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I'm from an area that has both hydranted sections and sections where we rely on tankers for water supply. We always use 5 inch for a supply line regardless of location. One is because it gives us more water with less hose all over and 2 because of friction loss. I tihnk in an urban situation like yonkers or fdny it's easier useing 3 or 3.5 supply lines due to lengths normally used. And iff it comes down to it you can hook 2 3 inch lines giving you technically a 6 inch supply line and if i remember right from pump ops with the fl you would have the same reult of 5 inch then. It would be nice to see alot of depts going to a bigger supply line so it is easier to identify, less hose scattered all over the place, and makes for an easier clean up

when working on a rig with the squad I volunteer for they say shorts are a no no for accident scenes and traumas because there is exposed skin. IF i'm with the fire dept and we get an assist ems call i'll usually wear bunker pants unless we are called for a pt. in the woods and need our 6 wheelers then i wear jeans. I personally like the added safety of wearing bunker pants on a medical call

haha my mistake..it is also the best even with an idiot for commisioner..I'm a big fan of seagrave especially with the aerialscopes the city buys, but no one up my way runs them. Hopefully next year I do good on the test so i can ride the seagraves

I've only worked with SurvivAir with no problems. I've used the old Mark 2's, the sigma and now the panther models. I've found them very easy to use. All are rated for 2216 PSI . We took off the shoulder mounted gauge and now have an LED display on the mask and are now looking into outfitting them with the external speakers so we can talk better because a neighboring dept uses them and can talk a lot clearer. The integrated Pass is a lot simpler to use and it's not like the old style you had to turn on to use in which no one turned theres on. Also very comfy to wear. Only thing I'd love to see on an airpack is a quick connect like an air tool being run off the airline of a compressor. WOuld make chanign bottles so much easier and faster

I know alot of depts. are now going with ferrara because they are cheaper. but if they wanna spend less money in a truck why not buy something from a reliable company. I'd prefer see them buy Pierce. Now that would be a beautiful sight to see in NYC. Pierce trucks would make a nice touch to one of the biggest fire depts going

I've noticed over the past year or so now I think, FDNY has been ordering several ferrara pumpers then the collapse recues and now new satelite trucks. Any reason behind FDNY going to Ferrara now? Is it maybe they are trying to save some money when buying apparatus?

My dept lets us carry our gear in our POV's. We operate out of 3 stations currently and some guys will keep gear at their station or carry it with htem because if their truck doesnt get out they respond to the scene or just respond to the scene depending on location. We are currently working on plans for a central firehouse in which case I believe gear will be kept at the station. My company now is also looking for gear racks to fit in the tight quarters of our truck room. It's nice to keep gear at the station because you must respond to the station first before goign to the scene. As far as response and manpower on a truck, right now we don't have anything stating there must be a certain amount of manpower riding that truck. Mutual aid we carry a full crew but normally during the day it's a driver and maybe one other fireman on the truck and at night we usually get between2-5 ona truck. We know that during the day if it is something major like a working structure fire or serious MVA we have people coming so if we respond driver alone it's not to bad for us...thankfully. So far it seems to have worked well over the years

The tools and equipment you put in a coffin compartment is at the discretion of a dept. A lot of equipment I have seen stored up top is the equipment not always used. I think a lot of hazmat stuff like booms and decon equipment and I would say rope gear if it is not always used. Like it was said the stairs are alot safer then using the ladder to climb up. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but isn't there plenty of room up top usually to walk around on a truck with coffin compartments. To me it seems to be pretty safe. There is always a slight risk to someone falling off of any truck they are working on top of but from the rescues i have seen they do look a little bit safer then most

What is everyone's opinion on the ResQ Jack system and what drawbacks do you think they have. The captain of my company pushed for them and my chief just recently purchased them and are awaiting delivery. Did we make a good choice or just wasted money on another useless item

haha i hear ya...i'm not one for body piercings...just always had my ears done...but yea you do have a point..years ago I probably would be passed because I hgave tattoos and such but now they are finally really being accepted more then they have been before which is nice..but only time will tell I guess

haha tradition...the old leather lungs..and i still keep the tradiotn with my leather new yorker...wouldnt want any other helmet

I looked for a while for Newburgh's test and never saw it then about a week ago I found it and found I missed the cut off date. But reading what has been said i'm almost glad because I don't live in orange but am relatively close to Pine Bush. Shame to miss a test for a good paying job but I guess i'll have to see what else is out there

last i heard was that filing is in October 2006 with written test winter of 2006 and physical test sometime in spring 2007. I know I'l be taking the test with hopefully positive results

Yea but doesnt town of Poughkeepsie now have those ugly lightbars from whelen that raise up

I was suprised FDNY went with the E-One/Salsbury in the first place. Coming from an all Pierce dept. I think it would be awesome to see Pierce running in NYC. I know the one post said there is a blueprint of the truck in circulation but does anyone have and word on size and features this truck will have?

For those who are in or close to Ulster County there is some apparatus news I have heard recently Ellenville Fire District is currently in the process of replacing a 1986 Pierce Arrow 1500/1500 pumper. From the specs I have seen the truck will be a Pierce 4 door custom Contender. 1500 Waterous 2 stage 1500gpm pump, 1500 water, foam, hydraulic ladder rack. LED upper level warning and as of now I believe lower level strobe warning. Ellenville is also looking at getting a new mini pumper. Right now this is just being talked about but if it happend it will be a Ford F550 with either a 500 or 750gpm pump for drafting and I believe between 250-400 water with foam. Ellenville First Aid and Rescue Squad is awaiting delivery of Chevy Tahoe state police package Fly Car for the use of the paramedics. Delivery is expected within the next few weeks. Will give further once I find out more Ulster Hose has taken delivery of 2 Kenworth 4 door Pierce Contenders. 1250gpm pump and 1000 water. Pics are on www.Tylerfire.com under new deliveries

East Fishkill has the stairs on their squad? Does it have a hosebed or any type of hose storage since it has a pump and intakes? Ya know I didnt think about it at first when i posted but your right..the big thing with OSHA now so the stairs make more sense then a ladder does plus i'd prefer one on a rescue. I think if my co. didnt go with a demo since we were in a bind we would of gone with a walk around with the stairs. I'll have to hop over the mid hudson bridge one day and head into dutchess to take a look at east fishkill's squad

I have seen a couple trucks with the stairs to the top and form what i have seen you don't lose any space, but like stated you actually gain some more compartment space. Liek it was also said it is a lot safer then climbing a ladder to the top to get equipment and bring it down. The pictures of the rescue you posted show how spacious it is even with the stairs. I know Pierce has an option for the stairs that come down to climb to the top but thats probably a pretty penny to get as a feature. The speedy dry hoppers are an awesome feature because you can carry more speedy dry now and it takes up less space. From what I've seen you lose space with a walk in because you lose depth of compartment space and the compartments arent usually as tall. Face it we're in 2005 and the technology keeps advancing making trucks more spacious and safer. Who knows what they'll come up with next but i'm thinking it will be something useful. And it was mentioned by a hot head saying dept's waste money with features....Hmmm last time i checked depts would do that to give the best truck to their members then they can. Are some features not always needed...you bet but hey if my dept had the budget for every little feature we could get i'd hope they would if it would benefit the members

I saw this on the news last night with the bonehead commish. I couldn't help but laugh at him because the drivers on trucks are being smart and stopping at stop signs and stop lights. I guess he rather get people killed because he wants the trucks racing to the scene and what appears to be any means neccesary. Every Evoc class I have seen and when I took it even said to stop at all stop lights and stop signs then proceed thru once it is safe. He is just trying to cause more problems it looks like. Seems lately there is something in the news because he's such an idiot

go to www.tylerfire.com and they have a pic and profile on the truck..From what I remember it is a 2000gpm pump and 750 tank. Nice looking truck despite the color