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The situation that Port Chester is dealing with will have no effect on their use of mutual aid. Your statement is true with most staffing issues, but I do see it for this one.

Right back pocket: Wallet Left back pocket: Car keys Left front pocket: A couple of crinkled up dollar bills Right front pocket: iPhone Radio strap and radio over right shoulder My point here is that the equipment was kept in our bags.

http://www.nydailynews.com/scores-blacks-hispanics-soar-newly-revamped-fdny-test-article-1.1168399?post_id=100000600302076_444228925628277 Actually, it is quite the opposite. Over 95% of the individuals who took the test passed. The 9,417 people who scored a 97% or above are likely to be considered for hiring. Bottom line... They wanted everyone to pass the test, and thats what they got. In the article it is already clear that the next step for certain organizations is to attack the "post-test" process, i.e. interview/investigation, psyc test, and the CPAT. After that it will be the FDNY Academy itself, followed by the entire profession of firefighting. JBJ

The statement CLM92982 gave is correct. Protocol is based on the type of agency you are. Agencies dispatched by 60 Control do not have the option to set re-dispatch protocols. If they did, you wouldn't hear so many on the air. JBJ

I'm just looking for literature and/or feedback from individuals who are fimiliar with hydrant backflow preventers. Are fire depts exempt from using them in emergency and non-emergency situations? I'm looking at NYS Health Department and EPA sites for answers.

What situations would require a Fire Department to use a backflow preventer on a fire hydrant? JBJ

John, Does this mean you will be traveling south of I-287 when goes to Excelsior? You can borrow my GPS so you don't get lost...

Barry, Will you attending the hotwash tonight? JBJ

Foam is only allowed to be used on the property during true emergencies due to the close proximity to wetlands and Rye Lake. JBJ

Do PSAPs fall under NFPA 1221?

Barry, Most of the frequencies you've listed are not part of our airport response. A single channel (A- OPS 5) is used by all fire and EMS units responding. County PD does operate on their own channel and are not in direct communication with units on OPS 5. An officer from WCPD will report to the command trailer as soon as one is available. Fire 15, Fire 16, Fire 19, EMS 15, EMS 16, 46.06, 155.895, and 155.625 are used by the home agencies during their normal incident responses. I feel the standby today actually shows the opposite of what you are suggesting. If this incident did escalate to an actual major emergency the number of channels utilized would expand based on need to the predetermined channels in the airport response plan. JBJ

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Great article just posted by my good friend... Quad 8 Comes Home Thanks CLM!

Ang, we are looking to bring her back for our 75th anniversary next year!

I am currently searching for the location of our 1957 Seagrave, designated Quad 8. The department sold it the late 90's, and all people can tell me is it was sold to a fire apparatus museum in south New Jersey. I thought I might turn to my Protection from the Past crew for any ideas on how to track her down. Thank You JBJ