Bull McCaffrey

Not surprised that there is only ONE reply to this thread. After all, the guy was JUST a cop doing his job who got shot in the face. Who cares right? Let's talk about ID'ing old rigs, which buff lights are the brightest and why Johnny didn't have his helmet on at the scene of that outside rubbish fire. This site is a disgrace sometimes. Rest in peace PO Crouse, and may the lord be with your family, friends and co-workers in their most difficult time of need.

You've obviously never worked in the Bronx. Catching airmail was a routine occurrence in certain sections of the boro. Richmond Towers in particular comes to mind. I've seen everything from chicken bones to toilets dropped on the rigs or thrown at members. That being said, outstanding job from the boys at 158 Engine. These guys should be commended for having the balls to act and do what they did. Just goes to show that when it matters most we're all on the same side.

Its sad that in this day and age agencies that work in tandem, side by side can't even communicate with each other when the turds hit the fan. It's a good thing you were able to make the lateral transfer to Texas. It's one less thing you have to worry about.

Thanks, I needed a laugh

So what was it? Did he get a full LODD funeral or was there a detail/honor guard type of thing at the service? There is a complete difference between the two. Giving a guy a funeral with the same full honors you would as a LODD DOES undermine the guys that die in the line of duty. No two ways about it.

There is no impasse to be had here. I don't dispute your beliefs. In fact I agree with the notion that if you make a statement it should be supported with facts, hence the reason why I asked JJ if he had any legitimate sources to back his dispute of AMISHFF's statement. He either doesn't or just refuses to provide it. I know that he's been back on this thread since I posed the question because the two of you are going back and forth "reppin" each others posts He may be right, I don't know and it doesn't really matter. My point is (one that you proved with your last post) that he should be willing to back up his counter point just like he was demanding that AMISHFF back up his. Stay safe.

You're right, he isn't under any obligation to provide any proof of what he is disputing but then again I don't see where it says AMISHFF has to either. What's good for the goose is good for the gander no? Furthermore if you have an eyewitness account of the events in question (whether you where there or you talked to one of your trooper buddies) then why pose the question if you already know the answer. Just correct the guy on his mistake and move on. X635, you bring up a good point in regards to the security measures of the bridge. For someone like this to take the time to rig up his rope ladder, climb down, and deploy his banner? Wonder how long it was before someone noticed him. Imagine what a group of guys with ill intentions could do. Just the thought of it is scary.

Seriously though, who cares? What difference does it make? Perhaps the guy made a mistake in how he worded his post. Perhaps the troopers needed assistance and one of the workers was in a spot where he could help out. Do you know for a fact that he was cuffed by a cop as opposed to the thruway worker? If you do then can you cite a legitimate source from where you're obtaining your facts? Personally as I've stated before, it doesn't matter who did the cuffing but you're arguing a statement and citing lack of evidence but what have you brought to the table to show otherwise?

Who cares who cuffed the guy? They talked him down and got him into custody with no injuries to MOS or Thruway workers. As far as the dude dangling from the bridge, this is much ado about nothing. These things happen on a weekly basis down in Manhattan alone. Whether it's a high rise construction accident or some nut job perched on the 89th floor of some building, there is always something high angle going on. Sometimes so high up that the people on the ground don't even notice the incident. It gets handled, no fanfare, no fuss end of story. Keep in mind also that this was a "standoff" if you will. Not really an emergency, imminent life or death situation. This guy put HIMSELF there and he WANTED to be there. I don't see response time here being a huge factor. Had they needed people there quicker, I'm sure that the Troopers would have requested help from Yonkers, Greenburg or White Plains. Kudos on the troopers for handling their own.

As long as they don't dumb down the test and or lower the standards, who cares?!

What else were they supposed to do with it?

As most of you already know a yesterday a helicopter pilot lost control of his aircraft and crashed into the East River. 5 people on-board and all but one where pulled to safety by responding rescue crews. The fifth was trapped inside the helicopter as it sank to the bottom of the river and was later recovered by divers. How would some of the smaller departments handle such an event? I know there are a lot of communities that border the Hudson River or some other large body of water. What type of resources/equipment is there available to mitigate such an incident? Is there training for this sort of scenario? Mutual Aid plans?

I think that guy is one of the guys interviewed in this video clip. Chopper CopGood job.

Sounds like a cost saving measure to me. If it works for them then it works for them. I don't see what the big deal is, we have our share of thieves, coke heads, robbers, wife beaters and racketeers disgracing our job everyday. With the lowering of standards, I fear the worst is yet to come.

How high up was she? What were the nature of the injuries to the FFs? Hope they get well soon.

Does it really matter if one agency gets more press time than another? Do you think the victims care who pulls them out? I thought it was about trying to help people, not get press time. Everyone on scene did a great job. That being said, I'm surprised not more people are chiming in on this. I'm really curious as to what contingencies/plans some of the agencies in Westchester/Putnam have in place in the event that something like this would happen on their jobs.

Awesome grab, these guys are always pulling off the impossible and they make it seem easy. Brings to mind the hoist that the Air/Sea guys from NYPD did out at West Point in the middle of the night during that storm. Both of them are top notch outfits.

Maybe they will all get Macy's for the recovery.

Actually the Barrett SASR and the M107A1 variant have the ability to put accurate fire on targets (max effective) at a range of 1800 meters but they regularly reach 2000+ in the hands of trained (usually military) snipers. As far as PD's capability to shoot or not shoot down aircraft, who cares? The media has taken a quote from the PC of a very progressive department when it comes to fighting terrorism and they're in a firestorm over his comments. Officers are prevented from shooting at cars that are trying to run them over, do you think that they will authorize anyone to knock a plane out of the sky? Think about it. If they have the means then good for them, if not hopefully no one calls their bluff.

He was pretty vague when pressed by the reporter, as well he should be. You don't want to give away the company secrets. I doubt that PD has anti air missile batteries in place throughout Manhattan. What he more likely means is that they have the training/capability to "take down" or assault an airplane sitting on the tarmac but I could be wrong. I remember hearing rumors years ago that they were test firing .50 caliber machine guns from their helicopters but for all I know it was only rumor.

Good find, those are some awesome clips. Living the dream one Youtube video at a time.

lol so now ESU is gonna be taking in boxes as a first due truck lol Someone's got good photoshop skills.

Amazing! This was in stark contrast to the civilians in Brooklyn who were more interested in filming the victim instead of lending a hand.

You guys gotta look at it this way. These guys are out there doing the light work (trees down, pumping water, lighting) so that the rescuers can be out there doing actual rescue work. Unless of course you're the kind of company that likes to be tied up on a "tree down" job.

Good work by the pilot and crew chief. Is it customary to have on board cameras recording these rescues?