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I am looking for suggestions on on-line schools that offer emergency management programs...appreciate the input.

John I have been out of the loop with training for quite some time but I will do my best...it is to my understanding there is no minimum standard for volunteer firefighters as there is for career firefighters. I posed a question to the state as to why volunteer depts can not have MTO's and that was the response I received by OFPC. The only requirement is the 15 hour OSHA and 8 hour safety training. Due to home rule in NY depts can adopt thier own standards but remember we still have NFPA and allthough their standards are not regulatory they are consensus standards and have been referenced to.

Thank God he is going to survive..prayers for a speedy recovery supposedly he has a 6 week old baby. I truly hope the perps involved get what's coming.

2006 Black Crown Victoria for sale. 11,100 miles. Asking $12,000.00 Interested parties should contact the Hawthorne Fire District at 914-224-6081 or e-mail amancusi@hawthornefd.com.

Don't you need a license to be a bounty hunter as well? Wouldn't a conviction bar you from getting a license?

And so he should as in any other jurisdiction.

Too young...may she rest in peace

It appears that the other volunteer companies in NYC are sactioned, blessed, christened...whatever you want to call it :)and they appear to have a set response area and seem to work well with the FDNY but it seems that Avation is more of group of freelancers just showing up where ever and I can understand the stance the FDNY is taking. It boils down to safety.

Just wondering if they are not reckognized by FDNY or OFPC are the members covered under VFBL? Are they eligible for PSOB benefits if killed in the LODD?

They attended the academy when Basic and Intermediate firefighter was the state cirriculum. I remember having some of them in some of the classes I was teaching.

"The affidavit of probable cause filed to support the charges against the chief said Yuknavich withdrew $11,865 in cash from the department’s hall account between October 2008 and August 2010 that was not used for operations or expenses. In addition, it said, he used the hall’s credit card for Sam’s Club to make a total of $3,706 in purchases for his personal use between June 2009 and May 2011." How was he allowed to withdraw that much money without being questioned? Isn't there a board that oversees the finances of the department?

Barry to answer your questions in one simple answer better to have or have not, never know when the situation could change.

Big Blue pulled it off but not after a tough game against the Niners....

Terrible..thoughts and prayers go to all involved

Glad to hear this brave young man is home and that he is doing well....God Bless!!!

Very dangerous....

Are they now considered "battalion chief's" ?

And we didn't and sent them packing...

[/q yes they have a class waiting to come in from the old list and we are waiting for our contract if we get what they say there could be up to 150 officers retiring this year and another 200 within two years. Our top pay will go from 78,000 to 92,000 if we get the new contract. I also believe they are waiting for Tier 6 to be created

Hmmmmmm..wonder who that is??? Actually from now untill 2015 there are an expected mass amount of retirements as there was a massive hiring spree in between 1986 and 1990. Anyone needing information about the job itself feel free to send me a private message or e-mail me at amanc2196@aol.com. Good luck those who take the exam.

TR54 great shots....love to see old photos

As a driver of an emergency vehicle you have an obligation to get your crew to the incident and back in a safe manner. You have an obligation to the public as well. Many lives are in your hands and you are not doing anyone any good if you now become the incident. When I taught EVOC I used to hammer into the class that you have to drive defensively.

Amen to that!!!!

Don't under estimate Greenbay...

Smackdown in the Meadowlands!!!