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Are they getting new equipment to replace their fairly old apparatus, or are they disbanding? I always thought that Kyrius Joel was an area that was "growing". The e-bay listings mention that one of the apparatus does have a "leaking gasket". Maybe they felt that at this point it is better to buy something newer than to invest money into repairs. Any one in that area that can find out. PS that Compac is ugly!

MRSA basically is a staph infection of the skin that is resistant to most, but not all antibiotics. Penicillin, and most other common antibiotics have no effect of MRSA. My daughter was treated with IV antibiotics. Here is a link to learn more about MRSA: http://www.medicinenet.com/mrsa_infection/article.htm

Take your normal precautions. My 11 year old daughter had MRSA earlier this year, in March. Like it was mentioned before, it started off like an ingrown hair/pimple near her elbow. After a day she was complaining that it hurt, and was warm to the touch. The next morning it was even larger. Her pediatrician had me draw a circle around the swollen area with a pen, and monitor it through the day. By the end of the day it was hot to the touch, and had expanded in size. We took her to the doctor, who looked at it and drew another circle around it, and took a sample of the puss. It continued to grow, until the evening, when after conferring with her doctor, she went to the hospital. She ended up being admitted, and stayed almost a week. The first sample came back negative. It wasn't until the second or third day in the hospital that the puss tested positive for MRSA. She was treated with hot soaks, and a really strong antibiotic. We were referred to a specialist, who told us to wash our hands after any contact, and to get her the soap, hibiclense, as mentioned above. Her school was notified as soon as we found out what we were dealing with, and it no one made a big deal about it. For some reason, now the media thinks it is this super dangerous bug. The specialist also mentioned that MRSA is prevelent in the health care setting....nursing homes and hospitals. In the last few years, it has move out in to the general population. I went to the hospital just a few weeks ago to donate some movies on VHS that we no longer watch to the childrens ward. While there, one of the doctors who remembered us said that she was dealing with two cases on the floor at that moment, and that the elbow seemed to be a common area to get it.

Also the urban legend...to prevent the cops(ESU) from stealing tools and making the NYFD change into NYPD with just a dash of paint!!!

Great shots!! I remember visiting FDR's home in the spring of '82 ( I was in fifth grade), and still being able smell smoke in the ground floor of the building. With the other fire, were the first due units operating wiht limited manpower in addition to the reserve apparatus?

Yes, those are bulllets along the back of the Trooper belt. He was most likely carrying a .357 at the time. Not sure if they carried speed loaders at this time. I love seeing vintage photos like this....great to see how things have changed, and what hasn't changed too

I have seen it used at a tanker-shuttle drill held in Patterson, back in July. 5" hose from the supply engine (22-2-1) to the manifold, and then 3" to the tanker(s). It gave the ability to fill multiple tankers at one time. Here is a quick photo taken from 22-2-1 facing the manifold, and the two tankers being filled.

The mall is out inthe midwest, apparatus marked for Michigan City. Most of the malls out there are one story affairs, and really spread out. Just a concrete slab with with steel beams, and roof above.

Looks like it was leaving a fire prevention display. Personally I like the video "Say Fire Truck". Reminds me of a kid my wife used to watch, and screamed that out loud in a store full of people.

For all you train buffs Metro North will again host an Open House at their Croton Harmon shops on Saturday October 20, 2007 from 10 am to 3 pm. Good time for all, if you have kids, it is always fun, lots of hand outs...pencils,magnets,whistles, etc. Also allows you to see equipment up close...emergency exits, fuel shut offs,etc. Staff on hand is usually real knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Here is the link : http://mta.info/mnr/html/harmon_openhouse.htm

I managed to get there around 11 am. Some of the railfans (NOT ALL) were more concerned with taking photos of locomotives/ train cars than anything else. I saw a couple railfans who got upset anytime someone got near whatever they were trying to photograph, even if it was a little kid. Metro North staff was excellent as usual, and showed pride in their respective crafts/assignments/ and displays.

Going to try to attend, but already have a busy day ahead. Most likely depends on how my son is feeling (just came home sick)

I know I was trained to call on location/on scene when pulling into the block in order to give the IC a chance to tell us where to position the apparatus (only if someone was already onscene). Most of the time the 'Q' was still winding down and could be heard over the radio.

FDNY originally started in the late 60's early 70's to give some protection to members riding on the rear step. Protection from items thrown at firefighters such as bricks, rocks, wood, etc during riots and just general anarchy of the time. You also see some apparatus of the time get plywood enclosures built over cabs/jumpseats for the same reason. read Dennis Smith's Report from Eng. 82 to get an idea of what firefighters of the time went through. Both Macks and ALFs got the 'Canastoga Covers'.

While loooking through Ebay, I found Cold Spring FD's 1964 Oren with 65' straight stick for sale. Ladder is ex- Carmel FD. As mentioned in the Thread :"No straight sticks for Putnam?" the apparatus is out of service, and with no plan for replacement. The EBAY listing says there are issues with water pump, but ladder works. Here is the link to EBAY : 1964 Oren 65' foot ladder

Here is the link for the Westchester DES apparatus definitions: Westchester DES From the photos, I see spare bottle racks, a reel of wire (assuming on board generator), and some equipment brackets (pike poles in rear compartment?) Also noticed roll down covers to provide shade on a sunny day for a rehab area. Looks like plenty of room for things like tarps/tools/bottled water/etc , am I missing anything?

I drove past Pocantico Hills' quarters today, and noticed the Hahn was gone, and a white apparatus was in its place. I did not have my camera, or time to stop and get a better look at it. It looked like the engine in this prior thread (now locked, or else I would have posted there ) http://emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=17...mp;hl=pocantico Also, does anyone know the disposition of Pocantico's Hahn?

Katonah's MA-15 taken at their car show

IIRC, didn't FDNY at one time have Scott build them special frames without the waist belts? They had a beefed-up shoulder strap with extra padding. I'm thinking late 80's early 90's with this one. But, like mentioned by others, the waist strap really should be worn. One less thing to get caught on something, reduced weight on the shoulders, easy to find if needed by FAST/RIT, etc.

getting ready to go to the NASCAR race at Dover,Del.

Patrol is an old designation that the county eliminated sometime around 1998. Patrol Companies often did traffic/salvage. Some had pumps on their apparatus and did initial attack, some did not. When the designation was eliminated some Patrols became Rescues,others utilities. Pleasantville Patrol 7 became Rescue 47. Does anyone else know what other Patrols became? Chappaqua had two IIRC, Patrol 13 and the other I do not remember. After a rebuild it became Rescue 23.

I have worked with them over the phone. Mostly used to verify that the DVDs/CDs are in fact counterfeit. They ask what the person was selling(titles still in theaters) what the cases looked like, i.e obvious photo copy, color of the DVD/CD. They will sign and fax a depostion to you to give the DA's office. Very proffesional, and easy to work with. They have an 800 phone number you call. During nights and weekends you call the number and leave a message with a call back number. Last time I did that an investigator callled me back within 30 minutes.

IN yesterday's Boston Hearld, an article brought into question the effectivness of Boston FD's turnout gear, which does not meet the NFPA standards. Here is a link to the article :http://www.bostonherald.com It states the bunker gear is lighter weight than other brands of gear, and also cheaper. Some of the gear in use is also close to 15 years old. There is also a second article in the Hearld: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/...ticleid=1031163 My question for everyone here, is do you/your department inspect your gear? Is there a plan to replace gear in your department? I know in my department, one of the chiefs had us fill out a one page survey on our turnout gear. We had to right down the manufacturer, date it was made, serial number, model number, and condition. There is no 'plan' to replace gear, it is done on an as needed basis. Back in the early 90's when I was in Pleasantville, when the first purchases of bunker gear were made, it was 4 sets per company per year. In speaking with some members there, I know a lot of gear was replaced in the last few years.

The UFA is alledging that Commissioner Scoppetta has refused to consider using helicopters to deploy a water cannon on high rise fires similar to ones used in Los Angeles and Tokyo. I saw the pice on Channel 7 news at 6pm tonight. It was originally propsed two years ago, and some feel that it could have prevented the deaths of two firefighters at the Deutsche Bank fire. I was just wondering what everyone else thinks about a system like this, pros/cons. Here is the link to the article/video: 7Online FDNY helicopter?

As stated before, nothing will come from complaining here, except the wrath of the topic deletion....