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I've got a solution...GET RID OF 46.26 altogether!! Then we won't be having these issues!

Individual copies of FAJ can be ordered online from: www.fire-police-ems.com (Hundreds Of Fire,PD, and EMS books) Here's a direct link to the May-June issue: http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/bf020505.shtml Also, copies can sometimes also be found in Borders Books.

I have that question posed to me all the time. I have to shoo them away with a stick. The problem is the lack of hot ED nurses in this county, lol! Go across the line to CT or NJ or MA, and wow! Getting back to topic, as far as the ride alongs.....many ED nurses and nurses in general really have no respect or understanding for what we do. A program like this would really improve the working relationships.

How are the guys liking the new Engine 4? I haven't heard much about the HME "Ahrens Fox" craftsmanship at all. Seems like a low bid type of apparatus, but I don't know much about the brand since it is pretty new. I've always hoped to see a Seagrave or Pierce (Arrow XT) in the City Of Stamford. Guess I will just have to keep hoping.

Apparatuswise: Anyone hear anything about anyone getting a new engine, truck,rescue, tanker, chiefs cars, etc in the near future or 2005???? If so, share the dirt with us here on this thread, even if its just a rumor or speculation at this point!!! In addition, if anyone can confirm or straighten out/add to the info, let us know here! I've heard a rumor Bedford Village is getting a new Seagrave engine.

Great photo of the Firehouse! Makes it look totally different and like it's in a different location other then congested downtown PC.

I was watching Third Watch today on A & E, and EMS was on scene of an significant industrial entrapment. They requested the FDNY EMS Surgeon to the scene for a possible amputation of a leg so they could free the guy who was going into shock. When he responded, he had a Morning Pride EMS Jacket with the wording "FDNY EMS Surgeon" on the back. My question is, I know that the top MC doctors have response vehicles, but is there an actual FDNY*EMS surgeon who responds to scenes to do this kinda stuff? I'm doubtful this is a real position, but interested if it is how it works.

Interesting, thanks! It seemed a little far fetched on Third Watch, but not totally unrealistic.

Thanks to you and 786XP for the info! Hope to see photos when they come in..... Sounds like the entire frontline SFRD fleet is mostly up to date now.

Syracuse just got a HUGE tandem axle American Lafrance Rescue. I;m hoping to see a Pierce Arrow XT Rescue for Yonkers, lol!!!

Bedford Hills Mini-Attack 9 (Or Tac-9 in my book) is better then ever! Checkout this link for info and tons of pre and post refurbishment photos by Cutty630 & Hooks057. http://www.emtbravo.com/Spec2/MA9Refurb.html Also, FDNYTrucks.com just posted a photo of MA-9 as well.

Thanks Tommy!! Very nicely explained for what seems to be a tricky thing to explain! I wonder if that process works well, or if it could be streamlined more? Seems kinda complicated and intensive. Also it will be interesting to see the changes the future holds, and how they go about renovating the CO's. Wonder what they will look like and how they will be set up.

At one time, Mack Fire Apparatus was the predominant brand in Westchester. Who was the dealer that handled Westchester accounts and where were they located? They were built in Allentown,PA correct? (Not a trivia question, just curious lol)

Thoughts and prayers to those involved. :sad: Riding in the back of that ambulance is one of the most dangerous things we do.

Was flipping through the channels the other night when I caught this awesome parody music video ""Bad, Bad Man" by John Cena on Spike TV. It's the A-Team in action, complete with Mr. T and stunts, set to a pretty nice beat (for the premise). Also parody's the 1980's, and guest stars Gary Coleman. Check it out: Go to: http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/jo..._cena/index.jsp And click on: "Watch the new video"

In one of the opening scenes of tonights final "Third Watch", the firefighters are sitting around watching a movie before they learn of the explosion, and one of them remarks "Look, our rig made the cover of Fire Apparatus Journal this month". He even has the actual copy of the last issue in his hand!! Awesome! And on top of this, the ficitonal Ferrara Squad 55 WAS in the magazine last month!! Fire Apparatus Journal is one of my favorite magazines!

Art has a great idea. It is important for EMS to have CO detectors as well. Progressive departments, like Radnor PA EMS, carry them on their first in bags and have done so for a while. Here's a photo...the unit is very small and clips to the strap of the bag:

Interesting story. Apparently, some dude didn't think he had to stop because "firefighters dont have the right to direct traffic".

Beautiful! Jeff, get your shotgun ready, lol!!!

Seagrave finally steps into the midmount aerial TL business. This should open up some new markets and customers for them

I would just like to quickly vent about an issue. I see many people on here venting about certain safety issues, and that's cool. But I ask how come a MAJOR safety issue, one that kills several firefighters each year, is often overlooked or not taken seriously? I'm talking about Firefighter fitness. Whether it is cardiac health, endurance, strength, proper diet and nutrition or any other fitness component that may be critical in saving your or someone elses life one day, how come it is not take seriously? Many people can say "Oh, we have a gym in the firehouse", but how many people actually use it, or use it properly and regularly? Is the gym set up properly, in a nice location, and does it have all the proper equipment for a entire workout routine? How many volly fire departments have physical fitness requirments for interior structural firefighters? How many career departments do regular PT each day?How come we do not have CPAT in Westchester for an entry agility? Once you pass the intial agility, why are you done then? How many departments make trainers, mentors, or nutritionists regularly available? How many departments emphasize healthy choices at their communal mealtimes? In addition to the physicals, how many departments have a TRUE stress test component to their physical? It stuns me how departments are so gung-ho about "yearly physicals", but do NOTHING to contribute to that firefighters health year around. Health and safety go hand and hand!!!! THIS GOES FOR EMS TOO!!!

Thoughts and Prayers are with those LA City FF's were were injured, and those who were involved in the crash. http://www.nbc4.tv/slideshow/4454115/detai...l?qs=;s=1;w=320 (Images/Story)

I had the privledge to visit Jeff, Lauren and Olivia Isabella today....what a nice new family and a beautiful baby girl! Congrats! (Photo will be posted tommorow)