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FULL STORY: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/06/08/fdn...edia/tab/print/

AGREED!!! And glad to see that a Texas chain (Whataburger) made it on the list too!

Check out x2321's photo that's featured on http://www.emtbravo.com

Date: 06-16-09 Time: 0115hrs Units: YPD 3rd Pct, ESU; Empress Location: 47 Chestnut St. Description: Male shot on street, female with a graze wound. Both to St. Joseph's Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Writer: x635

A couple of weeks ago, I met someone who was at the top of the list for hiring for a Police department, and had actually been promised a spot in the academy. However, the economy changed all that, and his academy date (and official hiring date) keeps getting pushed back. He's been on the list after serving several years in the military. The problem? He is 32 years old.....the cutoff for hiring is 32. If he turns 33 before the next academy starts......he is out of luck on attempting to become a LEO. Which leads me to wondering......do you think that that "cutoff age" should be adjusted due to the economy? Is it fair to have a civil service list, which in NY amongst other places, is really useless for the foreseable future? Should they hold the current lists until a certain amount of people are hired, and then open a new exam?

Date: 06-14-09 Time: 1050hrs Location: Midland Ave X McLean Ave Units: YPD 2nd PCT, ESU; YFD, Empress Description: Tree down on MV with (1) victim pinned. YPD 2nd PCT patrol unit involved in an MVA near entrance to Tibbetts Brook Park while enroute to the accident. PO with minor injuries. Writer: x635

In 1996, they decided they wanted to do EMS. You here them crying about closing of Engine companies, and no offense to any FDNY firefighters as you guys have a tough job too, but EMS runs their butts off everyday with the bare minimum of resources, lousy pay and schedule, and a high volume of calls. They make a direct impact daily on peoples lives. I wonder how people would react if FDNY contracted to private companies to provide engines and trucks because of a higher volume of fires? My comments don't relfect on the hospital-based EMS systems in the City,as I strongly believe that places like St Vincents, NY Pres, and OLM to name a few greatly add or added to the city's EMS for decades. But, I realize hospitals are cutting costs, and, in admins eyes, they are an easy thing to chop from a budget. Again, I say it, EMS needs to be differentiated from non emergency TRANSPORT units, which, in most instances, should be and can be handled by a 2 man ambulette with a stretcher and O2.

Tragic....but there's a reason for everything, and I know he was needed for a higher purposes. My condolences to his family and friends during this horrible and vague time. Seth G.

Don't forget, this truck doesn't go on an everyday calls-mainly large scale USAR incidents. When it responds, I believe it sets up in a central staging area....it doesn't have to always be right at the incident....and YFD has smaller support vehicles that can ferry equipment....if need be. This vehicle is primarily about being able to get the right amount of the right equipment to the scene, or in USAR circumstances, sceneS. (The trailer can also be left at the scene and be self sufficient) Also, manuverability is one of the reasons why the hitch is so far back from the cab. I've seen it go out of and come in from it's current home, and it is probaly one of the most difficult places to get into and out of.....but YFD is making modifications to the building to make it easier. And the guys who drive it make it seem like it's as easy to drive as a sports car. I give them a ton of credit, and, when the economy gets better, I think you'll see a new home for this rig. BTW, awesome photos guys! I can't wait until I can get some photos of the newer YFD rigs......but I don't think I'll be back to NY anytime before these rigs are retired,lol!!!!

Thanks, fyrlt17 for sharing the photos! I know this has been a long time in the making, and it's awesome to finally see it. Also well deserved and much needed to a longtime budget-concious, city controlled fleet. I really like that ALF ladder spec....and it looks awesome, too. Great work by the members of WPFD who worked on making this truck a reality! Just one question...what station is L-32 out of, and when can we expect to see it on the streets of WP's?

FULL STORY: http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/06...firebilling.txt

As with everything BHFD does, top notch!!!

Very nice work! Question....doe Bethel PD have a dashcam system?

Just another thing I love about this city....kudos to APD! FULL STORY: http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news...11/0611apd.html

What do you guys think of this? I know this stretch of road is VERY dangerous. Also, the local media is now reporting that the woman, after doing numerous interviews that are now proved lies by the dashcam, has now refused comment and her lawyer has dropped the case after the dashcam release. FULL STORY: http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news...610tasered.html

(Details posted in the Incident Alert-National section) My sister was at the Holocaust Musuem today in DC, and she witnessed this whole shooting, saw the man (James W. von Brunn) walk in with the gun, the guard engage and get shot, etc. Thank god there are people looking over her, and that she is alright, albeit a bit shaken up, due to the actions of the guards at the musuem. The reason I am posting this is because the guard, who was killed when he engaged the shooter, is a hero. The shooter, who is 88 and a well-known white supremacist full of hate, and has a long history of spreading his hatred, was stopped because of this guards heroic actions. Unfortunetly, the shooter is still alive in critical condition and George Washington University Medical Center. The shooter is an American terrorist, in my opinion. It's scary that we have people like him in this country still. Hits home now. To Guard Stephen T. Johns, thank you and may you rest in peace. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_holocaust_museum_shooting

VIDEO: http://www.wgal.com/video/19693775/index.html Yet another thing to be concious of, although I've never heard of this happening before....any of our more experienced members seen something like this??

FULL STORY: http://www.emsresponder.com/web/online/Top...EMT/1$9682

FULL STORY: http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx...6&catid=158

The following photos were taken by "EX-2114", and reposted by me with permission. Great photos, and thanks for sharing! The DC sure has some cool apparatus, including some I've never even seen before!

Here's a couple more, again photos by and courtesy of member Ex-2114:

The photo of #205 is from the final inspection visit at NABI's Alabama facility. It is the "prototype", and is currently at the Valhalla depot. Drivers and mechanics are undergoing training, and DOT certifications being completed. The bus is also recieving some "finishing touches".

Jerr-Dan, a wrecker manufacturer that's owned by Oshkosh and a sister company to Pierce, has come out with this neat roadside assistance vehicle. This is the first truck I've seen to be designed specifically for roadside assistance purposes, with an intergrated wheellift. Very innovative. MORE INFO: http://www.jerr-dan.com/wreckers/standard/...ID=3&pID=77

This man "made a series of decisions" to serve his country, and was forced to serve multiple tours in Iraq- not by choice. Consequently, he had to pass up a job that he now has, but is going to expire due to the age restrictions and the economy. He didn't "miss out" by any fault of his own-rather he took the proper steps to pursue the career, but due to the military, his age, and the economy, he is losing out on a career he's wanted and has done everything right to get. If his birthday is in September, and the academy class is scheduled to start in October, he loses the job by a matter of weeks? That makes no sense to me. I agree....rules are in place for a reason....that doesn't mean, though, that they are concrete and don't need to be evaluated or adjusted as needed.