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I have many fond memories of the old Alamo and the days when it was a lot of fun to work there. I was hired by Sean Smith. Couple of things I can remember doing is looking for EKG strips in the "prego box", icing down cars behind the shop, and more than I can not put into this forum. Remember the Cricket Club and their wars, shots fired, and Ralph's shop catching on fire. 92 to portable 10 was the best until you called them for times and then you had to make them up. We worked with extraordinary people including The Big E, Bigeminy Joe, Doug C, Mike D, Eric L, Kenny H, Alexis C, Patty K, Steve D, Joyce K, Betty K, Helen K, and many more but it too early to remember them. RIP Alamo. Good luck to the emloyees who are now working with Transcare.

Very sad to hear. We were just there over the summer and bought a bunch of stuff for my parents. Oscars was a staple in my family during the holidays for years. I hope he rebuilds and makes it netter than ever.

I am well aware of this practice and believe that this is what has happened to it. In the past our boards have been found in St. Lukes. Since we as a rule do not transport there we believe that this is what happened.

We are looking for some assistance in finding some district owned equipment. Currently the Fairview Fire District is missing 2 yellow backboards. They have been missing some time now. They are well marked. Could the members of this board keep their eyes out at all hospitals for these items? If they are located, please feel free to PM me or e-mail me at cmaeder@fairviewfd.net. We will find a way to pick them up. Thank you in advance for the help!!!

I am working the day shift on Friday. Chris

I am in!!!!

And I thought "change" was here!!! Looks like the same old stuff to me.

Nate, Thank you for your kind words. It is nice to hear, especially with all the negative things being said about us as firefighters. Thank you again!!! Chris

Interesting enough, there are no written protocols for MCI both with NYS or the Hudson Valley Region. I have done some research on MCI for some training and can find very little by the way of protocols.

Can not seem to figure out how to put photos into the reply. Sorry!!!!

I believe that there is a memorial at the County Department of Emergency Response. I am not sure who or what is on it, but there is some sort of memorial there. Next time that you are there, look to the right side of the main building. If I recall correctly, it is near the flagpoles. This new memorial seems a little redundant to me. There is also a firefighters memorial in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Below is one of the pictures of the memorial at the cemetery that I took over the summer.

I am extremely happy for all of the Alamo employees. What a wonderful holiday gift. My wish is that Alamo can find its way back to the company that I truly enjoyed working for in the mid 90's.

Hudson Valley ambulance became CMT (Community Medical Transport) when it was purchased by Laidlaw Transportation corp. It later had a number of financial issues and went out of business. Hudson Valley Paramedics has nothing to do with this company. I believe that this company is the old Empire Ambulance.

Be careful!!! Only 12 hours of core and 12 hours of elective CME's can be done online.

Core CME (the 24 hours on the front page of the recert application) are required to be done with a CIC in New york. I have attached the CME based recert guide for your reference. Additional information can be found @ the following url: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/main.htm Look through the site and you will find FAQ for the CME based recert. Chris CME_Recert_Guide.pdf