Scottyk107

I see where you are coming from and agree with the training, schooling, and supervision needed to hold some of those positions. But once you turn 21 as you stated there is nothing to guide you. So how are you better suited to know about a substance that you have never had at the age of 18 or 21. It is pure personal experience everyone is different and reacts differently. The thing you do have to understand is the consequences to you actions. And if you can be held accountable as an adult for crimes at the age of 18 what changes in the next 3 years? Do criminals between 18-21 get any special considerations for their actions since some would say they are not "fully mentally developed" (which is one of the main arguments you hear for the age of legal drinking being higher)? I guess the age for LEO's varies in different states sorry I guess I was talking about Florida which is 19. I do not know much about NYS requirements Chris you know a lot more then I. Your right about the HS position requiring a BS but I have seen and have even had teachers under 21 who obtained their AA in High School and BS there after. And when I mentioned soldiers and their taking of lives, I didn't not mean who has the ability to kill. Rather who has the ability to think about what they are doing and the consequences that come with it. Sure a 4 year old can commit murder but they do not know what they are doing and cant comprehend what it means. Maybe my views will change in the coming years when I fully mature or reach the age of 21.

So how exactly mature do you have to be to kill someone? Your expected you use judgment in war as an 18 year old soldier as whether to take a persons life but back home your judgment isn't exactly good enough to have a drink? You can also be a paramedic before 21 holding the lives of your patients in your hands. I have seen LEO's and even high school teachers <21. So you can buy a rifle or shot gun, decide to have a baby, or on the other side of that have an abortion. Seems a little backwards if you ask me. And I agree with the car and driving statement. If its drunk driving everyone is worried about switch the drinking and legal driving age. By the time we drive then we will know how much is too much and the effects it has on us.

I agree but a lot of things have changed besides the age since then as well. Cars are much safer with better regulations and all around air bags. Look overseas at other countries. Being under 21 as I am you see much more binge drinking rather then social drinking. This is where kids get into trouble. I think if they were legally drinking it wouldn't be such a drunk fest because you can drink at any time rather then just at the kegger on Saturday night. The University of Central Florida which I attend has a policy in which if ems is called for a medical call involving drugs or alcohol the police also respond. It is not just on campus but to the apartments and houses in the surrounding area as well. They will arrest you after your trip to the hospital and set up a nice meeting with the University review and discipline board who decide your fate as a student. They even go as far to take action on the kids with the person who needs attention if they have been drinking or doing drugs as well. We are fighting for medical amnesty so that more students reach out for medical attention instead of thinking about how they may get kicked out of school. There are instances were kids have passed out but their friends wouldn't even call for medical help because they would get in trouble too. I don't condone underage alcohol or drug abuse but why let kids die as a result of university policy?

Can you open the bucket on Purchase's tower ladder? Looks like a solid bucket, sharp looking rig. Also on that second picture of Rockland Truck/Tower 3 is that completely short jacked or is that just the way the picture looks? I know you can override but how far can the jack to the opposite of the working side be in for the rig to let you move the boom?

thanks truck 4 I use the IA's to stay in the loop down here in Fla

I have flown both out of Westchester and agree that Jet Blue is a bit more comfortable. But as far as being on time and all that they were both the same. Airtran is always a little cheaper as well. JetBlues prices change daily so you never really know when you can get a deal. The 5 seat isles on JetBlue vs. the 6 on Airtran seems to be the biggest difference to me. Airtran also charges you to select a seat if you do not want to wait until you check in.

look real close the driver side has them as well. It says that they are low profile so maybe you can only seem that at some angles or with a flash? I still wounder who needs a car like this for "private" use. The lights cant be blue or red if it is can they?

It looks like a 4 lane divided highway with limited traffic at the time. I can see 5pm rush hour being a problem for holding up traffic but it looks like the impact was minimal. Like what was said the firefighters aren't always in the right but but deal with it AFTER. The patient shouldn't suffer with less care because of a dispute. I think it is insane that the police officer got fined though. What does that solve? Who does that money go to? Both jobs are hard enough taking money away is not going to help much if you ask me. Whats next having to pay for apparatus and patrol cars when there are accidents.

its 58 here in Orlando and the heat is on its cold for us

from the 4th picture it looks like there is a small rectangular flap that is covering where the strap is coming from.

maybe Caughlin wont have to think about getting fired until week 4 this year?!? ha this is the 3rd year in a row hes survived and finally got it! Im also happy for Plexico who got to shut up Brady about the 23-17 prediction. I am an Eagles fan but was happy to see the Giants take this!

it sucks with all the restrictions they put on the commercials now you only get a few good ones rather then them all being funny. The pepsi max or the doritos one for sure the best though

ill take one more 68 and ill send some extra points to throw in as well didnt notice 68 was taken ill go with 87 or w/e is avail

3,15,43,88 this is a cool idea! good job chris192

I took a weekend trip home to the west coast just north of Tampa FL. I was driving through Brooksville, FL just southeast of Ocala and saw an old Scarsdale Tower ladder. Not sure of the year but it was a Stuphen partially enclosed cab. It was at a junk yard but the whole apparatus was still intact. Anyone know what unit it was and how it made its 1000 mile trip here? I don't have a camera so I didn't get any pics. This was about a month ago so im not sure if it is still there now. Looked like a good deal of weeds around it so im guessing its been resting there for some time. EDIT: Im looking at pictures now and im not sure they ever had a Stuphen. May not have even been a tower ladder but the Ariel Section was dark grey over a red cab. This was over a month ago and I could be wrong about the manufacturer. We have all Stuphens here in Orlando so maybe thats what they all look like now

Yea I was looking into it and it looked a lot like their old ALF Rear Mount. Like I said it was awhile ago and the thread about Ocala had me thinking. The SFD logo is very unique and it even said Scarsdale NY down the side. Someone told me that the ALF is up for auction could it possibly be the one sitting in FL?

Do you feel it in the cruiser/emergency vehicle that you are sending it from too?

Yea but even a 95 cant get you hired. Maybe he wasnt in the high 90's-100's which is what is needed to get that phone call.

I saw a picture just like this saying the same thing on the side "Bills"

Date:1/9/08 Time:5am Location: Interstate 4 Polk County Florida Departments: Florida Highway Patrol, Polk County Fire Rescue, Polk County Sheriff Departemnt, Orange County Fire Rescue, and others. Description: Fog and Smoke created a visibility hazard causing a 70+ vehicle pile-up including over 20 semi's and tanker trucks. 4 dead and 38 injured. Links: http://www.wesh.com/news/15009543/detail.html Writer: Scottyk107

I think that is what Moose meant. Many times we respond to accidents and incidents on the highways and interstates. Not to mention the danger just to get to the calls.

come on its not the parents its video games and television!

I think people are scared because of things like this post are created

Wasn't there a thing called a scanner alert or something like that? If someone thinks there is an incident they post the department and frequency so people can tune in and listen. If it ends up being nothing no harm done.

Why would you go emergency in the first place? Go non emergency and if they give you the all clear then respond in. People usually respect fire and ems and see them as only there to help so I dont think that they will target you but there still is a chance you can get in the way.