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Interesting thoughts by all,if you look at Westchester County a "County Fire Dept" should have been established years ago with Firehouses positioned throughout the county with proper manning,zones,specialized apparatus etc. to be available. Fairfax County VA did this yrs ago. Can or could Westchester do this? Sounds like Westchester 2000 all over again. Duplication of services too include police services will always be here. As far as the Tri-village,don't see it happening other than joint responses or automatic mutual aid that they presently do now.

Good point- I lately wonder how many fast teams are needed to put out a fire? Not to be sarcastic but i have been around and always listen to whats going on. Putting a fast team to work IMO can cause a delay if a team is to be deployed. The 1st arriiving team should be as stated in training have a plan in the event of a mishap with interior members. That original team most likely did a walk around to look for hazards, ways of egress etc. By activating that team the plan in place may not be used because the next team did not have the info passed onto them and alot of info is not handed off. I know its not easy standing around watching but the training that these teams have is vital to the attempt of a rescue of other firefighters.In many cases the fast team may arrive 20 mins later, fireground officers should delegate members to act as a fast team. I have heard that members of the dept where the fire is at should not be members of the fast team, does it really matter? Some depts may stage 2 members as the fast team just to satisfy the law, I have seen this 1st hand and basically that team is a smoke screen and when **** hits the fan and the untrained members don't have a clue as to what to do the dept policy failed. If you have ever read NIOSH reports you will know where this could go. I am sure there is alot more that others can add here.

Maybe it might be time for the Yonkers members to reach out and see if the 30+ yr old Vulcan decree should be terminated! I have names and numbers if anyone might be interested in doing so!!!

Again another trench situation, these will continue to happen because of others out there not following safety guidelines in place because of other mishaps throughout the nation. In this situation I understand that the IC called for help as soon as proper sizeup determined a situation that has gone bad. The availability within your own community of construction crews with front end loaders,local lumber yards with lumber for shoring etc, and in this case a Vactor Truck from Fred A. Cook from Buchanan to assist in the Rescue of the victim. A pre-plan with contact numbers for "other than FD" equipment is not a bad idea. Great job to all involved!

Again another trench situation, these will continue to happen because of others out there not following safety guidelines in place because of other mishaps throughout the nation. In this situation I understand that the IC called for help as soon as proper sizeup determined a situation that has gone bad. The availability within your own community of construction crews with front end loaders,local lumber yards with lumber for shoring etc, and in this case a Vactor Truck from Fred A. Cook from Buchanan to assist in the Rescue of the victim. A pre-plan with contact numbers for "other than FD" equipment is not a bad idea. Great job to all involved!

Again another trench situation, these will continue to happen because of others out there not following safety guidelines in place because of other mishaps throughout the nation. In this situation I understand that the IC called for help as soon as proper sizeup determined a situation that has gone bad. The availability within your own community of construction crews with front end loaders,local lumber yards with lumber for shoring etc, and in this case a Vactor Truck from Fred A. Cook from Buchanan to assist in the Rescue of the victim. A pre-plan with contact numbers for "other than FD" equipment is not a bad idea. Great job to all involved!

Again another trench situation, these will continue to happen because of others out there not following safety guidelines in place because of other mishaps throughout the nation. In this situation I understand that the IC called for help as soon as proper sizeup determined a situation that has gone bad. The availability within your own community of construction crews with front end loaders,local lumber yards with lumber for shoring etc, and in this case a Vactor Truck from Fred A. Cook from Buchanan to assist in the Rescue of the victim. A pre-plan with contact numbers for "other than FD" equipment is not a bad idea. Great job to all involved!

Again another trench situation, these will continue to happen because of others out there not following safety guidelines in place because of other mishaps throughout the nation. In this situation I understand that the IC called for help as soon as proper sizeup determined a situation that has gone bad. The availability within your own community of construction crews with front end loaders,local lumber yards with lumber for shoring etc, and in this case a Vactor Truck from Fred A. Cook from Buchanan to assist in the Rescue of the victim. A pre-plan with contact numbers for "other than FD" equipment is not a bad idea. Great job to all involved!

For years now the Firefighters at Stewart have provided a service to both the civilian and military communities too include Firefighting,EMS,Fire Inspections etc. When you read the job specs to work there many Fire Dept related courses or levels are in place to be employed as a "FIREFIGHTER" at Stewart ANGB. It boggles my mind that NYS still does not recognize these dedicated "FIREFIGHTERS" and classify them as DMNA workers. The trucks they drive have the words FIRE DEPARTMENT, the uniforms they wear have the words FIRE DEPARTMENT, the building that the FIRETRUCKS are housed in is known as the FIRE STATION. The Union who represents them (CSEA) IMO doesn't recognize them either. As a person who is just shy of 20 yrs serving in the USAF FD I am very much aware of the qualifications that many of theses members have and still wonder why the hell theyare not recognized as FIREFIGHTERS. To achieve certain ranks in the civilain FD at Stewart GUIDELINES are in place which by the way are almost identical to the United States Air Force Fire Protection Specialists job description. How is it that I can serve 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks out of the year at the same location as the civilain members and have the classification as a Firefighter? God forbid if one of these guys ever gets hurt or killed in the line of duty either on or off of the base the coverage would be minimal. Because of the wrong classification they don't qualify for the Heart/lung bill also. Somebody needs to open their eyes here and give these members the classification as a Firefighter and give them the benefits they deserve!

I hope that none of the runoff went into the eastchester creek and hurt any fish! I'm sure the runoff was a concern and if you have ever been near or in the creek you will know that I was goofin about the fish, good job to all.

With the recent show Hoarders and some recent fires locally it wouldn't be a bad idea to discuss the hazards you might encounter when you are called to the structures packed with years of items. Collyers mansion in a nut shell is about a home in nyc occupied by 2 brothers who hoarded anything and everything. Conditions that were so bad that firefighters had to tunnel their way through the home. Lets use this as a training thread and bring out some points to ponder!

With the recent show Hoarders and some recent fires locally it wouldn't be a bad idea to discuss the hazards you might encounter when you are called to the structures packed with years of items. Collyers mansion in a nut shell is about a home in nyc occupied by 2 brothers who hoarded anything and everything. Conditions that were so bad that firefighters had to tunnel their way through the home. Lets use this as a training thread and bring out some points to ponder!

With the recent show Hoarders and some recent fires locally it wouldn't be a bad idea to discuss the hazards you might encounter when you are called to the structures packed with years of items. Collyers mansion in a nut shell is about a home in nyc occupied by 2 brothers who hoarded anything and everything. Conditions that were so bad that firefighters had to tunnel their way through the home. Lets use this as a training thread and bring out some points to ponder!

Its a great thing that many of us will appreciate, can't wait to see how this will turn into a big political press release! All dressed up with 3 new rigs like they did us a favor! AMAZING!!!!

Its a great thing that many of us will appreciate, can't wait to see how this will turn into a big political press release! All dressed up with 3 new rigs like they did us a favor! AMAZING!!!!

I went through the academy with Joe, class 2-87. Wow- we start out 25th yr now. I remember when the garbage men threw his books in the back of the garbage truck when he went back into his house to get something. I've heard that sometimes the dogs eat your homework but the garbage men took it??? Good luck Chief!

I went through the academy with Joe, class 2-87. Wow- we start out 25th yr now. I remember when the garbage men threw his books in the back of the garbage truck when he went back into his house to get something. I've heard that sometimes the dogs eat your homework but the garbage men took it??? Good luck Chief!

In todays Buffalo news it is stating that the settlement might reach 4.1 million $$$! Again because of racism the taxpayers will take the hit and the corrupt politicians just shrug their shoulders!

*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.

I am not going to even mention the $ part of the article because they deserve it like many other emergency responders, what really stands out in my mind is that the NYSP requires high standards to be a trooper! Hats off to them, raise standards not lower them is the route all should be taking.

Nice! Many should follow his actions. Just a reminder as mentioned before. civilians who are veterans in street clothes can now salute the flag. This shows that you have served. Recently at a Renegades game I looked around and didn't see anyone saluting, I know that there were vets out there. Be proud !

Nice! Many should follow his actions. Just a reminder as mentioned before. civilians who are veterans in street clothes can now salute the flag. This shows that you have served. Recently at a Renegades game I looked around and didn't see anyone saluting, I know that there were vets out there. Be proud !

Nice! Many should follow his actions. Just a reminder as mentioned before. civilians who are veterans in street clothes can now salute the flag. This shows that you have served. Recently at a Renegades game I looked around and didn't see anyone saluting, I know that there were vets out there. Be proud !

Congrats go out to the New Haven 20,finally closure for them and their familys! Politicians should look at this case as well as those taxpayers who will be responsible for the cost. Because of corruption in New Haven in city hall this all took place. Reminds me of a city locally! Time will tell.

Congrats go out to the New Haven 20,finally closure for them and their familys! Politicians should look at this case as well as those taxpayers who will be responsible for the cost. Because of corruption in New Haven in city hall this all took place. Reminds me of a city locally! Time will tell.