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dwcfireman liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Mysterious NYS Black Trucks July 26, 2017

Great color choice for a team of employees who work on highways where vehicles travel at high rates of speed...

SageVigiles liked a post in a topic by GreatPlains588 in Clair Jr. Acting Commissioner of the Bureau of Emergency Services (BOES) September 10, 2017

Congrats!

http://hudsonvalleynewsnetwork.com/2017/09/02/clair-jr-named-acting-emergency-services-commissioner/

SageVigiles liked a post in a topic by antiquefirelt in Ford builds law enforcement the F-150 of their dreams September 10, 2017

Does it have CO detection built-in or that an option?

boca1day liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Danbury, CT Police Explorers Fundraiser June 27, 2017

The Danbury Police Explorers are currently raising money to fund a new van. Their program is one of the largest in New England, when I aged out we had 75 Explorers; now they are up to about 100 members; however, they only have two 15-passenger vans at their disposal. These young men and women do an incredible amount of work to support DPD and the entire Danbury community; including supporting the Patrol Division with traffic, parking, and/or security details for special events, conducting land searches to support missing persons and other Detective Bureau cases, performing Honor Guard duties at ceremonies, among other duties. On average they support about six events per month, and the program receives very little in terms of funding from the City.

Please consider donating to help these guys get a new vehicle so they can continue to support events in the western CT area:
https://www.gofundme.com/danbury-cadets-need-a-new-van

dwcfireman liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Mysterious NYS Black Trucks July 26, 2017

Great color choice for a team of employees who work on highways where vehicles travel at high rates of speed...

dwcfireman liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Mysterious NYS Black Trucks July 26, 2017

Great color choice for a team of employees who work on highways where vehicles travel at high rates of speed...

AFS1970 liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Putnam Prepares to Assemble Specialized Rescue Team July 25, 2017

What is option B? Unless something has changed in the last 3 years since I left CT, there are no paid FDs in Putnam County. Certainly it isn't ideal, but there's no push for full time staffing in Putnam right now, so IMO this is probably the best that can be done with the resources available. You'll get the initial sign up of everyone wanting the cool T-Shirt, and then maybe end up with a dozen or two hardcore people countywide in 6-8 months who will do the training and respond to calls. Better than nothing.

lemonice liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye July 21, 2017

I think Mr. Suarino's letter is excellent, and sheds light on the types of crap that has been going on for years in volunteer departments. Every department I've ever been a part of has had a select group of obstructionist old guys who haven't rode the rigs in 15 years that just love to make life difficult for officers and firefighters that are trying to get things done and move the agency forward.

lemonice liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye July 21, 2017

I think Mr. Suarino's letter is excellent, and sheds light on the types of crap that has been going on for years in volunteer departments. Every department I've ever been a part of has had a select group of obstructionist old guys who haven't rode the rigs in 15 years that just love to make life difficult for officers and firefighters that are trying to get things done and move the agency forward.

lemonice liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Letter: 132 Years Of Volunteer Firefighting At Risk in Rye July 21, 2017

I think Mr. Suarino's letter is excellent, and sheds light on the types of crap that has been going on for years in volunteer departments. Every department I've ever been a part of has had a select group of obstructionist old guys who haven't rode the rigs in 15 years that just love to make life difficult for officers and firefighters that are trying to get things done and move the agency forward.

SageVigiles liked a post in a topic by 38ff in New Apparatus Orders/Deliveries - All Areas Discussion Thread July 11, 2017

38-60 will be for sale in a year or so. You can own it.

boca1day liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Danbury, CT Police Explorers Fundraiser June 27, 2017

The Danbury Police Explorers are currently raising money to fund a new van. Their program is one of the largest in New England, when I aged out we had 75 Explorers; now they are up to about 100 members; however, they only have two 15-passenger vans at their disposal. These young men and women do an incredible amount of work to support DPD and the entire Danbury community; including supporting the Patrol Division with traffic, parking, and/or security details for special events, conducting land searches to support missing persons and other Detective Bureau cases, performing Honor Guard duties at ceremonies, among other duties. On average they support about six events per month, and the program receives very little in terms of funding from the City.

Please consider donating to help these guys get a new vehicle so they can continue to support events in the western CT area:
https://www.gofundme.com/danbury-cadets-need-a-new-van

boca1day liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in Danbury, CT Police Explorers Fundraiser June 27, 2017

The Danbury Police Explorers are currently raising money to fund a new van. Their program is one of the largest in New England, when I aged out we had 75 Explorers; now they are up to about 100 members; however, they only have two 15-passenger vans at their disposal. These young men and women do an incredible amount of work to support DPD and the entire Danbury community; including supporting the Patrol Division with traffic, parking, and/or security details for special events, conducting land searches to support missing persons and other Detective Bureau cases, performing Honor Guard duties at ceremonies, among other duties. On average they support about six events per month, and the program receives very little in terms of funding from the City.

Please consider donating to help these guys get a new vehicle so they can continue to support events in the western CT area:
https://www.gofundme.com/danbury-cadets-need-a-new-van

Westfield12 liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in New Apparatus Orders/Deliveries - All Areas Discussion Thread May 27, 2017

Prince George's County, MD is at Pierce for the final inspection of HAZMAT 816. Due to the size of the county, PGFD's HAZMAT Team includes three stations. Station 816 (Northview) is located somewhat centrally within the county and has the larger HAZMAT rig. A Breathing Air Unit, Decon Unit, and the Safety Officer also run out of that house. Station 812 (College Park) and Station 845 (Marlboro/Croom) have smaller HAZMAT Support Units (similar to a soda truck) to get things started until 816 arrives. The Technical Rescue Team is set up in a similar fashion for collapse, confined space, and high angle; with a large cache of centralized equipment and two satellite stations.

Photos are courtesy of PGFD Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBmbarksdale/status/864226221231616000/photo/1

SageVigiles liked a post in a topic by BFD1054 in Volunteer fire dept staffing June 19, 2017

It's funny, some VFDs are better "staffed" and more adequately covered when they are OUT of town...

SageVigiles liked a post in a topic by FFPCogs in Volunteer fire dept staffing June 19, 2017

It has been my experience that many departments, well at least the proactive ones, leave personnel behind to staff the firehouse when attending parades or other times a good number of members will be out of town. In fact in some cases staffing actually increases at these times as those left behind are committed to responding or better yet staffing the firehouse. Now if only VFDs would get on the bandwagon and staff their firehouses regularly the instances of inadequate responses could be dramatically reduced.

SageVigiles liked a post in a topic by fire patrol nyc in Five firefighters face union charges for 'double-hatting' May 30, 2017

Mount Vernon tried it too,no deal....

SageVigiles liked a post in a topic by SOUSGT in Five firefighters face union charges for 'double-hatting' May 30, 2017

This is nothing new
New Rochelle's local did this against a few if it's members about 25 years ago. They dropped the charges.

BFD1054 liked a post in a topic by SageVigiles in DCFD Hockey Team Revives Sheriff's Deputy at Hockey Game May 24, 2017