SilentShadow

Saw this one floating around...unknown source

Is anyone else in Westchester using 5.5? What are the benefits other then size? How will this work when requesting a cascade unit? I assume the compressor would be able to handle the 6000PSI and they wouldn't be able to share bottles with neighboring jurisdictions? http://www.hartsdalefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=204

Westchester County Hazmat didn't have a meter? Or as mentioned, was it there extended response time so they were skipped? Maybe its time for the Hazmat team to have paid members.

You'd think with all the development in White Plains, that they would have enough cash to increase FD staffing. What is the staffing on a Ladder truck in White Plains? Wouldn't it make more sense to take the Rescue out of service and cross staff it if needed? But I could see that being exploited by the city to cut staffing on the Rescue.

http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/06/nyregion/indian-point-nuclear-power-plant-shutdown.html?_r=0

http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/09/firefighters-sharing-breathing-masks-ask-lackawanna-new-equipment/

Anyone know?

http://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/readers/2016/12/06/fraitag-hartsdale-fire-district-letter/95031842/

http://www.theexaminernews.com/write-in-candidate-wins-new-castle-fire-commissioner-seat/

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/yorktown/articles/five-challenge-for-two-mohegan-lake-fire-commissi

Here's a letter from the opposing candidate: http://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/readers/2016/12/07/stanley-experience-leadership-hartsdale-fire-district/95111914/

That sucks. Obviously looks like something jacked up the pressure somehow.

Can NYS PESH cite a department for lack of leadership training and experience of Chief officers?

So, what is the penalty? Do they remove the Chiefs? What happens if there is no one qualified to replace them? Or do they issue an order for them to get more training? And what would happen in the meantime?

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/2g-ambulance-ride-shows-health-providers-insurers-mafia-ways-article-1.2642848

Wow!

Does anyone know when the next exam for 60 Control is being given?

http://m.nydailynews.com/new-york/fdny-spend-5m-reduce-ems-response-times-article-1.2540652

Hope the driver is OK. Crashed in a very convenient location though. The Seagrave dealer and service center is right down the road. Not the same dealer that sold it though.

I believe members of the committee went to look at this Rosenbauer Tower in Secaucus NJ: http://www.njfirepictures.com/keyword/ROSENBAUER;aerial/i-ks9mcLt/A I can't see how it would be any lighter then other tower on the market though.

Didn't it take them two years to replace the floor at Station 5? Where would Engine 30 be stationed in the meantime? Outside in the elements? I don't think renting an old warehouse is a viable option in Chester Heights.

The City Manager brought this "staffed for failure" issue up to the City Council last year. It's an interesting read, especially with all the money the City has and they still won't fund proper staffing. Here's the article http://www.ryecityreview.com/city-manager-fire-department-staffed-for-failure/

Does anybody know what's going on with the Goldens Bridge firehouse, and when they will be rebuilding it? Is this article the latest? Have they gotten it worked out with the insurance company yet? http://goldensbridgefd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=107