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I dont understand Met and Redsox fans. You all say as a Yankee fan we lose we through up the pastand say we have 26 rings and such. Well its true, and as Yankee fans we are proud of our past. We have made the playoffs now 13 years in a row now I think and won 4 world seris in that time hmmm not to shabby I think. Hey Mets and Redsox what have you been doing the last 13 years. The yankees have nothing more to prove, you cant always add on to greatness.

September 27, 2007 Dear Firefighters: The Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) is recruiting motivated and talented individuals interested in applying for the position of State Fire Instructor (SFI) assigned to Westchester County. SFIs are temporary part-time, non-competitive, employees of OFPC. They are supervised by the Fire Services Bureau and are required to work closely with the County Fire Coordinator (CFC) in their assigned county. Instructors must follow the OFPC Policies, CFCs directions, local policies, class schedule, locations, times, etc. Job Description: 1. Conduct fire training course as a lead instructor, delivered at county fire training centers or local fire stations as scheduled by the County Fire Coordinator(CFC) or Deputy County Fire Coordinator for Training (DCFCT). 2. Be available to instruct a minimum of 175 contact hours annually as scheduled by the CFC/DCFCT. 3. Act as the second instructor/safety officer for courses with live fire training evolutions. 4. Act as the second instructor for courses designated with skills lessons. 5. Complete administrative reports concerning student attendance and participation. 6. Instructors appointed after January 1, 1992, must obtain and maintain medical certification to use a full face piece respirator, self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134 7. Demonstrate firefighting skills such as search techniques using SCBA, hose drags and carries, ladder raise and carries, and use of various tools and appliances as outlined in course curricula. 8. Attend instructor certification conferences to receive instructor certification in designated courses. 9. Attend annual instructor certification conference to receive safety training as required by 29 CFR 1910.156 and 1910.134. 10. Maintain state issued equipment, and report condition, defects, damage or malfunctions to appropriate FSB staff members. 11. Maintain course schedule, submit instructor report cards, schedule/location change notices as required and submit payroll vouchers on a monthly basis. The minimum qualifications are as follows: 1. Five years of experience as a firefighter. 2. Have at least two years experience as an instructor of routine fire training skills at the company officer level. 3. Have completed the following courses in the State Fire Training Program (or equivalent training program)* Firefighter 1 Equivalents: Firefighting Essentials and Initial Fire Attack or Basic and Intermediate Firefighter or National Certification NFPA 1001, Firefighter I Apparatus Operator Pump or Truck Company Operations Equivalents: Pump Operator course or Ladder Company Operations or National Certification in accordance with NFPA 1002 Introduction to Fire Officer Equivalents: Fire Department Management and Operations or Preparing for Command or National certification NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I Fire Service Instructor 1 Equivalents: Training Officer Workshop I & II or Educational Methodology or National certification NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I 4. Possess the physical ability and dexterity to perform all tasks associated with fire instruction assignments. 5. Pass a respiratory medical exam or submit a statement of fitness to use self contained breathing apparatus. The statement of fitness shall be on a form specified by OFPC, signed by a medical doctor stating that the individual can use a respirator/SCBA; the date of exam; and when the next exam is required. If you believe you are ready for the challenge and responsibility of being a State Fire Instructor e-mail your resume to andrew.jones@dos.state.ny.us or mail to on or before October 25, 2007: NYS DOS OFPC Fire Services Bureau 41 State Street Albany, NY 12231 Attn: FPS Jones Sincerely, Thomas J. Wutz Chief, Fire Services Office of Fire Prevention and Control TW/wr

I agree with freedom of speech and I am willing to fight and die for it, but I also agree with "need to know". I think this falls under need to know what do you all think. Even though the classified info was left out, did anyone really need to know this info. I am thinking more of terroist. I think the press should at times keep their mouths shut on national security issues. What do all of you think? http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/09/26/power.at.risk/index.html

Control No. Title Job Group Class 269-07 DIRECTOR - OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT XIV C Located in the Department of Emergency Services – Hawthorne: Under the direction of the Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and in accordance with the plans, regulations, laws and orders of Federal, State and County governments, the incumbent in this position plans, organizes, and develops emergency management plans, programs and procedures in Westchester County. The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for overall comprehensive emergency management planning for response to man-made and natural disasters, including radiological, biological, chemical and terrorism events. This position is responsible for the coordination and integration of County emergency management activities with local communities, the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and numerous additional agencies involved in emergency planning and disaster response at the local, county, state and federal level. The Director maintains, modifies, and coordinates the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plans for nuclear power facilities. The Director interacts regularly with utility and private sector companies in concerns related to emergency preparedness and response. Does related work as required. REQUIRED: Possession of a High School or equivalency diploma and either: (a) a Bachelor’s Degree* in Emergency Management and five years of administrative experience** where the primary function of the position was in Law Enforcement, Emergency Management***, or paid or volunteer experience in Emergency Medical Services or Fire Services; or ( a Bachelor’s Degree and six years of experience as described in (a); or © a Master’s Degree* in Emergency Management and four years of experience as described in (a). SUBSTITUTION: A certificate of training recognized by the Emergency Management Institute†may be substituted for one year of the required experience. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, only experience gained after attaining the minimum education level indicated in the minimum qualifications will be considered in evaluating experience. *SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution accredited or recognized by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution. †NOTE: The Emergency Management Institute is a recognized institution of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. **DEFINITION: In this case, administrative experience is defined as participation in the direction and control of an identifiable organizational unit or program, in addition to the supervision of at least 150 subordinates, and involvement in planning, resource allocation, program evaluation and policy formulation. In position of the uniformed services, this will mean experience at the rank of Captain or above. CONT’D Westchester County Department of Human Resources Civil Service Job Opportunities PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION MUST BE SENT TO THE PERSON AND/OR ADDRESS INDICATED FOR EACH POSITION AS ANNOUNCED BELOW. ANY DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE WRONG LOCATION MAY NOT BE FORWARDED BY THE FILING DEADLINE. DATE: 9/24/07 POST UNTIL: 10/5/07 Control No. Title Job Group Class 269-07 DIRECTOR - OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT XIV C CONT’D ***DEFINITION: Emergency Management is defined as the preparation, mitigation, response and recovery activities inherent in managing potential or actual natural, technological, biological/chemical, radiological hazards and disasters, including terrorism. The four phases of emergency management are: (1) preparedness, which is the planning and preparation that occurs before and in anticipation of an emergency or disaster; (2) mitigation, which is the act of lessening or eliminating hazards before an emergency occurs; (3) response, which is the implementation of the preparedness function, use of operational plans, warning systems, activation of resources, and mobilization of personnel; and (4) recovery, which is the immediate and often long-term process of dealing with the aftermath of a disaster. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a New York State Driver’s License at time of appointment. Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced. SALARY: $72,080 - Starting Salary $94,000 - Maximum reached in four additional steps SUBMIT: XD10/Resume TO: Vicki Duval Administrative Assistant Department of Emergency Services 4 Dana Road Valhalla, New York 10595 NOTE: AN APPLICATION FEE IS NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION (XD10) AND/OR RESUME ONLY.

Many Departments have there montly meeting the first tuesday of each month, could be the reason for your low attendence.

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Personnel Department Announces Open Competitive Examination Title: Deputy Sheriff/Police Officer Number: 64965 Salary: Deputy Sheriff: $45,864 Police Officer: $49,630 – City of Beacon $35,000 (after approximately 6 months $39,000) – Town of East Fishkill $19.17 hr. – Town of Hyde Park $44,922 (after approximately 6 months $46,382) – City of Poughkeepsie $40,287 (after approximately 6 months $45,342) – Town of Poughkeepsie $36,793 – Village of Red Hook $31,877 – Village of Wappingers Falls (2004 Salary) Salaries quoted are for informational purposes only. Posting of these salaries does not necessarily mean vacancies exist. If used in other agencies, salary may vary. Date of Examination: 11/17/07 Application Accepted Until: 10/17/2007 Applications postmarked 10/17/07will be accepted. Applications accepted until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday Administration of an exam does not imply a vacancy exists. A $25.00 fee is required for each separately numbered examination Either a check or money order payable to "Commissioner of Finance" with the examination number and examination title on the check or money order. Separate checks or money orders must be submitted with each application. If you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household, the fee will be waived. Read the announcement carefully, the application processing fee will not be refunded to disapproved applicants. Column 0 Please be sure to answer questions 4, 5, 6 & 7 on the application. Column 0 Vacancy: The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used, when appropriate, to fill vacancies as they occur for DEPUTY SHERIFF positions in the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department and for POLICE OFFICER positions in all units under the jurisdiction of the Dutchess County Personnel Department. RESIDENCE PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Section 23.4a of Civil Service Law, preference in appointment from open-competitive lists may be given to candidates who have been residents of the locality in which appointment is to be made for at least 30 days prior to certification of the eligible list. For appointment in some jurisdictions, you may be required to become a resident thereof in accordance with law or resolution. If you indicate a post office box as an address on your application, you must also list your legal address. If you file an application for the November 17, 2007 examination with more than one civil service commission, be sure to indicate this on all applications so arrangements can be made for you to take a single written test for all jurisdictions for which you have applied and have been approved. Be sure to indicate on your application the county in which you wish to sit for all of the examinations. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before November 17, 2007: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Special Requirements: 1. Minimum Age: Eligibility for appointment begins when a candidate reaches his or her 20th birthday. Date of birth must be noted on your application. (Applications will be accepted from candidates who have reached or will reach their 18th birthday by November 17, 2007.) 2. Maximum Age: Candidates who reach their 35th birthday on or before the date of the written examination are not qualified except as follows: *Candidates may have a period of military duty or terminal leave up to six years, as defined in Section 243 (10-a) of the Military Law, deducted from their age for purposes of determining whether they meet the age requirement. *Section 58.1(a) requires that applicants not be “more than thirty-five years of age as of the date when the applicant takes the written examination…” Candidates who may be impacted by the maximum age requirement and who are requesting an alternate test date (for active military duty, Sabbath observance or for an alternate test date situation which meets the conditions of the Dutchess County Personnel Department’s alternate test date policy) are advised to contact this department to discuss their request. 3. Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required. IF YOU CURRENTLY ARE NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN, YOU WILL BE RESTRICTED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST UNTIL YOU NOTIFY THIS DEPARTMENT IN WRITING THAT YOU HAVE OBTAINED YOUR CITIZENSHIP. 4. Driver’s License: Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License is required at time of appointment. Applications will be accepted from candidates eligible for such license. 5. Qualifying Physical Fitness, Medical and Psychological Examinations: Candidates who pass the written test must also take qualifying physical fitness, medical (including substance abuse screening), and in some cases, psychological examinations. Failure to pass any of these examinations will result in disqualification. Retesting is not allowed. Some jurisdictions may require candidates to pay for the qualifying exams.- Physical Fitness examination (see below for specifics) is to ensure candidates can perform the essential duties of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates should be prepared to take the physical fitness test within 3 weeks from the time they are contacted for interest by an appointing authority. Conviction of a felony will bar you from examination and appointment. Conviction of a misdemeanor or other offense may bar you from examination and/or appointment. Duties: This is important work involving the enforcement of all laws and ordinances in an assigned district during a specific period. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only): Patrols a specific district or beat on foot, on a bicycle or in a radio patrol car, may transport prisoners from Dutchess County Jail to all local courts and to other correctional facilities; investigates accident scenes involving property and personal injury to gather information and facts; collects physical evidence and personal property from crime scene and secures same; does related work as required. Subject of Examination: Column 0 Written test will cover knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as: 1. Applying written information (rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, etc.) in police situations - These questions test for the ability to apply written rules in given situations similar to those typically experienced by police officers. 2. Memory for facts and information - These questions test for the ability to remember facts and information presented in written form. You will be given 5 minutes to read and study the information in the Memory Booklet. After the 5-minute period, the Memory Booklet will be taken away. You will then be required to answer questions about the material that was presented in the Memory Booklet. 3. Reading, understanding and interpreting written information - These questions test for the ability to read, understand, and interpret the kinds of written information that police officers are required to read during their formal training period and on the job. 4. Preparing written material in a police setting - These questions test for the ability to prepare the types of reports that police officers write. You will be presented with a page of notes followed by several questions. Each question will consist of four restatements of the information given in the notes. From each set of four, you must choose the version that presents the information most clearly and accurately. The rating key for this examination will be established by the New York State Civil Service Commission prior to the date of the test, upon recommendation of a committee of police experts who will review all the questions for appropriateness and the key answers for correctness. There will be no review of the questions by candidates. This committee was selected with the assistance and endorsement of the Police Conference of New York, Inc., the New York State Association of PBA's, Inc., and the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. Use of calculators is PROHIBITED for this exam. “A GUIDE TO THE WRITTEN TEST FOR THE ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER SERIES (INCLUDING DEPUTY SHERIFF)” IS AVAILABLE AT THE DUTCHESS COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, 5TH FLOOR, COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 22 MARKET STREET, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY OR AT THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE WEBSITE: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/testing/localtestguides.cfm. **TEST PREPARATION CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE (PRE-ENROLLMENT IS NECESSARY):** Test Preparation Sites: Thursday, September 6, 2007 - City of Beacon Fire House #2, South Avenue, (Rte. 9D), Beacon, NY. (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm). To register call 838-5064 - Beacon Police Department and give name and home telephone number. Saturday, September 8, 2007 - City of Poughkeepsie Community Room, 505 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY (9:00 am - 11:00 am). To register call 451-4163 - City of Poughkeepsie Juvenile Division and give name and home telephone number. Monday, September 10, 2007 - Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, 150 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm). To register call 486-3800 - Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and give name and home telephone number. Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - John Jay High School Cafeteria, 2012 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm). To register call 831-1110 - Fishkill Police Department and give name and home telephone number. Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department Training Room, Tucker Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY (10:00 am - 12:00 pm). To register call 485-3666 - Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department and give name and home telephone number. PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR POLICE OFFICER/DEPUTY SHERIFF CANDIDATES: Sit-up: Muscular endurance (core body) - The score indicated below is the number of bent-leg sit-ups performed in one minute. Push-up: Muscular endurance (upper body) – The score below is the maximum number of full body repetitions that a candidate must complete without breaks. 1.5 Mile Run: Cardiovascular capacity – The score indicated below is calculated in minutes:seconds. Male Age 20-29: Sit-up: 38; Push-up: 29; 1.5 Mile Run: 12:29 Age 30-39: Sit-up: 35; Push-up: 24; 1.5 Mile Run: 12:53 Age 40-49: Sit-up: 29; Push-up: 18; 1.5 Mile Run: 13:50 Age 50-59: Sit-up: 24; Push-up: 13; 1.5 Mile Run: 15:14 Age 60+: Sit-up: 19; Push-up: 10; 1.5 Mile Run: 17:19 Female Age 20-29: Sit-up: 32; Push-up: 15; 1.5 Mile Run: 15:05 Age 30-39: Sit-up: 25; Push-up: 11; 1.5 Mile Run: 15:56 Age 40-49: Sit-up: 20; Push-up: 9; 1.5 Mile Run: 17:11 Age 50-59: Sit-up: 14; Push-up: 9; 1.5 Mile Run: 19:10 Age 60+: Sit-up: 6; Push-up: 9; 1.5 Mile Run: 20:55 The protocol for the physical fitness test is available upon request in the Dutchess County Personnel Department. The qualifying medical examination will be administered to a candidate as a condition of employment and only to candidates that have taken and passed the physical fitness screening test. No: 90-07 Issued: 08/17/07 DUTCHESS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Additional Information: Applications, Job Reference Forms, Recruitment and Examination Announcements are available on-line or at the Dutchess County Personnel Department, Monday through Friday during the hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the following address: The Dutchess County Personnel Department Dutchess County Office Building - 5th floor 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 You may also mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request; however, if you do request forms by mail, please allow sufficient time to be sure you meet any announced filing deadlines. This is the web page for online http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/countygov/dep...nel/psforms.htm

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Open Competitive WESTCHESTER COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES County Service · Westchester Medical Center ·Towns · Villages · School Districts · Special Districts · Cities of Peekskill & Rye Last Filing Date: 10/15/07 Date Posted: 9/17/07 JBCL: E0373 Exam #: 67-137 Exam Date: 12/1/07 PROJECT DIRECTOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM Westchester Medical Center A NON-REFUNDABLE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY. SEE APPLICATION FILING FEE STATEMENT ON LAST SECTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT. SALARY In accordance with negotiated agreement RESIDENCE There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's Degree* and five years experience where the primary function of the position was administration of a health related program, two years of which must have involved Emergency Management**. SUBSTITUTION: A Masters Degree* in Public Health Administration, Nursing, Education or in a biological or behavioral science; or possession of current certification by the New York State Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher level medical licensure or certification may be substituted for one year of the general experience, but not for the specialized experience. **DEFINITION: Emergency Management is defined as the preparation, mitigation, response and recovery activities inherent in managing potential or actual natural, technological, biological/chemical, radiological hazards and disasters, including terrorism. The four phases of emergency management are: (1) preparedness, which is the planning and preparation that occurs before and in anticipation of an emergency or disaster; (2) mitigation, which is the act of lessening or eliminating hazards before an emergency occurs; (3) response, which is the implementation of the preparedness function, use of operation plans, warning systems, activation of resources, and mobilization of personnel; and (4) recovery; which is the immediate and often long term process of dealing with the aftermath of a disaster. Note: The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. *SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution. ONLY EXPERIENCE GAINED AFTER ATTAINING THE MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL INDICATED IN THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN EVALUATING EXPERIENCE. ALL CANDIDATES QUALIFYING BY POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION MUST SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL (RAISED SEAL AND SIGNED BY REGISTRAR) TRANSCRIPT (S) TO THIS OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2008, UNLESS ALREADY ON FILE IN OUR OFFICE. IF IT IS ON FILE, PLEASE INDICATE THIS ON YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SCORE FOR THIS EXAMINATION. NOTE: If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee. DUTIES Under general supervision, the incumbent of this title is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the Emergency Management, Trauma, and Disaster response functions at Westchester Medical Center. The incumbent is also responsible for acting as liaison with the NYS Department of Health, FEMA, and Department of Homeland Security, and performing and coordinating extensive emergency response activities. The incumbent also acts as the Hudson Valley regional coordinator for Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Response which includes activities such as coordination and control of central transportation and communications network, training and development of emergency medical care personnel, facilities categorization, public information and consumer participation, disaster planning, and mutual aid agreement. Supervision is exercised over technical, professional and clerical personnel as well as over a large number of volunteers. Does related work as required. VACANCIES The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be utilized, where appropriate, for filling any current or future vacancies in all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources. SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION WRITTEN TEST is designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as: 1. Administration - These questions test for knowledge of the managerial functions involved in directing an organization or an organizational segment. These questions cover such areas as: developing objectives and formulating policies; making decisions based on the context of the administrator's position and authority; forecasting and planning; organizing; developing personnel; coordinating and informing; guiding and leading; testing and evaluating; and budgeting. 2. Budgeting - These questions test for a knowledge of the principles and practices used by administrators when participating in the budget process. They cover such areas as the terminology associated with the budget process and budget cycle; program and capital budgeting; estimating the costs of budget items; assigning relative priorities to budget items; determining the consequences of funding at lower levels than requested; writing budget proposals and justifications; controlling expenditures; and implementing the budget. 3. Educating and Interacting with the Public - These questions test for a knowledge of techniques used to interact effectively with individual citizens and/or community groups, to educate or inform them about topics of concern, to publicize or clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also cover interacting with others in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service. 4. Preparing Written Material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences. 5. Principles and Practices of Staff Development and Training - These questions test for the knowledge and abilities used to develop and deliver training. They address topics such as the assessment of training needs, instructional design, training methods and techniques, training aids and materials, motivation, learning theory, classroom management, and the evaluation of learning outcomes. 6. Supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline. GENERAL NOTICE TO CANDIDATES FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS 1. Unless otherwise notified, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held, and solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, ‘Spell Checkers,’ ‘Personal Digital Assistants,’ ‘Address Books,’ ‘Language Translators,’ ‘Dictionaries,’ or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference materials to the examination location. 2. If you are filing for any other jurisdiction’s examination(s) (i.e. New York State, New York City, another County, Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mt. Vernon), that are being given on the same date as this examination, you are required to notify this office in writing no less than two (2) weeks prior to the examination date. Failure to provide such information may result in disqualification from one or more examinations in this series. There is NO reciprocity with New York City, and you must make a choice between the two jurisdictions. 3. Candidates who fail to receive either their admission notice or final disqualification notice by the Thursday prior to the examination are responsible for calling the Department of Human Resources (995-2117), for instructions. 4. ELIGIBLE LISTS - Lists may be established for a maximum of four years. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill appropriate vacancies as they occur in the agencies listed on the face of this announcement. 5. FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT - In accordance with Westchester County’s comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Procedures, and commitment to maintain a safe, alcohol and drug- free work environment, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis and/or blood test. 6. FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT – If offered employment, you will be subject to the Westchester County Fingerprinting Policy under which your appointment may be conditioned on the results of a fingerprinting investigation. 7. This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law. The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law, rules and regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination. 8. Disabled and non-disabled veterans, who meet the criteria set forth in the Application for Examination, may be eligible for additional credits added to their earned scores if successful in examination. CREDITS MUST BE CLAIMED AT THE TIME OF FILING YOUR APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION AND YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DD214 SEPARATION PAPERS. If claiming credit as a Disabled Veteran, attach form 102. If these documents are not submitted within sixty days of filing your application, your claim will be denied. "Active duty members of the Armed Forces have the right to request veteran credits prior to discharge. If you are currently on active duty you should check the appropriate box on the application and attach a letter requesting the use of credits with documentation verifying your active duty status: i.e. copy of military ID, military orders, official documents indicating current service, etc." See our website section "Special Rights for Veterans" for details regarding the use of these credits." 9. In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points on a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established. HOW TO APPLY APPLICATION FILING FEE A $25.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY. THE FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION (S) AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS NOTED BELOW BY THE LAST FILING DATE. SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION. WRITE THE EXAMINATION NUMBER (S) AND THE APPLICANT’S NAME ON THE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. APPLICATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. IF YOU ARE DISQUALIFIED FROM OR FAIL TO APPEAR FOR THE EXAMINATION, YOUR FEE IS NOT REFUNDED. THEREFORE, WE URGE YOU TO COMPARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS CAREFULLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND FILE ONLY FOR THOSE EXAMINATIONS FOR WHICH YOU ARE CLEARLY QUALIFIED. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FEE, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU. SHOULD YOU WISH TO REFILE WITH THE REQUIRED FEE, YOUR APPLICATION AND THE APPROPRIATE FEES MUST BE RETURNED PRIOR TO, OR POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN, THE LAST FILING DATE. (METERED MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE LAST FILING DATE.) THE APPLICATION FILING FEE IS SUBJECT TO BEING INCREASED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency. Documentation proving eligibility must be submitted with each application. All claims for application fee waivers are subject to verification. You may obtain blank application forms in person and submit completed exam application forms to the: WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUITE 100, MICHAELIAN OFFICE BUILDING 148 MARTINE AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601 Completed applications MUST be postmarked NO LATER THAN THE LAST FILING DATE and must have the required application fee attached; or, if not mailed, delivered to the above address together with the required application fee attached NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. on the last filing date. NOTE: RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION - Most written tests are held on Saturdays. If you cannot take the test on the announced test date due to a conflict with a religious observance or practice, check the appropriate box under “Testing Accommodation” on your application. We will make arrangements for you to take the test on a different date. DISABLED APPLICANTS - If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application. Candidates are responsible for reporting in writing, all changes in name and/or address directly to the “Recruitment and Selection Unit” at the above address. Please include examination number on all correspondence. Admission cards may not be mailed to candidates until ten days prior to the examination date. Candidates, who receive disqualification notices and wish to appeal such disqualification, must do so in writing. WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. It is the policy of Westchester County to provide for and promote the equal opportunity of employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. www.westchestergov.com/hr

Open Competitive WESTCHESTER COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES County Service · Westchester Medical Center ·Towns · Villages · School Districts · Special Districts · Cities of Peekskill & Rye Last Filing Date: 10/15/07 Date Posted: 9/17/07 JBCL: C0817 Exam #: 62-607 Exam Date: 12/1/07 PROGRAM SPECIALIST (EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS) Westchester County/Westchester Medical Center A NON-REFUNDABLE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY. SEE APPLICATION FILING FEE STATEMENT ON LAST SECTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT. SALARY Westchester County $48,270 - Starting Salary $60,040 - Maximum reached in four additional steps Westchester Medical Center In accordance with negotiated agreement RESIDENCE There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be certified as a New York State Emergency Medical Technician, possess a high school or equivalency diploma and have six years of experience where the primary function of the position was in emergency medical services providing training, education or direct services. SUBSTITUTION: Two years of verifiable volunteer experience in emergency medical services providing training, education or direct services may be substituted for each year of the required full time experience. Candidates must note that volunteer experience must be equivalent to a 35 hour a week, full-time position. In addition, satisfactory completion of 30 credits* at a recognized college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four year of the required experience. Note: The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. *SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution accredited or recognized by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution. ONLY EXPERIENCE GAINED AFTER ATTAINING THE MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL INDICATED IN THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN EVALUATING EXPERIENCE. ALL CANDIDATES QUALIFYING BY POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION MUST SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL (RAISED SEAL AND SIGNED BY REGISTRAR) TRANSCRIPT (S) TO THIS OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2008, UNLESS ALREADY ON FILE IN OUR OFFICE. IF IT IS ON FILE, PLEASE INDICATE THIS ON YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SCORE FOR THIS EXAMINATION. NOTE: If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee. DUTIES Under general supervision, an incumbent in this position, located in the Department of Emergency Services, is responsible for developing and coordinating various programs relating to public safety education and the training of allied medical personnel in support of the Emergency Medical Services System in Westchester County. The incumbent coordinates educational programs for professional providers of emergency medical care, and assists with related work performed within the department. Supervision is exercised over support staff, clerical staff and EMS Mutual Aid Coordinators. Does related work as required. VACANCIES The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be utilized, where appropriate, for filling any current or future vacancies in all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources. SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION WRITTEN TEST is designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as: 1. 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You may obtain blank application forms in person and submit completed exam application forms to the: WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUITE 100, MICHAELIAN OFFICE BUILDING 148 MARTINE AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601 Completed applications MUST be postmarked NO LATER THAN THE LAST FILING DATE and must have the required application fee attached; or, if not mailed, delivered to the above address together with the required application fee attached NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. on the last filing date. NOTE: RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION - Most written tests are held on Saturdays. If you cannot take the test on the announced test date due to a conflict with a religious observance or practice, check the appropriate box under “Testing Accommodation” on your application. We will make arrangements for you to take the test on a different date. DISABLED APPLICANTS - If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application. Candidates are responsible for reporting in writing, all changes in name and/or address directly to the “Recruitment and Selection Unit” at the above address. Please include examination number on all correspondence. Admission cards may not be mailed to candidates until ten days prior to the examination date. Candidates, who receive disqualification notices and wish to appeal such disqualification, must do so in writing. WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. It is the policy of Westchester County to provide for and promote the equal opportunity of employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. www.westchestergov.com/hr

Plain and simple its the second greatest comeback ever!!!!!

To be honest, I dont think our PD would know what to do, and thats really sad

Paying for it myself does not mean I didnt have my chiefs permission, just the Dept. had already blown out there training budget, and I was refunded the money by the village upon completion. He still can pay for it if the Dept does not have any money, with permisson from his chief to take it.

The ambulance corps' policy is to transport anyone under 18 to the hospital because minors cannot refuse medical attention on their own. According to a report prepared by the ambulance corps, Mota complained of back and neck pain but had no serious symptoms. He was alert, his breathing and pulse were listed as regular, his pupils were "normal" and his skin was "unremarkable." This is what I mean about where are some of you getting your information from, This patent was not going to the hosptial for the barbs to be removed, he was going to the hosptial for back and neck pain. As far as is a medic needed for this call. I would think maybe if the person was tazed in the neck or close to the heart maybe you need one (my knowledge of tazers is nil) but otherwise no, Keep in mind though it is SHPD procudure to call for a medic for all tazered persons

I wonder where some of you people are getting some of this information from, lets start here. SHPD protocol for a teaser is to call the Paramedic for evalution not BLS, which was never done(as mentioned in the article). Thats why here in Sleepy we are not trained to remove the barbs. Second of all there is no mention really in the article that the pt was going to the hosptial because of the barbs, maybe it was due to chief complant of neck and back injuries (as mentioned in article), what the article does not mention is how or why he suffered those injuries. Some things to think about. As I said in my last post many things not mentioned and many things cant be talked about. But here at SHAC we are very confident with the way we handled ourselves, and thanks for the support from all of you.

Keep this in mind folks of course there is alot we cant talk about, and lot that has not been mentioned in the newspapers, but I assure you after SHAC spoke to many other higher ups in the EMS sections, trust me when I say we are in the right on this one.

I think it will be called the cart and jump

A police officers primary job is to up hold the law, so if these things are infractions of the law, then I would think it would be their job.

Or you can wait to get your equipment back, PMH usually is very fast about getting a pt off a back board, stay and wait the few minutes extra and you wil get it back. that day. WMC is another story they use to mail equipment back to us, not sure how they do it anymore.

We have had a similiar discussion before, and I stand by what I said there now, Until EMS can stand as one, and many stop the me me me attiude there will never be change. I have worked union, non union, and volley, the one big connection is there is really no unity. There are many people that just want a title and dont care about any thing else. Another big issue is the revolving door issue, It is hard to maintain a good working relationship with someone when you are working with a new partner every 2 weeks.