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    *NOTE- The FD test was not $75 for out of towners when it was last given, this was a recent change that us dedicated members who put our lives on the line everyday now have to pay when we take promotional exams. This is for all exams issued by MV. I am sure the City has the right to do this but IMO it shows how they feel about us "Out of Towners". On the past FD test they still have not given the physical agility and I find it inlikely it will be given. At this point there are approx 170 "Out of Towners" who have passed the FD test. The city has made $4250.00 with the test fee being $25.00. Now at the $75 rate the city would pocket approx $12,750. Not a bad income to rip off the "Out of Towners"!!!

    Don't let $75 deter you from taking the exam. MVPD is always hiring and is a busy Police Department with alot going on. They have hired many "Out of Towners" in the past also. Good luck! Unlike the FD you need a clean record for the PD.

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    After almost 6 years the 13 members of the Buffalo NY Fire Department who were denied promotions because of race will be learning what they will be entitled to. Like the New Haven 20 who recently had their settlement of $2 million in damages along with $3 million in legal fees announced sources I am close to say that the settlement proposal has been submitted. Back pay,pension $, damages too mention a few will soon be determined. Amazing how these settlements cost the taxpayers in these 2 cases millions and the people (Both Mayors) who are responsible for the cases to even exist walk away with no punishment what so ever. Accountabilty should be a factor here and maybe some would reconsider holding back other people in their careers because in some words "They Can"! Great news both for the NH20/Buffalo 13 for fighting the fight! You have paved the way for many in the future!

    M' Ave and tglass59 like this

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    Appointed positions always raise the question if the appointee is qualified,if civil service rules do apply etc. Political patronage sometimes plays a major role in these positions and sometimes qualifications do make a difference with the selection of the persons involved. Its often obvious after a few months if that selected person is in over his/her head by what decisions are made when in the "Hot Seat".

  12. Posted · Edited by xfirefighter484x

    Date:27 jul 11

    Time:0902

    Location: 24 North 10th Ave c/s Jefferson Place

    Frequency: 154.145<BR>Units Operating: Engs 4,3,6,TL-1, L-2, Car 2 (Capt)

    Weather Conditions: clear

    Description Of Incident:Heavy Fire with 2 Occs Trapped on Fire Escape

    Reporters:

    Writer:Hudson144

    0902-Telephone alarm reporting a Structure Fire

    0904- Car 2 10-84, 10-26 working Fire with people trapped on Fire Escape #1-2 side.

    0910- Car 2- 10-36 L3 Eng 5 HeavyFire from #1 Floor and #2 Floor, front porch heavily Involved.

    Mutual Aid- Ladder 16 Eastchester, Pelham E-5 Batt 18

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    Most Departments in Westchester could handle a small General Aviation (GA) Aircraft going down. We have had motor vehicle accidents on our roadways that were more horrific then when a small plane has gone down. In the past years there have been many crashes all over the County. Take the time and look at the sky at night especially if you are on the sound or the Hudson. The big difference IMO with a large frame aircraft is the resources and coordination needed during a large frame event. Look how things go sometimes just on a buliding fire. The incident commanders will have their hands full and the need for pre-planning,training etc. is a must. A few years before Sully brought the plane down in the Hudson I mentioned to my students in an ARFF class I was teaching that a large frame aircraft will someday go down in the Hudson. In that case they had the resources to handle the situation too include many water taxi's that were some of the 1st on the scene. This could be a good training session here so post some of your thoughts that could make this a good training tool for others.

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    Date: 12 Jun 11

    Time: 0853 hrs

    Location: 162 South Terrace Ave c/s South St

    Frequency: 154.145

    Units Operating: ALL

    Weather Conditions: Cloudy

    Description Of Incident: Fire In commercial Business

    Reporters:

    Writer: Hudson 144

    0853- MV Eng 6, Ladder 2 dispatched to above address for smoke in the structure.

    0853- Full assignment out for a stove fire with burns on West 5th Street at the time of this alarm.

    0858- Eng 6 reports smoke in the structure, trying to locate source. Minutes later x-mits 10-26 for working fire. Units released from 5th Street alarm.

    *Additional units responded to alarm with a working fire in the basement which was actually on the south st. entrance. Fire confined to the Basement.

  19. Posted

    Please help honor a Local Hometown Here:

    PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CHICKEN BBQ TO SUPPORT LOCAL

    WOUNDED WARRIOR

    LCPL John Curtin, USMC

    John was severely wounded during Combat Operations, Afghanistan

    in February 2011

    Where: American Legion Post 178, 155 Route 44

    Millerton, NY 12546

    Time: May 7th 4 – 7 PM, Eat In or Take Out

    Cost: $12 Adults - $5 Children 12 and under

    All proceeds go directly to LCPL Curtin

    POC: Commander Lee Garay or 1st Vice CDR Bob Jenks

    Phone: (845) 656-6466 email: topbjenks@hotmail.com

  24. Posted

    Last week the announcement for both the Captains and Lieutenants exam were posted for June 4, 2011. As many of the members on the job read over the announcement they all had a big surprise! The city is now requiring that you are a City resident for at least 1 year prior to the test. They also are requiring that for the Lts job you need to be an EMT. For the Captains you need to be an EMT-D. Sources say that this has not been a practice for many years if ever! The EMT issue was thrown out 4 yrs ago because some felons may not ever be a EMT which would unfairly keep them from being an officer. Pretty interesting that the test is in approx 70 days from this writing. Oh,well-maybe next time I can take the test!:)

  25. Posted · Edited by hudson144

    Montrose Engine 121- A 1941 or 1942 Ward LaFrance, 500 gpm, had a split hose bed with bench seats on both sides covering the hose bed. Had rings hanging down from the railing at the end of the hosebed so the guys on the tailboard had something to hang onto. Maybe for the short guys? The 4 flashlights on the side running board were known as "wheat lights".