joetnymedic

Sorry for not posting here till now as I've been following the news about Sam on FB for several days. I worked with Sam at both MetroCare and OVAC.he is a great guy and an excellent medic and always gives 1000%. Just put the following on my FB page and I'm putting it here also: Glad to hear that Sam is improving a bit. Keep fighting Sam. As always Sam's family as well as OVAC and any everyone else connected with him are on my mind and in my prayers... As someone else posted - Sam is always there for others now it's time we are all there for him Joe

hey guys, just wanted to drop a note to everyone. i know it's been awhile since i've posted here and i miss you guys. i've had a bunch of stuff going on hence why i haven't been on so i'm sorry for that. i'm hoping to be on more often. i hope everyone had a good thanksgiving and hope everyone has a good holiday this coming month everyone stay safe out there joe

Hey Guys, I wanted to share this with you. I never had the pleasure to work with Jon, but several of my friends and co-workers did. The loss is very sad in itself, However, his family could really use some help. I wanted to forward this to you all as I know we all stick together especially in times like this. I'm not sure if VEMS is planning anything else, but I do know Bob Petinella and he is very approachable. So if you guys can pass this on and around I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Joe http://valley.newhavenindependent.org/archives/entry/jon_fleming_personified_what_a_medic_should_be

Wanted to share this for those interested. First its from JEMS and FREE (lol) and 2nd, you might just learn i trick or two from it, so I wanted to pass it on. http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=10530&id=btl8n5skghsljq6emi4p6u44sr80o&id2=e5xyhttc5kvmdm7g3go6skcv8nqce&subscriber_id=aegmryromfgqsimddhcomfgiktyvbpf&messageversion_id=bcqqvczerfzpovzdtalhrbuyracsbnm&delivery_id=bqkjgkljuzduwlbldljnalykhcmeblh&tid=3.KSI.A4F-Jw.CQ6f.QCFc..g1T-.b..l.AqEx.b.UC5xiA.UC5xiA.tjmnsA Stay Safe out there everyone Joe

Sorry I haven't been around to respond to this sooner. Rest In Peace Firefighter Rodriques Your service is greatly appreciated I am sure that you made a difference in many peoples lives. To the guys at Yonkers FD as well as the Rodriques Family I am sincerely sorry for your loss.

Feel sorry for kids pressured into this "game" by their friends. They could be scared both physically and mentally for life: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/30/salt-and-ice-challenge-12-year-old-badly-injured_n_1640429.html?1341096581&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D174824

Date: 6/22/2012 Time:5:30 pm Location: Hauppauge, NY 250 Vets Highway Frequency: Units Operating: Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident Just got this via one of the systems I'm on *2ND ALARM EQUIV* 250 VETS HWY. TRANSFORMER FIRE IN BSMT OF NYS OFFICE BLDG, 11TL'S & MULT ENGS O/S. Reporters: joetnymedic

So let me get this straight - a crew from tarrytown responds to a crash or a jumper on the tappan zee and they have to pay for the honor of responding? how about the state issue easy passes and just doesnt charge them period? what a joke. If this is a miscommunication, maybe thruway should send out a corrected letter. While I don't advocate gate crashing, I most definitely DO NOT advocate delaying patient care, transport, etc

I am very sorry for your loss Frank and family - RIP Pete Joe

How true is this - Good Piece for sure. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120522/EDIT/305210136

Hey Guys You may recognize Sara Jones from one of the prior America's Female Firefighters Calendars. That said, she's in a pretty rough time and has cancer pretty bad. They are trying to get her to a special treatment center in Houston. I donated today although not a lot because of the comp issue, I still gave something. She can really use every bit of help she can get. Here's her story, etc. I'm not running this, her family and friends are. I'm sure that she'd say thanks as I am saying thanks also for any help any of you guys can give her. Thanks, Joe https://www.wepay.co...nesy-to-houston Seth and Mods, if you want to move or remove, sorry but I just felt it would be right to help her as she is a sister in public safety.

Sad story. Granted this was the UK, but it has the potential for happening here as well. http://www.latentexistence.me.uk/sue-marsh-given-wrong-drug-and-nurse-refused-to-change-it-agony-instead-of-pain-relief/

From statter911.com all I'm gonna say is I am just glad the crew as well as the occupants of the other car are OK http://networkedblogs.com/vy51t

HA,HA,HA - Don't we all wish-LOL except for us fat guys like me.

This just sucks beyond words. I hope this guy gets all the help he can. I honestly don't know what the hell I would do if this was me in his shoes.... http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/paramedic-sees-family-die-in-crash-1.1254491

http://walyou.com/innovative-toaster-defibrillator/?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150316881891511_20641948_10150569787246511

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Wife-of-Houston-firefighter-allegedly-tried-to-3389607.php

I will say the same. Thank you to those who serve both here and abroad. I myself am kind of bent that we will have a parade for a sports team (not against it) but no for those returning from service in iraq and afghanistan. I read a statement from a u.s. rep in a magazine article months ago saying it woul send the wrong message. REALLY? and how's that?

Phil, I've been following this story since I learned about it and now with the arrest, it doesn't look good. The reports I read said the cops were in the house with the suspect for about 4 hours prior to bringing him out cuffed. I also saw another report that the game warden came with a snowmobile and a map of the area and that the cops pointed out to an area and were heard saying too shallow doesn't match While I hope things work out, I have to say it really doesn't look like it's going to. If this guy did indeed kill the firefighter, I hope he has at least one shred of decency left in him and gives up where his body is so that the family as well as his brothers and sisters in Florida can get some closure. From other articles I read it looks like the cops located the suspect and his girlfriend here in CT over the weekend and interviewed them here. My guess is that they lead the kid to believe he wasn't a suspect and that the kid returned back to Maine thinking he was good and then the cops pounced. Saved them from extraditing him which was pretty slick and may even speed up finding this firefighter. Overall though it's a pretty sad story and I feel sorry for all involved especially the firefighters wife and kids and his co-workers PS- I was hoping for a happy ending to this when I posted originally

This isn't looking to o good. Now Maine State Police are saying they think there's foul play involved http://bangordailynews.com/2012/02/26/news/bangor/police-suspect-foul-play-in-disappearance-of-florida-firefighter/

Wish that other than prayers there was another way I could help with this. I hope this guy is OK http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/25/jerry-perdomo-florida-firefighter-missing-maine_n_1301375.html?ref=tw

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although this was years ago, I worked in both NY and CT I was working in CT when I had my NY license and in CT with NY. It might just be a thing with that particular agencys insurance company. Some states such as Floorida had, or have an instate only license which you can get if you juggle your residency between two states. I really dont recall CT as having that option though.

Only 27 years old. What a shame. Rest in Peace Sarah, Watch over us with the angels http://www.emsworld.com/news/10618554/wva-paramedic-collapses-dies-on-duty

Not a big fan off Huffington Post but it kicked back as a top news story on AO-Hell http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/12/medics-drop-heart-meant-f_n_1201623.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D127049