Ex-2114

Must be part of the new "Self-Washing" technology that is included with the package...

Reruns???? I used to watch them first-run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I really feel old!!!!

Thanks!!! I totally forgot about that site. I see that they are broadcasting Elmsford too!! Most excellent.

That's just the radio's head. There should be a much larger 'box' with a cable on it to match the big plug you have on the back of the head unit you showed in the photos. Sorry man.

You could try contacting ESS or MetroCom to see if they'll 'give' you the list. Since they are (or were 7 years ago) the predominant radio installers for a large chunk of Westchester, they definately have the lists. I've been out of the game for some time, but that's where I would start if the Internet doesn't provide what you're looking for (which it doesn't appear to).

Jabra BT500V

IMHO... a Mac is a great tool for anything graphics related. Since you're a shutterbug, you would do well with the Mac IF you planned on retouching/editing photos and/or creating 'presentations'. The Mac is also a good tool for creating mega-websites. Mega being a site with lots of flash, etc... I am a PC person. I prefer PCs, I know PCs, PCs are my job (you've seen my work @ HFD). If you want a computer to do a little bit of everything, the PC is the way to go. If you are looking for something to do lots of graphic/photo stuff, the Mac is the way to go. Of course you could get the Mac and install both OS-X and WindowsXP on it. It will definately work. One downside to the Mac - you will need to buy all new software just for the Mac (if you use OS-X). If you need anything PC, let me know...

That just goes to show you... the education system is really lacking!! Fire engines are red, but Fire Trucks are yellow. Having been on the Truck Committee for L55 (back in the day when it was called Quint 2)... the question was raised once - Red or Yellow. Guess who won!!! Suffice to say the question was asked by someone that wasn't from the Truck Company.

When I took my HAM radio classes 11 years ago, there was an 'out' to that law - if you have a HAM license, you are permitted to have a scanner in your POV.

I pay $9.95 a month for Napster. I figure it this way - it costs $12-$17 for a CD. If I download just one CD in a month, it's paid for itself. There are some downsides to Napster as well as any other music site other than iTunes: you technically can't take the music off of the computer that it was downloaded on due to DRM security. There are of course ways to remove the DRM security, but it is illegal and this is obviously not the forum to discuss it. Once it is removed though, the files can be added right to your iPod.

Epsteins in Hartsdale. Not sure if they make them in-house, but they're darn good!!

Here's the video. It's a little graphic but not too bad. The Video

Where are your getting the +12 from?? Is it a common distribution block or via an ignition-switched relay? How about the ground?? Is that a common grounding point for other electronics?? If not, are the other electronics grounding within 12" of where the scanner is grounding? Have you tried grounding directly to the battery (as a test only)?? Here's another one for you -- is the scanner mounted in the vehicle?? If so, is the mounting bracket bolted/screwed into the vehicle's steel?? The reason I am asking all of these questions is that back in the day (10 years ago at least) I had a similar problem and the cause was a combination of the common power block and a centralized ground. The ultimate solution was to use a relay for the +12 and a dedicated ground to the battery (fused). The mounting bracket was also a bit of a problem, so I used non-metallic fasteners (can't remember what they're called). If all else fails, try a Ground Loop Isolator. Radio Shack sells them I think.

I guess I'll throw mine in.... My name is Jeff. I am a Cancer and my favorite color is Lime Yellow. Seriously. Well... I grew up in the Worthington area of Greenburgh. Went to Elmsford schools. Spent a year at Mercy for Computer Science. A year at WCC for Electronics. Two years at SUNY Albany. I still have yet to get a degree. I spent almost 13 years as a member of the Elmsford Fire Company (Ladder Company) and a total of 16 in the Elmsford Fire Department (13 with EFC and 3 as an Explorer). I left EFC/EFD in July of 2000 as Captain. I also served as 1st and 2nd Lieutenant. In 1993 I became an EMT-D. Over the next 7 years, I brought defibrilation to Elmsford's Rescue-13 (58-B1) as well as worked with the DOH to get the ambulance certified - a first for the EFD. As Captain, I served on the truck committee for Quint-2 (now Ladder 55). I was also responsible for the Company's training amongst other things. I've fought warehouse fires, car fires, truck fires, apartment building fires in Hartsdale (68 East), ran cardiac arrests, cut open cars, held people's brains in their heads, cleaned blood/guts/puke out of the back of the ambulance (and off myself)..... I will never say that I've seen it all, but in 13 years, I've seen a lot. When I was there, I had a great group of Firefighters and EMTs - the best anyone could ask for!!! In July of 2000, I moved out of Elmsford up to Wappingers Falls. I decided to spend time with my wife in our new house, etc.... Do I miss FD?? YES I DO!!!!! I doubt I'll ever go back to it though. My job is my life now. Career wise... I am a Network Engineer for Laerdal Medical in Wappingers Falls. That's about it for me.

Don't forget about the Daily Planet on 55 in Arlington. It's also owned by the folkes that own Double-O, Dutchess Diner, Coyote Grill, Eyerready, etc... Very good eats indeed. And I agree - Rolling Rock was sooooo much better than Double-O. Cheaper, more relaxed, and much better service. Then there is always Bonefish Grill (owned by Outback). Really good there also - it's about 3/4 mile past the Olive Garden on the left.

Double-O is indeed good eats. The service still needs work, but the menu is great. And the place in Hyde Park is the Everready Diner. AND... it's owned by the same people that own Double-O. They also own Coyote Grill, Dutchess Diner, and a few other good places up here. I think they own a donut place in Peekskill too. If you want other good eats up here in the northland, try the Stockyard in Hopewell (Route 82 btwn 376 and Beekman Rd). The best prime rib I have ever had. In fact, I've been there 4 times in the past 5 weeks.

What?? No pictures Chief????? Seriously, who from my alma matter participated??

I am retracting my comment - it was indeed in poor taste and should be in the forum that it is directly related to. My appologies to all that mistook it.

Bad news... afterthecall.com is already taken by someone in San Francisco.

How about makeabetterfd.com

OK... Let's look at a comparison here and see just how similar the two situations are: Item A: You parked far from the step off line for your dept and ride the hosebed of the apparatus to the destination with a bunch of other members. Item B: You spend 6 hours at the bar knocking down a dozen beers. You stagger to your POV, get behind the wheel and start driving home all alone. Here's the comparison: People are doing both of these items all the time. 25 years ago, neither was that big of a deal. Each item can and will usually involve at least one other person: A: You are falling off the top of the hosebed and the guy sitting next to you reaches to grab you but your weight pulls him over the side of the truck. Now you're both screwed. B: Chances are that you'll get involved in a head-on with another car while in your drunken stupor. Follow me on this one??? 25 years was a long time ago. Lots of things have changed... Like wearing Nomex or PBI into a burning building instead of rubber; wearing an SCBA into a burning building; wearing your seatbelt while driving; etc, etc, etc... I spent several years in the ranks... Training is important - you train because your life depends on it; your buddies life depends on it. The topics you train on may involve newer and possibly better ways to do things. The topics could just be the basics - how and where to hold a hose line for attacking a car fire from the side and not the front or rear. Why is it so important to do what you want to do?? As it's been stated above, FIREFIGHTERS DIE!!! Though many are health related (as stated above about the dogs and brews in the bullpens) but some are also because people just don't think. If you take the time to put on your nice non-rubber turnout gear, bunker pants (not 3/4 rubber boots), and SCBA (leave the leather lungs out of it), why can't you sit in a vehicle that has a sign posted beneath the driver's seat that says SEATING CAPACITY: 6??? Notice it doesn't say Standing Capacity or Number of People in the Hosebed or on the back step. Take 30 seconds to think your decicions through - they may just be your last. I don't post many things here, usually just look, read, and often times learn. I am not longer involved in the Fire or EMS services, but I still like to know what's happening since I left 6 years ago. Some things are changing right before my eyes (FAST Teams, Thermal Imaging Cameras, and so on...). Other things like riding on top of a hosebed or on a 12" deep back step are wanting to change, but... well, I'll just leave the rest of you (the people who think that they are immune to the laws of gravity and averages) to finish. I really do hope and pray that those that feel they are immune to gravity and averages do not learn the hard way - I really do. But it will happen... maybe not to you directly, but to someone you know or never knew. Be safe. Be careful. Take the 30 seconds to think through your action - it may be your last. Jeff.

How about Gantry...