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Good luck with the new rig! It looks great! I can't wait to see it when I come back up to visit. As far as PL's reputation, I've dealt with 3 of them over the last few years. As Mr. Munson stated, Croton's 55B2 has been an all around great rig, and my favorite ambulance by far. Smooth riding (especially compared to the current 55B1), well running, and very dependable. The other two I've been around are Mamaroneck Village EMS' rigs. 19, their older PL, I've always liked. Just like 55B2, while I was a member there, it was always a workhorse. Their newer rig, 10, seemed to always be having problems. It's like anything custom built. It will have its bugs, some worse than others. It's the luck of the draw I guess. Just my two cents. Art

Date: 8/14/10 Time: 2145 Location: Croton Train Station - 4 Veterans Plaza Frequency: 46.26, FG5, FIRE 10 Units Operating: CFD: E120 R18 2081 2082 MTA: 2641 MTA PD CEMS: 55B2 5512 OVAC: 36M1, 74A1-Self dispatched Weather Conditions: Humid, Clear Description Of Incident: Ped vs Train. Possible Leg Amputation Reporters: MoFire390 Writer:x648eng119 2149 - 2081, 2082 on location, 2081 establishing command 2150 - E120, R18, 55B2, 5512 Responding 2151 - All units switch to FIRE 10 for OPS 2152 - E120, R18, 55B2 On Location - 2081 ordering all units to standby at rigs. 2153 - 2081 Requesting Additional Medic To Scene - 60 Control advising 2nd medic should be pulling up in OVAC ambulance 2157 - 5512 On Location, 5550 Requesting he grab collar and backboard 2201 - 36M1 will handle, 74A1 going back in service 2205 - 2081 reporting pt removed from platform, being moved to ambulance

This one is a little clearer.

Sweet.. I especially like one of the comments attached to the article:

I'd go for a BB app

I'll chime in on this one for my "business partner" lol. The reason for the overhaul was many of the lights that were in the car weren't working or safety issues. Originally there were 2 broken Predator II's in the rear, which we replaced with the TIR3s on the hatch, then separated the broken parts and mounted them in the rear windows out the side. Also, they wanted a "kill switch" on the headlight flashers, so when the vehicle is parked at an incident it isn't blinding oncoming traffic. We also relocated the radios and siren in the console for safer and easier operation.

My thoughts and prayers to the brothers in New Ro. I wish you all the best, and I know I will be checking here often with the hopes of seeing some good news. NRFD - You're a great bunch of guys, well versed in what you do, and I couldn't ask for a better group of people when it comes to having my back on EMS calls when I'm working Transcare!

Nice, but my personal opinion, they should have gone with a charger or impala. I know I still slow down just at the sight of a crown vic. Chargers, and even more so, impalas blend in a little better, at least in my opinion/

Obviously we can't state crew members names, or HIPPA would be knocking on our doors, BUT, they were minor injuries to the crew members, one of which was transported with neck and shoulder pain, the other member had slight knee pain, but stayed with the ambulance until a mobile life supervisor arrived. Still yet to hear how they're doing from one of a few sources. If I hear anything, I'll post it.

Very Nice!! I can't wait to see it in person, and maybe do some calls with it!

History is on the Yanks side. I believe when they opened the old stadium, they won the series, and again when the reopened it after the renovations they won. Lets keep it going!!

Awesome rigs! Good luck with them! I'm sure they're a little smoother riding than the beasts. I'll never forget trying to start IV's in the back of those things during my EMT-I class!

Where are you going to put the bunk beds in this one though?

Interesting.... I like the fact that they will have the big 6.0L V8 with a V6 option in 2012. However, looking at the inside picture, I'm not a fan of where they put the radios. I mean, this car is supposed to be specially designed for PD, but yet they still have to take their eyes off the road to adjust the radio, change frequencies, etc... I think it's a great idea, but still needs some fine-tuning

Just a reminder, the car show is THIS SUNDAY, RAIN OR SHINE!!! I hope to see some of you there! If anyone wants to help out in any way, shape, or form, drop me an email at FDVA353@vzw.blackberry.net!!