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also download spybot search and destory, and google tool bar has a real good pop up blacker too. I use IE an never in my 10 years with a computer have never had pop ups. Maybe i am lucky. If you go to cnet.com you can download spybot search and destory. and google the google tool bar both are free downloads.also can download adaware from cnet too. all three work vert well.

what is funny though in my 15 plus years as an EMT, I have worked with pleanty of the Medics stat described. Look there are yahoos on both sides we all know that as the medics have stories so do we. Lets just remeber that we all have our job to do so lets play nice

at the convention look for the FOOLS party on either thrusdayor fridaynight, it is usually at the POWERPLANT, a buddy and I went to it last year and it was agreat time. check it out

when I was in fort totten in 1990 we were told that we are called the best

we took off the combo nozzles we have, you are right the two differnet ways to turn them on is a real pain.

does your dept do it is mandetory for all members, do you do random.

we have them, due we use them is a different story, Hopefully we will start useing them on a regular basis.

All drivers should have EVOC

I hitnk the reson why its not here yet is htat we are mostly Vollies and we get so many people that come and go, to triaon them would be a waste of money. How many of use had that person all gung ho gets some trianing and then there are gone never to be seen again.

With the urban renewal going on in yonkers who has time to march. Sorry i just had to say that LOL. I do agree parades should be fun (considering i march like a sober drunk) I want to be able to walk up to my wife at a parade and kiss her hello. I do it at the St Paddys parade every year. Whats funny is parades are for the comradity with our fellow firefighters and we cant even talk to each other during it. The funnist thing was during the Tarrytown FF's parade last year an other Lt from my company and I where the only officers from our Dept to march, Just the CHiefs and Deputies up front. Well she and i had a blast we laughed the whole march becasue i could not keep in step. I dont march to win I march because I am proud to be a firefighter, and to have a good time, and the free beer at the end.

Also was thinking if anyone has a contact in pepsi, I have heard that they are into stuff like this maybe they can sponser a bbq and for the kids that cant come out we can bring food up to them, know this could be a big expense but maybe worth looking into, I know its a hosptail and some kids may not be able to eat a bbq but one hotdog or burger wont hurt them. Also we could think of some activites to do with them.

I cna see if SHAC and SHFD can do something and i also think SHPD has a Mc gruff suit i needed let me know and i will see what can swing

Just keep in mind all there is three sides to every story, This chief that chief and the truth

Pino's on Bath Ave in Brooklyn makes the best seafood pizza ever, it has shrimps, clams, mussels, scallops, and lobster. with a little garlic and oil its great.

think its a great idea, maybe make a day of it and have activites for the kids to do

Fire departments urged to stand down for firefighter safety NOTE: Please forward this email message on to other fire service professionals to encourage them to participate in the stand down. Fairfax, Va., May 24, 2005* The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), James Burns, State Fire Administrator of the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and 13 partnering fire service organizations are calling for all fire departments in the nation to conduct a "stand down" for firefighter safety beginning Tuesday, June 21. As of May 1, there have been 50 line-of-duty firefighter deaths - that is 10 more than at this same time last year. A stand down is a method used by the military to correct an issue that has been identified as a problem throughout its ranks. The IAFC, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and their partners* are urging fire departments to suspend all non-emergency activity on June 21 and instead focus entirely on firefighter safety. "Fire fighters are being killed at an alarming rate. The fire service simply cannot continue to do business as usual when so many of its own are dying," said IAFC President Chief Bob DiPoli. "We are conducting the stand down to raise awareness of the need for increased vigilance toward fire fighter safety." The IAFC and its partners are urging you and all fire departments throughout the country to suspend all non-emergency activity and focus entirely on firefighter safety. If you are a career or combination department, please stand down beginning Tuesday, June 21 until all personnel and duty nights have been covered. If you are a volunteer department, please conduct a special safety meeting the evening of June 21 or as near to that date as possible. Use the recommended "daily activity schedule" below. Take the 21st to talk about the causes of line-of-duty deaths; check all apparatus and equipment; discuss health and safety regulations; review fire ground safety issues; and take stock of training exercises and fitness goals. An entire Web page at the IAFC Web site www.iafc.org/standdown has been devoted to important issue. Go to that site and use those resources to plan your activities for the stand down. "We must call attention to the unacceptable number of line-of-duty deaths and injuries plaguing our fire departments," said DiPoli continued. "During the Safety Stand Down, fire departments all around the nation will have thorough, honest conversations about firefighter health and safety and maybe we do something to stop these deaths." After your department has stood down, please email the IAFC with a summary of the activities you conducted and your comments at standdown@iafc.org. If you have questions, please call the IAFC at 703/273-0911. Partnering Organizations International Association of Fire Chiefs National Fallen Firefighters Foundation United States Fire Administration International Association of Fire Fighters National Volunteer Fire Council National Fire Protection Association International City/County Management Association National Association of State Fire Marshals North American Fire Training Directors Canadian Fire Chiefs Association Congressional Fire Service Institute International Association of Arson Investigators Fire & Emergency Manufacturers Services Association International Fire Service Training Association Fire Department Safety Officers' Association New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Recommended Daily Schedule of Events National Firefighter Safety Stand Down June 21, 2005 Recommended Activity Schedule Prior to June 21: Department wide email/notification to the department For career fire departments, this should be a joint labor/management initiative, so the announcement should be jointly from chief and union president. For combination departments, the fire chief, volunteer leadership, and union president should make a joint announcement. Send out a reminder to the department a few days before the event. June 21 (and continue until all subsequent duty days/shifts have been covered): Department wide radio announcement (see attached sample) Station Line-up Moment of silence for LODDs Review of shift activities and explanation of purpose Review LODD causes Utilize NIOSH reports and recommendations Entire shift focus on safety and what can be done to improve fire department safety and individual safety All other activities (public ed, inspections, etc.) postponed Health and Safety Standards Address federal (as well as state/provincial) health and safety regulations and NFPA standards (1500, 1710, 1581, etc.), especially in areas where fire department is in violation or perceived violation Fire Ground Safety Review current fire department staffing Compare fire department staffing to national standards (including NFPA 1710, 1720) Review fire department accountability SOPS, RITs and equipment (locators, PASS, etc.) Incident management SOPs and risk management issues Review fire department Standard Operating Procedures Review individual knowledge of SOPs Review adherence to SOPs Suggest needed revisions to current SOPs Review communication issues Review individual knowledge of communication equipment and procedures Review adequacy of current communication system as well as individual units Personal Protective Equipment Review fire department personal protective equipment Check all PPE, including bunker gear and SCBA, for obvious defects, cleaning and maintenance needs. PPE review should be in accordance with NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Structural Fire Fighting Protective Ensembles. Tag all equipment with defects and remove from service. Discuss fire department specification for current gear and suggest revisions Address respirator standards, including training, selection, use, fit testing, etc. (as required by OSHA 1910.134) Emphasize use of safety glasses and hearing protection Apparatus and Equipment Check Check all fire apparatus and equipment stowed on fire apparatus. Tag all equipment with defects and remove from service. Address MANDATORY seat belt use (no exceptions) Allow extra time for mechanical checks Review defect reports Infectious Disease Safety Review department SOPs and protocols Address proper PPE Address proper hand washing and other universal protocols Address vaccine programs Physical Fitness Review the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative. Has the fire department adopted fully, at all, in part. This is the number one recommendation of NIOSH after any firefighter LODD from heart event. Review fire department hiring procedures. Does the fire department use CPAT for candidate physical ability requirements and does fire department use NFPA 1582 for candidate medical requirements? Ensure all personnel engage in some form of approved exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes. May be as simple as basic stretching and a one mile walk around a nearby fitness track or marked path. Address Peer Fitness Trainers and generate interest in getting fire department to certify members as IAFF/IAFC PFTs Training Review minimum training requirements (fire ground, driving, etc.) Address recruit training, both a training center and in company during probation Address company training needs Address company critiques after emergency events (all regardless of emergency) Address company officer, especially front line officer, training Address specialized training. Does fire department have minimum HazMat, WMD training? Address wellness fitness training (recruit and company level) Behavioral Health Review and address fire department EAPs, CISM, and other related programs Address attitudes relating to safety Positive and negative Includes aggression, judgment, ability to execute assigned tasks safely, age/experience/physical conditioning Drill periods-if time permits, then actual safety drills would be an excellent way to review emergency operations Conduct drills that review safety practices and principles for targeted areas Safe driving - include a practical component (e.g., road trip) Fire ground operations Training Non-fire emergencies In-station activities Practical skills drills should include an enhanced safety component. Go to any of the Safety Stand Down Web site at www.iafc.org/standdown to select a drill topic Shift/Group Meal Prepare healthy meal selected from recipes and share as a team. Visit the IAFF's Food Fit Web site, www.foodfit.com/iaff for sample recipes. End Activities Recap day's emphasis Second moment of silence for LODDs Relax Sample Radio Announcement "The (Department Name) is participating in the National Firefighter Safety Stand Down today. All personnel are to observe a moment of silence for our fire service brothers and sisters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. All department activities for the remainder of the shift are to follow the guidelines issued by the fire chief with the full support of the IAFF local president/volunteer leadership/volunteer chiefs." -end-

To departmental chief's and line officer's; The Exxon Corporation will be presenting a gasoline tanker program on June 8 in the Village of Mamaroneck. This program is limited to active chief's and line officer's only. For details and registration contact Chief Andrew Larocco @ AHL1139@aol.com

SHAC was named EMS agency of the year for 2005, congrads Sleepy on a job well done

I know our village is getting 3 new cops off test they will be in the Police A. this summer. I dont know what list they where called off of, and tarrytown just hired 5 copps for this summer too. once again i dont know what list there off of if its the new one or the old one

After seeing some of the post in the other discussions, there does not seem to be much respect for BLS from ALS. It seems ALS thinks BLS is a taxi service by the way they talk about them. Why is that? There is such a big differnece in respect from here to the city. was wondering if any other BLS felt the same.

The yankees are one major pitching injury away from being a sub 500 team. I never liked Torre damn i oculd of won those world series with those teams the years they won. I am not saying get rid of just him get rid of all of them. Johnson should of never been bought here this year what does he have left maybe 2 years the most. Arod is the biggest waste of money. we gave up Soriano what were we nuts. I just realized something else who do we have in the mionrs now??? NO ONE. they where all treded away.I cant think of the last yankee bought up from the minors and lasted over three years with the team. They are in very big trouble if they pull there act toghter this year they will make the playoffs but no farther then that. Looks like us yankee fans maybe watching our time go the wayside for the next few years.

=D> very well put =D>

Date: March 30, 2005 To: Westchester County EMS Agencies From: Cpt. Bob Coulombe, NY Guard Re: Rescheduling of Homeland Defense "Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing for First Responder Course Please be advised that the "Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing for First Responders Course" has been rescheduled for April 30, 2005. In addition, the course has been extended to include the "Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Course as well. The location has changed to the PepsiCo Corporate Conference Center located at PepsiCo Headquarters, 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY. The hours of the event are: 0800-0900 Registration 0900-1200 Terrorist Bombing 1200-1300 Lunch 1300-1600 Suicide Bombing and Q&A ALL attendees must be registered by Name and Agency and must show picture ID at PepsiCo Security to enter. Certificates and CME credits will be issued for this training. Attendees can register with me via email at bobchappaqua@aol.com or by phone at 914 747 4322. PepsiCo has generously offered to make available a light breakfast during registration as well as lunch. We are very grateful for their hospitality. Please forward this information for distribution to all whom you believe would benefit from this very fine training. Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to your participation on April 30. Seating is limited and first in will apply. Commission of OEM Tony Sutton has agreed to make the opening comments at this training and we look forward to welcoming him

very well said WAS967, I do agree with you that BLS is very dependent on ALS here. I have been here for two years now and still find it hard to work with a medic, for the simple reason in the city it was a luxery to have one. This is how it went in the city. 11 David -central, central go 11 david we need a medic here any avaible for an MI, with out pause 11d no medic avaible will advise when one free well needless to say i am still waiting to know if one is free LOL. this would happen time and time agian for od's, arrests, etc. and trauma forget about it in the city it was standerd BLS, my first car accident here was a fatal and when i saw the medic pull up i was like wow who called you. He asked me what we got (now keept his in mind i was still in shock in seeing a medic on this call) and i said a traumatic arrest, he then says how bad, and as i am reaching for strecher out of the rig i stop and say well its traumatic so it must be pretty bad. LOL. I later told the medic i was sorry i did not mean to be harsh i just didnt think at the moment was so surprised just to see him there.

bus most likly came from the abuse of the 911 system in major citys. The police would say send a bus for a stub toe etc.