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LIVE-IN Openings still available - Another education program available to Live-In's. This program will also accept your FF1 / 2, FO 1/2, Medic as college credits. Contact Point Park for more information ! http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/S...Administration http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/S...Administration http://www.pointpark.edu/Admissions/...AidOptions/EMS http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/S...intransfer.pdf

LIVE-IN Openings still available - Another education program available to Live-In's. This program will also accept your FF1 / 2, FO 1/2, Medic as college credits. Contact Point Park for more information ! PointParkFlyer.pdf

be safe brothers...

when the NWS posts alerts like this, take heed brothers. best one is point #2

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Just to give you more background. We have had a formal live-in program for approx 25 years. We had a non-formal program going back to the 70's. I participated for 2.5 years and would never look back and regret it. When I lived-in we had about 12 live-ins and about 6 other transient live-ins for 18 guys at almost any given time. There was NOTHING we could not accomplish. At the time we ran 2 engines, 2 ambos, and the truck. It was not uncommon for us to triple pull on the initial alarm. At the time we had very few home responders. We currently have 7 live-ins and a large contingency of home responders, because several of us from years past have bought homes in town. Over the years, We have made boys into men and taught many of them important life skills that their parents handled, we even helped several get their drivers license. It is a true pleasure to make a positive impact on a young mans / womans life and show them that they can be successful. The experience the live-in members have received from the program have been instrumental in them getting hired in other agencies such as: DC FIRE, Frederick VA, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton Co Va, Howard Co MD, Bainbridge Island Washington State, and even in FLA. Take away the out of state career agencies, because of the reputation we have, it has helped MANY of our members with MANY other opportunities and jobs in various trades and EMS agencies locally. It is very much worth it. If you can post it in your firehouses for some of the young guys that are looking for a career and better opportunities in life, tell them to call or email us. The email is wrong on the info sheet. membership5@mvfd5.com is the correct email. Stay Safe ! Chris Grimes Vice President / Lieutenant Past President Life Member

bump - still accepting applications - check out the site for info and new incident stories.

MONROEVILLE VFC #5 IS NOW ACCEPTING LIVE-IN APPLICATIONS WWW.MVFD5.COM Monroeville Vol Fire Co. #5 Operates an Engine, 100' Tiller, 3500 gallon tanker, and 2 ALS Ambulances. 1400 CALLS – 700 FIRE / 700 EMS - Surrounded by Multiple College and Trade Programs !! - Community College Of Allegheny County – BOYCE CAMPUS - Fire Vest Scholarship Available !! - EMT, Paramedic, and Fire Science Programs - University of Pittsburgh – Multiple Majors Available - Center for Emergency Medicine - EMT and PARAMEDIC Programs - Carnegie Mellon University & ITT Tech – Computer Science Programs - Point Park College – Intelligence and National Security Programs - Westmoreland County Community College – Fire Science Degree Program - WYOTECH and Rosedale Tech – Auto / Diesel Mechanic Programs ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS !! - Amenities include: Laundry Facilities, Full Kitchen, Large Dayroom, Study Area's, FIOS Internet and TV, Printers, Copiers, FIOS TV, access to fitness facilities. - What Do We Run? From the Country Side to the Suburban Areas to the Urban Areas, from the Side Roads to the High Speed Interstates…YOU WILL SEE AND EXPERIENCE IT ALL…. The experience WILL be preparation for a future in FIRE, RESCUE, & EMS - Requirements: - Essentials of Firefighting recommended – Will need to be completed if not already obtained – access to training provided and fire service training is FREE!! - EMT preferred or enrolled after moving in – EMT is Required for all Members ! Assistance w/ Reciprocity is Available - Applicants with Firefighter 1 or 2 and EMT or Paramedic qualifications will take preference – Pro Board FF Certifications and National Registry Accepted www.mvfd5.com Contact Chief Ron Harvey 412-372-7725 or 412-372-4444 MEMBERSHIP@MVFD5.COM

BUMP. Still Accepting Applications.

as a PA FF / EMT just as a note into this discussion. In PA, fire apparatus are allowed to run red lights but ems units are not. EMS units are to stop at stop signs and red lights prior to proceeding. In my town, Monroeville, PA. We utilize the 3M Opticom Light Control System. It works well but if its windy, exceptionally sunny, snowing, foggy, etc.. Forget it... back to old school driving. Now if you follow the EVOC classes, which you will be held to in court, you best follow those recommeded actions. I found that once i had children, i slowed down when driving, and become more cognesent of my actions.

Monroeville VFD CO. #5 - New Tiller On Order - E-ONE - http://www.mvfd5.com/fullstory.php?70376

i imagine most read vent enter search, but for those of you that do not here is some great info. be careful out there !!! GAS THEFT TO BE AWARE OF

One of those things i found while bored at work at the comm desk.... great articles and training material for all to use.... remember give credit where credit is due.. FIRETOWN TRAINING Stay Safe All... Grimes

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http://www.mcjackie.com/theCreek.html wow !!!

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articl...NEWS02/96996694 http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?63368

i was trying to find the online condolence card layout.. could someone handle that.. mike was a good friend and i am a bit exhausted right noe.. thanks guys..

Mikey - I met you not long ago when I was in Erie, and we became more than business associates, we became great friends. you are the definition of what a great friend should be... heart of gold and a love for his brothers like you were his own brother.. an incredible guy. Mike cared for his department so much.. Mike cared about his community.. He shared all of his plans for LPFD and his own life.. Mike had enourmous dreams and he was doing all it took to make it happen.. Mike was livin his dream.. Erie City Career Firemen.. It was what Mike always wanted. Mike always wanted more and went after FDNY.. Mike was in the top of the list.. just waiting the call. He will always be a great friend and eventhough he was younger than me.. i will always look up to him.. nothing stopped him.. NOTHING.. Mike.. I will miss your friendship and brotherhood.. god speed brother.. i will miss you __________________ “I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle – victorious” - VINCE LOMARDI

I have a few questions to all of you from the METRO NYC Area (except NYC Proper) 1. Is there centralized 911 and dispatch communications in westchester / orange / LI area etc or does each agency self dispatch after call transfer? In the various counties i see on radio reference that each fire co / fire dist / towns / ems agencies have their own radio freq. And the county has its own freq's 2. Westchester has county 800 system.. do all of the companies operate on this or their own respective freq. How many towns / fd's / ems agencies are operating on different radio bandwidths. I have read a very few posts on the trunk thread that the system is taxed with users and not enough channels. 3. What occurs in these areas if you call 911? Please shed some light... then i will share my area's issues / dilema.. Thanks..

i have asked them numerous time to tell me when they want to show off my toys... i will have to talk to them about that...

I was thinking the EXACT same thing when i watched my first episode of that. That one very impressive job with some incredible equipment.

FROM Rockville VFD, MD - News Section WOW !!!

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