a while, huh? lol Sorry, had to chime in my two cents. Just found it interesting I saw about this in EMT today.

I can't help but to rave about DCC's program either (guess it helps to be biased and enrolled in it myself ). A few links to other threads about Fire Science programs!! http://emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=9862 http://emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=8693

The 3 tankers were refurbs by US Tanker. Cabs remained the same, warning light packages were upgraded from halogen rotators and blinkers, to LED and strobe combo. Few other upgrades inside cab, but the frame, chassis, etc, remained the same. Also, all three were upgraded to 3000 gallon tanks. If memory serves me correctly as well, the pumps were upgraded to 500 gpm. The Fire Police vehicles were the two prior 39-71 and 39-72 (EFFD's 2 BLS rigs) retrofitted to replace prior ambulance conversions for fire police. The two BLS rigs were replaced by the 2 LifeLine rigs, which also are being dedicated.

Ya know, one day they tell you something is good for you....the next day....BAM!!! It could kill you. Or at least make you a little sick.

Fire hot. Water wet. Put wet stuff on red stuff. Just kidding, couldn't resist a little joke. You can expect to learn the essential basics. I know it sound vague, but it will give you a brief overview on all the topics you will need to know for your fire career. You may laugh, but you will look back, later on down your fire career, and notice how much you really remember, and that in firefighting, you will fall back on your essentials more often than ANY other skill you may learn.

Let me be the first one to "officially" congratulate you (after midnight) on completion of your Probationary period Seth!!! A short milestone (while possibly one of the most difficult ones), in what is hopefully a long and successful career for you!!!

I'm sure he had plenty of breaks that day...maybe just no "brakes". Get it???? Sorry guys, couldn't resist, the corniness just lured me in.

I scored a 95 on the last exam, and ranked #29 in the county, but did not hold residency in any paid district. Well, 3 years later, there I was taking the exam again. Hope that clears it up juuuuuuuuuust a little for you. Good luck nonetheless.

You know, its ironic. Even before I noticed your post in here, I had planned on asking the same thing today. As of yet, I have not heard a word, not even a rumor as to when the results will be coming out. Recently, someone told me that they heard on the day of the exam, 3-5 months before results came out. The last time they gave the exam, I received my results in August (the postmark on my envelope, which I have here sitting next to me was August 15). Seems kind of ridiculous to take this long to put them through a Scantron machine. Then again, on the other hand, they have to wait a certain amount of time for people to go through the test to make sure there are no discrepancies, no "bad" questions, and such things.

Anyone dealt with the new LED version of the Survivor light? It seems like it is just becoming commercially available. It features 3 light settings, including high and low beam, and locator strobe flashing pattern. One function I like is a push button to change the settings of the light, over the current toggle switch. Streamlight Survivor LED light • Ultrabright 3 watt Luxeon® LED • 50,000 hour life • No need for spare bulbs • Rugged nylon polymer body is virtually indestructible • Passes 30 ft. drop test • Weatherproof push button switch for easy use with gloves • 3 position switch: High, Low, and Locator Strobe Light • Delivers up to 65 lumens • Up to 3 hrs continuous run time on High beam • Up to 6 hrs on Low • No tools needed to change batteries I am considering purchasing this if it rivals my current Division 2 model. Anyone who does deal with them, has seen the operate, or can get me one for a good price , please let me know!!

No "J"? So now you're trying to take yet another one away????? You space pirate!!!!!!

It just killed the old acronym!!!! My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas NO MORE PIZZAS!!!!!!!!!! OH, THE HUMANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to be careful out there these days. About 3 weeks ago, I lost my wallet. I cannot claim it was stolen, if I am not sure about it. All the things I had to go through, I never imagined it. I never thought having so many IDs, and cards and such, and then losing it would cause so many problems. So many reports with the police, and various other agencies. Not even concerned about the money, more concerned with all the different IDs and such, from FD IDs, insurance cards, credit cards, etc... Be careful, like JBE said!!!

Also, a good trick, is, if you can, get separate pouches to carry things in. For structural firefighting, you can have a few small tools to help you survive, such as linemans pliers to cut through anything that snags you, small length of webbing rolled up, or whatever else you deem necessary. For MVAs, you can keep pliers for batteries, window punches, seatbelt cutters, etc... This way, you can carry only what you need for a specific call, and not worry about weighing yourself down with useless items. Also, for the next call, if it is different, all you have to do is switch pouches. I have been known to, on the way to a working fire, run through my bunker pockets and pull out all the useless s**t that I had collected, and would just interfere with any operations inside.

I have found that zipper and velcro are much more effective. They are most definitely quick and easy to use, as well as they form a complete seal. Of course, this is all when they are used properly, as with any equipment. With that said, as with any equipment, problems will arise, but IMHO, zipper and velcro are so much more effective than snaps and hooks.

Wonder when the last time this guy got laid was? Well, he definitely has me beat out.

Great. Being the poor college student I am, this isn't going to help me out at all. How the hell are we supposed to afford this cr**??

http://emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=12557

Date: 7-28-06 Time: approx. 1130hrs Location: Route 216 in front of Stormville Airport Frequency: 453.900 (Dispatch Ch.1), 453.925 (Response Ch.2), 453.800 (Command Ch.3), 453.625 (F/G 9&10), 465.450 (Field Ops Channel 16 (Helicopter LZ)) Units Operating: East Fishkill w/multiple units: 39-3 (Asst. Chief), 39-4 (Asst. Chief), 39-8 (Rescue Chief), 39-12 (Engine), 39-21 (Engine), 39-52 (Rescue), 39-67 (Squad), 39-72 (BLS Amb.), 39-98 (Fire Police), (3) medivacs, including NYSP w/(1) and (2) StatFlight (Air 1 and Air 2), Beekman FD m/a for extrication: 34-12 (Engine) at scene, 34-13 (Engine) at LZ, 34-67 (Utility), Alamo with 1 ALS, Mobile Life Support Services with 2 ALS Description Of Incident: 2-car offset head on, (1) DOA in vehicle #1, (1) person trapped in vehicle #2, (3) patients flown out, 3 medivacs. Report that a 2nd victim died, with a 3rd patient in critical condition, unsure whether will survive. Writer: xfirefighter484x

My understanding of this incident: A regular drill, this FD does a boat fire drill. This firefighter was in the process of setting the accelerant (gasoline) to speed up the fire. Unfortunately, he seemed to have forgotten that it is the fumes of gasoline that burn, and did not realize that the fumes had accumulated underneath the canopy of the boat, and when he threw the torch, it flashed, resulting in, well, this video. A thing to keep in mind, always, that the vapors burn, not the liquid itself! I can not stess it enough either, FULL PPE!!! FULL PPE!!! FULL PPE!!! One reason that this individual escaped with as minor injuries as he did (I believe only minor burns to one wrist, due to his glove being off).

A touching tribute. We all do need a constant reminder of everything that our veterans have done for us (at least for those of us who haven't had the honor of serving). Without their services, we would not have our freedoms and liberties today.