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Sorry I'm a few days late but hope you had a good one brother!!!

I think more PASS alarms are activated when personnel take them off, put them on the ground, and don't bleed/shut them off. I only notice them activating on members' backs when standing around and not actually working, mostly at drills when the Instructor is giving his lesson and everyone is just standing there. I will say that I don't think complacency is an issue, everytime I hear a PASS going off I notice another handful of guys looking for it too.

One simple word in my eyes answers this question. Yes. In my Engine Company we presently have four active females. The other 45 or so Actives are men. Bottom line, I would rather be working with some of the women then some of the men. I know others in my house agree. I will agree that women are USUALLY built differently then men, it's scientific proof. But I can look at my Department Roster and tell you some of the guys don't put in nearly a fraction of the time these women do, and because I train with them and work with them all the time, I trust my life in their hands more so then some of my "brothers." I am POSITIVE what I am saying will undoubtedly hit a nerve with guys in my FD and I am fine with that - the truth is in the numbers. Hours of training, hours at drills, hours at calls, number of calls, etc. I don't care two dookies what gender my nozzle or backup person is - as long as they can do it. And I rarely like the words spoken by Pagano, but he is right. It takes BALLS to do the job - not the physical ones dangling between the legs, but the mental ones to push on everyday, every call.

It is a Transcare ambulance contracted to provide EMS to the Grasslands campus, parts of the WCC campus and other local County buildings. It is primary Mutual Aid to White Plains also. It is a BLS unit "87B1" from 0700-1900 and an ALS unit "87A1" 1900-0700. Its generally at the Taylor Care Center on the Grasslands reservation.

I say F da' Injuns. Go Yanks! And I root for the Yankees and whoever plays the Red Sox personally.... In football it's the Giants and whoever plays the Jets.

Looks nice, did AFD plan for the future and make room for more than three apparatus? Good luck with it, it was LONG OVERDUE!

Chief Billy Goldfeder will be presenting his "Firefighters & Fire Officers Role in Fireground Safety" seminar on Tuesday night, October 2nd at 7pm at the Harmon Firehouse in Croton. To register contact Deputy Chief Gerry Munson at the contact info in the flyer. It is $15 to pre-register and $20 at the door. SEATING IS LIMITED! Flyer is listed below! goldfeder.pdf

Had a good time last night. Chief Billy G. really hammers home the big picture. Those that attended really got a good presentation full of information and insight that should (hopefully) keep us from doing stupid stuff. I'm sure I am missing some, I saw guys and gals from Buchanan, the Montrose VA, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Continental Village, Putnam Valley and East Fishkill there - thanks for coming! Oh yeah, and that County Car 2 guy was there too...

I have yet to drive an apparatus that has great headlights / lighting to the front. Our Engine has two "driving lights" as you can see in the photo. They're the ones mounted above the windshield. We love them at night in the backroads where there is no streetlights. Also, Engine 118 has two driving lights in the bumper. I haven't driven that rig at night so I can't say if they help or not.

The only trouble with buying two pieces at the same time is that you have to replace them at the same time. Other then that, NICE RIGS.

I wouldn't expect to hear anything until late December / early January.

Does this mean that the Police Officers detailed to retrieve shopping carts will be replaced by Stop and Shop employees now?!

Why do you need a Jaws tool to remove wipers and hubcaps? I never had to!!!!! SHMUCKS.

Hope this helps. System components 1. EXO self-braking descender provides an extra margin of safety during exit sequence descent can be controlled or stopped at any time individual serial number for traceability 2. OK TRIACT-LOCK auto-locking connector with captive eye 3. 50 ft of heat & cut resistant 7.5 mm Technora rope 4. A hook anchoring device Allows the escape line to be rapidly anchored in multiple ways 5. NOMEX transport/deployment bag Securely attaches to the harness & stays out of the way until needed Velcro tabs allow instant access to the system

I like to keep an open mind and learn new things, but I was taught and trained on the body belay. I still like it, I know how to do it and until I learn something else and am equipped to do it, I'll be doing just that. If you read the info the brothers from Pleasantville posted about the new system they got, you may learn something new, just like me! I have a single talon in the Tahoe

How's it work with the Officers - one in each station?

God bless you and may he look after your family.

Despite a rumor going around, this seminar IS STILL ON. Thank you.

Croton Fire Department Croton FD Chemical Engine Co. #1 Croton FD Washington Engine Co. #2

I am a huge fan of the line of thinking that we as firefighters should always be learning. For the past few years I have been a Training Officer and this year I took over as our Lead Training Officer. We generally have at least one classroom and one hands-on drill per month on the Department level, with the Companies generally doing thier own thing each month as well. I am trying my best to keep up on all the things we are expected to respond to. The reception of our members has been excellent and the enthusiasm is keeping my momentum going. We are always doing our best to keep our skills sharp and with a fairly low call volume, training is our best way to help ensure we provide the best services. What are some drills you do or have seen that are worth spending time on? Any feedback is great - and appreciated!

My buddy is in the FDNY probie school now, and he said this system is real simple to use and doesn't feel all that heavy. We issues 35' of rope, a beaner and a bag to interior members about four years ago. Sadly we have seen most members stop carrying them because they were bulky and heavy. I would love to see all of our personnel get a system that will be there if (God forbid) it is needed that is easy, light and not so bulky. One question I have, is the harness over the shoulders on that FF just as a precaution for the training? I assume it is. And lastly.....smushynumnums?! LOL

By "interpreting" this I take it that since the majority of the district we protect is only 1 1/2 story private dwellings, we only have to come up with about 10' of rope per member? Or by "interpreting" it a different way, our tallest building is five stories tall, so we should outfit everyone with at least 50' of rope. The one time where I had to make a retreat I would of needed a rope to get down from the 8th floor. Luckily we were grabbed by a Tower Ladder (always greatful TL38! ) and didn't have to make a quick descent. The "risk" in my eyes would be more so in the way of Mutual Aid responses to our south (Ossining) and north (Peekskill) where buildings are eight stories. Yo no comprendo!!!!

As of today, 9/26, there has HARDLY been any registrations from Departments other then our own! I am amazed, considering how great a speaker Billy G. is! It's in less then a week, so ACT NOW!

I see a few advantages of them getting driver's licenses. 1. We can track them better. 2. They can actually be a little more accountable for thier actions. 3. They screw up, you confirm thier ID, you ship 'em back. As for this incident, I hope the Trooper is fine and doesn't catch anything from this waste of life and that they were "gentle" restraining him. ....Pavement vs. Scumbag - you choose the victor!

I don't know, buy a bullet and rent a gun?!