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This is not going to work. I've known other agencies who tried to go cheap & wound up eating the contract amt. You don't get reimbursement (ins. $) unless Y0U transport. The other agencies also thought that they could crew at least one other person. Also how is the paid staffer going to get to the scene, fly car or ambulance. Going alone with the ambulance & then try to explain that you can't transport is a PR disaster waiting to happen. The other agencies I referred to (after paying out the contract amt & not recouping the $) hired another staffer & while they didn't make a lot of extra $ they did cover staff expenses. Someone is not thinking in Croton.

Barry is spinning in his grave!

From time call is received to tones going out = processing time. From tones to the time needed resources begin to respond (Ambulance, Engine etc. leave quarters not just chiefs car.) = Assembly time. From time resources leave quarters to time on scene = travel time. Processing time + Assembly time + travel time = Total response time. We have control, or at least, are able to know all of these different pieces. It would take time (no pun intended) to colate that info so we could see where (if any) area can be improved.

Anyone hear who will be taking over for Seth @ DCC

Now, now, Barry, you can't use this argument. The FD has been taking responsibility for other peoples stupidity for the past 200 yrs!

Had to step out for errands. Missed the session, So he was approved, after all!

Are you looking to give a course somewhere or just want to become an Inst?

No. It's a bit of a process. After completing an Inst. course (you must have already taken a provider coarse) you are really an Inst. candidate. You than must teach a course & be audited by PHTLS regional faculty, you then can apply to become a course coordinator. Than you can set up your own course. Where are you trying to do this?

I'm just curious if, in the spirit of brotherhood, the chief agreed to take a 5% cut over the next 2 yrs. & stand with his men. Already some council members stated they would vote against it, they're probably looking for more. Any takers on the odds that next yr we're back at the same place?

A true gentleman & EMS advocate God Speed!

Because there's to many (kids mostly) who are willing to do the job for next to nothing for either the rush or for the "experience".

As they say, any accident that you can walk away from (eventually) is OK(?). Glad you're ok.

I'll come. Post wouldn't let me vote. Haven't heard if it's still on.

Christ, what's next! PD charging when you report a crime. So much for assault, more if it's murder. I know $ is tight but come on it takes away the dignity of belonging to an Public emergency service.

It's not that the cops are that good (they are, of course) but the bad guys are often sooooo dumb!

Not arguing with anything you said except WEMS is an excempt not for profit organization.

Every FF I ever spoke with never passes a chance to quote from the bible, that is, NFPA Standards. NFPA 1584 took effect in Jan 2008. It became, so to speak, the law of the land within the fire service. It requires/recommends a minimum BLS level (ALS prefered if available) care & transport capability not only at fire scenes but also at all training activities. In 25 more days, Jan. 2011, it will be 3 years. My ques would be... what's the hold up.

I know, I know, we just finished talking about "fluff" & topics of substance but I just couldn't resist. Saw this on one of my other sites that I frequent. All you have to do is move to the west coast plunk down just under 2 mil & it's yours. Not exactly my digs but hey whatever works for you. http://www.gizmodo.com/5706022/dream-house-a-converted-firehouse-with-a-fire-pole

I understand & you are correct. There are topics that are certainly interesting to others (FD, PD) I primarily look for EMS issues myself, although I do read & have commented on others. There just seems to be a lot of "fluff" without much substance at times. Not to cast discredit on you or any of your staff. After 7 years and the recent fiscal issue you have proved your popularity & staying power. Providing a forum for open discussion & allowing a certain amt of venting is needed & good for everyone. Your hands off style (except when needed as in the post I emailed you about & was taken off probably before you even got to my message) means most of the site is driven by us, so any posted topics, discussion or the lack thereof falls on us. when I first joined not to long ago there was a discussion going on about the lack of incident reporting on the western side of the Hudson. As was said, if none of us report it, it's not posted. As for myself I will try to be more active in a positive way.

I gotta agree with you on this one Cap. After reading the first few posts on this issue I was done. 50 replies & over 4 pages! If it was an actual conversation between people many, I'm sure, wouldn't have wasted their breath on the stupid SOB other than he's not fit to man the knob much less command. It sounded like old women gossiping over the fence after hanging out the wash. I look over the posts daily & there are not many real interesting or professional topics. Hope this changes.

Anyone see the pix of Highrise apt fire in Shanghai, China. 42 fatalities over 90 injured. Makes me think of a chimney fire that you can see through, fully involved from top to bottom. Flames visible on multiple floors & from all sides (exposures?) Http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40196455/displaymode/1247?beginSlide=1from/toolbar

Maybe they didn't even have a standpipe system. They obviously didn't have a sprinkler system.

Wow! Just watched the video. Roaring top to bottom right from the start. I guess having strict building codes is a good thing!