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Date:9-22-12 Time:0130 Location: 104 - South Broadway (IAO) Frequency:462.950 Units Operating: Empress (Supervisor, Medic 35, Tac7) Yonkers PD/ESU (multiple), Yonkers FD (multiple) Weather Conditions: Dry Description Of Incident:(2 Car MVC, 1 YPD Radio Car) High Speed, High Impact, Short Extrication - Injuries required transport to Trauma Center - Both PO's transported by Empress units to Jacobi Hospital with the assistance of YPD & NYPD. ------*The operator of the other vehicle was not transported. Reporters:emp305

The Radios are part of an effort to utilize non-FDNY EMS participating agencies in a more cohesive manner than in the past. The system is for command level use as opposed to individual use by a responding unit. Many other NYC based agencies or agencies with C.O.N. inside NYC have them. Agencies outside that description do not have them and as such would, or at least should be, responding to any potential requests for resources from NYC by informing 60 Control after they have been asked by NYC, or more likey by SEMO.

Empress SOD Medic during Yonkers Radiological drill and a Pic from the inside of the Empress MCC

Thanks for your input. Does anyone else have anything to add? EMS, PD, and FD MOS are all asked to reply. What areas do you feel / think EMS providers are lacking?

I'll bet you were expecting more photos, I will post some soon. But I have a question for anyone that would care to offer their input, What would you consider the top 5 goals and objectives for an EMS drill or exercise?? Be specific, and please exclude the usual definitions...

While I'm at it, here's a Pic of one of the New Empress EMS / WMC / STAT Units...

Empress EMS SOD personnel with Montrose VA Haz-Mat Team member at the Paladin Center. Paladin Center personnel did a great job constructing a mock Meth Lab. During the event Montrose HM simulated entry and evacuation of patients to the Warm Zone where they were met by Empress SOD members who provided Decon. for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory Pt's. Thank you to all the Paladin Center personnel and to the members of Montrose VA Haz-Mat.

Well these aren't quite Tommy's Tahoe but its always nice to get new vehicles so here are a few pics of some of the latest. None of these have done a job yet, but will be out on the road in a few days..more on the way...

I'm glad the truck is out there too. We have taken steps to make the other Supervisor units, Paramedic response units, and non-SSM Fly-Cars more versatile as well. We are adding or increasing the amount PPE, MCI management/response equipment, and more to all these units. As for the "301". We had such bad luck with the last truck, and I say this with all due respect, the numbers and/or name do not belong on this one. We will however have too create something more suitable and permanent.

They piss you off or you just want to be in them. In either case you have an open invite.

More Pics coming soon... check back

Truth be told it will be used by all the field supervisors and rotated in and out of service based on the day of the week, 3 days on one day off, or something similar. Just seems to be the best way to keep some of the rolling stock in the field. We will still switch between this truck and the Expedition or Tahoe etc. But I would much rather have the resource there if needed. All but one of the compartments are dedicated to Haz-Mat support, decon, medical monitoring, and limited rehab type equipment. It should work out well. Let me know if you have any thoughts , or want to stop by etc. MJ

Just a few shots of the newly remounted F350 Turbo Diesel SOD Utility Vehicle. Equipment carried by this unit includes, 1 full set of ALS gear. Immobilization for up to 4 pts. Emergency decon items, PPE / CPC for 10+ providers (levelB), as well as EMS/USAR PPE, and a bit more.

Just some photos of a recent training event. A chance to ensure that everyone is familiar with the varied equipment types and become more comfortable using it. Thank you to all that participated and for all your hard work.

Is now when the thread ends??

I’m by no means issuing an open invite to large scale futility. But I would like to see who might really be interested in beginning the process towards something that might actually be useful. At this point I would welcome a table top exercise with bordering agencies. A drill would be nice, a functional exercise after that and so on.

OK, So whos up for an EMS exercise. Lots of comments have been made, none of them very positive. So if you are an EMS agency Capt, Chief, or training officer etc. and your agency would be interested in participating in an EMS led exercise or just taking part in some face to face general joint training events, please let me know. Capt. Jeffries Empress EMS SOD

No more photos right now, but over this weekend I will be posting a training event to be held at Empress focusing on Chemical Suicides. We will look at origin, trends, specific chemicals, emergency response, safety considerations, and possible treatment options. The training will incorporate a practical element for Empress SOD personnel and will be open for anyone that would like to attend. The classroom portion should last about 2 1/2 hours. PS - If you, or anyone has previously attended a course on Chemical Suicide please let me know what you thought your training may have been lacking. Any constructive comments are welcome.

Date: 3-17-11 Time: Approx 1828, EMS Units O/S @ 1832 Location: Yonkers - Spruce St - IAO VCPA Frequency: 462.950 Units Operating: Empress Capt. 305 & Lt. 307, Tac-4, Medic 31, Multi YPD ESU, YPD K-9 Weather Conditions: Dry, Cool Description Of Incident: Report of male with GSW possible shot in the ankle additional reports of 2nd GSW Pt. with GSW to the Belly. Outcome - 2 Pts transported to Jacobi Hosp. Reporters: Emp305 Writer: Emp305

Just for the sake of clarity Empress EMS has a WCDES MDU trailer, but no addditional DES trailer to support it. Nor would we know what the Incident support trailers might contain.

I know its off the thread but...I think thats a great idea. Could a stock ATV, Toro cart, or gator be fitted with that type of body? Whats the DOH BEMS view, is it an ambulance?

just a few pics from the arrival of FD....

The overwhelming majority of what we are prepared to do focuses on the rapid decon and simultaneous treatment, when indicated, of those exposed to and contaminated by a hazmat. Primary mitagation of Rescue or HM senarios is not our focus, but being prepared to bring ALS to anyone wherever & whenever its needed is. All training is good training...

Whatever we have accomplished has taken a long time and is truly out of necessity, while always keeping an eye towards the future. If it was not for those that came before, what we have, and what we can do, would not be possible. You still have an open invite.....

I thought that since replies are possible now, that someone would speak up.