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So what's going to happen to WEMS?

Tommorow is the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges benefiting the wounded warrior fund. This event is this Saturday ( Tommorow) from noon till 5pm. There are plenty of events, games, and food for every member of the family to partake in.

This game will be at Mamaroneck High school. The teams are Larchmont PD verse NYS PD at 1pm , and The Town of Mamaroneck PD verse Town of Mamaroneck Fire after that game. Once again all proceeds earned at this event will be going towards the Wounded Warriors fund. Come on out and have a great time for a great cause.

Please see the flyer attached. Goo LPD!! Haha

So what is the propose of this truck? Are they not letting engines responding anymore?

I bet with in 5-10years with the exception of the major cities. We will see a system like Nassau county with PD

Nice little black eye for the fire service in Westchester county.. WTG fellas

List is out.. Good luck to everyone

Or wasn't it Roxanne? The same crazy lady who would call the County PD and start rattling off stuff...she used to call from the Bronx, the Mobil on the Hutch...oh the fun we had sometimes when it was slow.....she never did let us know what hte winning lottery numbers were, though!!!

She use to call MEMS, we use to let the new probationary member talk on the phone with her, and say to them, we have pd tracing the call keep them on the phone to we can get to her... Goodtimes.... Wonder if she passed?

Just remember. Everything is recorded on the hospitals trunk channels

This is nothing new. Many people consider an emergency to be anything that is important or annoys them. People used 911 for just about every type of call imaginable. Here are a few

That I can recall:

• A man called 911 and wanted a police report confirming that his cable TV was not working so he could claim a refund for the day.
• A lady called 911 wanting to file a police report because her insurance company needed a report for the jewelry she lost in the Bahamas. She was advised that 911 is only for emergencies. She stated that she was busy and didnt have time to look up the non-emergency number in the phone book and with the taxes she paid why should she have to pay for directory assistance. 911 is just so convenient and since I am on the phone, cant you just send someone over here now so I can file my claim. This would be for an incident that occurred in the Bahamas? She confirmed this and was advised that she would have to report the incident were it happened.
• Before cell phones, people would call 911 on pay phones to report parking violations so they would not have to pay the 25 cents.
• Calls about a parade in another jurisdiction
• Could we send someone over and change a light bulb.
• Is there school today?

We could start a new thread on some of the worst abuses of 911.

Thank you very much for that info. How many Orange County VAC have Paid staff ( i.e. EMT's and/or Paramedics)

So someone want to give us some background on Newburgh EMS? Are they having issues, is this just a normal fundraising event?

So once again. How do you get paid staff in Ivac. To fix the problem

So here's the question? How do you get paid personal in there, or how do you dissolve IVAC into the other EMS/VAC's districts

I would love to see EMS Agenies who don't get out get automatic mutual aid. No more of this 3 tone outs. (4 if you count the initial dispatch) I think it's crazy that there are 20min respond times for an ambulance in this county. Some of which only respond with a driver only, with no EMT/first responder. What happens if that unit is flag down on the way to the job he was dispatched to?

I would like to clarify my post quoted. First thing is first. I apologize to the members of VMFD who were not mentioned specifically as I did not have that information available when I wrote my quote. Those members have since been named, and congratulations to them are in order. If it wasn't for the good search preformed by the E-38 crew (I believe that was the correct engine, if not a am sorry again) and the quick efforts of the members performing CPR quickly, and getting early advance care. This person would not be here. You all deserve a way to go for this job, victims of fire in these kind of cases survival rates are far and few between. Be proud. You all made a difference and that's what it is all about.

What ever happened to the EMD standard that was supposed to be implemented by the REMAC committee? I Thought all "ALS" agencies were supposed to have EMD capabilities by 2014

Ossining had part time fd dispatchers during the "busy" hours 7-10pm weekdays which is pretty unique, is this still in effect?

Yes I belive it is. Two words for OFD. Dispatcher 42!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe could it be people are to drunk to find their cars, so they are setting off their car alarms to find them.

Date:7-23-13
Time:Approx 1am
Location:110 Villa Road C/S Mamaroneck Ave.
Units:C-2241 C-2243 E38 E40 E41 E42 TL20 MEMS: 68A2, LVAC 66A2

Description:

01:31hrs C-2241 montoring PD, reports of a car fire in the area of Winfield/Mamaroneck Ave with wires down

01:31hrs C-2241 request Con-Ed on a Expedite

01:39hrs VMPD request EMS on stand-by Soundview/Mamaroneck Ave

01:43hrs Con-Ed Gas with a (20) Min ETA, no ETA on Con-Ed Electric

01:49hrs C-2241 reports (2) cars fully involved, with a 3rd one "on it's way" along with all utilities, pole, and transformer, unknow if fire has impeded structure ATT.

0149hrs C-2241 requesting ETA on electric, 60-control advised con-Ed of updates still no ETA, advising (2)crews enroute

0159hrs C-2241 advises ConEd Electic on location, shutting power to the area, putting water on the fire.

0203hrs C-2241 reports impinged gas line, now is a gas fed fire

0203hrs Con-Ed Gas given updates stating enroute, C-2241 advised

0220hrs C-2241 advised Con-Ed Gas on location, natural gas fed fire ATT

0239hrs VMPD request 2nd ambulance to the scene, 68A2 treating (1) firefighter ATT, enroute to SSMC

0244hrs 66A2 on location Soundview/Mamaroneck Ave

0252hrs C-2241 unable to find shutoff box, calling in construction equipment, prolonged scene operations

0306hrs 68A2 handling EMS call within the village

0406hrs 68A2 back in service, releasing 66A2 returning to the fire scene

0538hrs C-2241 Units still operating, still active fire ATT

0604hrs C-2241 units still operating, active fire request Additional tones for manpower

0643hrs C-2241 reports gas has been shut off to house, fire has been K/D, O/V ATT

0800hrs C-2241 releasing EMS with their thanks, 68A2 back in service

0815hrs C-2241 reports scene has been turned over to Con-Ed Gas/Electric, all Village of Mamaroneck units back in service

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This has to be the first time in NYS where an EMS union has striked, won fair wages, and didnt loose any contracts (as of yet) I know there are alot of Pro EMS Union Members here on the boards, I'm just looking to see other members reactions. Congrats to the members of Teamsters Local 375 of rural/metro EMS for fighting for what they wanted.

http://www.ems1.com/ems-management/articles/1468757-NY-officials-pledge-to-continue-EMS-service-if-strike-occurs/

"BUFFALO, N.Y. With a strike set to begin in a little over a week, executives at Rural/Metro Medical Services of Western New York are hoping to avoid a work stoppage but plan to continue coverage of emergency medical services.."

http://m.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2013/07/16/rural-metro-strike-underway-in-buffalo.html

"After beginning a strike at just after midnight, union workers have reached a tentative agreement with Rural/Metro Medical Services of WNY.

In a media announcement released just after 9:20 a.m. this morning, Rural/Metro Division General Manager Jay Smith said the two sides reached a resolution after an all-night negotiating session."

Has anyone gotten their typing admission notice, or disqualification notice yet?

Westchester County EMS lost a great, Mentor, Colleague, and Educator. I hope you and your family find peace. May you, and god watch over them, and may you continue to "guide" us as your pre-hospital care providers. You demanded nothing but perfection. It goes to show you, you wanted nothing but the best from us, and thru you, we made Westchester County a great place to work. Once again god bless you, and your family. May you forever Rest in Peace Dr. D.

What a black eye for the South Salem fire department, I would love to hear what they have to say about this guy. Isn't that considered fraud? He has that "official" ID naming south salem FD as a member. Unless they issue no longer active ID, isn't that considered illegal?

All I can say is wow... My he rest in peace still, and may you all still find comfort in knowing he is watching over you.