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Doesn't the Coast Guard have auxillary units stationed around the Hudson and the Sound? Don't they do water rescue also?

Nice to hear some positive news..good job!!

Rest in peace.

Congrats and God Bless!!!

My son just got a notice to appear for the agility for White Plains but not for MV

My prayers go to him and his family for a positive outcome.

Great job by all!!!

May she rest in peace.

According to the FASNY website approx 400 volunteer departments in NY participated in the FASNY Recruit weekend in April. My question is did any departments see any increase in membership due to the FASNY effort? And on another note what are departments doing besides the FASNY program to not only recruit but to retain membership? We all know most departments are hurting. Hopefully this will open some objectionable discussion. Thank you.

Congratulations and best of luck to the new officers!!

"The city is drowning in debt after the failed investment into Unity Movie Studios." Pathetic. So vital service is cut and people may be out of jobs because of mis-managed money.

Thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends....may he rest in peace

"As others have said in the past, sometimes we just need to put our "big boy pants" on and develop a thicker skin for the criticisms and advice of others. Nobody is perfect, especially me, and we all make mistakes. As members of the emergency service community we're one big family - like it or not - and even though we may constantly fight about things, we still (usually) can pull together when the chips are down." Well said.

God speed to your son

Very glad to see the officers are ok!!!

Horrible story....you don't see MSNBC airing this...may they rest in peace and I hope the perps that did this get thiers!!!

"I feel if Volunteer Companies Ran some of the special operations units that they would be called on more. " Brother...not to sound like a killjoy because your idea is noble but today many volunteer departments are having a tough enough time handling calls within let alone being called more to man a special ops unit which besides Westchester County I believe there are some units around the county. Another issue would be training. You would need to be trained to certain levels ( hazmat, high/low angle rescue, trench and building collapse...etc) which requires alot of hours both initial and on-going. Again a noble idea which in better times may work but in today's climate it's getting tougher to handle the routine stuff.

May he rest in peace.

Glad to see a happy ending.

Horrible tradegy...may they all rest in peace.

Thanks Barry!!

Is there an NFPA standard that references age of apparatus and it's continued use? Is there a cut-off recommended by NFPA? Thanks.

You should start with the AHD of the department you were with during that time frame. They should have the records.

Great job!!!

May he rest in peace