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Thanks for clearing that up. That was one of the many questions I have. I happened to drive by it yesterday. Don't get me wrong it is nice, just seems to be a bit much......Here is another question I have ...where are they getting there money from? I saw a sign one door down from the club on Clinton Street that said "future expansion for the exempt firefighters club" They have enough money to buy property in the City? WOW! I thought we were in a recession?

Dan, my group last night what happened? Everyone ok? Pm me........

I like the picture of the little girl with the shirt, "Will trade brother for tractor" very cute!

Thank you to my Wife - USN CTI 1 ,and Sister in law - AC 2 ,for serving in the NAVY, and my Brother in law now serving in the Marines as a Sergeant in Afghanistan!

Wapp Boggie in the house,''Doin work" AGAIN!

Oh Billy, You never cease to amaze me! great camera work!!!!!!!

They think they are an Engine Crew? lol

More shots by one of our guys who was off duty. www.local2393.com

One of my favorite pics... A lot going on! Wapp Boggie ''DOIN WORK''

I looked at the Petzl system and they will not sell it unless you have someone get trained by them, or they come to your Department to train you. Also this system is close to $400.00....... Here is a link http://www.allhandsfire.com/exo.html

AAAAHHHHHHH...... OH SHOOT!

Have you singed up for the Dutchess County Firefighters exam yet? Deadline is 5-27-09. Test is 6-27-09. I would take every test possible. Here is the link. http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Depart...nouncements.htm

If you get hired you may be required to go through it all again, either the Westchester or Utica Acadamy.

Size up ,size up ,size up! I think this is key in any situation. Evaluating fire conditions constantly. Having bench marks done by the county is a very usefull tool. EX..... Dutchess 911 to Arlington Command you are 10 minutes into the incident. Calling tankers early is key also. Any other ideas? I think also if things are getting worse, Command bringing Firefighters together and reforming a gameplan so everyone is on the same page. I saw this happen in Lagrange at Patric LN.

This sound very very familiar to me! LOL.....

1987 AT AN AUTO ACCIDENT ON NORTH AVENUE IN PLEASANT VALLEY 5AM JEEP INTO A TREE.

Good topic Dan. Ok here I go, as stated before not directed at anyone or at a specific Department. I think there are many factors that come into play. 1 - Could be that Chief staff think they have enough water on the road in there own Department and have a mentality of "WE GOT THIS" when it may be too late by the time they realize ''WE DON'T GOT THIS''. 2 - When faced with a Fire Does the Chief or Officer running the incident have the experience and knowledge to figure # of floors, fire flow ,and the percentage of involvement and exposure problems to let him know how much water will be required. 3 -Size up and walk around, Experience of the hose team and coordinated attack with the vent team. 4 - Command having confidence in the fire attack crew. 5 - Placement of first hand line or Master Stream. 6 - The first 5 minutes dictates the next 5 hours. 7 - The proper line and nozzle to get the required flow to K/D the fire. 8 - Risk benefit, risk a lot to save a lot. I can honestly say that there is nothing more frustrating than being inside and being pulled out two or three times because of water issues!!!!!!!!!

How about an auto accident/Horse hit by a vehicle. Or Hot Air Balloon stuck in a tree.

The shop at AFD does a great job. Give Joe T Sr. an idea of what you want and the job gets done. Here they are. www.local2393.com

MR MURPHY!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice job Bill!

Billy, you mean you were not there? LOL

Sour grapes?

I disagree that the "new member "does not belong on the fire ground. You can only learn so much from the classes and books. The other part is doing or watching how things are done. And since this member can not do anything until he or she takes the required classes, what will it hurt if they are in there exterior gear with there orange helmet watching a fire scene and what happens at an incident. As you so well pointed out that it takes so long to get the required courses because of life and a work schedule, good luck holding on to the "new person" if they can't even go to the "fire ground" or an incident. New people need to have mentors and be guided throught the process of obtaining the required courses to become an "interior firefighter" and not be left to fend for themselves. That goes hand in hand with pointing things out to them at an incident even though they may not have the required courses and an "interior status". We all may be better off by doing this, and we might .... just might..... hold on to members in the Volunteer service. OK I AM DONE.......RANT.

''Freinds Don't Let Friends Wear Salad Bowls For Helmets! Join the crusade to bring a leather to 32-2's head! 67-1 should follow suit''. (Quote by x 129) Dan you kill me, all the guys on the job are laughing there rear ends off. We have been telling him that for years.......