ex-commish

Guess you can add that to the "what is a buff" list..

Count me in.

I asked this question once during a heated debate about lights in an EVOC class I was teaching. One student said to go through the red light.

Good argument for thorough background checks???

Tempting...LOL

I aksed a simple, direct question based on something I saw. A simple, direct answer was given thanks to Chris who is probably more than qualified to answer the original question. Why it resulted in 30+ posts is beyond me but amazing. Lights on POV's are a waste in my opinion and can be a liability not to mention how ridiculous some cars are outfitted. It is an embarassment. Ok...fire away

Any recent news on the states budget cuts and how it will ( if at all) impact training in NY?

I guess my next question is why would a POV need a flashing red light in the rear?

So true. They seem to know more about what box number is for what FDNY company than thier own department's SOP's.

May they rest in peace.

Taken from Officer.Com http://www.lapd.com/news/headlines/lapd_of...ack_of_helmets/ LAPD Policy on Riot Gear Criticized

These people want to kill us, our kids and destroy our way of life. Where will they go? How could Obama even suggest closing it down with no plans to put them somewhere else.

I usually don't play the party game but if Mccain or any other Republican was put in office and he nominated someone who commited the same crime ( yes...tax evasion is a crime) he would of been nailed to the wall by the comittee and the media would of had a field day.

I saw it myself and you are correct. So if I evade paying my taxes all I gotta say is I am sorry???

My comment on the excuses was general and not directed towards you.

Take it a bit furthur....what kind of training do FAST members have? Do teams in the county require the FAST class or equivelant? How about other specialized rescue training.

There will be expectations because he campaigned on and was elected to fix the problems we are facing. He promised to fix the so called "Bush failed policies". Don't make excuses for him. The honeymoon is over, time to roll up the sleeves and do the work he was elected to do.

I did not vote for him and I believe I have made my views quite clear on here and elsewhere about him but he is now our president and we need to stand behind him and give him a chance as what we are facing is too critical now not to stand behind him. God Bless America !!!

I would of rather of seen a full pardon but am glad these guys will be released. They should of never been jailed in the first place.

I was going to ask if there were any educational opportunities but you answered my question.

Very good shots.

As long as people are willing to shellout big bucks to go to a ball game and spend $7.00 for a beer you will continue to see the athletes making the money they are making.

I believe this is a case of everyone expressing thier opinions. Democracy at it's best.

I believe Patterson is proposing a tier 5 which has significant changes. I also believe he wants to raise the retirment for pd/fd to 25 years as well and not being able to collect untill 50.

Obama speaks of change. Why not start with his inaguration. I can understand the signifance of his election and what it means for many people and allthough I did not vote for him I wish him luck as his success will be ours. That aside, with milliions out of work, a failiing econony, public service being cut to the bone, why not have a simpe, private ceremony? All you need is a judge and a bible. Remember...change.