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I agree with PDs needing the proper weapons for the many given situations they might find themselves in. The problem I have is with any law enforcement agency that uses US Armed Forces combat uniforms for use against civilians. They are not members of the Armed Forces period. They might work great but the fact is police officers are here to protect and serve the public, what people expect to see are professional wearing PD blue or what ever color local LE wears. Not Army or Marine combat uniforms worn in the field. I'll even agree they can wear the ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet) for superior head protection but it should be painted blue.

I agree with PDs needing the proper weapons for the many given situations they might find themselves in. The problem I have is with any law enforcement agency that uses US Armed Forces combat uniforms for use against civilians. They are not members of the Armed Forces period. They might work great but the fact is police officers are here to protect and serve the public, what people expect to see are professional wearing PD blue or what ever color local LE wears. Not Army or Marine combat uniforms worn in the field. I'll even agree they can wear the ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet) for superior head protection but it should be painted blue.

This is a fact! FDMV hired 8 Firefighters in 2013 for the fall Academy, 5 are through the Academy and on the line. 3 did not make it, is the city planning to hire 3 to replace the loss, NO!
In the past year 7 or 8 civilians died in fires within the city, I believe this exceeds the murder rate in Mt Vernon. What will the city do? Bets are nothing! Mutual Aid will cover its man power shortages! Mayor Davis thanks you.

Bnechis knows FirNaTine, and probably knows that FirNaTine has been in just as many fires if not more then he, will let Barry answer that. Reverse lay and forward lay both have pros and cons, I think we can agree on that.

Date:10/30/13
Time:1st job 0923- 2nd job 1033 - 3rd job 1806
Incident Type:10-26 working fires
Location:1st job 45 S.15th Ave/2nd job 50 Forester Ave/3rd job 61 Washington Blvd
District:
Units:ENG3,ENG4,ENG5,ENG6,L-1,L-2,R-1, Eastchester L-15 w/Asst Chief
Description: Working fires at all three locations. Units packed up and were redirected to other fire scenes. Mutual aid received from Eastchester, New Rochelle and Pelham. Busy few days for FDMV!

The first thing is a "Non - Deployed Reservist" (meaning never deployed after basic and advanced training to a hazardous duty / hostile fire zone or on active duty) is not classified as a "Veteran". Reservists that have only attended training, and never deployed or entered active duty do not receive points or other benefits (Civil Service) currently as the system is set up in most if not all states. A veteran is defined as one who has served honorably on active federal duty for more then 90 days for other then training. Not everyone in the military is cut out to be Infantrymen. I think the same holds true with the fire service, not everyone in the military is cut out to be a firefighter. Hell we have firefighters that aren't cut out to be firefighters.
What most people don't know is the unemployment rate for our returning veterans is 14-18 percent (DOL stats). This is accepted as a low figure, its most likely closer to 20-25 percent. These men and women are our nations most presious resource, your sons, daughters brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers. They stood up and raised their right hand and served in harms way when the nation called. With the best of intentions they are returning to there lives changed forever from what ever they endured. Some have sacrificed their lives, other their health and countless others presious time away from their families that they will never get back (missed birth of a child, birthdays, graduations and holidays) many have deployed more the 6 times. Its not easy to be told you can't go home because the team needs you. So if a veteran gets hired over another non-veteran by what ever system they use I vote yes for it. And I can't be sure but I'll bet none of them scored a 70 to get on the job. Yes some cities gets it, most do not. I tip my hat to the city of Boston and thank them for looking out for the next greatest generation.

The first thing is a "Non - Deployed Reservist" (meaning never deployed after basic and advanced training to a hazardous duty / hostile fire zone or on active duty) is not classified as a "Veteran". Reservists that have only attended training, and never deployed or entered active duty do not receive points or other benefits (Civil Service) currently as the system is set up in most if not all states. A veteran is defined as one who has served honorably on active federal duty for more then 90 days for other then training. Not everyone in the military is cut out to be Infantrymen. I think the same holds true with the fire service, not everyone in the military is cut out to be a firefighter. Hell we have firefighters that aren't cut out to be firefighters.
What most people don't know is the unemployment rate for our returning veterans is 14-18 percent (DOL stats). This is accepted as a low figure, its most likely closer to 20-25 percent. These men and women are our nations most presious resource, your sons, daughters brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers. They stood up and raised their right hand and served in harms way when the nation called. With the best of intentions they are returning to there lives changed forever from what ever they endured. Some have sacrificed their lives, other their health and countless others presious time away from their families that they will never get back (missed birth of a child, birthdays, graduations and holidays) many have deployed more the 6 times. Its not easy to be told you can't go home because the team needs you. So if a veteran gets hired over another non-veteran by what ever system they use I vote yes for it. And I can't be sure but I'll bet none of them scored a 70 to get on the job. Yes some cities gets it, most do not. I tip my hat to the city of Boston and thank them for looking out for the next greatest generation.

No, the Rescue goes OOS first, followed by L-3 if the manpower drops. The Commissioner is saving the city dollars while placing the citizens and Fire Fighters at extreme risk. MVPD OT is wide open, they order officers on OT every day. 10 Fire Fighters go down with injuries and only 2 fire fighter were ordered to the scene. The commissioner was heard saying he'll just close down fire houses to avoid paying OT. High temps played a huge role at this fire. The fire had a head start, the first arriving engine and truck companies with the battalion made 2 saves with no time, no time to spare. The houses were 3 1/2 feet apart with a fence running between that 3.5 feet. Great ground ladder placement saved the day for the trapped victims which had to be lead down the ladders.

No, the Rescue goes OOS first, followed by L-3 if the manpower drops. The Commissioner is saving the city dollars while placing the citizens and Fire Fighters at extreme risk. MVPD OT is wide open, they order officers on OT every day. 10 Fire Fighters go down with injuries and only 2 fire fighter were ordered to the scene. The commissioner was heard saying he'll just close down fire houses to avoid paying OT. High temps played a huge role at this fire. The fire had a head start, the first arriving engine and truck companies with the battalion made 2 saves with no time, no time to spare. The houses were 3 1/2 feet apart with a fence running between that 3.5 feet. Great ground ladder placement saved the day for the trapped victims which had to be lead down the ladders.

No, the Rescue goes OOS first, followed by L-3 if the manpower drops. The Commissioner is saving the city dollars while placing the citizens and Fire Fighters at extreme risk. MVPD OT is wide open, they order officers on OT every day. 10 Fire Fighters go down with injuries and only 2 fire fighter were ordered to the scene. The commissioner was heard saying he'll just close down fire houses to avoid paying OT. High temps played a huge role at this fire. The fire had a head start, the first arriving engine and truck companies with the battalion made 2 saves with no time, no time to spare. The houses were 3 1/2 feet apart with a fence running between that 3.5 feet. Great ground ladder placement saved the day for the trapped victims which had to be lead down the ladders.

The Mack 75' Tower Ladder being sold has seen many fires in Mt. Vernon. It was front line / first due for many years and then was made a spare. It predated high tech sensors and always worked when you turned the high hat and pressed the start switches. You could tuck it into some very tight places. It will be missed.

There has been lots of money spent at wcdes. This money could of been better spent by a fire department that actually responds to emergency's.

Date:2-7-11
Time:1545
Location: 478 E 3rd st
Frequency: 154.145
Units Operating: Eng 6,5,4 Lad 2. lad.3 R-1, Batt4
Weather Conditions: overcast
Description Of Incident:Fire on the 1st floor of a 2 family, 2 lines stretched 1 line put into operation.
Reporters:
Writer:ltrob

OK, got it on the guidance because of their experience and service part. Why do you have to put EX - anything on your hat or helmet? If you know he is an Ex-Chief just seek his guidance if needed.

OK, got it on the guidance because of their experience and service part. Why do you have to put EX - anything on your hat or helmet? If you know he is an Ex-Chief just seek his guidance if needed.

Bob,
We use the Petzl EXO. We tested the CMC Escape Artist 540 Belay, it jammed up several times doing about 200 slides. It also does not play out very smooth when hooking up to an anchor that's distant from the window. Hands down the EA did not work as well as the EXO. I see that Chief Flynn said they have a new CMC EA, if it has a post running through the center of the 540 belay cylinder then, I suspect that's causing the problem, if not I would like to see how it works. Stop over and see us next door, we can show you what we tested and how they worked out.

DC Pells,
Knowledge, Skills and Experience must count for something chief. Lets say that the intent here was good and Unionvale just wanted to train some up and coming firefighters, don't you think that sending Firefighters this young to FAST training while other Departments in the county needed FAST training just to establish their FAST team and had to wait merits asking what the heck!!! In the military we end up with very young Soldiers, we spend most of our time training the "new guy" on the art of the job. We don't put him on point still wet behind the ears. We put the skilled warrior out front on point with the experience and knowledge to get the job done safely. Through coaching, mentoring and teaching you build probie skills to prepare them for the job. No disrespect intended to those motivated 16 year old firefighters, but to be a trained FAST team member requires more then a state course to to make one, the course only adds some more tools (skills) to the tool box.

Its Engine 5, it old but works. You hit the brakes and it stops, it pumps water and that's what we need. The brothers at FDMV would love to have a nice new engine, its not in our future. This just happens to be the third working fire in MV in the past 3 days.