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Is rescue 77 and the County Tech Rescue Team considered a rescue company?

Need I say more... This is a real rescue. The only real rescue company in westchester is Yonkers FD's R1. The truck it's self is a well laid out (and staffed): New Rochelle's rescue 4, because it's not staffed, doesn't in my mind certify as a real rescue complany. Don't get me wrong, I love the truck, but we're talking about rescue companies.

Correct, All are EMT's. Their actual name is the Town of Winhall Police and Rescue Department. They offer BLS First response to all medical calls.

Guys, the topic of rescues in westchester has been moved to another tread. It can be read here. My question hasn't been answered so lets stay on topic. Does anyone know a timeline for the new truck? Will it be made by KME? Specs?

Congrats to all!!! Full Lohud Article Mamaroneck town PD: Nicholas Bizzarro Mount Pleasant PD: Thomas Olsen Ossining village PD: Patrick McGovern Pelham Manor PD: Andrew Leal Tuckahoe PD: Francisco Valencia Yonkers PD: Joseph Almeida, William Camperlengo, Anthony Cognatello, Elizabeth Courtien, Frank Didomizio, Darcy Drummond, Lorraine Fata, Jonathan Flood, Robin George, Trevor Goff, Reggie Irizarry, Amy Kielb, Kevin Madison, Marc Marinelli, Anthony Massey, Teigh Norwicki, Martin Peterson and Linda Rios Yorktown PD: Lauren Rodriguez Westchester County District Attorney’s Office: Robyn Arias Manhattan District Attorney’s Office: Brendan Gould and Ryan McCue Amtrak PD: David Figueroa, Jose Otero and James Tobin Rockville Centre PD: Nicholas DeLuca

Don't think of it as a "rescue" think of it as a "rescue-pumper". It was there 1st truck truck for everything! It was an awesome rig! Anyone know a timeline for the new truck? Will it be KME? Same specs?

It covers the Town of Stratton, VT. Stratton is 50 Square miles and home to 200 residents and up to 5,000 visitors during peak travel. The department gets about 60 Calls per year. More info can be found on firenews.org

I know they're not great, but I'm happy with what I got. If you have any questions, just ask. All my photos from my trip can been seen on my Flickr Page. Hope you enjoyed them.

Just thought I'd share this. Still want to know how Con Ed came up with $20,000 Full Article on Lohud.com

I'd like to know what departments plan to do after the CVPI is no longer available. Are PD's looking at the Chevrolet Caprice PPVor the Ford Police Interceptor, for example? If you were in charge, what would you do? Chevrolet Caprice PPV Ford Police Interceptor Both photo courtesy of Motor Trend

If you read PCFD ENG58's post (Engine 58 PCFD: One year old), their 2010 Pierce PUC, is working very well for them. here's the rig...

Date: 12/15/2011 Time: 1000hrs Location: Merritt Parkway NB (Greenwich/Stamford Border) Between exits 32 & 33. Frequency: GFD, SFR, CSP, Units Operating: [stamford Fire Rescue(SFRD): Engine 9, Rescue 1, Unit 7(Safety)], [Turn of River FD(Stamford): Engine 62, Rescue 66, Utility 65, Car 612(TRFD AC)], [Greenwich FD: Engine 1, Engine 4, Car 5(DC), Safety Lt., Safety Capt.], Stamford EMS, Greenwich EMS, CT State Police, Greenwich PD Weather Conditions: Rain Description Of Incident: Started as a walk-in report to SFRD's Engine 9. Greenwich FD was first on scene with 1 Car vs tree - prolonged extrication of the single occupant. Stamford PD transported 1 ER Surgeon from Stamford Hospital to scene to help remove driver. 1 sent ALS with Stamford to Stamford Hospital. Merrit Parkway was opened to traffic after 1pm Reporters: sfrd18 Writer: firedude Greenwich Times article with photos **If you want to add anything, PM me!

I could be wrong, but from what I've seen, they have stoped doing this. They realize it's a waste. Instead, on large scale incidents, they mobilize the mobile command units, the emergency support group and emergency command units in certian locations. Mobile Command Unit 1 Emergency Support Group Emergency Command Units

Date: 12/11/2011 Time: 0430hrs Location: IFO The 2000 Westchester entrance on Purchase St., cross street of the Hutchinson River Pkwy Frequency: 46.26, Fire 19, EMS 19, EMS 15, 155.895 (HPD) Units Operating: [Purchase FD: 2411, 2412, E240, R30], [HEMS: 61A4, 61A5], Harrison PD, Con Ed, Con Ed, Verizon, Cable Weather Conditions: Dark, Cold Description Of Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident with extrication - 1 Car vs Pole, live wires on car, fluid spill. 61A4 transported 1 ALS to WMC. Reporters: JBJ1202, Res30cue Writer: firedude Harrison EMS Article with Photos ***If you have any additional info, PM Me!

No matter what, if you apply for New Jersey EMT-Basic reciprocity, you have to take NJ-OEMS 100 question written exam. All the info about New Jersey EMT-Basic reciprocity can be found here. If you have specific questions, contact NJ-OEMS at (609)-633-7777.

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Nice job... Great photos, Thanks for sharing them! I hope I'm not upsetting anyone, but I didn't even know there was Modena, NY. You really do learn something new every day!

After the recent shooting on the VA Tech Campus, how can we beter prevent these incidents? Not just colleges, but all schools. Is it all about education and training? Thoughts?

Just thought I'd pass this allong... From DHS/FEMA/NIST: Survey Info Survey

If you haven't already, make sure you take the survey! Full Artilce from naemt.org

County: Westchester City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Pound Ridge VAC Unit designation/identifier: 78B2 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: Estimated delivery date: Delivered Late 2010 Status: Delivered Notes: Replacing a 1998 Chevrolet/Braun Photo courtesy of PRVAC

This might help... City of Saratoga Springs Facts  FY 2010 taxable properties are $ 3,071,651,564.00. This is an increase of 1.41% from FY 2009.1  City has $ 6,139,258.44 encumbered & unspent in the current Rec Center Bond2  2007 Statewide Medium City Ranking:3 o Saratoga Springs: ranked #41 @ 0.43% Effective Tax Rate o Glens Falls: ranked #28 @ 0.93% Effective Tax Rate o Troy: ranked #18 @ 1.28% Effective Tax Rate  Recreation department has INCREASE budget for FY 2010, totaling $ 437,547.90. This is a 25.15% increase from FY 2009.4  Additional 1.5654% increase of present tax rate will keep all firefighters proposed to be cut/defunded. 4  New indoor recreation center has budget for FY ’10 of $ 276,030.00. 4 o $ 250,000.00 alone is for “new equipment”. 4

This might help... City of Saratoga Springs Facts Got to information (Right menu) then click on Per Capita Fire Cost. They put sources on the bottom of the page. Here is some additional info... And their average salery is only $49,872. This was all made last year when the mayor tried to lay-off firefighters.

Will lowering the age to become an EMT or interior firefighter increase recruitment? As many of you know, Connecticut requires EMTs to be at least 16 years old. And from what I can tell, it works well from them. So is it time for New York (and others) to consider lowering the minimum age? Will it have any effect on the system? What are the Pros and Cons?

Just some info about the SSFD. They are awesome deparmtent but have some serious issues. These are some reasons why FD shoudn't take over... Source