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Unless there is a resident list. Then if only 1 100 and they hire more then 1....So not 0%

Residents would never go for consolidating schools and having 1big school district. Why? Because the towns with great schools like Edgemont, Rye, Scarsdale who are some of the best in the country wouldn't no longer be just that. And because segregation would be part of it. Kids would then be allowed to go to any school and bussed in. Some locations would have their schools closed. No one is going to go for that. Consolidation of fire and police is more realistic but won't happen. Not as long you get a 70k Chiefs car and free fuel as incentive. New rig every couple years to toy with. Savings would be huge in consolidation just won't happen.

Was this tragedy due to a old rig that had problems flowing water? Or lack of manpower? If it was due to a old rig having mechanical problems of any kind then the argument is strong. But if it's because only 12 firefighters showed up that's a whole other argument. And I would have thought E39 - old Purchase rig would have been scrapped before this one. But so far no one really knows why it was scrapped. And again further argument does Mamaroneck need 4 engines and 2 ladders? $1mill for new rig. Hmmmmmm

I apologize Barry I should have said it possible the IC requested. Obviously you would know better then I. But none the less I think those are 2 outstanding fire departments and it sounds like most of the time they can really handle their own.

I agree with above. Not that I'm on fire service but I listen and read to what's going on around the county. I don't remember many instances where YO was in New Ro. Usually New Ro goes to others on the list. I do t see any abuse here -like MV. IC saw they had multiple structures and called.

Buff guy with his reply cements why emtbravo has basically died a slow death Why do I bother coming here anymore? FF1 said it best this board is here to post opinions and ideas. Don't have to agree. And it would take a lot more then some meeting in Valhalla to change things. "Thank you Mr. so and so and now on to new business". Like any other fraternal meeting I stopped wasting my time with. It would take a small army of FF volunteers and career to go to meetings for years. Writing state legislation and public support. Public who gets facts. People don't bother to Visit or post here because of some buff who knows everything. Probably doesn't want to lose his gig as volley chief and a brand new $70k SUV.

As long as you have these volunteer chiefs, wardens, commissioners running the show no county run dept will ever exist. As I have stated before imagine the tax dollar savings to this county. Yes local tax would go down and county tax which Yes we know is high would go up. But you won't be eating tax dollars on 20heavy rescues. Instead county could have 2. Not counting the cities of yonkers, white plains and New Ro. Ladders- ha with some small towns having 2 ladders that only need 1 that's more savings. 5 pumpers to a small town. It's a joke a complete waste. Oh because it's tradition since 1880 you have 5 companies? Come on.

Thank you MD. I knew there was a minor difference just didn't remember what it was

Peace officer status. Baton, OC, cuffs. No firearms. They stopped carrying firearms and changed uniforms to baby blue collar shirt that says Park Ranger in 2001 I believe. Prior to that you could barely tell the difference between the county specials and and actual Police Officers. Uniforms were pretty much identical. Which can be good and bad. I believe the county patch on the arm was the difference but someone here I'm sure can correct me on this.

Ithe Cuomo vs DeBlasio feud is 1 answer The "new" trucks have been located at some of the TBTA crossings. Most notably RFK bridge Manhattan bound just past the toll. those trucks can be used as blockers if bridge needs to be shut down Manhattan bound if terrorist threat. Also I wonder although I doubt it does it have something to do with Trump now that he is potus and residence in NYC The new cars look sharp and cuomo did it to 1 make it appear like more state troopers but also do remind everyone he is in charge of that agency. White with blue lettering was too close to NYPD scheme. Personally TBTA should not exist and there should be one MTA police agency -MTA. I hear troopers are not happy in NYC with all of this. 150 additional added, Doing enforcement- They have done car stops on FDR too

This was 10 years ago already? Wow time flies

I could be wrong but this is already a series it's called "COPS". and plenty of others have been done. People either support or us or they don't. No TV show will change opinions. And even the ones that support cops don't understand and until you work the streets you never will.

You can just ask the county. Call Human Resources. The county list I believe is at 90 but local list vary of course.

Nice job by Rye stepping up and hiring 2. Slowly the 8 will be in better departments with better leadership. How many are now employed in new departments?

Seriously you are upset over language on a fire ground /tac radio? As long as it's not over main communications talk to each other however you want. On my jobs tac channel we speak anyway which way to get the job done or get a point across. As long as FCC and scanner buffs listening everywhere don't hear it who cares. This sounds like more PC BS that doesn't need to be brought up or have a topic thread open about it. Nice video though hope everyone got home safe.

My thoughts exactly. I am no expert on pump operations and the likes, and I am sure its not the same amount of pressure as a pressure washer but its got to be close and can peel that paint off. but hey its just a million dollars in tax payer money. And who is on standby for all those tower ladders or does each FD out in LI have 2 or 3 ladders and 10 chiefs cars?

I think you should move over one lane whether it's PD/ Fire/ EMS or tow truck operating or if someone is changing a flat tire. Where I start going nuts on the volleys and blue lights is because in the past 10-15 years the younger generation of volunteers seem to go overboard with lights. Tailgating people and blowing red lights and stop signs. Sure people should let a volunteer pass WHEN ITS SAFE. But guys have to calm down thinking they have a right to ignore vehicle and traffic laws.

I had this argument in another topic where I said you could have 1blue light, and some volunteers got mad at me. It's ridiculous how volunteers make their cars look like unmarked police vehicles with lights in the front, rear, sides. 1 light and that's it, all you need.

You can still have lights all over your personal vehicle but no one has to pull over for you or I should say let you pass. It's still a courtesy. DWC above explained it best.

Hey AFS that was the most ridiculous statement. I never accused anyone of looking like another agency or services vehicle. What I stated was volunteers putting multiple blue lights everywhere in their car. Here in NYS the law states 1 light. I see guys putting multiple lights. 1 in the window, the headliner and front grille. Rear window (why I don't know) Further more no one has to move out of the way for a volunteer. It's a courtesy and yes I think people should move over and let them pass. But you can't go through red lights or tailgate those who don't want to move. Also doesn't mean volunteers can go 50mph in a 30mph zone. No need for it and you have no siren so someone possibly crossing the street or a car making a turn in distance has no idea who your are. That's my point. State law says 1 light so have 1 light. And the excuse lights draw so little power so you can add more is a Ridiculous argument. 1 light enforcement should be done by Chiefs.

NYC buses no longer have the blue flashing. They were forced to change it. Volunteers with 1 blue light LMAO. More like how can I make my car look like a unmarked police vehicle with lights in the headliner, grille, running board, rear window etc.. Blue, blue/ white. It's something that should be enforced.

Today PC gets toned out for a automatic alarm in a commercial establishment. I heard only 1 engine sign on it was 62. Maybe I am wrong but I only heard one. thought PC had 300 volunteers? 1 engine with maybe 2 or 3 guys. If you have 300 volleys that truck/ engine should be out the door on the drop of a dime. Oh all 300 were working or at their homes up north. Hmmmm

Does PC really need 7 pieces of Engine apparatus? Probably not but that's a whole other story - towns keeping with traditions of we had 5,6,7 engines for decades so we still need them. Times and technology change. Probably get away with 4 engines in PC and consolidate manpower. Same in places like village of Mamaroneck. Both with 4,5 fire houses do we need that in a small town? But what do I know.

Sounds like PC came up with the $1mil quote to RB to not just cover one of the salaries but all salaries and overall wear and tear of equipment. I mean it sounds like one hell of a scam. I would like to know where they came up with this number. I would be interested to hear about the breakdown of that million dollars. Sounds like PC basically made out on this deal. Career staff salaries covered and little extra for the coffers. Did PC spend any of their own money on fire service?

Aux officers are not properly trained to be a police officer. They are a peace officer if I'm right. and in Westchester I believe most Aux while in uniform performing such duties they carry a gun. For the most part Aux are just a security force at local events, parades, fireworks, sporting event etc... Usually don't take action and call for regular patrol car if something happens. In NYC they don't carry guns and usually are at street fair events etc.. They don't have training and or take classes in law which basically will protect you. And basically don't go through tactics training. At least a volunteer FF is given some type of training for Interior FF or Haz Mat. But professional FF and professional cops go through an academy spending months training to do what we do. We also go through hours of training every year to keep certified and stay sharp on our skills. And last but not least professional cops and FF can't disappear for years or months and then just come back and go to alarms.