SageVigiles

May the two fallen Brothers rest in peace, and may angels lead them into their final resting place. You will not be forgotten. To the Brothers of the BFD, know that we are all behind you, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time of loss.

Date: 7/15/10 Time: Approx 0400 Hours Location: 281 Dogburn Road Frequency: 453.800 Units Operating: Allingtown: Tower 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1, Car 4 West Haven Center: E-21, T-22, E-24 (RIT), E-25, R-27 Weather Conditions: Clear, but humid. Description Of Incident: Fire in a 190,000 square foot commercial occupancy, possible cause is a cotton processing machine (per WFSB and radio reports) that has a blow-drying system. Writer: SageVigiles Fire was ventiliated through skylights but crews had to wait for Southern CT Gas to arrive to shut off service to the machine in question.

Not for nothing, the fire went out and nobody got hurt, why are we even questioning this judgment?

According to CT law, the "Fire Chief or Senior Fire Officer" is the person in charge on scene. If you're the only one, guess what, you're the senior fire officer. I think its a good call.

Rest in Peace Sergeant. Thank you for your service.

Rest in Peace.

Rest in Peace Officer.

I'm a member of the volunteer side there, OUTSTANDING department. Everything is boiled down to the simplest and safest way things can be done, no confusing abnormal SOPs to deal with. The hardest thing you'll have to learn is the hydrants open the wrong way. If you get on there, I hope you love training, they do it CONSTANTLY, which is one of the reasons why I love riding there. Volunteer/Career relations are some of the best I've seen anywhere, equipment is good and up to date, safety protocols are taken seriously. The town is interesting, there is almost every kind of building construction you could possibly imagine as well as every type of special hazard except an airport. Only reason I wouldn't apply is that I don't have my Paramedic. I highly recommend taking this test, if you need contact information PM me and I'll get you through to the right person.

The Tahoe is 23-1-1, the Chief's SUV. For awhile they were running the old Chief's car for 23-1-2, the Asst. Chief's car, but it has been replaced with a Ford F-series pickup. I'll try to get some shots next time we drill with the Lakers.

So I'm looking around for possible LE jobs, and I was told by a friend to look into Amtrak PD. Anybody know any particulars about the agency? They don't seem to have a site for the PD, so research is slim picking. Any info would be appreciated.

I'd be all over it if I didn't have a mandatory Explorer job tomorrow night.

Wow, a second full mobilization of USAR this year? They've been keeping busy.

I'll be there Saturday.

Rest in Peace Joe!

Rest in Peace Officer Perry. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and with White Plains PD.

Welcome to the forum! I'll answer your question based on what my department considers the difference between "Interior" and "Exterior" NY is a bit different from CT, but it will give you the general idea. An "Interior Firefighter" is someone who has taken the proper training and certification courses (IE: Firefighter 1, HAZMAT Operational, etc) to enter a structure fire for fire suppression, ventilation, search and rescue, etc. An "Exterior Firefighter" is someone who has either not yet taken/passed those courses and is therefore operates in a support capacity, IE: water supply, changing air bottles, traffic duties (if your department does them.) Depending on the department, Exterior Firefighters may engage in some rescue activities such as water rescue and may also fight brush fires, but only after properly trained. In my department (New Fairfield) only Interior Firefighters may be on the Truck Company, but any Interior personnel can ride it.

That's the thing, its sort of borderline, and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. I'd like some of the members to weigh in with their opinions.

Where did you find this photo?

The problem is that each FD and PD operate differently, so I don't believe that any umbrella class could really cover what needs to be covered. I think pawning it off on rookie schools is a cop out. Its up to YOU and YOUR AGENCY to interface with the PD/FD in YOUR TOWN so that you can establish expectations for both teams. Take some responsibility and get to know who you are going to have to work with. Granted, some of the larger county agencies you never know what EXACTLY who will be coming, but sitting down to lunch together and hashing out some details will make things A LOT smoother when it comes time to work together.

Yeah, we'll see... Much as I'd like to see it.

East Hartford FD has a Bike Unit as well as New Britain EMS in CT.

In Connecticut, all Police Officers and Troopers are trained to the MRT (or EMR now I guess) level IN THE ACADEMY. They don't necessarily have to recert, but many departments give bonuses to those that do. And a few towns, Orange included, require all Officers to be at least EMT. Danbury we have a few EMTs and even one Paramedic.

This was posted from a Lieutenant in the PD for distribution: If your Guard can make it, we would greatly appreciate it... thanks guys.

New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department Ball Pond Volunteer Fire Company Danbury Police Explorers We use the Explorers one a LOT to get out messages for upcoming jobs, news and events, works well for the age group.

Weird that the court would rule that way, unless some form of Garrity or Weingarden violation occurred already.