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Rest In Peace Lenny. You will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to get to know you. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

RIP.

Terrible. Have known Lenny for a long time. Thoughts and Prayers.

Rest in peace.

Part of an agency and response that has ems duties....

Thats really spectacular. God Bless. Thanks for sharing this Kyle.

As per News12, the boy was declared brain dead Tuesday and will be taken off life support. Terrible tragedy, thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this young man.

Thank you for all the great input, stay safe. Madison Thanks, this is ultimately what I was looking to find out. I was unsure if one has duty to act when in a uniform that does not carry the responsibilities of an EMS agency. Thanks.

HEard on the news tonight that the survivors were saying that they knowingly were over the manufactures recommendation in regards to occupancy but the majority of the persons on the vessel were younger children. Factoring to less weight but higher physical numbers. The operator of the vessel at the time of the incident stated that there was a wave that made the boat roll. He never imagined a boat of that size would roll so easily but he could not control it. They also mentioned that at the time, the majority of the people were on the top level, putting the balance of the boat way of when it listed. Whatever happened and whatever comes from the lawsuits.... this is a terrible tragedy. RIP.

This seems to be the answer that makes sense although not always morally pleasing. A definitive policy has been put into place. We removed the cervical collars from rigs because "firefighters" are not trained through the FD to apply these to victims in need or fellow firefighters even if they are NYS EMT's. I just wanted to hear anything people had to chime in about liability for the individuals who are dressed as "firefighters" but are medical personnel as well under the Morning Pride. But it seems that as long as one is operating with their agency, their is minimal liability that falls on themselves if they act perform in their scope of practice and under direction of superiors.

Just trying to get some background information on an area that is a little grey to me. I will use myself for the following example but my comments do not reflect my department, they are solely my own thoughts. If I am an NYS certified EMT-B and I ride with a NYS Fire Department that does not run EMS am I at all liable on scene. If I am at a car accident with the FD and no EMS is on scene am I obligated to act? I am in uniform but not an EMS uniform. Are FD's held liable if they have non EMS trained people hold c-spine until EMS arrives? What about if this non EMS Fire Department has an EMT or Paramedic hold c-spine? Is the FD liable? Is it best to just not have anyone assess the patient and to just wait until EMS arrives? If an FD that does not do EMS has certified EMS personnel should this be made known on scenes if EMS if not present yet? Or should it be hidden? Personally I feel obligated to provide patient care rather than stand around waiting for EMS or a tow.... Again, the above may be stupid questions... if so my apologies. Just looking for some clarification. Thanks in advance for any insight, Madison

Armonk FD had another hosue struck by lightning shortly before this call. No significant outcome though.

Very nice work Officer. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

I am not positive, but feel safe to assume that every EMS agency has triage equipment (i.e.: tags, tarps, etc). This might be a requirement but don't quote me.

Date: 7/1/2012 Time: 00:33 Location: 15 Sisson Road Frequency: St. Lawrence County Dispatch Units Operating: [Potsdam FD: Engine 80, Engine 49,Tanker 100, Rescue 30, Rescue 14, Tower 5, 36-2]; [West Potsdam FD]; [Norwood FD]; [West Stockholm FD]; [Potsdam Rescue Squad]; [sLC: Car 1, Car 7, Fire Investigation Team]; [Potsdam PD]; [sLC Sheriff]; [National Grid]; Weather Conditions: Warm, dry Description Of Incident: At 00:33 Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue and St. Lawrence County Car 7 were activated for a structure fire at the above address. Two members were in house at the time and responded Engine 80 immediately. A few moments after, an on duty Potsdam Police Officer and also PFD Firefighter arrived on scene gave a size-up and reported heavy smoke pushing from the house. Engine 80 called on scene and requested mutual aid for Tankers and Manpower from Norwood FD and West Potsdam FD and manpower from West Stockholm FD. A line was stretched into the structure and an aggressive interior attack was initiated once the fire was located in the roof and back wall. Engine 80 requested that the on duty Potsdam Fire Paid Driver respond the village Engine 49 to set up relay operations for the tanker shuttle. Parishville Fire was requested to standby in Potsdam Station with an Engine, Tanker and Manpower. The homeowner was home and asleep at the time when the fire broke out. A functioning smoke detector in the house woke her up and alerted her of the fire. She escaped uninjured. St. Lawrence County Fire Investigators were called to the scene to investigate the cause of the blaze. All units were back in service at 04:32. No firefighter injuries were reported.

Very interesting article. It will be interesting to hear what comes from the experiments.

Date: 7/2/2012 Time: 18:35 Location: I684 NB @ M.M. 5.9 Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: [Armonk FD/EMS: 2021, 51B1, 51B3, E286, E288]; [Westchester EMS: 4514, 45M1, 45M2]; [NYSP]; Weather Conditions: Warm, dry, sunny Description Of Incident: Rollover with extrication. Car into the median. Second ambulance and medic requested. Three patients extricated and transported to Westchester Medical Center ER. Two Level 1 traumas and One Level 2 trauma

Rest In Peace.

http://www.lohud.com/usatoday/article/55953830?odyssey=obinsite Terrible tragedy. Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. Rest In Peace.

Does anyone have an additional information on this incident. Lohud has not yet updated their report. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the young man... http://www.LoHud.com/article/20120630/NEWS/306300088/Possible-drowning-in-Peekskill?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE

Amazing what is done for entertainment. Pretty disturbing.

RIP.

Very cool! I hope it serves the NYPD and locals very well. I noticed in the video when they are doing a walk through of a hangar, that there is a blue NYPD plane...or at least it appeared to be a plane next to two helicopters. What is this used for? Anyone have any pictures of it?

In my limited experience, I have found that the majority of money that the district disperses to the company already has a predetermined use. For example. The district may give a company $1000, but $500 of that is for the Chief's funds and $500 of that is for the band... There is still accountability.

Rest In Peace.