RWC130

You don't need Lights or Siren.... Just looking at that truck it says GET OUT OF DA WAY! haha Very nice... Best of luck with it. GIT-R-DONE!

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EXACTLY!!!

If that is the Ladder ... WOW! What does the Police Car look like?

REST IN PEACE CHIEF! God bless you, family, friends, and members of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. I am sorry for your loss. FF Rob Casasanta, President Centennial Hose Company No. 4 Peekskill FD E130

STAT Flight now called LifeNet of NY Cool Website: http://www.lifenetny.com/AboutLifeNetofNY.php

NYS VTL 1104 (a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when involved in an emergency operation, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the condition herein stated. ( The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: 1. Stop, stand or park irrespective of the provisions of this title; 2. Proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or a stop sign, but only after slowing down asmay be necessary for safe operation; 3. Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger life or property; 4. Disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in specified directions. © Except for an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle, the exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when audible signals are sounded from any said vehicle while in motion by bell, horn siren, electronic device or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and whenthe vehicle is equipped with at least one lighted lamp so that from any direction, under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred feet from such vehicle, at least one red light will be displayed and visible. (e) The forgoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty todrive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others. (f) Not with standing any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, an ambulance operated in the course of an emergency shall not be prohibited from using any highway, street or roadway; provided, however, that an authority having jurisdiction over any such highway, street or roadway may specifically prohibit travel there on by ambulances if such authority shall deem such travel to be extremely hazardous and would endanger patients being transported thereby

It's close to shift change, You are dispatched to a PIAA and you have tickets to a Yankee Game...... Call STAT Flight! OK, all jokes a side. Having STAT Flight is a GREAT thing. IT SAVES LIVES! No doubt. I do have to agree with Remember585 about misuse of the chopper at times. It happens and it should not.

Pursuant to VTL § 1104 ©, all authorized emergency vehicles, except police vehicles, must be operating a siren and at least one lighted red light for the exemption of the statute to apply. Vehicle and Traffic Law Sec 1144 Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle ( police, fire, ambulance, etc. ) displaying at least one emergency light and when sounding an audible signal ( siren, air horns ) the driver of every other motor vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right hand edge or curb of the roadway, or to either edge of a one way three or more lanes in width, clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed. I am not saying you should be transporting anyone lights & siren or just lights, or no lights at all. I honestly don't care. The days of getting a woodie hitting the sirens for me are long gone. I have read thru numerous case law in the State of New York where motorists have WON lawsuits because the Fire Truck or Ambulance was not in "Emergency Operation" with it's Lights and Siren activated. Yes, we all use judgement and don't lay on the Federal Q and Air Horns at 4 in the morning but.... Hit someone or someone hits you and you don't have a siren on OH BOY! You better pray EVERY witness says "I heard the siren" The law is pretty clear "when sounding an audible signal" So... unless you are a police vehicle and you have the Lights on you better be making some noise. Just my TWO cents

66Alpha1, 1, 10, or 100 Volunteers the LEGAL name is: Port Chester Rye Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. If they want to drop the VAC and add EMS that fine but LEGALLY you must obtain a DBA thru the County Clerks Office then amend the NYS DOH license to add EMS. (as seen below) Mamaroneck Village Ambulance Squad, Inc. d.b.a. Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Services Starnet Emergency Services, Inc. d.b.a. Westchester EMS TC Hudson Valley Ambulance Corp. d.b.a. Mid-Hudson Valley Ambulance Service That is the point I am trying to drive home to the VAC's that change the name to EMS. You need to obtain a D.B.A. It cost $35.00 Sorry to be a lil off topic here. GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW FLEET!!!!!!

X901, Actually it is VAC! As per the NYS EMS they are licensed as: Port Chester Rye Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. 417 Ellendale Avenue, Port Chester http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/c...westchester.htm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I remember 25. lol

414, I wish you all the best. Welcome back! Back with a BANG? lol Working Fires, PIAA's, Etc...

ALSFIREFIGHTER, OK, Before you go blasting away know the FACTS, which I do. Know what is REALLY going on down at Kentland FD which I do. DON'T Monday Morning Quarterback... It has NOTHING to do with "Leadership" or "Management". The TRUTH will come out very soon as to what is going on. My friend at Kentland FD asked me to keep this quiet and I am respecting his wishes.

Date: 05/15/07 Time: 1647 HRS Location: Bear Mountain Bridge Frequency: 155.505, 154.890, 160.215 Units Operating: Town of Highlands PD, State Park Police, New York State Police - Troop K 3K59, 3K49, 3K47, 3K18, 3K1 New York State Police - Troop F 2F62 Description Of Incident: Possible Jumper / MVA Writer: RWC130 Called in as a MVA w/ Injuries thru Town of Highlands PD updated that subject involved in MVA is possible "11-92" DWI and is attempting to Jump of the Bridge. Subject in custody without incident. Felony DWI / MHL

Remember585, In answer to that comment. YES!! I have a friend who is very active with Kentland FD. More news to follow in days to come....

X635, I did that! lol

I love the shot of Empress Dodge Ram Unit 06. Memories! haha [attachmentid=2734] I remember I was in that thing doing a ride-a-long with Paramedic Supervisor Paul Hansen. Remember him? We were going to a Cardiac Arrest to back up the Mount Vernon crew and as we got on the Highway we hit a bump and lost all the Emergency Lights, Siren, and Two Way Radios. As we got into Mount Vernon we hit another bump and everything came back on. LOL! Anyone remember the other 2 Dodge's 03 and 04. 06 had the Red Whelen Mini Lightbar w/ White Strobe in the middle as seen in the pic. 03 or 04 was the same but had 2 Hot Shot Style Mini Rotators on the back. 1 was Red and 1 was Blue. Back then they were Empress Burgundy over White. Looked Sharp! Late 90's they were painted ALL White. I also remember when Empress had dedicated City of Yonkers Ambulances and Paramedic Fly Cars. They carried a Yonkers PD portable (old Motorola Brick) with the Modat ID. Buses: Ambulance 1 Ambulance 2 Ambulance 3 Fly Cars: Medic 1 - Dodge Ram Unit 03 - I think? Medic 2 - Dodge Ram Unit 04 - I think? Medic Supervisor - Dodge Ram Unit 06 I got to ride Ambulance 3 with Anna Rodriguez ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh How about the EMS Station in the Parking Garage across from Yonkers General? Next time you pass by that old metal garage door remember it. Old EMS Station. One of the Ambulance Crew's use to sleep at Engine 311 at night. Had a small room. Size of a closet. 2 Beds, Couch, PD Phone. I think it was Ambulance 2?

I think that Mahopac ladder was made custom and low so that it would fit in the Firehouse on Route 6.

"This one time at Band Camp".........

No disrespect to ANY Police Officers on this board. Is the Firefighter Guilty of: Bad Taste? YES! FF a Jerk? YES! Really Stupid? YES! Unprofessional? YES! Now.... Loss of his FF Job? HMMMMM I think a good lawyer is gonna see $$$$$ with this one.

Call in as many FASTeams as possible and put them to work removing LIQUOR! Call the Red Cross ask for as many Coolers and Ice as possible, I/C will arrange a Police Escort. LOL! Had to make you guys laugh! OK, in all seriousness. Good topic. Gets you to start thinking!!! I'd go with Water too however if you can attack with Foam that is a good idea. Is your department trained in the use of A and B type Foam and it's various use or do you just have a few big white jugs that say "Foam" ??? TRAINING, TRAINING, TRAINING!!!

I worked for Empress in 1997. My first call. Shooting on Palisade Ave. I could see he was DOA before I got out of the bus. Old partners: Doug DiBlasi, Laurie Kaufman, Sheri Baia, Jay Swart, Califano, F and Califano J, and my old pal Bill Ford. Frank Califano GREAT EMT, Hey do you still have my ORANGE EMT Sheers? haha Rich Ulrich, Daryn Baia, Bob Visconti, Robert Scott Boswick, Steve Sugrue and the rest of the gang. Had some fun times. God bless Tommy Sal - RIP BROTHER!!! I remember some fun nights at Mannions. RIP DANTE! Your life and dream was cut way too short. Thanks for showing me how to unlock the cell phones. What do I miss the most? The REALLY HOT spanish girl who use to sit upstairs and answer the phones. (old building design) WOW! I always found time for a "10-27" and how will ALWAYS be a secret. You got me once and only once... Never again! haha One last thing..... I DON'T MISS PARKING TICKETS! God Bless ALL Empress EMS employees past and present. BE SAFE!

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I feel old now. 10 years ago this summer I worked at Empress EMS. I remember when Unit 20 and 21 were repainted with the new Empress logo. Units 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 were all brand new. I think at the time 22 went to MV. 52 and 53 were boxes and said "Paramedics" on them. Unit 39 still around? You could not kill that thing! Track = ZZZZZZ'sss! I remember when Trauma74 and I pulled over an Ice Cream Truck with Lights and Siren because it was like 100 outside on HOT July night and we wanted some ICE CREAM! EMPRESS IS A GOOD CREW!!!!