SageVigiles

No, the hypothetical situation being posed is the opposite. A paid rescue refused mutual aid from a volunteer dive team, unless I'm misunderstanding

Or, if the jurisdiction in question has a PD with an ESU, they may be part of the rescue effort... Hypothetically speaking, I wouldn't know whether that jurisdiction has one.

Wait, are you saying you have video of the incident, or that if you arrested the perp, you would videotape it?

Congratulations Brother.

Know what you're talking about before you pipe in. The staff aren't paid here, and the additional sites do not cost us more money, its the higher number of users.

Only 2 cops or troopers on duty in New Fairfield, and they can be QUITE a ways away if you need backup sometimes, as we learned responding to a walk-in stabbing at the firehouse one time. Fortunately we have Putnam County and Danbury bordering if the feces hits the fan.

Neither of the options are good in that instance, you'd have to take a chance I suppose.

I think that CSP could definitely justify a second bird. We have 2 full-time medical helicopters in the state, why not 2 full-time police ones?

My solution? Personal escape rope, hook to the platform and rappel.

Godspeed and may you Rest in Peace Brother Morelli, this is a dark day for all of us in public safety. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Morelli's family, friends, and his Brothers-in-Arms at the Norwalk Police Department. Stay strong. His life and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Corporal Alex Cardella Shield #907 Danbury, CT Police Explorer Post #33

If Rescues or Squads aren't contained in the 9 bell signal, what are they?

Don't mean to sound rude, but I don't think anyone is arm chair quarterbacking. I too would like to know why a company officer would choose to lay in with 2 1/2, because frankly, if there is any benefit to it, I'd like to experiment alittle. Different places do different things for different reasons, obviously, but theres no reason we can't try to share some intellectual wealth here.

I second that one, Sarge.

Rest in Peace.

Hey Boo-Boo, hows about another picnic basket?

Yeah, I'd file that under the serious hazard category. Knowing your district would have alot to do with responding to this, IMO. This COULD be engineered into the building from construction, and therefore would be alot more trustworthy, as "dead loads" like that are accounted for. If it was an afterthought or a product of remodeling, my own paranoia would probably think twice about it. Also, is that steel structure attached to the building or is it free standing? If its free standing, perhaps the expansion of the steel in the building would have minimal effect on the signage structure. It would absolutely be considered in my collapse zone no matter what the circumstances, just out of sheer cautiousness. I mean, what harm could come from expanding the collapse zone alittle? If I were to set up an aerial device, I would probably try it on a side of the building which would be away from that structure, so my collapse zone could technically be closer on that division. This picture certainly gives alot for a first-in company officer to consider. Great find Seth.

New Fairfield, CT still uses them, but only during daylight hours. Two of the three town whistles sound at 5 O'Clock (PM) as well, which is a long-standing tradition here.

The attitude isn't nessecary. Big departments make mistakes too, not just small volunteer units.

I don't know, the Potomac River in March must be pretty cold, so "Gumby Suits" are somewhat justified. I totally understand where you're coming from, having taken a swiftwater rescue class, one of the first things they taught us was proper PPE. Specifically, Gumby suits are NOT for swiftwater applications. But I would think that you would have to consider what is the most critical hazard. The Potomac is not a shallow swiftwater environment where river hazards are a particularly prevalent isue, and backup was available (IE: the marine unit on the water.) The cold water, however, posed a serious threat to the life safety of the rescuers and the victim. The "reach" and "throw" methods obviously should have been tried prior to the "go" method, but for all we know they could have been. Anyone else with swift/cold water experience/training have any opinions?

I don't know anything about the first video, but I'd have to say that I completely agree with this "gentleman" on his second video. Equal opportunity should mean just that. Standards should not be lowered because minorities and/or women cannot meet them. Any woman or minority that can do the job is more than welcome, they just better be able to DO THE JOB. Affirmative action, brilliantly fighting discrimination with discrimination.

What are the 350s for?

Its a shame, E55 was a nice house.

Does the NYSP protection detail follow him to D.C.? If so, what jurisdiction do they have when they are there? We need some NYS Troopers on this forum!

It was just announced about 10 minutes ago by Gov. Spitzer himself, effective Monday, March 17th, Lt. Governor Paterson will be sworn in as Governor and take control of NYS government.

Sounds like PA is doing something right. In Connecticut, to take the state Vehicle/Machinery Rescue class, you will already have to have been through the EMT class in its entirety, and another 80+ hour Rescue Technician class, before you can take the TWO DAY Vehicle class taught by the state... That frustrates me to no end.