joetnymedic

thats ok, read the comment section everyone is making the bartender out to be some kind of a matyr.

if you are an officer at any vac you should be an emt at minimal. some officers also do QA/QI how would someone with no experience handle that, then there is the task of getting the pcr's to the state. if you are not trained (other than a driver) and you are not trained in atient care, fact is you should not be on scene. Yes I can see the extra hands for a carry down, etc, but I'm just talking patient care here. I'm also one for officers to be senior members with at least a few years in the field to be able to draw off of experience. just my 2 cents joe

RIP http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/ems-worker-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-car

So get this here in North Branford cops and marshals went to go get a wanted suspect and are being criticized for using swat. http://www.nhregiste...41056340221.txt you have to read the comments section. unbelievable

Thank God nobody got hurt. http://www.wfsb.com/news/26763065/detail.html

I can see being told to "follow" a vehicle but pursue - uh no, lights or not. A blue light in CT is simply a courtesy light and does not allow you to speed, blow lights or even pass other vehicles. I actually remember a case a few years back, can't remember the town though, where a vol. FF was actually ticketed for blowing a red light going to a call. Now whether via radio or phone line, this whole incident was on tape or should have been. If the pursuing driver was in fact told to pursue the vehicle, that is going to open up a whole other can of worms. I know this much, If I were told to give chase, I'd be like - uh no, here's direction plate and type of vehicle. I'm pulling over at whatever location you guys come to me. That said however, I also do not advocate that the driver struck and fled the scene either. As to the extent of injuries suffered it appears this was not a slow speed pursuit either. Joe

Thats ok, he was posting his opinion. I for one am glad the place did the right thing. Now with all this snow and cold - You guys and gals stay safe out there. Joe

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I voted for Fairfield w/izzy but got a you're not allowed to vote error message. If it winds up being fairfield I'm there. if it winds up being westchester, I may just show too depending on where it is. joe

Yeah I was reading on one of the CT boards that if this hits us like they think it's going to it's gonna drop another 1-2 feet of snow on us. God I can't wait till summer or that move to florida to come. For all you guys and gals that will be out there working in this crap, Stay safe. Joe

nice truck!!!

5274, I too lost a friend and co-worker there who was with FDNY and worked for Danbury Ambulance in CT. I also went down the following day and spent quite a bit of time on site. You're right even almost 10 years later it is still raw and it will be for a long time, as I said in my post I am very bitter about what happened. Can we stop another plane from leveling the new sight? Hopefully we can, if we've learned something. But even if it were to happen again and this time the plane was brought down before reaching it's target, it still is going to have to come down somewhere. The original post said the bartender made his first comment under his breath, to me that's an indication he knew he was doing wrong. Is the cost going to be enormous? Yes it is, but being in the business, you know you can't put a pricetag on a life let alone thousands. Its sad that so many died senselessly that day not just responders who were just doing their jobs and giving themselves as they did so many times before. Maybe that's part of the reason it strikes a nerve. I personally don't think anything no matter how secure is going to be totally safe. I worked with someone who was working the tower during the first attempt at taking the towers out (WAS967 I'm sure you remember who that is) We got called to the city to transport a Captain who made it that day but had his back broken. We took him home upstate. I remember coming into the city and my partner the guy who was in the previous attack going you know this just doesn't look right and I couldn't do anything but agree with him. The FDNY Captain talked to me a bit on the ride home as I teched his call. I could do nothing but look up to him for what he did or tried to do that day. I can't do anything but look up to all of those responders who gave everything that day and didn't go home. I can't do anything but look up to all that worked the site after looking first for survivors then remains for some type of closure not only for themselves but for the families of all involved. Maybe it was an error in judgement by the bartender. But can you see where I'm coming from? It doesn't make it any easier to swallow when someone makes remarks like that because for many, myself included, things are still very raw. It just strikes a cord. The other thing that bothers me is that for awhile after the towers fell john q. Public came to realize just how important people in public safety are. Now almost ten years later, things are back to the same ole grind. Do I want people walking up to me saying thank you for what I did in EMS, no that would be very selfish. But it's like they forgot that people, yourself included put your asses on the line every day for others and it's taken for granted like nobody even cares. I'm retired so it doesn't affect me anymore, but I know many still in the business and while I realize they do this because its in their blood and its in their nature to give and to give of themselves, it would be nice for the occassional person to realize just what it is they do and how important they are. This next part is just me - because of what's wrong with my liver from getting Hep C and the amount of damage I have, I wind up in the hospital a few times a year. Sometimes being the thick headed person I am, I wait until I have no choice but to go and sometimes I get taken in by a rig. You know what like I said maybe it's me but I make it a point to say thank you every time as I've been on the other side of the fence. I hope what I said makes some sense as to how and what I feel and why I still feel comments like those made by the bartender get me going. But thats just me. Maybe there are others who feel the same way, maybe not. Stay safe out there my friend and thank you for giving so freely of yourself everyday. Joe PS- Izzy I'm all for a get together in Thornwood or wherever.

You know Seth that might just be another good idea and ask the manager to come over when it's done. I'd come up and have a few non-alcohol based drinks with the fellas for that. Seeing as I'd be really screwed up if I drank anything with it. But yeah why not. Rob, can you put something together? Joe

Then like i said put the word out that this place is appearently anti public safety and everyone stop going there. Screw it, hit them in the pocketbook where it counts. If everyone sticks together then things can happen. Not to sound screwed up but go to our brothers bar in thornwood, I'm sure he'd appreiciate the business. All I know is I would sure let it be known not to patronize this place. Another poster wrote the guy has his first amendment rights well you know what, when it comes down to a big slap in the face to not only public safety but to anyone involved in 9/11 then you know what the guy should have kept his trap shut. Not to wish bad things upon him but I wonder if he'd have a different attitude if he needed the help. As for News 12 and the Journal News, you get enough guys together that will either talk or stage a good old fashion picket by the place and I'll put my a** on the line and say I'd bet they'd show up. Fact is it would have to be organized. After I retired due to my Hep C and my PTSD, I worked the desk at News 12 Norwalk, I also currently program all their radios for them so that's one base covered. Plus while this place may be in Westchester, I'm sure those in the city would love to know about this incident. Maybe I'm just bitter as the OP said all that was needed was an apology to them. Fact is like I said in a previous post, while they were there and heard the insult, it was more than them that were insulted. Just my 2 cents and my first amendment rights being used here.

i think an apology is due to more than just you guys and frankly the bartender should be looking for employment elsewhere

So someone should call the manager back, state again what happened and let her know that until something is done, the word will be out to boycott the place. Then place a call to the journal news and news 12, hell you dont even have to give your name, tell them what happened and that there will be a boycott and sit back and watch what the pub does then. The media loves dirt so let them do the dirty work. Just my two cents joe btw if anyone wants to know how to go about this let me know as I will be more than willing to help even if it means driving to Westchester to stand with you guys. Also this post needs to be circulated around so that all the brothers and sisters see it.

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110119/NEWS11/110119735

994 more dead from this thing and it's still not a final number. While 343 is the initial number the present number that is going to keep growing should be reported and yes, many people who are not from the city or NY probably dont know and thats a shame. Not to sound just as bad as the idiots that hit us on our own soil, I'm sorry to say I personally feel we should just drop a nice big bomb on their tuff and make a nice big parking lot. I know it sounds wrong and it sounds vengeful and yes there are people there who had nothing to do with it, but I for one and I know others that feel the same way, have a lot of hate and bitterness over not only 9/11 but the way we went back at the perps responsible. I'll probably get a call or an email for posting this, but (and some of you on here know about this incident) the feds knew some of the other people involved and were told to stand down, not apprehend and just watch them. WTF. We should have locked them all the hell up. And dont give me the bs that we should give people a chance because all those who died that day and afterward didnt get the benefit of doubt or a chance themselves. Yup still hot about it 10 years later

RIP Josephine. It is always amazing how people step up to the plate. Kudos guys Joe

Two members of the Sleepy Hollow Police Department passed away this past week. To say the department is hurting from this is an understatement. I worked with both of these officers while providing services thru the village via Westchester Ambulance, Westchester EMS and TransCare. Both were outstanding officers who gave to the community they served right to the end and deserve to be recognized for the good they did. James Patrick Brophy of Croton and formerly of Sleepy Hollow, died January 7, 2011 after a long illness. He was 61. Born in Tarrytown on January 26, 1949, he was the son of Joseph and Evelyn Byrnes Brophy. He graduated from Sleepy Hollow High School in 1967 and Franklin Pierce College in 1971. He began his career in law enforcement in 1971 as a police officer in White Plains and transferred to North Tarrytown in 1973. He worked his way up to chief of the Sleepy Hollow Police Department and retired in 1997 after 26 years of service. James was a member of the Sleepy Hollow PBA, Westchester County PBA and the New York State Chiefs of Police Association. He was a member of the Hudson Valley Critical Incident Stress Management Team. He was an instructor at the Westchester County Police Academy and a Firearms instructor for the FBI. James was a former member of both the Sleepy Hollow Fire Patrol and the Cortlandt Ambulance Corps. He is survived by his children Erin Brophy of Buchanan and Shawn (Stephanie) of Joshua Tree, CA as well as his granddaughter Teagan Brophy and his grandson Orion Brophy. He is also survived by Marie Brophy. Visitation will be at COFFEY FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. His Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 10:00 at St. Teresa of Avila Church with interment to follow in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. COFFEY FUNERAL HOME 91 N. Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-0983 coffeyfuneralhme.com Bobby Checchi of Tarrytown, New York, passed away on January 14, 2011 at Calvary Hospital. Born to Ugo and Ida Checchi in the Bronx on August 4, 1960, he was 50 years old. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Nancy and his loving son Gavin; his caring sister Linda Robinson and husband Vince of Dundas, Canada; brother Ugo Checchi, Jr. and his wife Judy of Alstead, New Hampshire; mother-in-law Shaaron Plate and husband Cy of Phoenix, Maryland; brothers-in-law Charles Plate and wife Rebecca of Virginia Beach, VA, Frederick Plate, Jr. and wife Carole of Holland, PA and Timothy Plate and wife Leslie of New Market, MD; sister-in-law Karen Plate of Norfolk, VA; eight nieces and nephews and four great nieces and nephews. Detective Checchi retired from the Sleepy Hollow Police Department in August 2010, where he served the village for 23 years. Bobby felt his greatest accomplishment was the privilege of serving as the detective assigned as the School Resource Officer for the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns. His commitment and passion for the young people of the Villages were exemplified by his continuous and direct involvement with youth, including over twenty years of coaching competitive baseball in the Tarrytowns. He also served as volunteer assistant coach or Varsity and JV baseball at Sleepy Hollow High School, and developed the summer and fall programs the TNT Baseball continues to compete in around the county today. His service to youth was acknowledged when Bobby was awarded "Hero of the Year" by Westchester Parenting magazine for his mentoring of the youth in his community. Visitation will be at Coffey Funeral Home on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. His Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10:00 at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow. Burial will follow immediately at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Bobby was always concerned that the summer was idle time for youth, and felt there were not enough programs to serve the children and youth. Therefore, it was Bobby's wish that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns with specific goal to provide scholarship funds for community youth to attend or establish various summer programs. Donations should be sent to The Bobby Checchi Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o T.U.F.S.D., 200 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. COFFEY FUNERAL HOME 91 N. Broadway Tarrytown, NY 1591 914-631-0983 coffeyfuneralhome.com Joe Tomaso retired medic

expidite and step it up have no place - sorry. you must excersize due regard for traffic, bystanders, etc. At the end of the day isn't the most important thing everyone going home in one piece? Oh and silent flying is a no-no no matter how much you hate hearing the siren. no siren - no lights simple as that. Back in the day saw a rig get into an mva silent flying was pretty much an instant win for the plaintiff in the case Joe

That's why I love my Dell laptop and my Verizon Mifi

I'll probably be there for the afternoon session of the wake. Was actually in Sleepy today. For those of you who didn't know Jim Brophy was also an EMT with the old Westchester Ambulance Service when it was based out of Elmsford. I had the opportunity to work with him on several occassions. RIP Chief

Proboards has it's limitations and I would just like to say Seth, Rob and the other staff members do an awesome job with this site. As posted in another thread, this site is 8 years running and the staff does it's best to make improvements to the board all of the time. As for the "threats" of shutting the board down - Seth had his reasons and once again the members here who value the board as well as the staff members all stepped up to the plate and obviously the board didn't shut down. Just my .02 cents. Joe

i wonder why nobody even now has taken down the bus number and had the driver cited for failure to yield. seems to me the video is pretty damaging evidence. Sorry but those who gave the verbal orders for the slow down for sanitation as well as if anyone gave a verbal in this instance - lock em all up - that's all I have to say. And I read in the Post today that Bumberg had the odasity to compliment the sanitation commissioner for a job well done - even compared it to Katrina then again look at what a cluster that was. Joe