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In any case, that part of the training isn't needed on our level, but the majority of it is - and should be. All this worrying about keeping people is dumb, if someone isn't up to snuff and capable of doing what is asked of them then they aren't helping the cause.

I have been a member since 1994 of my Department. When I joined, we only had to complete Essentials and our OSHA to be interior. That's it - a whole 39 hours of NYS training and 15 hours of In-house, which, in most cases, was covered in Essentials. So, in essence, we only had to do 39 hours of training and we were good to go. At 16 I knew that wasn't enough and still think that today, with the 78 hour program we, the volunteers, are cheating ourselves. The 12-week academy at Westchester which is roughly 400+ hours now (I think) is a little more then what we need. I do not feel that it is imperative for volunteers to have all of the codes training to fight fires. We don't do inspections or code enforcement, that's not our job. Answering calls for service is, and we should be prepared for it. With that said, we should be requiring more then 78 hours of class. The classes that HFD219 mentioned should be merged into one program. The backwards thinking of FASNY to cut the hours was absurd, and is part of the reason why I don't affiliate or participate in any of these organizations anymore. Cutting training requirements and fighting blue light laws is not what I want to pay dues for. Furthering our abilities, retaining and recruiting good MEMBERS (not names) should be the goals. If people are worried about keeping people because of the "excessive" training requirements, then let those who don't want to do it leave - end of story. Keeping NAMES on your roster means dick when you need something done. It is your MEMBERS that do the training, the calls and whatever you need of them. I went thru this crap several times in the few years I was Captain - I dropped people from active membership for not coming around and training. They all took FF I and figured that was it. WRONG! If you do not enter into the volunteer fire service with an understanding that you must always be ready to further your knowledge and meet the growing demands of your community, Department and regulated standards set forth by OFPC, NFPA, OSHA, etc. then pack your s*** and quit. Too many people are focused on numbers - the numbers of members means nothing if only 10% are trained to do whatever is asked of them!!!

We are dumping our old site and have launched a new one. OLD ONE: engine119croton.org NEW ONE: Engine119.com Feel free to take a peek and let us know what you think. For those interested, the site is hosted by Firehouse Solutions and designed by our Web Team.

Sweet! P - Pull the pin A - Aim the tip S - Squeeze handle S - Sweep back and forth L - Lift over head O - Out loud say, "Get down on the ground!" W - Whoop the hell out of the perp.

Didn't they JUST establish a list?!

If memory serves... I recall being told that the door came down when the tones are transmitted over the radio you can hear. If this is the video I am thinking of, they found out that the tone that was being transmitted on the radio made the remote-control sensor on that door come down. I agree too that some form of chock or a tool should of been in place to stop that door from coming down. ALS - good point about learning from experience. It's noble for someone to actually discuss and teach from their experiences, it's one of the key factors that in my eyes, makes a better instructor.

This was forwarded to me a little while ago from my Aunt up at Putnam County B.E.S. INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS

For a small "Cameo Appearance Fee" I think we can arrange something....

Rig / Equipment We put a shovel in the hosebed so if you're hitting a hydrant you can grab it to dig it out if need be. We keep a container of ice-melt on the rig too to throw down around the pump. We have a small propane torch if we really, REALLY need to thaw a cap or valve. We also just picked up some extra gloves, hoods and socks to keep on the rig to switch out with wet / frozen ones. Response Depending on the snowfall amount, we generally send our Tanker on all fire calls to give us extra water if a hydrant is buried / frozen. Personal I keep a winter cap & a spare pair of gloves in my gear. I also do my best to not run out the door in just a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.... can't tell you how many times I've done that stupid move!

Yep, but if you know your district that should be self-explanitory - no? Plus if your dispatch info is up-to-snuff, they would give you the occupancy name/type in your dispatch (you would hope). I was even thinking that adding a comment about a hydrant would be beneficial, but that too should be something incoming units should know.

This is how I feel, and again this is just my opinion, the initial size-up should sound: "Car 999 on location establishing Anyplace Command, I got a 1 1/2 story frame with nothing showing from the front, investigating." Thoughts?

My Grandpa used to tell me how people drove their cars across the Hudson! You know, if we paid a little more attention in Earth Science.... maybe we would have picked up on something?! Science is all theory, especially when you are referring to weather. I don't think anyone knows for fact how our climates cycle and what weather we should have. What basis do we have? 5,000 years ago nobody was sitting around checking their thermostats - were they? I think it is the way of nature to constantly change, if it was the same all the time then it would be unexciting!

Cortlandt VAC - 1,144 incidents in 2006. Croton FD Station 2 (E119/T10/FAST) - 213 Incidents in 2006. Still working on the Department total.

Gun 'em down!!!! This country is too soft - kill everyone then sort it out later. You'll be amazed at what you can cover up on paper.....

EMT301.... I guess Dutchess isn't much different then Westchester after all! Not too long ago we were out on a rollover during rush hour on Route 9. I was putting out flares and someone asked me (no BS) "Why do you guys have this side of the road (NB) shutdown if the car is mostly on that side (SB)?" Mind you the car was sitting on the center median, I replied, "We have to do this because too many people driving home at night are half-awake and we don't want to get run over." Suprisingly, he said he saw my point and continued on his way. I am so glad that our explanation met his satisfaction....[/sarcasm] AJS, I know exactly what you mean. Some of the guys from my company will remember this.... back in '96 we were on a wires down call on North Riverside Avenue and Bank Street. We close the road one block up and one block down. A woman who was jogging came up on one of our guys and said she had to get thru. When he told her that she couldn't, she pushed him aside and ran past him. She ran past the Engine, the crew, a Cop and the DOWNED LINE! When she jogged over the manhole cover she jumped up - apparently catching a little jolt. Luckily on the other end was another Cop who grabbed her and tore her a new one.

Rumor has it that yes, Westchester will be giving it. This is according to one of the Instructors I asked. ALSfirefighter & FireCapt32 probably know more....

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That chevron striping is on some Westchester units as well. Off hand I know Fairview, Pleasentville and Montrose have it.

I'm with you on that one Tommy. I am sure the scene is hectic at best once it is realized a brother is in trouble, but adding non-requested resources can only hamper the accountability efforts. Prayers with all involved.

On our new Seagrave engine it has that "Seagrave" reflective striping, plus we had Whelen 500 Series LED lights put on all 4 cab doors. Here's a picture (although not the best) where you can see it. The LED lights come on anytime the doors are open.

Happy New Year everyone! Let's all make a vow to do our best to keep everyone safe this year. Have a healthy, safe and Happy New Year!!! 642 Standing By "K"

EMTBravo is the only sight for me. Here's why. Work does not allow us to look at any sites with nudie girls, guns, dead bodies and anything considered offensive. Plus, playing games of any kind is forbidden. Since EMTBravo lacks all of the above, it is pretty much a no-brainer! Seth and Team, in all honesty you have created a monster!!! This is a fantastic site and the additional projects you have taken on are incredible. Keep up the great work, and please, avoid any of the things mentioned above or all I will have left to look at is the weather!!!

Altogether Fire & EMS?! I would guess a grand total of 125,000.