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And I thought the city was going to the dogs!!! I have seen a couple here and there. even saw a fox near the thruway just north of Stew Leonards

If you have nothing..no past criminal history, no past medical problems, it can be as short as a few months. When I got hired in 1998, I think I took the test in May, and got hired the end of August. If you do sail through the background check, be aware that the city often gives you short notice that you will be going into the Academy. I got the phone call on a Friday at 12 noon, to report Monday morning 7 am. You have athree year probation for the city to finish out its background investigation.

Surprised this site hasn't been mentioned before. Firefighter Close Calls Some good info, especially like section on apparatus accidents. Also provides some ideas for SOG/SOP's from other depts. The site seems to be fairly active.

Found this article on another site, from the Journal News website,Journal News-LOHUD. Its hard to believe this happened 10 years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. I believe it led to a vast improvement to the county police resources, I remember NYPD ESU responded from the Bronx to assist. Eastchester police to remember slain comrade at service By RICHARD LIEBSON rliebson@lohud.com THE JOURNAL NEWS (Original publication: March 20, 2006) Slain Eastchester Police Officer Michael Frey will be remembered tomorrow evening at a special memorial service that's expected to draw hundreds of police officers, friends and family members on the 10th anniversary of his death. Frey, 29, was shot and killed in his police car on the afternoon of March 21, 1996, by Richard Sacchi Jr., 26, who a short time earlier had called police to report an intruder on the lawn of his Morgan Street home. Sacchi also wounded Officer Richard Morrisey and killed his grandmother and his dog before taking his own life during the hours-long standoff that followed. "I can't believe it's been 10 years," Police Chief Tim Bonci said. "It doesn't seem possible." Bonci said a number of retired town officers are coming from as far away as Florida for the memorial service, where they will join officers from throughout the region expected to pay their respects to their fallen comrade. "Mike was a great guy, and he's certainly never been forgotten by his brother officers or the town," Bonci said. "This will be a big, emotional thing for all of us." The service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe, where Frey was a grade-school student and an altar boy. Monsignor John O'Keefe, who served as headmaster of Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, where Frey graduated, will preside over the 7:30 p.m. service. "It's an important and noble thing to do," said the Rev. Eric P. Raaser, the pastor at Immaculate Conception. "I think something like this reawakens in our own minds the sacrifices others make to keep us safe."

Yes, I have worked there for almost 8 years. Recruitment standards have definately been lowered. Our equipment is outdated..our RMPs just got Panasonic laptops within the last 2 years, that for the most part are only good for solitaire. Before that our system was from the early 80s. Most of ou RMPs are run until they totally fall apart with at least 100,000 miles. I have worked with new guys that can barely speak and write in English. Some have prior arrest records. No joke, about 3 years ago my sergeant got a call from Applicant Processing inquiring about one possible candidate. Wanted to know if the guy would be a good cop. The Sgt. almost pissed his pants. He had locked the guy up about 7 years on a felony charge, and had the fight the guy, basically until he was knocked out. The court system pled everything down to misdemeanors, so technically the perp was still eligible to be hired.Our computer systems in the Pcts still run programs designed in the early to mid 80s. Most pcts are literrally falling down. Training has become a joke..just show up ..you pass. 25,000 to start, and 5 1/2 years to top pay. While in the Academy you will pay almost $1,500 on equipment and uniforms, that since they come from the Dept equipment section are low bid, break almost as soon as you hit the street. And Be prepared to be pressured to meet your 'performance objective' every month or you will find you sgt giving you arrests, that are barely alive, and you wonder how they are even alive.

Don't worry, if you pass the tests, its like getting hired by McDonald's. They take just about anybody these days.

Depends on which list each dept is using. I scored an 85 (I think, maybe an 80), and got a canvass letter from Bedford PD in Dec 2005. They were using residents list, but I had to turn it down. If a town/village opts to go with residents list, then I think the have to exhaust that list first, before returning to the county master list.

I was wondering if anyone out there has any photos of Pleasantville's 1947 ALF 65' ladder. It was retired in 1992. Looking through my small collection of photos, I realized I do not have one. If anyone could help, drop me an e- mail. Thanks, Kurt

Calling OSHA( or in NYS, PESH) opens the the agency to be inspected at every level, not just the complaint made. I'm trying to remember from one of my college classes( too long ago), but I think PESH will only respond to imminent threats to life, other complaints it may respond to in time. I know from personal experience, someone in my command within the NYPD Transit Boro, made a complaint about air quality. The NYPD has its own inspector who came in, tested the air, and forced us to re-arrange our lounge to allow easier access to a second exit, and forced the city to provide us with bottled water since the command had no working water fountain. Making a complaint may open the eyes of higher ups who feel "we don't need to do this", and I believe they can not take any punitive actions against the person making the complaint(who can remain annonymous) PS please excuse any typos, I'm still on pain killers after my surgery.

NYC Dept Of Corrections use inmates to clean and maintain its facilities at Rodman's Neck... Home Of the NYPD Firearms and Tactics range. It is always a sight to see an inmate in a bright orange jumpsuit bring out some recruits gunbelt, or a box of ammo left in the bathroom. Definately does not seem right to let them out, even to fight fires. PS if anyone uses office equipment made by CorCraft Industries.. it is owned/run by the NYS Dept of Corrections, Craft Industries. Found out when my police station got some new furniture recently.

I was going to say, it must be close, they are no longer listed as 'under production' on the Ferrarra website. However E-91 is listed in the 'New Deliveries section, under Pumpers. PS. I know he got to sign the checks,but did Bob Murphy get promoted to chief?

The kill systems require a key in the ignition to override the safety system. Unfortunately, I have not seen to many fire apparatus that have a key ignition, but there has to someway to install a system like this

First fire call had to be late Dec. 1998, for a report of smoke in the building on Wheeler Ave, in Pleasantville. I had just been approved in the Junior Corps. I think it was my first Monday night houseduty. I remember not knowing where to go, or what to do. For my first ambulance call, it was an MVA at Nannahagen & Columbus, in Thornwood. I'll never forget, as we were loading the pt., there was another MVA right next to bus. The one driver slowed down to see what was going on, and got rear ended.

I was searching online when I found this article about the restoration of FDNY Engine 246. It has a few pictures of it in the old muster at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla. That is what caught my eye, the Kensico Dam. Check it out at FDNY Eng. 246

Congrats m_bjones!. As an inactive emt (it expired back in 1997) I have thought about renewing/retaking the EMT. I have to ask, how much has changed since then? Would I be better off retaking the entire class, or just a refresher?

Radios for the Transit Bureau are also in the same building, but are on a different computer system, (not SPRINT). This difference often leads to a delay when jobs are put out over both radio sytems. For example a job will come over Transit radios for a 10-54 cardiac at 42/Time Square. Usually about 10 minutes later the Precint units will get the same job. Transit radios have one frequency(roughly) and a tactical channel assigned per boro.

Only 10 cars.. they will be hard to find. Most will be kept by a boss(Sgt or LT). I dont know if there will be one per boro, or all going to the same boro. Hopefull they hold up well. The Impalas were doomed by lots of problems, and were difficult to work on.

Here is the Funeral Arrabgements for PO Eric Hernandez: Viewing: Saturday 02/11/2006 and Sunday 02/12/2006 1600x2100 hours at Ballard Durard Funeral Home 2 Maple Avenue White Plains, NY Funeral Monday 02/13/2006 Saint Bernards 348 South Lexington Avenue White Plains, NY

We have a lengthy discussion in the other thread, so I figured its time to share some ideas on how to improve things. I for one always enjoyed training drills, either the whole department, or with a neighboring department. I always felt good when we worked with a neighboring dept, and could have a meanigful discussion. For example, back in 2002 Pleasantville did an extrication drill with Thornwood at TFD. We cut 3-4 cars, with P'ville's Hurst tool, and TFD's Lucas tool. Everyone was free to try out both systems, and we discused the drawbacks, and strengths of each system. I also liked drills with other nearby, but not right next door depts. such Bedford, Bedford Hills, and Pound Ridge. These departments were close enough to be called for mutual aid, and it allowed us to see how they operate. I know we learned a lot at their live burns a few years ago on topics such a drafting(some thing we don't do a lot), and got some really good ideas from their accountability system. It also gave us exposure to smooth bore nozzles, as previously in Pville we did not used them. Years ago Pleasantville's annual inspection was basically a contest between Pioneer Eng Co. #1, and D.P. Hayes Hose over who could make their truck the cleanest, and win the trophy for the most consecutive years(I think Eng. Co. won that) However, in the last few years, the inspection has shifted into more of does it work, and work properly. The chiefs and comissioners inspect the fleet now, not the westchester parade judges, an afterward everyone gets to enjoy a meal at HQ. Does anyone else have any ideas to improve moral, that you do in your departments?

RIP brother. I would also like everyone to keep Officer Al Toro, the other officer involved, in their prayers, I can't imagine the grief and suffering he is going through. From what I've heard, he is a stand up guy.

Jason, Speaking from personal experience, these types of people also thrive in the paid/career depts. as well. True, volunteers can use more training, who can't. I have met, and worked with highly dedicated volunteers who took every single class they could get into, even if meant spending their own funds to do it. I have also worked with people (PD) who have B$tched and moaned about every training class they were paid to attend. Imagine getting paid to sit in a class on NIMS, or a two day class on response to nuclear,biological, and radiological attacks, with training on level C suits and decon procedures, and compaining about it. I see it at every training class I go to, including our twice annual firearms requalification. Try going to some rant sites such as NYPDrant and you will see childish behavior and poor spelling. Most of the people on here a trying to improve themselves, and in turn the departments they work and/or volunteer for.This topic was started not to bash .I can feel where E53Lt is coming from. I did 16 years in one dept., as a volunteer. I had some great times, and learned immense amounts of knowledge from both career and volunteer firefighters. I left because i could no longer afford to live in that community. Yes, the BS wears you down, and can make you bitter, as you can see from my last post in this topic. Right now i have not volunteered in my new community because I am recovering from a herniated disc, that after 7 months is still giving me problems with strength and flexibility. In my time out of the volunteer fire service I learned I missed the commeraderie of brother/sister firefighters, the chance to help my commmunity ( which a paid service would overwhelm the tax system), and a chance to learn/teach/exchange information/techniques with other firefighters. If anyone is getting tired of whatever is going on their depts., take a leave of absence, and take a break. Come back if you decide you miss volunteering, but come back with a fresh attitude, and don't let the BS get to you as much. Paid does not always mean better.

How about comissioners who: - tell the chief how to run the department -discourage training because turnout gear may get damaged, or someone may get hurt. -discourage/prevention of any type of EMS training( even CPR &basic first aid) because we only go to fires, not EMS calls. They assume that an ambulance will always be on scene. -refusing to purchase radios for every riding position on its apparatus not because of budget limitations but because people will just talk on them. -study every option to death, and nickel and dime every decission made in the dept.( I know they are responsible for the budget, but there comes a time to %$# or get off the pot). -exremely proud that the tax rate was only increased less than 1% per year for over 7 years, while the buildings and apparatus fall apart. Your first due apparatus is over 20 years old, and showing its age,but the members are told they should take better care of what they have( I am all for maintenace, and proactive servicing, but everything has a lifespan). Some of the older members, (35 years +) rightly complain about the conditions of the firehouse, and they are told "you need to play with the team". There is being fiscally responsible, and there is just being miserly with your money. -treat their members like garbage or children despite whatever training or professional knowledge they may have from other FD/PD/EMS agencies they have volunteered or worked for. The 'that can't happen here, or that is not the way we do things here" mentality. the "100 years of tradition unimpeded by change" mentality.. i.e "We have always done it this way, so this is the ONLY way we will do things."

I remember when we first dicussed that system, the chief (at the time) was against it, because of the potential vandalism it could inspire in the fire house. Glad to see it got approved, the current system breaks your back trying to get the speedy dry off the rear or top compartment of the current R47. As for the distance, you better hurry up, or I will drive E91 to a call before you. IzzyEng4, from the photos posted, it appears to be a Hale pump.

I really like the polka dots! how much for those. In all seriousness, in one photo on EMTBravo.com there is a door next to a light, with a pipe inside the compartment. Is this for a built in speedy system? I.E. storage for speedy dry built into the apparatus, with the ability to fill a 5 gallon bucket instead if carrying a large bag of speedy dry.

The unit in FDNY 10-75's photo appears to be assigned to the Detective Bureau based on the "DB" marking on the rear of the vehicle next to its number. It could be used by the Bomb Squad, or for crime scene units. They also have a few of the Freightliner Sprinters. The Police Relief fund does run an ambulance for members (and immediate family members i believe) for transports up to 250 miles as long as one point falls within NYC.