Remember585

It will be interesting, keep us posted JC!

I was discussing this with my father last night who has been a part of the weekend for about 10 years now, and he thinks that they won't be allowed on campus nor will they be able to park anywhere, so "F 'em!" Party is right about this being one of those freedoms our troops have laid thier lives down for, but these shmucks hate our troops too, no? I love all the freedoms we have and can't imagine living without them, but no group should ever tarnish or take away from memorial services, that's the last thing families need to see on a day of sorrow and reflection. Hopefully thier buses taking them there drive off a cliff and burst into flames. Ahhh, sweet justice, nothing beats it!

Unless things changes, usually you will see coaches on the sidelines wearing radio headsets where they can communicate with thier guys in the booth. Generally the frequencies used to do this aren't scrambled and can be found surfing the web.

Parking is available in the old Croton Dodge parking lot (South Riverside Avenue) and the gravel lot between Exxon and Oil City on South Riverside Avenue. Hurry now and register - seating is limited!

We can thank, in part, FASNY and other organizations that thought if we let EVERYONE use blue lights to increase thier safety then we, the dumb jolly-vollies, would lose our cool blue lights. If you don't believe me go back in time, roughly 3-4 years, and you can see all the write-ups in thier magazines and newsletters. Same genius thinking that if we make volunteers have the same (or close to) training as career personnel, we would lose members. I read articles like this in the bathroom for a reason - I can bash my head against the wall next to me...

Date: 9/21/07 Time: 00:45 Location: 400 Westchester Avenue "The Carver Center" Frequency: 46.26 Units Operating: 2392, 2393, E58, E60, E61, L31, R40 Description Of Incident: Dispatched for possible structure fire, E58 on location with fully involved boat fire. Writer: Remember585 00:51 - Command holding E58, E60 & E61 releasing the Truck and the Rescue. 01:18 - Fire out, all units in service.

Exactly. This is the same way it is done for many other Departments to "expedite" the process of getting units on the road. Other FD's this applies to include: Ards;ey Briarcliff Croton Continental Village Irvington Mohegan Ossining

I am asking everyone for some information. I am trying to nail down all of the required training that us, volunteer firefighters, must complete annually. So far, my Google searches and OSHA site research hasn't been as helpful as I was hoping. I am under the impression that we have to at least complete eight hours of OSHA (1910.156) training annually in the following subjects. - General Hazard Recognition - Station Safety - Response Safety - Scene Safety - PPE - SCBA - Tool & Equipment Safety - New Developments During the course of the year we have many classroom and hands-on training nights/days where we cover these subjects. But what else am I missing? I have looked at all the "Association" websites for answers but I have found nothing. I am trying to ensure that all of our personnel are compliant and well-trained beyond the old "Got Essentials once, good for life" mentality seen so often. We have held classroom sessions on CPR, BBP, SCBA review, Winter Ops, NIMS, Decon, Radiological emergencies, etc. and we drill on Engine, Truck and Rescue ops frequently. Thanks for any input - I'm sure this topic will probably benefit not only me but anyone else that reads it.

How about the Streamlights with the poly construction? The Polystinger Others

The Wizzer is very similar to the saws used to remove casts, if memory serves. We had one on our Rescue, but I think it has been retired and not replaced....sadly. Here's one type I could find a pic of - not sure if this is the exact thing used by FDNY but it's close (I think).

I am trying to get some feedback on how your apparatus position & assignments on scene and the reason(s) why. For example: 1st engine past the house stretching back, truck at a front corner, etc. Any input is greatly appreciated!

Because that would make sense.... It's 03:15 on night 3 of 4..... I miss my bed! At least I have some Family Guy to get me thru the night.

Good photos - I like this one: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/20400...099945170GVjmjU

I think we're missing the big picture here. If we TURN OFF OUR LIGHTS at night then we can't blind oncoming traffic thus reducing the number of accidents. Using proper lane closing / traffic merging techniques, SCENE LIGHTING, NFPA compliant reflective striping and keeping our personnel out of the way is our best approach. Obviously PD units don't have all the luxuries we the FD and EMS world do, but there is nothing to say that thier lights can't have a dimmer control and/or forward-facing shutoff when the vehicles are parked. We've been discussing putting a blue strobe to the rear of our Engine and to be honest - I am undecided. I think at night we should turn them off so we don't blind people but during the day leave them on.

A. I am always in step....with myself. B. We did win - an apparatus trophy - but that stuff means nothing to me. C. I had to work otherwise I would have been there....maybe. Did the route pass Hubbas?

From what I am told they were "judging" as the rigs went down the street during the parade. Wasn't there so I don't know for sure.

Bump....never really got a reply nor the info I am looking for, thanks.

Hi Kenny! How's things at WC Airport Ops? All quiet over here at the 60 Control front...

Lambiasi?! Does this mean Excelsior will be hiring?! Good luck CJ!

Yup. No matter what you call them they still taste good but come out with a vengence!!!!

I can't......

Our PD has a TIC (I am told) and would of been wise to use it the other night looking for the man with a chainsaw. I don't know if they used it or not but given the info that the person in question was in the woods it would of helped. Mofire - Cortlandt VAC had a pair of irons and a bolt cutter on each rig last I remember. If memory serves me the irons are in the driver-side rear cabinet of 88B3 and in the same cabinet on 88B1. Having the equipment to force entry on ambulances is a great idea, but look at most of the people riding our local ambulances. I don't think they have the training nor the strength to get the job done. If FD's train (OK, should be training) on this stuff at least annually, then EMS should too if they want to do it. I mean, there is EMTs that can't figure out stair chairs......do we really want them to try and pop a door?

05:10......Still working and still awake. PS - 20Truck, thanks for the sliders!

Cuz it's my first of four nights in a row. 642 standing by....

Chief, Glad to hear it's working well! I've been impressed with the coverage so far as well. Just a reminder to everyone - the system was designed for mobile radio coverage, so don't rely on portables!! Can anyone PM me the info needed to put it into a scanner? Guys at the FD want to know and I honestly have no clue. Muchos gracias!