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Folds up just like that, will be more of a 90 degree when we extend the holster piece to allow for a fitting on the one intake behind it. The next will be more of a quick attack engine, 500 gal, International/Rosenbauer job this time, 4wd.

Nice addition Mark, folks told me you were up earlier in the day to take some pictures of it. Thanks to everyone for the best wishes.

You are welcome - yeah, a Rosenbauer Central Body.

I'll second that, I mean only the Happy Easter - GO YANKS!

Thank for for expanding on what I said!

A question for those that are using the RIT rescue systems class II harness, how well does that work with center opening turnouts pants? Does the D ring and the additional webbing with it give you slack to get into the harness and pants? I am just curious. Using the Gemtor harness now...

I can only hopefully answer your second question, but if you are referring to incorporated fire districts, then yes, they are subject to independent yearly audits. If over as I believe aforementioned a 200K yearly operating budget.

1. What type (AR-AFFF, AFFF, Etc.) do you use? Class A in a Compressed Air Foam System. 2. What are it's uses? Structural, Vehicle, and other type fires. 3. How much do you carry? 30+ gallons at any given time. 4. Can you pump it from the rig or do you rely upon eductors? Pumped through the rig as aforementioned using a CAFS system. 5. Do you have any SOPs/SOGs regarding it's use? We do, I'll have to go get the specifics. 6. Why do you carry what you carry? Because it works, Foam directly deals with all three sides of a fire triangle. This, since we received our first foam truck in the mid 90's has worked. Only electrical malfunctions have really affected its use from what I can remember. Once you put foam down, don't break the barrier by throwing water on top as well. I'll have more later...

4:30 - One FF by the door has his helmet on backwards, no lie!

Great, thanks Mark!

I am relatively unfamiliar with the EMS CME process and all that, but is this just for those in the medical side of things or is open to all who register? I think it is the latter, but I want to make sure before I attempt to register. Thanks!

Congratulations Seth!

False Idolatry and that kind of stuff.

When I went down with a few of us from the company to the 2007 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend at the National Fire Academy - they were there protesting us, it was quite interesting and hard to understand, hear and see the things they were spewing as we came in and out of the main gate. President Bush spoke that weekend, so they were far far away from the main festivities...

A powerful documentary, thank you for sharing.

New EMT's ride with experienced Peers until they are deemed suitable of flying solo. For some has been quick, for others not so much. All depends on the individual.

My condolences Steven, may she rest in peace.

http://www.cdc.gov/n...face200837.html A new NIOSH LODD report that came out, recommendation #3 deals with accountability. It comes down to what works for each individual department, some things work for one department, and others for another. It all boils down really to mentality and attitude, but those mindsets are what make each style or type work for them. If a company is committed to it, they will make their mindset work for the whole company.

Some older pictures of Millerton's new tanker, 51-31. It is slated for arrival on the 15th of this month, more pictures are due soon and I will post them when I can.

Yeah Mark, when deployed and put away. It does look odd until you take a look at the chute fully extended and away. You'll see!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Palmer-MA/Yankee-Fire-Rescue/195351399830?ref=ts#!/album.php?aid=155992&id=195351399830 It arrived at the Rosenbauer plant last night, and these shots were put up this morning. Our truck committee and several fire commissioners are up there now doing an inspection and finalizing lettering and graphics. We expect it to be in our quarters at the end of the month. Wish I could be there!

Video made The Bravest Online.. Here

I agree, the video is good to watch too. Nice job SVFD.

There is this photo from a fire last year, I can't find it, I think it was posted on one of the popular blogs. It was in Philly East Hartford, CT, huge warehouse fire, fire blowing out all the visible windows - and you see an officer and two black helmets calmly walking around talking about something. A good visualization of it, let me see if I can find it.\ Edit: to correct place, and give you the photo:

Naturally, shame it isn't so for everyone.