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I agree with 648. I enjoyed what I learned in this class so much that I've taken it twice. Anything you can learn to save yourself or your brothers is worth taking. I took the original pilot class and I took it again in February 2003. The one thing I noticed that I really appreciated was the different approaches each Instructor takes. Like they always say, "there's more then one way to skin a chicken."

Common sense. Have it? Use it! My Fire Department does not respond lights & sirens to every fire call, BASED ON DISPATCH INFORMATION. For example, our SOG states that a "Code 2" response (no lights or sirens) is to be used for the following calls, unless other pertinent information is received. Carbon Monoxide Alarms with no Symptoms. Fluid Spills Rubbish (no value) fires And on automatic alarms only the first due responds "code 1" and the balance comes in "code 2." We also have a written SOG stating that Mutual Aid to scenes is "Code 1" and to relocate is only a "code 2." When responding, we generally receive updates like "setoff in error," or "smoke from cooking" and our units will continue in "Code 2" for investigation. Remember, lights and sirens don't put out the fires or save lives, the people on the rigs do. Get them there safe and alive.

The V&T law posted is pretty cut and dry....green lights are for VAC members only.

Not true. All of the 60 Control staff are EMD certified, and we utilize the ProQA software for all EMS calls per our protocols. The only reason your agency gets ALS and BLS response for everything is YOUR PROTOCOL, hence no FD response on certain types of calls. I think, and again this is MY OWN OPINION, your agency is one of the best in Westchester, and I don't recall any times where I had to send Mutual Aid into your jurisdiction. Keep up the good work! On a side note, I think that ALS abuse is a major issue. But what makes matters worse is when patient transport is drastically delayed awaiting Mutual Aid, and the Medic is ALREADY ON SCENE. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you,re already there, that patient is in fact under your care, right? Delaying the transport because of personal feelings on covering BLS calls is inappropriate. If you're there, and in some instances for 10-20 minutes awaiting Mutual Aid, and the local VAC has only a driver, why not take in the transport? More importantly, the local agencies have to resolve the staffing issue and stop relying on ALS Fly-Cars!!! Suck it up and pay someone if you have to - and think about your public, not your pride! How proud can you really be if you couldn't cover a call in sufficient time and the outcome is DEATH? THINK ABOUT IT!

First of all, the comment made that "we've all done it" is not true. I know that I can speak for many people, myself included, that have NEVER been drunk in a bar in public in uniform, let alone in a firehouse shirt. At a parade? Yes, a few years back before I came to my senses. Do I agree with drinking at a bar when in uniform - that's a tough one that I'd rather not touch. Bottom line, whatever you do, be smart about it. You represent yourself, your company and more importantly, your whole service when you wear that uniform. It's bad enough that there's always been a public perception that the fire service is made up from a bunch of lushes, do we really need to keep adding fuel to that fire?! Here's another question. Is it at all appropriate for a Fire Chief to take the Chief's car to a bar, or even to a grocery store to buy beer for themselves? My humble opinion is no. Reason - if you are driving that car, you are abusing the reason you have it. Leave it home, because you sure as hell better not be responding in it if you're tossing back a couple of tall ones. Someone said to me, "what if I am using it to bring some of the guys out." Simple, if you are not drinking and are available for calls, you're going to respond, and chances are your "loaded" pals will also be in the car. USE YOUR HEADS DAMMIT!!!!!!!

Any ideas what the salary is for the FDMV?? Anyway of getting an application without making the drive to Mount Vernon?

Joe Raio is awesome. He seems to be the only one who gives an accurate forecast for our area!

If you're along the Hudson, the Croton repeater works great. I pick it up in Nanuet and north Jersey. 453.0250

From Firehouse.com

Phelps Hospital will be hosting an EMT Refresher course at the Croton Fire Department's Station #3. Challenge Written 3/16/05 7pm Challenge Practical 3/19/05 9am Final Exams are in May. For more info, PM me. Croton FD Station 3 30 Wayne Street (Corner of Benedict Boulevard)

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Special Weather Statement SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPTON NY 945 PM EST THU MAR 10 2005 CTZ005>012-NJZ002>006-011-NYZ067>081-111100- BERGEN NJ-BRONX NY-EASTERN PASSAIC NJ-ESSEX NJ-HUDSON NJ- KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY-NASSAU NY-NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) NY- NORTHEAST SUFFOLK NY-NORTHERN FAIRFIELD CT-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX CT- NORTHERN NEW HAVEN CT-NORTHERN NEW LONDON CT-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER NY- NORTHWEST SUFFOLK NY-ORANGE NY-PUTNAM NY-QUEENS NY- RICHMOND (STATEN IS.) NY-ROCKLAND NY-SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK NY- SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD CT-SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX CT-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN CT- SOUTHERN NEW LONDON CT-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER NY-SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK NY- UNION NJ-WESTERN PASSAIC NJ- 945 PM EST THU MAR 10 2005 YET ANOTHER WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT THE NORTHEAST FOR THE END OF THE WEEK. LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP WELL AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AS LOW PRESSURE AND A COLD FRONT APPROACH FROM THE WEST WITH LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE BY MORNING. FOR COASTAL LOCATIONS...SNOW WILL MIX WITH AND CHANGE OVER TO RAIN EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. LIGHT RAIN WILL THEN CONTINUE INTO EARLY FRIDAY EVENING. A SECONDARY LOW WILL DEVELOP EAST OF NEW JERSEY OVER THE OCEAN WATERS. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO A MORE NORTHERLY DIRECTION...ALLOWING SOME COLDER AIR TO FILTER BACK INTO THE AREA. ANY RAIN WILL THEN MIX WITH AND CHANGE BACK OVER TO SNOW LATE FRIDAY NIGHT. THIS SECOND LOW WILL INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES TOWARDS EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...ALLOWING FOR A PERIOD OF HEAVIER SNOW TO FALL ACROSS EASTERN LONG ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT SATURDAY MORNING. AS IT LIFTS AWAY...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH WILL SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST ON SATURDAY. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS FOR THIS EVENT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING WILL RANGE FROM ABOUT 1 TO 3 INCHES ACROSS MOST OF THE AREA...WHILE EASTERN LONG ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT COULD PICK UP AS MUCH AS 4 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW. FINAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDENT UPON THE TRACK OF THIS STORM. SHOULD THE SECOND LOW TRACK FURTHER EAST...EAST OF CAPE COD...LOWER ACCUMULATIONS WOULD BE EXPECTED. A TRACK FURTHER WEST COULD RESULT IN MORE SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS...PERHAPS AS FAR WEST AS NEW YORK CITY. STAY TUNED FOR LATER UPDATES ON THIS LATEST WINTER EVENT. REYNOLDS Go out to sea dammit!!!!!!

I also heard something along the same path. I also hear it is going to be painted blue and gray?! Any Tarrytown folk on these here boards that can elaborate?

Assess the needs of your own district - don't get something everyone else has just to be "cool." I am not too familiar with Ardsley, but seeing how you have had that Quint for so long, I would lean towards something similar to NWPFD Ladder 47. I am sure it is close to what you need. Another quint that would probably meet your needs is either of the Lake Mohegan Ladder trucks. If it's a tower-ladder you are looking for, I like Peekskill's TL45 or our own TL44. And do the right thing - get an on-board PTO generator. My preference is hydraulic, but diesels work well too. Good luck with your endeavor, by the way, where the hell are you going to put this rig?!

Thank God that the gun was empty. I hope she is given a firm, and LONG sentence from the Washington state judicial system.

Leather helmets for everyone?! Sign me up!

My sentiments exactly. How about this....how good is the Chief in the car?

Honestly, I like the suburban we had the best. It was white over red, had a decent amount of lights, and the back was setup well. It had storage for gear, radios mounted in the back, and a folding table that pulled out for a command area. Best part of the whole command area - it was done by members of our own FD.

The short-notice of this detail had no impact on how big of a success this was. It was nice to see so many members of the area's Fire, Police and EMS services come out and welcome home some of our american heroes. I know I will probably miss someone, but here's a list of units that I did in fact see. Peekskill FD: 2341, 2342, 2343, E130, E132, E133, E134, U17 and many members. Verplanck: 2491, TL46 Buchanan: E161 Montrose: 2271, TL8 Croton: 2082, 2083, E119, TL44, R18 Yorktown: 2531, E270 Cortlandt VAC: 88B1, 88B3 Peekskill VAC: 75B1, 75B3 Cortlandt Medics Banksville: U58, L77 Briarcliff: R37 Katonah: 2211 Mount Kisco: U13 Mamaroneck EMS New Castle, Peekskill, County, State, Buchanan Police units It was well setup. TL8 & TL46 had a huge flag setup to the south of the Armory, and TL44 & L77 had one setup to the north end. Apparatus were lined up on both sides of the street, with the members saluting and applauding. A round of applause for WCDES and Peekskill FD, giving those who fight for our way of life a nice, warm return home!

The Croton Fire Department's Explorer Post 2089 will be hosting a "Spaghetti Night" on Saturday, March 5th. The event begins at 6pm, and it will be held at Harmon Firehouse. I hope to see some of you there!!

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Welcome home - God bless you man!

Lights aren't the only thing that make a Chief's car great. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good light show, but to me a well-designed car has more to it.

The site is SPELLED WRONG. It is www.safetysignalindustries.com. Art, one more post of yours that I have to edit, and you will be PAYING ME!

:-k I have no idea what you are referring to....