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As far as the OLD PASS alarms are concerned, myself and a few other members still use them. Only on Brush Fires. There are many times where we have to really hike into the woods just to get to the fire. For whatever reason, I feel a bit better having my PASS alarm clipped onto my belt.

That pretty much explains it then. Thank you. We do not (to my knowledge) have anything like that here in Western MA.

This may be a silly question. But what exactly is the "job" of a PD ESU truck?

Here in Western MA we have a serious lack of manpower during normal working hourse. Any time the call comes in for a working or possible fire we get our full assignment: Both Engines (1 center station 1 west) Tank 1, A-1, Rescue 1. OF course, with lack of manpower comes lack of drivers. Control will also tone Southwick for Ladder and Tank, Tolland Tank and Engine, East Hartland CT Tanker.

I am not in westchester county BUT... On my department. There is no "Rescue Company". Whovever shows up, drives our Rescue Truck. It has: 2 Airbags Hydraulic Ram, Spreaders, Cutters Various Tools: Hand saws, Axe, Halligan, Closet Hook, Chainsaws, shovels, brooms Light Tower as well as "portable lights" Rope Rescue Stokes Backboards Full 02 jumpkit Winch Multiple Extinguishers 2 Scott Packs Spare Bottles Water & Ice rescue Equipment On board Generator Cribbing Some basic HAZMAT equipment visit www.granvillevolunteerfiredepartment.org for a phot

I believe some time ago (maybe a year) I read an article online about one college campus, I believe in CO, rallying for the students to carry concealed weapons. Yes, this in itself could be a proble, because that student will have access to all buildings, and nobody would think twice if he/she had a firearm. However, I think it may be a good thing. In my mind, student A starts fireing, while student B,C,D,E draw thier weapons, and eliminate the threat. It can go both ways, but perhaps this just might help prevent school shootings.

Front What I heard. The latest Models show it making another landfall in NJ, and coming up into the NYC area

I disagree with what you are saying. I can see where the problems with a teen driving a rig, However lets say I am 18 and just joined. You are saying because I do not have enough experience driving, I should not operate the rig, instead I should man a hoseline? What if I am just fresh out of my probie period, and not seen too many real fires? What if I have not taken Fire School? I believe every member should be able to drive, operate hoses, other equipment with the proper training.

We usually use 'Speedy Dry" or the Pads. We put them all in a Garbage bag, and put it inside the car, or on the Bed of the tow truck. And the driver disposes of the materials properly.

My problem with the Minitor V is the charging. When I first got mine when i joined, it was old, but charged fine. Now, It does not charge on the dock. Simple resolve, I have a spare battery so I just take the bying battery out, and put the new one in. But still. . .

RIP brother. Thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and the Department

Good job. I am sure you saved many lives. Even though oceans may separate us. We are all still brothers/sister. RIP my comrade

WOW. Looks like a tough job. Great work from what I can see in the photos. Hope the patient(s) are ok

The criminals are really stupid enough to tell the PD that they are members? WOW

i was searching today for some grille/deck lights. I stumbled upon speedtechlights (STL. I have never heard of them. Does anyone here have anything to say about them? Good? Bad? Last a while? etc, etc, https://www.speedtechlights.com/index.php

Thanks guys. I wasn't concrete on buying them. Just did a quick google searh as I am not familiar with the different websites other than galls, whelen, code 3 etc.

Hello to all. I just sent a PM to Seth. Was just wondering, I know I saw a picture on here a while or back, probably 1-2 years ago of Granville MA FD's old mack pumper. Someone saw it at a training ground in the NYC area and got a picture. If anyone has this picture, the boys at my FD would like it. It was a good truck to us even though we got it used. That was before my time though. As I said, it is a Mack, white over red bus front cab. With an open Crew cab in back. You can reply, or PM me if you'd like

Hello to all. I just sent a PM to Seth. Was just wondering, I know I saw a picture on here a while or back, probably 1-2 years ago of Granville MA FD's old mack pumper. Someone saw it at a training ground in the NYC area and got a picture. If anyone has this picture, the boys at my FD would like it. It was a good truck to us even though we got it used. That was before my time though. As I said, it is a Mack, white over red bus front cab. With an open Crew cab in back. You can reply, or PM me if you'd like

http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/astronomy/story/45873/huge-solar-flare-to-cause-northern-lights-show-interfere-with-communications.asp Accuweather.com states that there may be a good chance that the northern lights will be visible in upstate NY, and New England. They are also predicting that this could possibly interfere with some radio communications. I posted a link to Accuweather.com's discussion. If it does not work, simply google search. Or accuweather.com.

With all this recent rain/snow, I was just wondering what different Departments due for flooding. Will you respond to a basement pump-out? Any SOG's for Basement pumps. Do you assist PD in road closures? Do you have a "storm stand-by" at the station? If so, does you dispatch tone out for the stand-by? Etc

I would imagine that the lights on the tip are probably recessed into the later to prevent them from being crushed. If not, I'm sure they are not that much $ to replace

RIP. Condolences to his family and all of the FDNY

Happy Thanksgiving! Everyone stay safe!

Thanks for all the help guys. I've noticed quite a bit of differences between the apparatus and SOG between my town, and down in that area. The BRAT is a wicked truck!

Thank you for clearing that up. I am going to head the website to look at pictures of the truck. Anyone know any thread on here with in depth photos? I looked quickly, did not see any.