snkbitn

There are several topics being discussed in this thread. I looked for the thread where I had read that inappropriate question and I don''t see it. My thoughts were that this site was for learning and asking questions of each other. (Information Sharing)The member who asked the question had no educational reason to want more info, he wanted to know because he was being curious. He wasn't the first or the last person to ever want more info. The "Buff" comes out in everybody. The awkwardness comes from the members of those departments who were at the incident. Not many Fire Departments have a public information officer, generally I believe in Dutchess County that person is the Chief staff. The problem lies on who gives the authority to release information to the public. Sure if the information is picked up in scanner world then I guess it's fair game. The concern that I have is anyone from an individual agency regardless of the type should be careful of what they post. Some information just should not be posted or broad casted. Again the site was meant for members to use it as an learning tool. There are obviously members of the media on the site, isn't it "truck4" who post's incidents that are false so the media posts on the Buff page networks? The media is taking the information it finds here and they are writing there own stories. Maybe that information was not meant for public knowledge with out a press release or a FOIL request.

I am not, however my uncle is N2EYH, Rich Bodin. He is very active in the Dutchess County area.

Sad News from the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department as reported by Local 596 Poughkeepdie FD It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of retired Fire Inspector Brian MacIssac. Calling Hours: Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 2pm-6pm Miller Funeral Home - Hooker Ave. Services: Monday, February 23, 2009 at 9:45am at the Holy Trinity Church Main St From the Poughkeepsie Journal

The system is set up as a default, you hit a speed dial programmed in your phone, once you hear the voice message you can just hang up. no buttons no destractions. Now there are options for 1-9 but even pressing one button and hanging up is not going to cause an issue.

That's working back wards! Maybe thats why dispatchers weren't given a thought when it came to 20 years.

I'm not trying to turn a serious issue into a Joke, but I read this and thought hows that for Karma! You can read it here, Mayor Bloomberg bit by Groundhog. Article from the International Herald Tribune republished article from the AP.

Just some clarification, there is one test to take. There are two agencies in Dutchess County where you can apply for. The City of Poughkeepsie 911 Center and The Dutchess County 911 Center. If you wish to be on the list for "both" agencies then you need to request both applications and pay the fee for each. ($15.00 each) In the past you only had to apply to take the test and be on one list. This is no longer the case, you need to apply for each seperate agency. If you would like to be considered for employment. Any Questions please let me know. Chris Bodin Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, City of Poughkeepsie 911. Please POST the test announcements in your Fire Departments, Police Departments, and EMS Agencies. here is the link:Dutchess County Personnel Exam List

Go to Amazon.com and search dispatcher study guide I found one for Public Safety Dispatcher I. It will be similar and OK to read, just keep in mind, New York did not create the study guide you may find the test completely different.

There is only one exam for Public Safety Dispatcher, If you google civil service study guides or check your local book store there are books out there. I do not recall if there is one that is specific to dispatching. I know there are Firefighter and Police Officer books. The dispatcher exam covers a little bit of everything from map reading, listening comprehension, Reading comprehension. Some Common Sense type questions. The Dutchess County Personnel office may have something as well. Any Questions I will be glad to assist. X129K will also i'm sure as well. Chris Bodin

Working right now, call police line 845-451-4000 your inbox is full. Thanks

Lunchbox give me a call at somepoint today I'm curious about how you signed up for both. I spoke with the City Sgt. and I have some questions. Chris

Robber apprehended today after eluding firefighter and trooper; charges pending PoJo article Nice Work by DCSO, State Police and quick acting firefighter Jason Ryan.

See article in the Times Herald Record www.recordonline.com Factory Fire Article

Enough Said!

Here is an updated article from the Times Herald Record Online. Times Herald Record Online

Sorry to hear that Sir, I checked "The Record" no updates.

Maybe someone will post an update later, or some pictures.

Donald she is absolutely beautiful! Give my best to all the family. Chris Bodin

Congratulations Craig, very well deserved!

Please click to read a Poughkeepsie Journal article, featuring members of City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and the Dutchess County Sheriff Department. Newspaper Article

Congratuations to Mr and Mrs Paul Bucher! Best Wishes

The Emergency Email & Wireless Network activates National Hurricane Situation Page at... National Hurricane Situation Page On a side note, vuetoo.com is pretty neat where you can create your own page with your own content and feeds

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Date: 8/22/2008 Time:23:00 Location: 25/27 Academy St Frequency: 453.650 Units Operating: Description Of Incident: MCI Multiple Shooting Victims Writer: snkbitn City of Poughkeepsie Engine 1 and Alamo to respond for a victim of a gun shot wound. Updated during dispatch for a total of 2 patients. 2 ambulances After initial dispatch City PD finds a 3rd victim at the scene. Alamo notified, they report only having 2 ambulances available. Mobile Life was dispatched for a 3rd ambulance The closest unit they had was in wappingers DC911 was contacted for the 3rd ambulance Northern Dutchess was dispatched Mobile Life reports having an ambulance clear in the City of Poughkeepsie Engine 1 was notified they confirm having only 3 patients DC911 Notified to Cancel Northern Dutchess due to the closer unit. As soon as DC911 was notified, Engine 1 reports a possible fourth victim. DC911 advises NDP to respond in Code 1 until they hear further. City notifies DC911 to have NDP respond in Code 3 for a 4th Victim.

Dispatch Monthly Magazine Article Read a 2005 Wired story about him here