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Can't wait for the Blackberry app

I thought that was what engine 7 was for?

RIP Officer Perry.. THoughts and prayers to his family and WPPD

This seems like it may be becoming a new trend in N. Westchester as Somers is contracting out to WEMS for an ambulance 24/7

I couldn't imagine cutting my own arm off. I wish the article specified which tools he used, just out of curiosity.

I was thinking the same thing Remember585... In the litigious society that we live in now I would be very hesitant to post information like that on a "public" forum.

But where is the most common place you use Wifi? For me its on a crowded network such as an airport, school and places that are crowded with people. I would get an Iphone if it was on Verizon but I am not about to switch networks just for a phone. I think that when I get my next upgrade I will be checking out the Droids.

If you have questions about joining I would just go down to the local firehouse whenever you see people there. They will be able to answer your questions and they will be able to point you in the right direction for joining. If your even a little interested check it out. I guarantee you won't regret it.

I dont know yet.. I am still very into my Blackberry Storm2. I thought it looked good until I saw the video of the unveiling and Steve Jobs couldn't even get it to work in front of a large audience.

Great Point... Is there any medical training in the academy for Police? I would like to see at minimum CFR.

This is a slippery slope. While many police officers and EMS workers have saved many lives from fires in an unnoficial capacity I don't think that legally you can make them act. If basic firefighting principles were taught in the academy and they are expected to do something then legally the employer would have to provide appropriate PPE such as turnout gear. That would cause a lot of problems with Fire departments and unions. It all comes back to the news articles that were posted here awhile ago about towns cutting municipal budgets and cross training Police to also provide Fire services and Firefighters to do DPW work. I definitely think that an awareness class about fire department operations would be a great idea to give police officers more insight and understanding on how FD's operate. This might be able to help ensure smoother operations at incidents and give officers more direction as to what they shouldn't do (park in front of the house or hydrant)and what they can do to help (control traffic, 360 walkaround, gather information). Unfortunately the cost of the FIT-5 is cost prohibitive for many Fire Departments so I don't see many Police departments getting any.

Tragic thoughts and prayers to his friends and family

How many calls do they average a year? DO they go mutual aid off the grounds?

It is privately owned by Ed Byrnes (Res20cue)

What fleet is this event demo'ing?

Aye... What kind of abuses were there?

What would be done to ensure proper staffing at home?

Photo from Associated Press...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

Very well put... Good job Moose

RIP Captain... Condolences to his family and department

Any reason for the delay?

lol thanks I am still trying to remember Putnam's numbering, Dutchess is killing me.

39-51 is an engine?