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http://www.ems1.com/careers-1/articles/894089-Joining-EMS-Heres-what-youre-really-getting-into/ Saw this recently on Facebook.

Well done video!

I think STAT213 hit the nail on the head! The concepts coming out of Europe for safer designs seem like an improvement but we as an industry are slow to adopt them. I rarely see forward facing/swivel sweets on new trucks coming out etc that you posted from manufacturers on the web. The design of the ambulance seems stuck on tradition, a dangerous one.

How did/do these trucks work out for FDNY with the four door cab? Any idea on the change in Chassis from Dodge to Ford and four door cab to extended cab? Thanks.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sunnyvale-20130101,0,7082580,full.story Interesting story. I think this sounds like a good idea but does it really work?

Nice story in the news up here today! Boston FF help out elderly, veteran robbery victim in the Brighton section of Boston. http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/12/11/firefighters-bring-good-cheer-and-some-cash-year-old-brighton-robbery-victim/CYgbiSdeJD9578MdWGO3IL/story.html

Nice looking truck! I wouldn't guess it was a Demer's. The patient compartment is the only difference. Lots of room to work back there. A lot of private companies here in Boston have one Demer's truck only. My guess is that they get a good deal to get them in the door but they don't get a lot of takers after that first unit. That extra room looks like a godsend up front!

http://www.ajc.com/n...-atlanta/nSw6K/ APD helicopter crashed while searching for missing child on Sat. 11-3-12. Two officers killed in the crash. Condolences to APD and families involved.

I don't know the specifics of this truck but Dartmouth, MA (south coast near/New Bedford) has/had a similar type ladder. I haven't see too many in MA. http://www.firenews.org/mass/DartmouthD2L2.jpg

Sorry, I have no idea how this fire was reported.

Boston had a fire today in the Roslindale section of the city. The fire was in the 3rd floor of a 6 family. The street was very narrow making access for the ladder companies interesting. One of the occupants of the house walked by me and her daughter was asking what she was going to do for toys now! Multiple companies on scene for 2 hours along with BPD and BEMS.

The process for cities and towns that use civil service here in MA still has you choose 4 cities/towns. Yes, Boston has a residency requirement to be hired. If I remember correctly, I haven't looked at my scores/rankings recently, the breakdown is as follows, name: hiring prefence, ie son/daughter of LODD/: resident/non-resident: veteran/non-veteran, and EMT/EMT-P certification yes or no. You are listed by your score and how you fit into the previous areas. MA is in the process of changing their civil service ranking system. I think this is how it is listed but I can't check to be sure, sorry. I have heard that being an EMT-P can help you get hired without veteran status. Boston PD has a similar ranking. Boston EMS allows you to be a non-resident at time of hire but you have to live in the city within 6 months of hire.

Interesting article! I am curious as to where this might go for the future. http://www.nytimes.c...=1&ref=nyregion

I had the opportunity to head over to Navy Week Boston this afternoon to check out the ships that were available to be boarded. Very impressive collection of ships. I was only able to get on the USS Gravely, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. The ship was pretty amazing. The crew was great and took the time to show you the ship and talk about their different roles on board. All photos except for the remote gun system and missile launch pad are from the Gravely. The German vessel had a beer garden on the helipad. The ship was closed when I was there so I wasn't sure if it was for visitors or sailors only. Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Pretty cool new helo for NYPD. Nice to see the "Huey" still getting some work these days! http://www.cbsnews.c...413178n&tag=api