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It's no longer a COURTESY it's the LAW. Governor Cuomo today signed legislation expanding New York State's "Move-Over" Law to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The measure (S.7938/A.8702-A) requires drivers to slow down and move over a lane when approaching a vehicle with flashing blue or green lights that are operated by volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers involved in a roadside emergency. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-expanding-new-york-states-move-over-law-include-volunteer http://news10.com/2016/07/21/nys-move-over-law-now-requires-drivers-to-move-over-for-volunteer-firefighters-ambulance-workers/ Never the less, drive like your life depended on it. (**** CLARIFIED POST: this is only for roadside activities and NOT for responding to a scene or department building. There is still no obligation for drivers to yeild when responding - maybe the next bill. It appears some people misunderstood the meaning of the legislation.)

Starts with jingling bells ... "The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services AND Santa's Workshop" ... "Santa's elves 642, 636, ?, 662 standing by" You are all a great team! Thanks for keeping me smiling. 6714 60 control Christmas radio station identification 12252010.mp3

Date:2-4-2010 Time: 10:28 Location: Hook Rd, Bedford Frequency: Units Operating: Bedford Fire, Bedford EMS, 45 Medic 2 and 3, Bedford PD, Weather Conditions: Clear / Sunny Description Of Incident: DirectTV installer fell 30 feet off a roof landed on a fence. Reporters: 6714 Writer: 6714 PT reported to have flail chest by on scene Bedford crew Helicopter 20 minutes out, transport will be by ground. 10:45 PT enroute to WCMC BPD asked for scene to be secured for OSHA -- ETA 45 minutes to one hour Corrected: landed on fence, NOT impaled as originally dispatched/reported

I think some of these comments miss the mark. The issue is not about censorship it's about civility. I have never enjoyed the forums to which I subscribe where they become a constant antagonistic environment. I would hope EMTBRAVO would be above all that. If two people want to argue about some topic in a childish, name-calling manner, let them take it to PM or better still, some other site. Bickering is not why I come here. BTW, I am all for debate and encourage it, but it's when it gets personal rather than a discussion of facts or beliefs that I think it goes overboard.

Date: 1-28-2010 Time: 0725 Location: Somers - 100 north of Plumb Brooke Rd Frequency: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=1334 Units Operating: Somers FD, Scuba team, 45 Medic, fire police Weather Conditions: Snow Description Of Incident: 2 men in the ice - MEN IN ICE CONFIRMED Reporters: Writer: 0732: Police attempting rescue; two medics requested. 0733: Battalion 13 requesting three ambulances 0734: Multiple people on ICE, "Possible MCI brewing", one person out of water on ice one person still in water. 0738: All subjects out of the water 0759: MOS injured at scene; KBHVAC being dispatched Event Chronology 7:23:45 Unit=2441, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:24:38 Unit=45M3, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:27:34 REQ DIVE TEAM FROM MAHOPAC ON S/B AND DIVE FROM YORKTOWN 7:28:59 253DIVE, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:30:43 PCFC NOTIFIED FOR DIVE TEAM 7:30:48 BAT13, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:31:59 BAT16, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:32:38 R55, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:32:52 2443, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:33:09 45M3, Status=OL, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:34:13 EMS11, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:35:07 2443 ON THE SCENE, CONFIRMING TWO VICTIMS, RESCUE IN OPERATION BY PD, REQ. ADDL MEDIC. 7:35:20 CC2, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:35:45 40EMS, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:35:55 PER SOMERS NEEDS 2 MA AMBULANCES 7:37:30 DPT3400, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:37:32 PUTNAM SENDING ADDITIONAL MEDIC 7:37:36 34M1, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:43:44 2ND AMB SENT FROM PUTNAM AS WELL. 7:47:53 BAT16, Status=OL, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS 7:48:41 PER 40 CONTROL, MAHOPAC FALLS DIVE TEAM ON STANDBY IN QUARTERS. 7:55:38 45M4, Status=DP, Location=ROUTE 100/PLUM BROOK RD SOMERS

Aren't you allowed to chuckle on air. This was so good but the WCDES dispatcher seemed to ignore it. And *YES* the 45 Medics are tremendous people!

60 Control (60): 45 medic 2 45 Medic 2 (45M2): ic 2 60: okay you cut out before, are you available? 45M2: Yeah, I'm flattered I'm married, but I'm in service 60: Eleven eighteen hours 45M2 -- press the button and wait for the beep before speaking (VERY FUNNY) 60: -- very professional (in case tapes ever get into the media's hands), but please tell me you were laughing on the inside Medic 2 r u available 201001271012-12158.mp3 - 0.32MB

Date: 01 27 2010 Time: 0935 Location: 3 Moore Drive X Tomahawk St (Route 118)/Dead End Frequency: Fire-13 Units Operating: Somers, Yorktown (FAST), Mahopac Falls (Engine, Rescue), Goldens Bridge (Engine) Weather Conditions: Cloud Description Of Incident: Basement fire with limited access in a large 2-story frame P/D. Reporters: E106MKFD Writer: 6714, Truck4

What controllers would you recommend? Any sites you recommend who have reasonable pricing?

I am trying to add lights to my 2010 Prius for use when I respond with my local VAC. I don't want to put anything on the dash and nothing magnetic (or otherwise)on the roof or anywhere on the exterior. I am looking to take advantage of the LED lights that the Prius using for headlights and brake lights in the back. I will also be looking to add green LED in the grill work in the front. Maybe a light stick on the inside of the trunk lid in the smaller window. Has anyone done anything like this in a Prius? Any suggestions / guidance? What vendors would you recommend for the LED units? What system controllers would you recommend -- which should I stay away from. Thanks 6714