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http://wattco.net/news/whelen-new-product-releases/ 2nd one on the list

Whelen Hi-Way Riser

34 is Yorktown 36 is Ossining/Croton/Briarcliff 35 & 39 is Cortlandt/Peekskill 37 is Mount Pleasant

I was also surprised to see them having to rely on what looks like EMS and possibly bystanders to assist in the rescue.

Check out at about the 1:50 time mark... Then it takes quite a while to get him out.

There are indications that hiring will ramp up, yes.

12 April 2017State Police looking for the best and the brightest to join the long gray line NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robert M. Nuzzo Troop K Commander 845-677-7300 PRESS RELEASE Superintendent George P. Beach II today announced that the State Police have launched a new recruiting effort to attract the best and brightest qualified candidates to join one of the most highly respected law enforcement organizations in the country. The State Police will be holding a new Trooper entrance examination this fall. The exams are scheduled for October 7, October 14, October 21, and October 28, 2017, and will be offered at several convenient locations around the state. Online applications are now being accepted. Interested candidates can sign up for the exam at www.nytrooper.com.“Come help us celebrate our 100 year anniversary by applying to join the New York State Police. The strength of our agency is built on the diversity of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and their state” said Superintendent George P. Beach II. “We are actively seeking qualified, committed, and motivated candidates from all walks of life to take the Trooper exam this fall. Candidates will be competing for the chance to join the ranks of the New York State Police and have a rewarding career of public service.”Opportunities within the State Police include training and membership in specialized units, as well as opportunities for advancement through the State Police ranks. Some of the specialized areas of expertise include positions such as: Crime Scene Evidence Technicians; Field Training Officers; Canine Handlers; Firearms Instructors; and Motor Vehicle Collision Reconstructionist. Troopers are also eligible for assignments to specialized details and units including: the Aviation Unit; the Dive Team; the Special Operations Response Team; the Community Narcotics Enforcement Team; and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit. Troopers may also pursue assignments as investigators in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.Applicants can now use PayPal to pay for the application fee in addition to a Visa or MasterCard. The application has also been optimized for mobile devices. To help reduce paper and mailing costs, applicants with military service can now upload their supporting documents as PDF or scanned images directly into their application. Applicants that provide an e-mail address will receive confirmation of their application submission. Notifications will also be sent when updates, such as changing a test location or date, are made to their application online. Online applications must be submitted on www.nytrooper.com by September 1, 2017. Results from the examination will establish an eligibility list that may remain in effect for a minimum of four years. The New York State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and encourages all individuals interested in public service to apply.Here are the qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW YORK STATE TROOPER Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 20 years old by the application deadline. Must not have reached their 30th birthday by the date of the application deadline. Except the maximum age may be extended one year for each year of full-time active Federal military duty – up to a maximum of 6 years. AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT: Must be at least 21 years old to be appointed. Must be appointed prior to 36th birthday, except the maximum age may be extended one year for each year of full-time active Federal military duty – up to a maximum of 6 years. Must be a New York State resident and have a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. Must be able to pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT): sit-ups, push-ups and a one-and-one-half mile run. Must be able to work rotating shifts any day of the week, including holidays. Vision Requirements: uncorrected – no worse than 20/100 in each eye able to be corrected to 20/20 in each eye. Correction may be achieved using glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Color blindness is disqualifying. Must comply with New York State policy which requires all members to present a neat and professional appearance at all times. Tattoos, brands, body piercings, and other body art shall not be visible while a member is in uniform or other business attire. The uniform includes the short sleeve shirt open at the front of the neck. In addition to visibility, some tattoos or brands may have symbolic meanings that are inconsistent with the values of the New York State Police. Must possess a: Graduate certificate from senior high school, Or New York State High School Equivalency Diploma; Or Military GED certificate, Or High School Equivalency diploma from another state converted to a NYS High School Equivalency Diploma, AND Must have completed 60 college credit hours at an accredited college or university at time of appointment. Exceptions: 30 college credits may be waived, if the candidate has either:Received an Honorable Discharge from the Unite State military after two years of active military service;-Or-Successfully completed a Certified Police Officer Training Course approved by, or equivalent to a course approved by, the New York State Municipal Police Training council. A certified Peace Officer Training course does not qualify. Must be of good moral character. A felony conviction or a dishonorable discharge, from any military service, is an automatic disqualifier. Must successfully complete a medical examination, vision test, hearing test, background investigation including polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation to be appointed. CURRENT SALARY INFORMATION: $53,993 Starting Salary; $71,712 upon graduation from the NYSP Academy; $76,381 after 1 year; $90,827 after 5 years. (Salaries do not include additional location compensation for NYC, Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester counties.) Apply online or get additional information on becoming a New York State Trooper at:www.nytrooper.com or by calling 1-866-NYSP-EXAM

Although I cannot speak to the fire side at all, Edgemont could easily continue using Greenburgh Town PD. Many villages in New York have agreements with the Towns that encompass them.

Unmarked SP patrols have been back for several years now.

Is the Union advocating not providing mutual aid? Given several recent incident alerts where they accepted mutual aid into their city, this incident certainly seemed reasonable I would think. And they probably could have declined the additional 1&1.

That helps bring things into a bit of perspective. Do any other agencies carry these devices?

It does seem like this will be hard to justify, barring some compelling reason.

OK, so enlighten us with your "inside information."

Do not try an introduce open-mindedness, common sense or any attempt to try to get to the bottom of this story. It will delay the mob mentality response, which must proceed unabated! Flying off the handle at the slightest slight, real, perceived or completely imagined, is the way to get things done!

Responsible crime scene units typically do not respond with lights and sirens. Buffy crime scene units, well that's another story. Much risk, little benefit.

Date: 03/28/16 Time: 1830 Location: State Route 9 District: Montrose Battalion: Channel: Multiple Weather: Cloudy Units: Montrose FD- R51, E121, 2271, 2272, 2273, U68 Cortlandt EMS- 88B1, 88B2 Cortlandt ALS- 35M1, 35M2 LifeNet- Declined due to weather Peekskill PD- Patrol, Patrol Capt, Chief NYSP- Patrol, BCI, AIU, Commanders Description: PPD units in pursuit of a vehicle driving southbound in the northbound lanes, ultimately striking another vehicle head-on, south of Welcher Ave, in Cortlandt's district. Montrose R51 was literally on the scene within 15 seconds, as the crash occurred directly in his presence. Lengthy extended extrication. Scene turned over to SP for investigation. Medevac declined to due high winds.

If the wall is raised to 50 feet next year, we'll have to take that into account when spec'ing out new ladder trucks.

That looks like a NJ seal.

Date: 02/17/16 Time: 815 PM Location: State Route 9A District: Originated in Croton, moved into Cortlandt, and ended in Buchanan Units: Croton PD - Patrol, Detectives, Commander NYSP - Patrol, BCI, K9, Commander WCPD - Patrol, Aviation Buchanan PD - Patrol Description: Village of Croton PD in pursuit of a failure to comply, assisted by NYSP units. Vehicle crashed on Route 9A I/F/O Buchanan Fire Dept. Subject bailed and perimeter established with ongoing search.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/02/16/fire-truck-crashed-i84/80451666/ Click on the news link for some photos.

They probably set relations between their agencies back considerably. I hope they charge them criminally.

Every time politics comes up here, people later regret it.

Wow.

Could they be getting more involved in EMS, given the crazy number of calls generated by the VA Campus and State Nursing Home on the Campus? If they were starting to assume the ALS care and transport, it would really reduce the burden on CCVAC and Cortlandt ALS who respond there multiple times every day.

Just to clarify, this call appears to have occurred after 7:00 p.m., when the career EMT from OVAC had already left, so OVAC isn't really involved in this specific matter.