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Elimination of PAPD 'aviation division' is a good first step toward saving taxpayers money that is being wasted on services that PAPD has been duplicating. The next obvious waste is the PAPD ESU. They 'buff' extrication's outside their jurisdiction on city highways. The municipal agencies that are charged with the responsibility of providing emergency rescue services do not need such interference. I'll bet they don't get many 'pin jobs' on airport property, and for the bridges and tunnels there are plenty of municipal rescue units within minutes of these locations. PAPD is a very expensive part of the port authority budget. The PAPD serves a valid function performing security at P.A. locations. If they stick to crime prevention, they can eliminate a lot of Wa$te ...

Yes, while attending the N.Y.S. Fire Chief's Convention (in 2000 or 2001 I believe) I went to a Syracuse Sky Chiefs game. After the game, the fireworks show began. After a short period of unremarkable displays, there was a tremendous explosion behind the center field fence. We felt a strong concussion in the seats on the 3rd base side of home plate. The show was being fired manually. The misfire severely injured the technician. The Syracuse F.D. was standing by at the scene and immediately initiated care for the victim. He later died of severe internal trauma.

The E-One also saw service with E-275 in Queens. I think it eventually went back to E-One and was sold as a demo (I'm not positive ... my memory isn't what it used to be ...) My link

For many years, F.D.N.Y. used the 'Multi-Level Lights' manufactured by Julian McDermott Corp. of L.I.C., N.Y.. At the time, they used 'barrell type' sealed beams that faced front and rear and produced an alternating flash pattern of red and amber: My link They were very effective. It appears that he now also manufactures the unit using LED's: My link At one time, most of the mechanical flasher units (Large 'can type')as well as the front and rear flashing lights on F.D.N.Y. apparatus were manufactured by Julian Mc Dermott: My link

Very sad. Rest in peace.

Hey 10570: I won't even try to debate with you as you are apparently working for F.D.N.Y. EMS currently and as such are up to date on what's happening. I worked for the HHC version of NYC*EMS from 1978 - 1981 at which time I left EMS and went 'on the job'. I will say though that as bad as it may seem to you, it has come a very long way over the years. When I first went on the fire department, it was still not unusual for us to transport critical trauma patients and patients requiring CPR to the nearest hospital in the back of the Battalion Chief's car (on a backboard and in a stokes) due to the fact that EMS either had 'no bus available' or no ETA. In the mid 1970's virtually every 'middle class neighborhood' started a volunteer ambulance corps. because EMS was so poorly run (It was run by two former N.Y.P.D. big shots and they ran it like the P.D. which didn't work at all). So, your job is WAY better than it used to be (the system actually saves lives now!), but I understand your frustration that it's not where you want it to be. Stay safe.

Your post is all very true. Not only do most of the 'elected officials' not care about us, the mayor of N.Y.C. in cooperation with his buddy Ruppert Murdock over at the N.Y. Post have gone out of their way to report anything that remotely can be considered to be a negative about Firefighters or law enforcement people. The mayor's goal is to erase the way Americans (and especially N.Y.'ers)looked upon their first responders in the wake of September 11th (He wants it to go 'from Heroes to Zeroes'. Then he will meet less resistance when he makes dangerous cuts in emergency services. Those of us whose careers were cut short and now face an uncertain future have basically been 'kicked to the curb' by the wealthy politicians who call the shots. Let's also remember that in addition to all of those who gave their lives on that terrible morning (and their families and friends), our families have been suffering from the '9/11 fallout' ever since also.

F.D.N.Y. is the largest E.M.S. system in the country. The demand for service (including abuse of the service) is immense. Things can always be improved upon in any E.M.S. system, but F.D.N.Y.'s provision of emergency medical services is light years ahead of what it was prior to the merger.

I agree. I could never rest if I led a department in that fashion and someday had a firefighter seriously injured or killed. It's essential that the folks who take on leadership roles in fire departments make the provision of fire fighting and rescue services 'job one'. It's also essential that folks who choose to become members of a fire department are immediately made well aware of the risks of the profession and the priorities of the department. Personally my mission was to convince everyone to 'train as if their life depended upon it'.

Condolences to her family and coworkers. May she rest in peace.

It's unfortunate that the state is so far behind the times on such a vital issue as firefighter safety, but then it's incumbent upon the leadership of individual departments to require that all firefighters receive this training. I've been out of the fire service for over eight years now, but when I was still active the career department that I worked for trained ever firefighter in FAST operations and the volunteer department that I belonged to required all firefighters to be certified in FF Safety and Survival as well as FAST. This vital training can easily be the deciding factor as to whether a firefighter lives or dies.

Thanks! That clears it up ... I think???

Wow! I guess I've been out of the job a long time. What are 'flashing brow lights'?

I have difficulty accepting that in this day and age there are some fire departments that consider FAST to be a specialty. Every certified firefighter should be completely competent in all aspects of FAST duties. FAST is every bit as much a part of firefighting as is advancing a hose line or Vent, Enter and Search functions are. When firefighters arrive at the fire ground, they should be prepared to handle any task and use any equipment. Firefighting frequently requires split second decision making and immediate action. This fact can be no more apparent then it is when a Brother / Sister firefighter is trapped and in immediate danger of death.

N.Y.C. E.M.S. has improved significantly since it became a part of F.D.N.Y.. I'm not sure what you mean by your comment regarding the F.D.N.Y. First Responder Program, but I do know that Firefighter First Responders save lives everyday in the City of New York. Here's a typical example: My link

The best thing that ever happened to N.Y.C. E.M.S. was for it to become a part of The F.D.N.Y.. The current E.M.S. system in N.Y.C. is far better than it was prior to 1996.

The Fed's can afford their own inflated salaries and benefits and can bail out banks and car manufacturers ... but they can't afford to care for first responders who have become sick due to their service at the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country? My link

My link This is an issue that needs bipartisan support. I am amazed to see the GOP turning their backs on the first responders who stepped up and did the right thing when our nation was attacked in 2001. Members of the emergency services across the country should be all over their local elected officials to demand their support for this bill. Remember, terrorism appears to be here to stay. Any law enforcement, E.M.S. or Fire Department (no matter how large or small)can be confronted by an attack ... we all need to know that we will be taken care of if we are seriously injured or become ill and are no longer able to perform our job as a result of such an event.

Check out this link for a photo of the Super Pumper as well as the website for the museum where the rig is located. My link

The Super Pumper and Super Pumper Tender are no longer in service ( They were sold to collectors back in the early 80's I believe). The Satellites still exist and they are referred to as the 'Maxi Water System'. There are two in Brooklyn: Satellite 3 (E 284) and Satellite 6 (E-207). There is one in each of the other four boroughs Satellite: / Housed With: 1 E-9 2 E-72 5 E-159

Here's a bunch of Super Pumper System photos: My link

I thought it was the logo for this excellent company: Safe IR

I believe that the lime colored Macks were assigned to: E-10,E-41*,E-42,E-45,E-46,E-58,E-85,E-94,E-236,E-277. *Note that when Squad 41 was formed, they were assigned the former apparatus of E-41. The members of the Squad added a front platform to hold the 35' hydrant connection, some additional emergency lighting and a mechanical siren.

Rest in peace Fr. Liucci. Condolences to his family and his Brothers at the E.F.D..