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That's a good idea.

Seth, the brothers in Poughkeepsie would do it for you but it has to be white over red. LOL......

AH YES LAD THERE BE PLENTY OF THEM. By the way only 12 days 6 hours and 12 minutes left until St Paddys day but who is counting.

The only pictures you are going to get of any rigs are going to be on the side streets on the parade route if you are lucky enough. You will be able to get plenty of pictures of happy fireman. LOL

The Arlington Fire District recently held interviews and hired 2 Firefighters of the county list. They also took a transfer from The City of Beacon Fire Department. They all will be starting this week. Welcome to Local 2393.Congrats to all.

Because I have taken the test and as I said the more tests you take the more familiar you are with the questioning . Sorry for trying to help. Don't get mad at me.

66 Alpha I totaly agree with you, some are just good test takers. As I have said before, it took me a long time and several tests to get on the job. F.D.N.Y. TEST twice, Dutchess county fire test three times, Ulster county fire City of Kingston 1 time and then got hired in 2001. I was on fdny list since 2/98 list 7029 and didn't even hear from them until 2001 but was on the job already. My opinion also that it will not go anywhere and it is just that, to make you feel better about not doing well on that part of the exam. The more tests you take the better you get at it. When I took the F.D.N.Y. TEST I thought it was very very easy.The physical is where they weed most of the people out. I talked to a retired F.D.N.Y. fire marshall and he said that after this graduating class he heard hiring will be slowing down. If you want it that bad no matter how good a test taker you are you will put in the study time and shine on test day.

I did see a stat flight crew a Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie on Monday they did not have on their "Red jump suits" it did say STAT on the back of the shirts they had on. I think they were blue. They went out to an Ambulance I am not sure if it was a ground transport or if they were just bringing them to the pad. I didnt pay a lot of attention . Hope that helps. They transported a 5 year old to Westchester.

I have known John Murphy for 20 years and he is a close family friend. I couldn't think of a better person for the job, he brings a wealth of experience to the 911 center as a past dispatcher, County Fire Chief and Commissioner. Congratulations Murph it is well deserved

Date: 2-14-07 Time:15:25 Location: 2232 RT 9D, Montclair townhouses bld 18 Frequency: 453.800,453.900 Units Operating:Hughsonville Rombout Ladder Description Of Incident: Building collapse Writer: drobison82 45-1 on scene requesting Rombout ladder M/A. 45-1 REPORTS TOTAL COLLAPSE OF ROOF STRUCTURE INTO SECOUND FLOOR OF BUILDING CONDUTING PRIMARY SEARCHES A/T/T. 45-1 REQUESTS AMERICAN RED CROSS TO SCENE FOR 20 PEOPLE. 911 reports Red Cross will be leaving in 5 minutes and to check phone numbers for the building inspector. 45-1 requests Central Hudson to scene. NEWHACKENSACK FIRE PUT ON STANDBY. 45-1 reports all searches were neg .

Date: 2-6-07 Time:16:50 Location: 55 Niagra rd x Main st Frequency: 453.925,453.800,453900 Units Operating: Pleasant Valley stations 1 and 2 Description Of Incident: Chimney fire with extension Writer: drobison82 16:53- 56-2 on scene chimney fire w/extension into the wall give me a full 1st alarm. 56-11 on scene 17:03- redispatch for 56-73 to scene. 17:04 911 REPORTS ALAMO SENDING A UNIT.

[attachmentid=1891][attachmentid=1892]Pleasant Valley Fire District Dutchess County took delivery of there new Engine on 1/19/2007.Pierce contender 1250 water 1500 pump. Engine will be located at Station 2 Cottage st Salt point N.Y.

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More pics of 56-12

Is Westchester buying Syossets Tec Rescue vehicle? I heard they were interested.

Date: 1/13/07 Time:13:00 Location: Spring rd x Labradore ln Frequency: 453.800 453.900 453.925 Units Operating: Arlington 32-52, 32-71, 32-89, 32-72, 32-87, 32-73, 32-1Chief,32-9 LT, 32-18, 47-72 Lagrange Fairview rescue to Arlington HQ STANDBY Description Of Incident: 2 car head on auto accident 3 critical pt extrication in progress Writer: drobison82 911 reports call back from residents multiple uncon pts. 32-1 requests 2 als ambulances. 32-1 reports notify st francis hospital 3 critical pts extrication in progress. 32-1 requests another medic. Lagrange medic dispached. 13:16 Lagrange 47-72 on scene. 13:19 32-73 TO St fancis Poughkeepsie BLS. 13:20 32-1 REPORTS EXTRICATION COMPLETE . 13:20 911 reports Fairview relocated to Arlington HQ. 13:28 32-73 now in route to ST FRANCIS ALS. 32-18 IN SERVICE 13:48 32-52 IN SERVICE RESPONDING TO VASSAR COLLEGE FOR KNEE INJURY. 13:48 41-71 TO VASSAR COLLEGE FOR KNEE INJURY WALKER FIELD HOUSE. 32-1 REPORTS SCENE TOT TOWN POLICE NO OTHER FD ACTION REQUIRED.

Mine is red and blue.... LOL I think the age range is a good thing.

Along the same lines as the Westchester totals, How many runs did your Department go on in 2006? DUTCHESS COUNTY Fire/Ems breakdown if possible. Arlington fire district 4,681 for 2006. 2007 YTD 66.

I used to use a Radio strap (BUFF BELT ) but I always found them to be a pain. Like some guys said, they sway, they move when you bend over if not warn under the gear. So after some thought I started using the pocket on the front left side of my turnout. For me it just works better, you have easier access to the radio to change channels or to change banks. I just run the cord around the back of the coat and the microphone is on the right shoulder/chest clipped to a small beaner. I always thought it was a pain to get to the radio under the turnouts to change the channel or to adjust the volume. It would also get in the way of your mask and if you wear a box light plus a radio on the outside. Some like it, just not my preference.

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Cool video at www.engine253.com F.D.N.Y. Bensonhurst Brooklyn.

Do I hear a 14th??????

On Vacation until 12/31/06. JAN 1ST 07:00- 07:00 Jan 2nd. To all junior brothers try to enjoy the Holiday the best you can. Not to slight the SENIOR men have a good Holiday also. We all know where you are.... LOL

I also like to take pictures in the Dutchess County area also to keep the Arlington professional firefighters site currant.(www.arlingtonpffa.org) I buffed a fire scene last year where people were reported trapped camera in hand. I was there for about 5 minutes, searches were in progress and the next thing I knew the brothers came up the staircase with two victims. I can honestly say I had a sinking feeling in my stomach and stoped clicking. I didnt feel it was right to keep taking pictures and did not want to portray a bad image to the public. Just be smart out there,stay out of the way, and be safe. If the police or a Chief dont want you to take pictures they will tell you.

Very Very cool. I have the last 11 years of HESS TRUCKS.