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BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye April 16, 2017

The days of "we been doing it like this for years now" are over. Tradiation now is about safety. Rye is doing the right thing. I served on the fire wardens in my old dept. It served no purpose. Attitude was, what's best for my company, not for the Department. It moved the department backwards. Safety can not be overlooked anymore. If you can't see that, maybe you shoukd rethink about being a volunteer

BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye April 20, 2017

But he is the most popular guy in the fire house. Isn't that good enough to be Chief

calhobs liked a post in a topic by newsbuff in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye April 20, 2017

Effort and "wanting to" respond doesn't put out fires. The citizen isn't gonna say "Oh well, you had to work so it's ok that my husband died because it was 'impossible for the volly to respond'."

The citizens DEMAND a service that responds in a quick and efficient matter EVERY SINGLE TIME. Anything less is doing a disservice to the community.

BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye April 20, 2017

But he is the most popular guy in the fire house. Isn't that good enough to be Chief

BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye April 16, 2017

The days of "we been doing it like this for years now" are over. Tradiation now is about safety. Rye is doing the right thing. I served on the fire wardens in my old dept. It served no purpose. Attitude was, what's best for my company, not for the Department. It moved the department backwards. Safety can not be overlooked anymore. If you can't see that, maybe you shoukd rethink about being a volunteer

BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye April 16, 2017

The days of "we been doing it like this for years now" are over. Tradiation now is about safety. Rye is doing the right thing. I served on the fire wardens in my old dept. It served no purpose. Attitude was, what's best for my company, not for the Department. It moved the department backwards. Safety can not be overlooked anymore. If you can't see that, maybe you shoukd rethink about being a volunteer

BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in New Jersey's Roosevelt to Lose Its Volunteer Fire Department After Voting Down Money for New Firehouse March 31, 2017

There maybe a lot more to thus story. At end of the article. It says the people did not trust the fire department and the city counsel to make the repairs to the fire house.

calhobs liked a post in a topic by somebuffyguy in New Jersey's Roosevelt to Lose Its Volunteer Fire Department After Voting Down Money for New Firehouse March 31, 2017

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-jersey-roosevelt-volunteer-fire-department-bond-vote-badge-417487813.html
Link to the story.
Why should a town of 900 people, and not even 2 square miles have its own FD ? Great merge it with nearby departments and let the members join other departments in the area.

BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in New Jersey's Roosevelt to Lose Its Volunteer Fire Department After Voting Down Money for New Firehouse March 31, 2017

There maybe a lot more to thus story. At end of the article. It says the people did not trust the fire department and the city counsel to make the repairs to the fire house.

BIGRED1 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in New Jersey's Roosevelt to Lose Its Volunteer Fire Department After Voting Down Money for New Firehouse March 31, 2017

There maybe a lot more to thus story. At end of the article. It says the people did not trust the fire department and the city counsel to make the repairs to the fire house.

calhobs liked a post in a topic by nfd2004 in As a Paramedic Mourns a Colleague, the Calls Don't Stop March 26, 2017

Thank you very much for posting this story. I would like to pass it on as well.

Today, Saturday March 25, 2017, in carrying on with the tradition of George, the Steinbrenner Family will open Yankee Stadium for FDNY/EMS EMT Yadiro Arroyo's funeral logistics.

Arroyo, 44, was killed last week by a schizophrenic, career criminal., who tried to steal her ambulance and ran her down with her own vehicle.

For One Day, Yankee Stadium will be the House that Yadira built.

The Bronx Bombers will provide free parking today (Saturday 3/25/2017), for some of the 10,000 people expected to be at slain EMT Yadira Arroy's funeral.

EMTs and Medics from around the nation are expected in the city to honor the mother of FIVE.

The Yankees will cover the cost of opening and staffing parking lots, including those opposite the stadium, gates 4 and 8, for the roughly 5,000 cars and buses expected.

The Yankees arranged for the post funeral meal with refreshments and food served in the ball parks Great Hall between 1 pm and 4:45 pm.

Here we Remember FDNY/EMS EMT Yadira Arroya, who spent 14 years saving lives in the City of New York. May she Rest in Peace and THANK YOU for your dedicated years of service to the citizens and visitors of New York City.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HvnUVkyU_M

AFS1970 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in Peekskill Fire Chief Vincent Malaspina resigns after city cites nepotism concerns February 27, 2017

Though sad the Chief had to step down. But as said on this site many times. Rules are rules. Nepotism rules have been in place across the country now for many years. They dont only pertain to Fire departments, they effect many civil service jobs. Best of luck to you Chief

AFS1970 liked a post in a topic by calhobs in Peekskill Fire Chief Vincent Malaspina resigns after city cites nepotism concerns February 27, 2017

Though sad the Chief had to step down. But as said on this site many times. Rules are rules. Nepotism rules have been in place across the country now for many years. They dont only pertain to Fire departments, they effect many civil service jobs. Best of luck to you Chief

vodoly liked a post in a topic by calhobs in NYC EMS as it once was February 15, 2017

I still would be the basterd child of Emergency Service. The agency that no body really wanted.

calhobs liked a post in a topic by nfd2004 in Story of Brotherhood in the Fire Service February 4, 2017

Here is a letter written to a local newspaper by the daughter of a firefighter. She tells how these firefighters, "Don't take Brotherhood lightly".

http://www.silive.com/opinion/letters/index.ssf/2017/02/firefighters_dont_take_brother.html#incart_river_index