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MASS DECON TRAILERS MDU1 MDU2 PORT CHESTER MDU3 MDU4 BEDFORD/KATONAH MDU5 MDU6 CORTLANDT MDU7 MDU8 From the 2010 Apparatus Listing....

Great info!! Which ones were de-commissioned? I don't think Katonah still has it...

Where are the remaining MDU's located?

No decon was performed

You seem to be making this very complicated (KISS). I would start by addressing a key deficiency that jumped out at me. One of the basic building blocks is the MCI response it is a very important skill that every EMT should have and can be honed pretty simply through training and exercises. While the chances of having a large scale terrorism related event in your small part of Vermont isn't likely to happen. Think about other MCI scenarios you might be called to that are more realistic, especially MVA's and large responses to your nursing homes for whatever reason. ERG training should already have been apart of your training as it is federally mandated that all responders be at least the Hazmat Operations level. When it comes to counter-terror that isn't my specialty but one thing that you might want to consider is an informational session for your members to help them identify suspicious packages, actions, people etc. and how they can report them. Having 40 "trained" eyes driving around your town on a daily basis noticing and reporting suspicious events could in general improve security.

Who did you ask?

Phase two of the SAFE Act takes effect today....

While it is disgraceful I guess it is better than suddenly having no job... Hope there are other agencies out there to pick them up

So your saying that BLS ambulances aren't required to have a defib? Do you have a link?

The question is whether or not management will increase staffing....

I saw that earlier.. Touching photo

How can you even operate at the BLS level without oxygen, albuterol, epi etc?

RIP

Found this FAQ list put out by the state... Should clear up some questions http://www.governor.ny.gov/2013/gun-reforms-faq

How many were hired off the last list?

The problems keep surfacing!! This shouldnt have been so rushed! Cuomo was trying to make a name for himself and pushed through rushed legislation. This should be repealed and done the right way.

It is also going to keep mentally ill people from seeking help...

The media and Gov. Had an agenda and the Bushmaster AR-15 was the scapegoat... It was reported sometime last week that he used handguns and not a "assault rifle" in that horrible crime. My biggest problem with this bill is the hastiness that came with it. We will see what Obama has to say tomorrow since he is supposedly unveiling his new gun control policies. There are gun companies in NY state will they be re-locating? How is that going to hurt the state economy? Edit: While it was nasty I did mean hastiness

I watched this go down via their live feed last night and noticed some interesting points. 1. Even some supporters of this bill stated that they didn't think that banning certain types of weapons would help.. But that we need a societal change 2. As stated legislators had 20 minutes to review this bill before a vote? Children spend more time then that on math homework!! This sounds like a back door deal that was shoved down our throats. 3. Greg Ball is very right Just my two cents....

Rest in Peace!!

Nice pics!! Thanks for sharing

From their website: http://www.westchestergov.com/emergserv/Fire/grasslands.htm

Residency requirements?

They have the writing plastered all over the actual roads down county now also

and unfortuantely now the people who acutally need the help are getting screwed....