RescueKujo

It should always be the best qualified for the job. And, if promotions are held up, the new list should be suspended. What a bunch of crap!! :angry: :angry:

I believe here in California elderly drivers have to take at least the written test at the DMV, no more renewal by mail. But I don't remember the age at which it starts. I'm going through this with my dad. His tongue speed vs. gas pedal power ratio drives me nuts (in other words, the more he talks the slower the speed gets. But he's a stubborn old German, and won't give up the keys. The problem is the politicos who fund public transportation and stuff like dial a ride see that as an extra benefit, and cut it as such. If people are to give up their vehicles (and I'm not just talking elderly drivers, I'm talking all) this country must realize to use a public trasnportation system, there must be a reliable system.

It's all about the Washingtons. No other reason.

Something certainly smells rotten in Da Bronx. I just hope this situation hasn't impacted other vollie companies ability to raise funds.

As a favorite line from a comedian goes, "You can't fix stupid"

That's beautiful....glad to see that the family is supporting their local governments

But that's the West Coast. We usually take 20-30 years to catch up with them when it comes to emergency service innovations... But either Miami-Dade or Miami FD started a paramedic program about the same time. Isn't that East Coast?? I find it incredible that in the 21st century a fire department doesn't have any type of first responder training, whether it be a first responder or EMT certification. What about serving your citizens in the best way possible?

Or they just want to steal your warmth. But being cold blooded, they will never curl up next to a woman, because there is nothing more cold blooded than a woman.

Thank God no one was critically injured.

Seth, Last I knew it was still being outfitted. I'll get a run down next week as I'll talk to the shop chief.

I don't understand why it is so hard for our elected officals and other public servants, who generally will never pass up a pay raise, to understand that public safety is never something you can fudge on. Unfortunate as the costs are, proper coverage of EMS, Fire abnd local law enforcement is a necessary cost. In the end, if you do not appropriately cover public safety, you will end up spending much more for nothing as you pay a family for a death that could have been avoided. As for every patient being evaluated by a medic, that's not a proper use of resources. Emergency Medical Dispatch or programs like it, while flawed (try getting info from a untrained civilian) most of the time gets the proper resource for the complaint. A paramedic response is not appropriate for a foot injury, for example, while EMTs aren't appropriate for a shortness of breath patient. There are ways to manage the system. And while I am not familiar with the specifics back east, the basics are generally the same in every system. Remember, air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Either of those stops, it's a very bad thing. And that's why we're doing what we do. Here endeth the lesson.

Seth, Great idea. As everyone doesn't read every single thread, this highlights a great thread and gives everyone a chance to read it. Thank you.

I just love these badge heavy types that think they can just flash whatever badge is in their wallet and people will bow down and not question their authority. Agencies need to screen their people much better before they give them their tiny tin star.

Prayers and condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of the Phoenix Police Department

600 points to J.I.M.M.Y.

Mic, That says it all. While you and I cannot afford a decent lawyer, the minute one of these so-called celebrities get in a pickle they lawyer up. And it's usually someone like Cochran, who has no qualms about doing whatever it takes to keep their client out of jail/prison.

I'll predict September 15th, 2007 2:47 p.m.

I'm not sure I would want or take a promotion in this situation. You're correct, what kind of ill will does this cause between the promoted officer and his comrades? And the question arises regarding the promoted officer's qualifications, or will it be more on the job training? Each case would be different, but I wouldn't want to be in anyone's shoes in a situation like this.

This week Trucks 12 and 44 arrived. The shops are still awaiting the arrival of Trucks 29 and 47 along with the new Bomb Squad rig, which the shops chief will go to Pierce next month and inspect. Here's a photo of Truck 44, Truck 12 was tucked in between that and another rig, so I was unable to get photos.

Seth, It really comes down to the fact that there are a very few cities, compared to the number of fire departments in those cities, that are very progressive regarding staffing, a true apparatus replacement plan and facilities. It usually has to come down to someone dying, the union jumping up and down or the media getting a hold of it and running with it. But the police or city hall gets their new gleaming buildings or extra staffing, you know what I mean. It comes down to the department being able to educate the fat cat politicians that their pet projects really need to take a back seat to what's important, and that's public safety.

Gotta love them classics-they take a lickin and keep on tickin....

tiny bubbles, in the wine...

Seems to prove the old addage that the only good cat is a dead one....

From another board I belong to.... Two firefighters among four killed in San Pablo fire The Associated Press Article Launched: 07/21/2007 01:41:24 PM PDT SAN PABLO, Calif.—An early-morning house fire Saturday killed four people, including two firefighters trapped by surging flames while trying to rescue one of the home's residents, authorities said. Fire Captain Matt C. Burton, 34, of Concord and Fire Engineer Scott P. Desmond, 37, of Brentwood died in the blaze that broke out around 1:45 a.m., said Emily Hopkins, spokeswoman for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. A 67-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman who lived in the San Pablo house also died in the blaze. Their names were not yet released. One of the residents had already been found when the firefighters plunged back into the burning building to find the other person. Firefighters on the scene then "heard kind of a whoosh sound, and the fire started going through the rooms," Contra Costa Fire Chief Keith Richter said. "That trapped the firefighters." The men were wearing standard safety equipment when they were caught in a "flashover" in which hot gasses trapped in a burning structure ignite in a sudden burst of flame, Richter said. The firefighters' on-duty deaths were the first in the fire district's history, Richter said. Investigators, including officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, blocked off the residential street as they tried to determine what started the fire. For reference, Contra Costa County is on the East Side of the foothills that divide Oakland and the east bay area and the San Juaquin Valley.

Thoughts and prayers to the officer and family. Too bad a little street justice wasn't able to be handed out.