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Congratulations and Best of Luck. Thanks also for serving this Great Nation. -Joe DA BUFF

And there was one in Brookfield, it was a chase through Brookfield to New Milford, and I actually got to meet some of the officers! (I was just a kid.) There it is. Lots of good segments. I watched it religiously until '95, and still watch my tapes (including one that is 17 years old.) -Joe DA BUFF

Congratulations and the Best Of Luck! -Joe DA BUFF

Nice one Joe. Ya gotta love those spur of the moment shots! -Joe DA BUFF

Not to open a major Pandora's Box, but, where does the Port Authority Police fit in all of that? Just curious because the Port Authority is a Bi-State agency, and, depending on one's assignment, one could arguably be making a Bi-State patrol on a regular basis. Speaking of the rest, I don't see why Dutchess, Sullivan, and Columbia Counties in NY or Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties in Jersey aren't permissible for FDNY/NYPD et al. The 4 Jersey Counties all share a border and a crossing (GWB, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Goethals Bridge) with New York City, and, as someone mentioned, parts of Orange County are more remote than Dutchess, Sullivan, or Columbia County and are within recallable driving distance of the city. Just my two cents, it is a sad thing that more Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT's, et al. cannot live within the jurisdiction they protect. -Joe DA BUFF

Nice one Jack. Thanks for sharing. -Joe DA BUFF

This is B.S. that he is being treated this way. I understand the need for professionalism and, to some extent (no offense to the officers on the road in local towns, colleges, deputy sheriffs, etc.) elitism, but, I would think he would deserve reasonable accommodations. Does ADA not apply to Law Enforcement? This is definitely messed up. If Governor Paterson wants lasting change, he should assent to the law allowing NYSP the same disability benefits mentioned earlier in the thread. In the meantime, here's hoping that Trooper Mattison can come back in some way to NYSP/stay in Law Enforcement. -Joe DA BUFF

Best of luck with her, I like the Diamond Plated Bucket! -Joe DA BUFF

I'm by no means an expert on this, but why couldn't you do an FDNY style rope over the roof rescue? I realize that's a last resort, but, wouldn't that work? Just curious. Like I said, I'm definitely not an expert, but it looks like it could be done that way, based on the photo. -Joe DA BUFF

Date: 3/28/08<br />Time: 0930-1200<br />Location:Chicopee, MA<br />Departments:Chicopee FD, Springfield FD, West Springfield FD, Westover Air Force Base FD, Chicopee Police, Mass. State Police, Mass. EMA<br />Description:Fuel Tanker Truck Crashed along Interstate 91 after being cut off by a passenger car, crashed and involved multiple cars. Interstate 91 was closed in both directions for approximately 2 Hours, the driver has been airlifted for medical treatment to Boston. Apparently, the tanker was operated by the same company that caused that giant fire in Everett, MA this past December. <br />Links: http://www.wfsb.com/traffic/15731414/detail.html#<br />Writer:10-Buff-4<br />

That was pretty awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing. -Joe DA BUFF

Looking good, I like the front lighting setup! -Joe DA BUFF

From Joe to another, nice photos. Good luck with the trucks. Thanks for sharing! -Joe DA BUFF

Looking good man. Always love TDA's myself. -Joe DA BUFF

Is Tower Ladder 4 still reserved to Greenville? I remember seeing that on the Westchester list. -Joe DA BUFF

Didn't think they had tillers down in Dixie! LOL! nice shots and thanks for sharing. -Joe DA BUFF

Another awesome Green Rig from Verplanck! Here's to many years of good service! -Joe DA BUFF

Hey Seth... I've had lots of photos I've wanted to submit. If there was somehow a Forum-Front Site integration for photos, that would be awesome! That was why I came to Bravo in the first place, another venue for my photos. I don't think it would make the front page obsolete, I think it would attract more people. If an integration like that isn't perfect, what about having open photo calls and delegating the task to some of the new forum staff to sift through them? Or perhaps a weekly or monthly photo feature? I think it's a great idea, it would certainly get me more enthused about Bravo. Good luck! -Joe DA BUFF

Happy St. Patrick's Day all AND... Happy St. Joseph's Day (Today, 3/19) all! -Joe DA BUFF

Great pics. Nice to see all of those rigs again. I liked the GMC Young Mini and the old Ford Chief's Car. Question... Why was that Mack rig designated Patrol 16? Thanks! -Joe DA BUFF

Happy Birthday indeed all! -Joe DA BUFF

God Bless and my sincerest condolences and sympathies. -Joe DA BUFF

Great photos all around, especially of both ladders at work, including Tower 6! -Joe DA BUFF

Nice shots also, from Fairview's Ahrens-Fox to Mini-Attack 1! -Joe DA BUFF

Look at that beautiful fleet of Maxims! Wa-Wa-Wee-Wa and yay Valhalla! I've always wanted to see Rescue 9 up close and personal and in color! Thanks for sharing! -Joe DA BUFF