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Just noticed this today. Deadline is approching soon... http://www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel/Ex...20OC%20%20W.pdf http://www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel/Ex...icers%20(2).pdf

What is the detail (ranks/numbers) of Yonkers personnel that can be sent out of district?

If you Google "IAFF" and "March of Dimes", there appears an association for quite a few Locals.

You may have misunderstood me, I actually agree with you.

I think it may have more with (as happens recurrently) on this Board, both sides digging in. Not really a great deal of people in the middle ground. Not an immense number of people really able to see it “from the other side”, so to speak. That's not an absolute, I believe we do have a few members who can do this, with discernment and style. Even if someone responds to your post, you will more than likely repeat points you've already made. (And I say this, fairly equitability, as I have no Fire connections or allegiance, career or volunteer.) With many of these discussions, even when not intended to, they devolve into career vs. volunteer. Sometimes unashamedly, sometimes with absolute subtleness. It's has gotten to the point, when I read a new post on a debate of this nature, I can read the Posters name and almost always envisage, with accuracy, what they are going to say. It's natural, to a point, to defend your own "side."

Owned by Federal/State/Local governments, colleges/universities, public buildings and lands, etc...

Actually, there are some general public members, as well as media/news members.

I left Empress +/- 9 years ago, but at that time, all patients went to Local ED's (except Traumas).

Wouldn't be surprised, as they have filmed several scenes in Westchester and Yonkers previously.

To me that almost seems like a non-issue. (Although the Pres of the Vulcans could have announced a year and a half ago that it was forged.) The real problem here is that the then-mayor even honored the premise of the letter, forged or otherwise. The Vulcans said jump and the Mayor Ernie said, how high?

An updated news story from N.H. http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx...86-0cd112c36164

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7510423.stm Here it is in a nutshell, yet on a larger stage. Same principals apply in this case.

The UPS example presents similar dangers. I wouldn't want to be the next "actual" UPS driver to visit that building/apartment. You say there were no what if's. You might be right (so far). What will really determine the success will be any future events that transpire as a result of this "game." No one who plans/handles tactical police situations would deem this event a model.

I can totally agree with that concern.

I'm very surprised to hear any FF take this position. Herein lies the problem. Next time the FD arrives, for a LEGITIMATE reason, this guy (or any other criminal pyscho) who thinks it just may be the PD, there to "trick him" again, is going to do something extreme, such as open fire upon the FD crew, who is only there for some BS legitimate FD function. So you want to jump out of your engine in front of this guys apartment in the future? If he assumes you to be PD (in disguise), he may just take actions that your not prepared to handle.

I think it just makes us even for FF's conducting traffic stops! (Note: I'm just kidding) In all seriousness, this is a problem and is inappropriate. It's the same reason use of the International Red Cross symbol for tactical purposes is a Geneva Convention violation. That's assuming the reporting is accurate.

http://www.lohud.com/article/20090302/NEWS...3Zp0gxttPI98%3D

Despite the economic position of New York State, NYSP is preparing to send out the next set of canvas letters for the next Academy Class, due to start after the current class of 90 graduates. So if your on the list, keep your eye open for a package from NYSP.

http://www.lohud.com/article/20090302/NEWS03/903020347

http://lohud.com/article/20090301/NEWS02/903010401

Actually, it's not a 'lame point', it's a good point. It helps to always remember not to become complacent just because you have new safety features. As you yourself point out here, some drivers are just beyond help.

Herein lies one of the problems. They eventually get out, they always do. They get passed on and on, through official channels, and eventually, someone comes into possession and posts them.

That varies a little bit. NYSP Members have a mandatory retirement age of 60. That was changed about three years ago, when the age was 57.

Exactly. Somehow, it's become it's own urban legand over time. I've never quite understood it.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/02152009/news/...cris_155244.htm