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The Danbury Police Explorers are currently raising money to fund a new van. Their program is one of the largest in New England, when I aged out we had 75 Explorers; now they are up to about 100 members; however, they only have two 15-passenger vans at their disposal. These young men and women do an incredible amount of work to support DPD and the entire Danbury community; including supporting the Patrol Division with traffic, parking, and/or security details for special events, conducting land searches to support missing persons and other Detective Bureau cases, performing Honor Guard duties at ceremonies, among other duties. On average they support about six events per month, and the program receives very little in terms of funding from the City.

Please consider donating to help these guys get a new vehicle so they can continue to support events in the western CT area:
https://www.gofundme.com/danbury-cadets-need-a-new-van

Just going to leave this here...

It has been my experience that many departments, well at least the proactive ones, leave personnel behind to staff the firehouse when attending parades or other times a good number of members will be out of town. In fact in some cases staffing actually increases at these times as those left behind are committed to responding or better yet staffing the firehouse. Now if only VFDs would get on the bandwagon and staff their firehouses regularly the instances of inadequate responses could be dramatically reduced.

 
This is brought up EVERY parade season.  The answers never change, and neither does the inadequate level of response.

I noticed the lake George convention is going on right now. At a time when volunteer fire departments seem to have an issue with staffing on a good day, does anyone find that having a great deal of the active membership several hours away negatively effect public safety ? What are some of the things your departments do during events like this (or other parades...) to alleviate staffing issues ? 

Deputy Thanks DC Firefighters for Saving His Life After Suffering Heart Attack During Hockey Game
By: Fox DC Staff
May 23, 2017
 
 
 
 
Nice job by the DCFD Hockey Team.
       

 

There was a Stryker Strecher that was abused too during the segment too

Abused is the right word.

Abused is the right word.

They may not be available in all models.  We have that in our Medic suburban fly car, and asked if we could have that put in our Medallion Type 3 Chevy G4500 we ordered last year and are due to get end of this April/May because of the incidents happening all around the country.  The rep for PL Customs/New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus said it was not an option for that vehicle and they could not put it in.  Wish they could/would.

Sad news RIP Condolences

RIP, a tragedy.
 
There has been a lot stolen ambulances as  of late, some with crew members and patients still inside. There needs to be a key fob or other system to immediately disable  the ambulance.

Ignition key removal boxes were available long ago, not sure if they still are or modern vehicles prevented using them.  You could leave the vehicle running without the key in it and as soon as anyone stepped on the brake it would cut out.  You have to step on the brake to overcome the park / shift interlock so it would prevent you from even getting the vehicle in gear.  

Your worried about the cost for Trump and his familiy, Our President,  I know where to get the money.
 
Look what it costs to protect the UN with direct and indirect costs.............
 
Table 5. Estimated Costs to New York City
Figures reflect annual impacts in millions of 2014 dollars.
Direct Expenditures Forgone Tax Revenue
Security $8 million
Real Property Tax $72 million
Education $45 million 
Personal Income Tax $26 million
Mayor's Office for International Affairs $1 million Sales & Use Tax $1 million
 
Direct Expenditures - $54 million
Forgone Tax Revenue - $99 million
 
Source:
The Economic Impact of the
United Nations Community
on New York City
 
Lets trim a little from their budget to protect our President.

One other factor with this will be the difference between what is requested and what is provided. Sometimes this is understandable and with good reason but there may still be a difference. Does the Secret Service require a FF to monitor the panel? Is NYC assigning 2 to that task on their own? Has any other first family had a dedicated ambulance staged at their door? If NYC decides to do this who should pay the bill? Then factor in any credible threats that may increase coverage. This is certainly a complicated issue.

this is a non story - perhaps we should make an amendment that you only can run for President if you are poor.  That way they will be so impressed with White House - have no vacation homes and just stay in the White House for 4 years (maybe 8).  Its life, its the law - I know a ton ton more waste everyday in the federal Gov't going on every single day.    

Anytime we had the President stay in the city, there was a detail assigned to the hotel at night. Usually POTUS stayed at the Waldorf Astoria (not anymore, since a Chinese company bought the hotel recently) when he stayed in Manhattan (obviously Trump will stay at his "place"). We hired manpower for an engine and a ladder, and we staged in a hotel room one floor below POTUS, with standpipe "roll-ups" (hose) and truck tools and PPE/SCBA. Also there were 2 F/Fs stationed at the fire command station /alarm panel. It was an OT night tour, but not as nice as being in your own station. One night tour I worked the Presidential detail, we had a member of Ladder 2 on the crew. Since it was his company's  administrative/building inspection district, he knew the fire safety director. He asked him to have the hotel staff bring up as many folding cots as could be fit into the room, so we could all have a "resting place" during the night. The beds filled the whole room- when there was a smoke detector activation at 0200,  and the brothers at the alarm panel called up to us, it was chaos as  11 guys tried to find their bunker gear and Scotts under the beds! Also, the deputy chief was pissed several days later, when the Waldorf sent the dept. a bill for all the food/snacks ordered from room service and used from the mini-bar. Ah, the good old days!

So...it's what's expected for any VIP...it's not the first time the city was not reimbursed for services to a VIP....won't be the last.......

Here is a letter written to a local newspaper by the daughter of a firefighter. She tells how these firefighters, "Don't take Brotherhood lightly".
 
http://www.silive.com/opinion/letters/index.ssf/2017/02/firefighters_dont_take_brother.html#incart_river_index 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have been working to develop new testing standards for ambulances and installed components based on actual and dynamic crash testing [they get to crash things and get paid for it ].  The results of these tests are intended to translate into the testing requirements established for restraints, seating, cot mounts and equipment.
 
These test results and criteria are housed with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).  This was determined to be the best location for these test practices so they could be externally referenced by various standards such as KKK-1822, NFPA 1917 etc.
 
Federal Specification KKK-1822-A Rev F change notice 8 was adopted July 1, 2015 after a open comment period from May 2014 to May 21, 2014 the GSA held that allowed interested parties to comment on draft vehicle standards that also allowed users to view standards' supporting documents.  You can see those at www.gsa.gov/vehiclestandards, and select the relevant year and Vehicle type (ambulances) and Get Document to view.  They had approved the K3 specification extension request to remain in effect until September 2015 to allow States and others time to implement the requirement.
 
GSA had submitted notice of annual revision to its Ambulance Design Standard (KKK 1822 F) which included a requirement for compliance with SAE J3027 for KKK compliant vehicles contracted for after July 1, 2014.  SAE J3027 (Ambulance Litter Integrity, Retention, and Patient Restraint) includes testing requirements for cot fastening systems based upon dynamic tests demonstrating crash forces of up to 23g.  J3027 is the result of scientific testing performed by NIOSH over the past 3-4 years.
 
3.11.6 Litter Fasteners and Anchorages, which is now in effect, states "A litter fastener assembly with quick release latch shall be furnished.  The installed littler fastener device(s) for wheeled cots shall meet the performance requirements of SAE J3027.  The litter fastener shall be installed according to the litter fastener manufacturer's directions.  ALL COTS AND INFANT TRANSPORTERS SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH THE REQUIRED FASTENER ASSEMBLY AS PRESCRIBED BY THE COT/TRANSPORTER MANUFACTURER."
 
Ferno and Stryker have participated in testing with NIOSH and the Stryker Power Load and Ferno Stat Trac are (or were) the only cot mount systems currently available that will meet J3027.  Antler cot mounts will not meet the test requirements.  Older versions of the Stat Trac will also not meet the requirements to be transferred into the new ambulance.
 
This requirement will add significant increased cost to new ambulances in states that are strictly governed by KKK.  The cost for these cot/mount combined systems is $ 9,000-$ 40,000 per vehicle.
 
The Dealer Bulletin K3 Change Notice #6 (during the comment period) stated "The safety of EMS caregivers, their patients and the communities they serve is important to all of us.  All AMD Members and Manufacturers believe that science supports this change in the future and we support  this requirement.  However, it is important that all agencies across the country have time to plan for the implementation and fiscal impact for such a change.
 
Most states (30+) reference KKK as the ambulance design standard with some states (CT is one) requiring strict adherence."
 
Luckily for our service, our old Stryker manual lift stretcher finally broke last November and while we borrowed an extra Patterson one (Thank You, Patterson!!!!) our ACEMS did a lot of legwork, research, knocking on some resource doors, and we were able to get both the power stretchers and the power load systems for both ambulances by January/February 2016, and can transfer them into new ambulances down the line.  There was a noticeable cascade affect in the surrounding towns, and almost all of the surrounding towns now have some version of either the power stretcher or the power lift system by now.  Kinda afraid to leave our Stryker in the ER, there are so many similar ones in there at any one time it can get confusing.
 
Sorry about the wordiness and the delay in answering - had to do some research and old paperwork searches first.  Hope this helps.
 
PS:  It took me so long to write this at first, I timed out.  Hope it does not come over twice  

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have been working to develop new testing standards for ambulances and installed components based on actual and dynamic crash testing [they get to crash things and get paid for it ].  The results of these tests are intended to translate into the testing requirements established for restraints, seating, cot mounts and equipment.
 
These test results and criteria are housed with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).  This was determined to be the best location for these test practices so they could be externally referenced by various standards such as KKK-1822, NFPA 1917 etc.
 
Federal Specification KKK-1822-A Rev F change notice 8 was adopted July 1, 2015 after a open comment period from May 2014 to May 21, 2014 the GSA held that allowed interested parties to comment on draft vehicle standards that also allowed users to view standards' supporting documents.  You can see those at www.gsa.gov/vehiclestandards, and select the relevant year and Vehicle type (ambulances) and Get Document to view.  They had approved the K3 specification extension request to remain in effect until September 2015 to allow States and others time to implement the requirement.
 
GSA had submitted notice of annual revision to its Ambulance Design Standard (KKK 1822 F) which included a requirement for compliance with SAE J3027 for KKK compliant vehicles contracted for after July 1, 2014.  SAE J3027 (Ambulance Litter Integrity, Retention, and Patient Restraint) includes testing requirements for cot fastening systems based upon dynamic tests demonstrating crash forces of up to 23g.  J3027 is the result of scientific testing performed by NIOSH over the past 3-4 years.
 
3.11.6 Litter Fasteners and Anchorages, which is now in effect, states "A litter fastener assembly with quick release latch shall be furnished.  The installed littler fastener device(s) for wheeled cots shall meet the performance requirements of SAE J3027.  The litter fastener shall be installed according to the litter fastener manufacturer's directions.  ALL COTS AND INFANT TRANSPORTERS SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH THE REQUIRED FASTENER ASSEMBLY AS PRESCRIBED BY THE COT/TRANSPORTER MANUFACTURER."
 
Ferno and Stryker have participated in testing with NIOSH and the Stryker Power Load and Ferno Stat Trac are (or were) the only cot mount systems currently available that will meet J3027.  Antler cot mounts will not meet the test requirements.  Older versions of the Stat Trac will also not meet the requirements to be transferred into the new ambulance.
 
This requirement will add significant increased cost to new ambulances in states that are strictly governed by KKK.  The cost for these cot/mount combined systems is $ 9,000-$ 40,000 per vehicle.
 
The Dealer Bulletin K3 Change Notice #6 (during the comment period) stated "The safety of EMS caregivers, their patients and the communities they serve is important to all of us.  All AMD Members and Manufacturers believe that science supports this change in the future and we support  this requirement.  However, it is important that all agencies across the country have time to plan for the implementation and fiscal impact for such a change.
 
Most states (30+) reference KKK as the ambulance design standard with some states (CT is one) requiring strict adherence."
 
Luckily for our service, our old Stryker manual lift stretcher finally broke last November and while we borrowed an extra Patterson one (Thank You, Patterson!!!!) our ACEMS did a lot of legwork, research, knocking on some resource doors, and we were able to get both the power stretchers and the power load systems for both ambulances by January/February 2016, and can transfer them into new ambulances down the line.  There was a noticeable cascade affect in the surrounding towns, and almost all of the surrounding towns now have some version of either the power stretcher or the power lift system by now.  Kinda afraid to leave our Stryker in the ER, there are so many similar ones in there at any one time it can get confusing.
 
Sorry about the wordiness and the delay in answering - had to do some research and old paperwork searches first.  Hope this helps.
 
PS:  It took me so long to write this at first, I timed out.  Hope it does not come over twice  

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have been working to develop new testing standards for ambulances and installed components based on actual and dynamic crash testing [they get to crash things and get paid for it ].  The results of these tests are intended to translate into the testing requirements established for restraints, seating, cot mounts and equipment.
 
These test results and criteria are housed with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).  This was determined to be the best location for these test practices so they could be externally referenced by various standards such as KKK-1822, NFPA 1917 etc.
 
Federal Specification KKK-1822-A Rev F change notice 8 was adopted July 1, 2015 after a open comment period from May 2014 to May 21, 2014 the GSA held that allowed interested parties to comment on draft vehicle standards that also allowed users to view standards' supporting documents.  You can see those at www.gsa.gov/vehiclestandards, and select the relevant year and Vehicle type (ambulances) and Get Document to view.  They had approved the K3 specification extension request to remain in effect until September 2015 to allow States and others time to implement the requirement.
 
GSA had submitted notice of annual revision to its Ambulance Design Standard (KKK 1822 F) which included a requirement for compliance with SAE J3027 for KKK compliant vehicles contracted for after July 1, 2014.  SAE J3027 (Ambulance Litter Integrity, Retention, and Patient Restraint) includes testing requirements for cot fastening systems based upon dynamic tests demonstrating crash forces of up to 23g.  J3027 is the result of scientific testing performed by NIOSH over the past 3-4 years.
 
3.11.6 Litter Fasteners and Anchorages, which is now in effect, states "A litter fastener assembly with quick release latch shall be furnished.  The installed littler fastener device(s) for wheeled cots shall meet the performance requirements of SAE J3027.  The litter fastener shall be installed according to the litter fastener manufacturer's directions.  ALL COTS AND INFANT TRANSPORTERS SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH THE REQUIRED FASTENER ASSEMBLY AS PRESCRIBED BY THE COT/TRANSPORTER MANUFACTURER."
 
Ferno and Stryker have participated in testing with NIOSH and the Stryker Power Load and Ferno Stat Trac are (or were) the only cot mount systems currently available that will meet J3027.  Antler cot mounts will not meet the test requirements.  Older versions of the Stat Trac will also not meet the requirements to be transferred into the new ambulance.
 
This requirement will add significant increased cost to new ambulances in states that are strictly governed by KKK.  The cost for these cot/mount combined systems is $ 9,000-$ 40,000 per vehicle.
 
The Dealer Bulletin K3 Change Notice #6 (during the comment period) stated "The safety of EMS caregivers, their patients and the communities they serve is important to all of us.  All AMD Members and Manufacturers believe that science supports this change in the future and we support  this requirement.  However, it is important that all agencies across the country have time to plan for the implementation and fiscal impact for such a change.
 
Most states (30+) reference KKK as the ambulance design standard with some states (CT is one) requiring strict adherence."
 
Luckily for our service, our old Stryker manual lift stretcher finally broke last November and while we borrowed an extra Patterson one (Thank You, Patterson!!!!) our ACEMS did a lot of legwork, research, knocking on some resource doors, and we were able to get both the power stretchers and the power load systems for both ambulances by January/February 2016, and can transfer them into new ambulances down the line.  There was a noticeable cascade affect in the surrounding towns, and almost all of the surrounding towns now have some version of either the power stretcher or the power lift system by now.  Kinda afraid to leave our Stryker in the ER, there are so many similar ones in there at any one time it can get confusing.
 
Sorry about the wordiness and the delay in answering - had to do some research and old paperwork searches first.  Hope this helps.
 
PS:  It took me so long to write this at first, I timed out.  Hope it does not come over twice  

While that is true, more people in emergency services are being shot at by skells.  I believe the point he was trying to make was that the liberal party has empowered criminals who are now not only taking aim at law enforcement but anyone working in emergency services.  Completely inexcusable.  These men and women are out on the streets helping the people who really need it and the liberal agenda has turned it into a race war.  Donald is attempting to bring light of that.