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Here's an article that does a good job explaining the need from the people who think that they need a new firehouse and more firefighters to cut response times and increase manpower.
http://www.greenwich-post.com/23002/fire-station-presents-station-and-staffing-initiative/
And the reasons why the town's others oppose it:
http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Fire-staff-among-BET-s-hot-topics-5250114.php

OK,"Morningjoe"
My profile may say "Paramedic" but that is not the extent of my emergency service experience. Yes, I did work for a large, urban County-based Fire Department. But what I choose to put in my profile is my choice - and doesn't completely divulge my work experience or what I now do for work (not volunteer, I can assure you).
And before I go on and on, urging you to reread my post, let me summarize it for you that I did not defend the 2 man engine staffing. I simply stated that the staffing scenario in the article does not take into consideration ALL resources and staffing that Greenwich has for calls. I was annoyed that Seth posted an article simply to stir crap, without doing any research to give the whole story.
Stop calling me someone who is suppose to "be on the same team" as you - I'm NOT a volunteer (unlike you). I AM a Paramedic (unlike you). I was a career firefighter (unlike you). And, I have first hand experience with the municipal services and issues in Greenwich (probably UNLIKE you, but your profile doesn't say where you're actually from).
And, just so you don't look like a fool in the future, Atropine was never in the protocol for "heartattack." There is no "Heartattack" protocol. Please stop using EMS verbiage that you obviously don't understand. You remind me of the psych patient I had a short time ago who told me that she was in "Cardiac Arrest." She too (just like you) didn't know what she was ranting about, and all I did was laugh about how stupid she sounded.

You probably should start a thread when you know more about the topic than one slanted news article....but alas, that's not the way it goes.
Greenwich is truly not "understaffed" as you suggest. Nor is it relevant to remark on how "wealthy" the town may be, or it's citizens. There are 8 fire stations in Greenwich, with all but one staffed with paid firefighters. There may be a need for more coverage in the northwest corner, but the Fire Dept doesn't take into consideration the next closest station, just a couple of miles away that is all volunteer. What Greenwich needs is a better plan to manage its resources, not necessarily a new, state of the art firehouse. Get all the facts before you stir Mr Granville.

The Port Authority is being penalized by the FAA for not having a separate entity to deal with ARFF and that they are using Police Officers instead. The FAA told them that they need to create a separate department ASAP or that they will be penalized until one is formed. What I was trying to say is that this incident doesn't really help the PAPD's case. I'm not saying that these guys don't have the training because they do, it's just that with an incident like this it makes the FAA think that these guys aren't adequate enough to do the role of ARFF and that the need for a separate FD is obvious.

Don't see the correlation. If there was a separate FD, it wouldn't have changed the outcome in this incident.
The vehicle is supposed to be able to go off-road, right? Maybe this is simply a mechanical failure and not operator error. Who knows?

Not being a Facebook user, do IA's posted here automatically transfer over there? Anything I post will be forum only, not FB.

Date: 11/25/2013
Time: 07:00
Incident Type: Protest at Construction Site
Location: 66 Summer St (between Broad St & Main St)
District: Stamford
Units: Stamford Police
Description: Three protesters have climbed a construction crane (approximately 15 stories up) at the site of the Park Square West Phase II building. This is on very narrow section of Summer St next to Majestic Theater. SPD on scene, evaluating incident. There is at least one protester on the ground that may have radio contact with those on the crane. Will likely call Hostage Negotiation Team to deal with individuals. Governor Malloy is due at site for event later this morning for an event.
UPDATE: Media now reporting that 2 out of 3 protestors have been brought down and that the reason for the protest was some sort of union issue. (no reports on if it was pro-union or anti-union).
UPDATE 2: This was not a union related protest, it was a part of a larger protest of UBS's involvement in strip mining in PA. The same group protested at the Parade, had lookouts on nearby buildings and then charged the UBS HQ, eventually chaining themselves up on the 5th floor.

I need to know.. Does anyone actually think the public care about this when they see it? We all see it because we are on the job and notice it. I bet if you asked anyone in a parking lot when we come across these vehicles, they would A. have no clue where the Town is in the state and B. Not really care. Now i am not talking about just this one instance. I am talking about any time it happens. The public do not care until it is a big deal (ie. a accident or something). John Q public is going to be more worried about his shopping, getting to work, (why aren't my darn kids here where i said i would pick them up) then even care about this. Plus nothing will ever happen to change it. You can make rules that you cant go out of town with it but so what. What if he needs to go see a few chiefs or need to make a pick up somewhere of some gear, is he going to check in with mommy to ask if he can leave the block? Exactly. He is the chief, he is the boss. you might not like it but he has the authority to go where he wants. If on the other hand he takes a apparatus then ya we need to know every mile you are gonna take.
Now let the man shop and stop stirring up a ruckus.

Date: 9-28-13
Time: 1733hrs
Incident Type: Structure Fire
Location: 1075 Broadway (Thornwood), Pleasantville Cottage School (Click for map)
District: Thornwood
Assigned Channel: 60 Control Fireground 11
Weather: 65F and clear

Units:
Thornwood FD - 2471 (I/C), Engine 88, Engine 89, Rescue 75, TL-1
Hawthorne FD Engine 155
Valhalla FD Rescue 9 (Initial FAST)
Briarcliff FD Rescue 37 (requested for cascade)
Pleasantville FD TL-5 and Engine 91
North White Plains L-47
Chappaqua TL-27
Mount Kisco U-13 (Secondary FAST)
Ossining FD U-51 (Third FAST)
Millwood Engine 247 (5" hose requested)
Ossining Engine 97 (Cover Hawthorne HQ)
Mount Kisco Rescue 31 (requested for scene lighting)
Bedford Hills FD Rescue 10 (requested for FAST)
Elmsford Engine 237 (Relocated to Hawthorne)
Pleasantville EMS & Rehab
Briarcliff FD EMS (Relocate to Pleasantville VAC)
Westchester C&O Team
Mount Pleasant PD
Battalion 16

Description: Heavy fire on arrival showing from the cockloft of a 3 story wood frame OMD

18:45 Battalion 16 reporting still heavy fire conditions, pulling all firefighters from the building for accountability. Fire conditions unchanged.

19:12 Battalion 16 reporting 3 Ladder pipes in operation, fire remains doubtful

21:30 Main body of fire knocked down, working on hot spots
22:00 Beginning to release mutual aid units, overhauling



*Please PM me with any unit assignments, corrections, additions, or updates*

Play the video backwards...it will look like the fire is going out.

Date: 9/18/13
Time: 10:08
Location: 4 Magnolia Place
Rye FD Units: 2421, 2422, 2424, E191, E192, L25, L26
Town of Mamaroneck FD: 2231, 2233, R6 w/ FAST
Harrison FD: 2161, 2162, 2163, E10, TL24
Port Chester FD: 2392, E63, TL2
Mamaroneck Village FD: 2241, 2242, 2243, E38, TL20
Purchase FD: E240
PC/Rye EMS: 77M3, 77A5, 77A6
Valhalla EMS: Rehab Unit
WCDES Units: Bat 15, Bat 19, C&O Zone 2
Covering Rye: Greenwich E1, West Harrison TL9
Description: Fire in 2 1/2 story, 150' x 90' wood-frame residence.
10:08 - Rye dispatched to Residential Alarm.
10:09 - Update from Rye PD reporting structure fire. 2424, E191, E192, L25 responding.
10:10 - 2424 requesting 10-75 assignment.
10:11 - PC/Rye EMS, Town of Mamaroneck FAST, Harrison Engine, Battalion 15 dispatched.
10:12 - 2231, 2233, R6 w/ FAST responding.
10:13 - Mamaroneck Engine & Port Chester Truck to relocate Rye FD.
10:17 - 2424 requesting TL24 to scene.
10:18 - 2161, 2162, 2163, E10, TL24 responding.
10:20 - 2424 requesting recall of career staff to scene.
10:24 - 2424 requesting additional 1 & 1 to scene - Mamaroneck Village E38 / Port Chester TL2 assigned.
10:27 - Mamaroneck Village TL20 assigned to Rye HQ.
10:28 - TL2 unable to get driver, TL20 dispatched.
10:30 - TL20 responding.
10:49 - Bat 15 reports 3 Ladders up and operating, all Firefighters pulled from building. Requesting Rehab unit.
10:51 - United Water requested to boost pressure.
10:55 - C&O Zone 2 dispatched.
10:57 - 3 Ladders up and working, roof has collapsed.
11:19 - Bat 15 requests additional Engine to scene, E63 assigned. Purchase Engine to Rye HQ.
11:39 - Main body of fire knocked down, extensive overhaul, holding all units.
11:43 - L26 responding.
11:47 - Valhalla EMS Rehab on scene.
11:53 - L26 on location.
11:59 - Bat 19 responding.
12:10 - Bat 15 requesting additional 1 & 1 to scene. E240 & TL2 assigned.
12:12 - West Harrison TL9 to cover Rye with Engine 1 from Greenwich.
13:27 - Bat 19 in service.
14:22 - Harrison FD units in service.
14:28 - EMS reports 2 transported, 1 RMA.
14:35 - Mamaroneck Village FD units in service.
14:41 - Town of Mamaroneck FD units in service.
14:47 - E240, TL2 in service, Bat 15 in service.
16:32 - All Rye FD units in service.

Amen Brother.

im sorry but i think some of you are missing the picture here. A Parade is for the community. A celebration of whatever it may be. Celebrating America or troops coming home or something within the community. Its very much American as apple pie. When i hear the "should have used the time for training or done this or done that or the rig should be covering." As long as he dept has resources to cover, go to the parade. Let the people enjoy a weekend and see firetrucks, police cars and Ambulances and bands. I just don't get it. Next parades will be banned because they are too patriotic according to the trend the country is on. Some of you need to get a grip and enjoy life.

you dont have to drink and act like a hero.you can be like the rest of the guys and enjoy your self see what rigs our out there,

When I go the the airport I just want someone to answer !

Structure fire: any fire within or attatched to a structure.
Working fire : any fire not within or attatched to a structure
Is it harder than that?

Forget the idea that Detriot is looking for people to pay to be firefighters... we should all be there (although we cannot be) to help this city; fire, police, financially, etc. (In an unrealistic solution... possibly) FEMA should send over several companies from surrounding cities, towns, states, etc to cover for the time, even Police. Or, instead of that $1 million fireboat that Union Fire Company got and had to return, the government should buy a couple rigs and send qualified FF's over to assist week to week. I understand... its your city and your brotherhood and you want your own guys back and maybe the government should help you financially, but the city is far beyond falling apart; take any help you can get.

Good Luck, nice looking rig!

Thats not why i said it... I said who cares cause someone said "re-kindle" shouldnt be used. Its a word..... use it if you want.

Thats not why i said it... I said who cares cause someone said "re-kindle" shouldnt be used. Its a word..... use it if you want.

Thats not why i said it... I said who cares cause someone said "re-kindle" shouldnt be used. Its a word..... use it if you want.

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