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You mean, "He started it" did not get Ryan out of the charge???

Overkill is an understatement...

Rest In Peace and God Bless You! Your a real hero to a lot of people.

As is true with all great discussions, three sides are formed and disagreements arise. All sides make great and valid points. If we all agreed all the time, there would be no discussions, no need for words.

HAHA nice!

I was not referring to taxpayers money being used...not everything purchased by EMS agencies is taxpayer money or money that people donate thinking it is for equipment. I personally do not think that when an agency does not bill, and a patient sends a donation, that the patient is implying, "here is $100 buy some glucose." I would imagine that they more so are sending it to say thank you. And the patients who have asked how they can donate, say they want to send a donation as a thank you for our services. I have also been n the situation where a patient takes out a $100 bill while WALKING into the ER and says, "Take this and buy your crew some drinks." OF COURSE I DECLINE THE MONEY!!!!!!! I REPEAT, OF COURSE I DECLINE THE MONEY!!!!!!! The point is that these are instances of people who are donating money as a thank you and want you to do something for yourself. Your night to celebrate can be paid for by your income... Im a pursuing music educator and in a year when I am working in a public school teaching music to students K-12 Monday thru Friday, my "night to celebrate" will be funded by me. There are volunteer music educators, music therapists, etc that receive donations. Is it wrong for the person to use the donation to buy dinner after a long day? Is the donator saying, "Here is $30, you MUST use it to buy valve oil?" I don't think so... It is up to the worker to use the money he/she makes how he/she wants. IMHO the same goes for money that is not taxpayer money and is earned/saved up by the members themselves.

Perhaps there are agencies out there that throw parties for their members. Don't hardworking, dedicated, volunteers deserve a night to celebrate their hard work for the past year? I don't see the money as being wasted but rather spent giving the people who help a stress free and relaxing night one night a year. Is it possible that these agencies are not using the taxpayers money but rather money the members have earned, collected, and put aside for themselves? sounds quite possible to me. I understand what you are saying EMSer and this is absolutely not a dig on your or your post. I'm just saying that it is important to keep in mind that agencies do have money that is earned by the members (donations, etc) that the members have every right to use for a "lavish party" DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT SPEAKING ABOUT SPECIFIC AGENCIES OR AGENCIES THAT I AM PART OF.

Date: 4-4-2011 Time: 19:30 Location: Beach 58th Street Frequency: FDNY Queens Units Operating: FDNY Queens Weather Conditions: Rain Description Of Incident: Light plane made an emergency landing on the beach. All occupants accounted for with no injuries. Part of the plane was in the water. Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue Box Assignment: Engine 266 RAC2 Division 13 Marine 9

A paycheck does not equal competence or a high level of patient care.

I would have to agree. I also know a bunch of very competent, respectful, professional and respect BLS providers who have never had a paid EMS gig.

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and for the family. I hope people who have details come forward.

Engine 49 Year: 2007 Manufatured by:Rosenbauer – General on an HME chassis Pump: Waterous 1500 GMP Tank: 1000 Gallons Engine 48 Year: 1986 Manufactured by: Quality Mfg. on a Spartan chassis Pump: Waterous1250 GPM Tank: 1000Gallons Tower 5 Year: 2010 Manufactured by: Rosenbaueron a Spartan chassis Aerial Platform: 101' Rescue 14 Year: 1994 Manufactured by: Rescue One on a Freightliner FL-70chassis Engine 80 Year: 1996 Manufactured by: KMEon a renegade MFD chassis Pump: Hale 1250GPM Tank: 1500 Gallons Tanker 100 Year: 2004 Manufactured by: KMEon an Excel SFD chassis Pump: Hale 1250GPM Tank: 2000Gallons (Elliptical Poly) Rescue 30 Year: 2010 Manufactured by: Chevrolet Use: Brush FireUtility Unit

This made me curious as to what department do to prepare for animals. I know that not all departments have farms, stables, ranches, etc in their response district but you just never know. It is not a bad idea to hold a class on how to maneuver, control, and tie up livestock. Phoenix New Times AZ Department of Public Safety http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/04/01/20110401arizona-interstate-17-cattle-truck-rollover-abrk.html

Are you kidding me..."flame-reducers"..."fire-dousers".....Really? Fire Rescue 1

Well done is right!

Date: 4-2-2011 Time: 04:04 Location: 160 Tompkins Avenue Frequency: FDNY Brooklyn Units Operating: FDNY Brooklyn Weather Conditions: Chilly Description Of Incident: Working fire on the #3 floor of a 3-story 20x60 OMD. 2 L/S/O. Extension to the #4 exposure (similar attached). U/C @ 05:07 Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue Box Assignment: Engine 230, 217, 235 Ladder 102, 108 Battalion 57 10-75 Assignment: Engine 216 Ladder 111 "F.A.S.T." Battalion 35 Rescue 2 Squad 252 Division 11 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 211, 218, 237 Ladder 104 Battalion 37 "Resource Unit Leader" Battalion 28 "Safety Officer" Battalion 38 "Special Call" Engine 207 w/ Satellite 6 Command Tactical Unit 1 TAC 1 RB / SB Field Com Car 4C Address: 160 Tompkins avenue 04:04 hours Box 675 E230, E217, E235 L102, L108 B57 10-75-0675 E216 L111 Fast B35 R2 S252 D11 All hands on arrival Fire on top floor of 3 storey framed 20x60 OMD Exposures: 1: Street 2: 3 storey Brick MD 3: Yard 4: Similar attach 04:11 hours approx Extra engine and truck E214, L119 s/c 04:16 hours B57: 3 storey framed 30x60 MD, fire on top floor. 2 lines stretched, 1 in operation, trucks are opening up, fire is doubtfull. 04:19 hours D11: Transmit a 2nd Alarm, extra battalion chief. 2-2-0675 E211, E218, E237 L104 B37 Resource Unit Leader B28 Safety Officer B38 s/c E207 w/ Satellite 6 Command Tactical 1 TAC1 RB, SB FC Car 4C (AC Ronald Spadafora, Chief of Logistics) Staging if required will be on Myrtle and Tompkins. 04:27 hours Car 4C is responding Command Tactical 1 is respoding 04:31 hours D11: Fire on top floor of 3 storey MD. 2 lines stretched and in operation, fire in original fire building has been knocked down, extension to exposure 4, primary searches are in progress, fire remains doubtfull. 04:32 hours Car 4C is 10-84. 04:35 hours 31 minutes duration D11: Transmission was barely audible, but I think he said that primary searches of 1st and 2nd floor in exposure 4 is complete and negative. 04:45 hours FC: 2nd alarm box 675, 160 Tompkins Avenue, Assistant Chief Spadafora reports fire on top floor of 3 storey 20x60 framed MD. 2 lines stretched and in operation, fire has been extinguished. Primaries are complete and negative, secondaries underway including for exposure 4. Fire is probably will hold. 04:47 hours FC: Transmit a 10-41 code 1. Mixer off. 05:07 hours FC: 2nd alarm box 675, 160 Tompkins Avenue, Assistant Chief Spadafora reports secondaries in original fire building and exposure 4 are complete and negative, request buildings for stability of roof, fire is under control. Incident duration 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Date: 4-1-2011 Time: 23:58 Location: 5501 Tabor Avenue Frequency: Philadelphia FD Units Operating: Philadelphia FD Description Of Incident: Ammonia leak in a 1-story 200x500 building (about a city block wide/long). One worker reported to have been exposed to ammonia. Leak capped. Fog streams in operation. Reporters: PFDRes4cue Writer: PFDRes47cue Units Assigned: Engine 70 55, 61, 51 Ladder 15, 22 Squirt 72 Dep 2 Battalion 2, 10 Haz Mat 1 Rescue 1 Medic Unit 17

Date: 4-1-2011 Time: 23:09 (EST) Location: 900 Elliot Ave West Departments: Seattle FD Description: Working fire in 100x30 commercial building. Fire in the basement/crawl space. Links: Scanner Writer: PFDRes47cue Units Operating: Engine 8, 20, 41, 5, 2, 6, 18 Ladder 6, 4, 7, 8 Battalion 4, 5 Rescue 1 Aide Unit 2, 14 Air 9 DEP 1 Medic Unit 1 SAFE (Safety Chief) 2 STAF (Additional Chief) 10 MAR (Arson Investigator) 5

Date: 4-1-2011 Time: 22:52 Location: 1552 White Plains Rd. Frequency: FDNY Bronx Units Operating: FDNY Bronx Weather Conditions: Chilly Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2-story 20x40 P/D. Fire originated in the basement with extension to the #2 floor. 2nd alarm transmitted shortly after arrival by Division 7. Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue *Will give rundown in a bit*

I also do not understand how he only got 16 years!?!?! I read another article today about a 20 year old brother who was roughhousing with his 18 year old brother. The roughhousing got out of hand and the 20 year old ended up killing the 18 year old. The 20 year old got sentenced 18 years to life in state prison. This case is obviously different but...come on only 16 years??? Watertown Daily Times

Pretty cool story... Video

Date: 3-31-2011 Time: 23:37 Location: 325 South 2nd St. / Rodney St. Frequency: FDNY Brooklyn Units Operating: FDNY Brooklyn Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 5-story brick 150x100 "Pie Shape" building. Fire on the #1 & 2 floors with minor extension to the #3 floor. 2 L/S/O. 3 10-45 no codes Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue Box Alarm Assignment: Engine 216, 221, 229 Ladder 108, 104 Battalion 35 10-75 Assignment: Engine 211 Tower Ladder 146 "F.A.S.T." Rescue 2 Squad 252 Battalion 57 Division 11 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 237, 238, 206 Ladder 102 Engine 207 w/Satellite 6 Battalion 31 "Safety Officer" Battalion 28 "Resource Unit Leader" Rescue Battalion / Safety Battalion Field Com 1 / Tactical Support Unit 1 Command Tactical Unit Special Call: Engine 230 Tower Ladder 119, 124, 111 Ladder 106, 110 Battalion 37

Date: 4-1-2011 Time: 17:28 Location: 126-12 34th Ave (A couple blocks from Citi Field) Frequency: FDNY Queens Units Operating: FDNY Queens Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2-story 100x150 commercial building. Fire on the #2 floor with extension into the cockloft. Exterior operations due to heavy fire throughout the commercial warehouse. Fire placed U/C @ 19:12 Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue Box Alarm Assignment: Engine 316, 289, 273 Ladder 129, 130 Battalion 52 10-75 Assignment: Engine 274 Ladder 154 "F.A.S.T." Rescue 4 Squad 288 Battalion 46 Division 14 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 307, 287, 320 Ladder 167 Battalion 49 "Safety" Battalion 53 "RUL" Field Com Engine 72 w/ Satellite 2 3rd Alarm Assignment: Engine 305, 299, 315, 319 Tower Ladder 144, 127 Battalion 50 "3rd Alarm Chief" Battalion 20 "Staging" MSU Battalion 43 "Air Recon" Special Call: Engine 297 Tower Ladder 160 Haz Mat 1 Ladder 152 Relocations: E 326/287 B 3/52 L 133/129 L 48/167 E 96/307 E 66/320 B 12/46 E 298/273 E 258/289 E 314/299 E 239/319 L 158/160 L 50/130 L 133/129 L 135/138 E 35/287

Yes, steers walking on a roadway, are not very difficult to deal with but steers and livestock at fires can be. There actually are quite a few instructors/trainers that teach people how to tie up horses, cattle, etc to rescue them from fires or other disasters. Anyone who has ever battled a fire at a farm knows that it is quite hard to properly handle livestock that are scared. Their instinct is to return to the burning barn. Departments train their members on how to handle emergencies involving horse because without proper knowledge, the horse will win.