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Any idea on a delivery date yet?

I agree, that Rescue is HOT!

Rumor has it that Code 3 Collectibles (www.code3.net) will be releasing the new FDNY Squad 61 (The 2003 Seagrave Bronx Squad with the flag mural) in Diamond Plate Edition (1/32 scale) during Quarter 1 of '05. If you are a Code 3 club member, go to the club area of Code 3's website for a sneak preview. It looks HOT! Also, from what I hear, there is many nice release for 2005. Photos of the real FDNY rig, from FDNYTrucks.com: http://www.fdnytrucks.com/files/html/bronx/e61.htm

Does it get any better!! THIS ROCKS!! :dance: I expect the following deparments to aqquire one or more: Yonkers Greenburgh WCPD Ardsley Los Angeles City PD ...and any other department that wants to be cool in my book. Dodge rules!

I posted this comment in another thread as related to a different issue, but feel it warrants its own discussion. If WCFTC was to affiliate in some way with WCC, they could open up a world of new oppurtunities. Maybe WCC, in conjunction with WCFTC, could offer some sort of Firefighter/Fire Science Degree program. I would be willing to make a bet if a program like that was to be done, it would be pretty succesful.....and probaly interest and make it easier for more people in earning an AS. You could apply training taken for your department towards a college degree. Whaddya think? Would anybody be interested in a program like this?

UNH has an excellent program. If you can do it. A commute of 1 hour (and a difficult 1 hour at times) is not feasible for some that have very limited time and a very limited budget as it is. Also, this program could and would contribute and enhance the Westchester County Fire Training Center and WCC.

I don't know if anyone caught NYPD 24/7 last night. I feel it was a pretty good episode. They rode with some homicide detectives, ESU cops, and a car from the 47th. When riding within 47, the sector car caught several violent crimes, and all seemed to have an OLM crew on scene. Among several people I saw that I knew from OLM, one is board member FAC*911 doing a(nother) shooting at a housing project. Too bad they cut out most of the EMS action. Too bad last night was the last episode :-( Hopefully they will at least re-run it on cable, or maybe even release it on DVD.

http://www.thelunatick.com/ems/ Cool FDNY*EMS site....some cool pictures, as well as tons of humorous material.

Thanks 57Truck, there is some great spirit in Sector 203010 of BHFD's district!!! Also, on the update, every night when I leave for work, I'm seeing more and more Christmas lights and decorations! The spirit is awakening!!!

Thanks for the update......Have you taken Jimmy by a fire station out there yet? The FF's out there are usually awesome, plus he'd probaly get quite a kick out of their huge tillers. Also I hope he is enjoying the weather, and glad to hear Emma is there and they got to enjoy In-N-Out today, it is the best!

Rumor is that this will be announced early this week, and the media is reporting that we, the Nextel customers, would possibly have to transisition to new phones that are compatible with the Sprint Network and Nextel Network.

I'd like to see Yonkers Engine 306, the 2004 American Lafrance Eagle reproduced, and I think we will eventually see that from Code 3. In addition, I'd like to see YPD Truck 4 reproduced, and I've heard we may be seeing that in '05. I'd also like to see Rescue 1, but I highly doubt that would ever happen.

It does sound funny to me. Is it really neccasary to dedicate a firefighter just to call the ambulance on scene? Doesn't YFD have portable radios?????

An Interesting article......and class.

I HATE NEXTEL (and Motorola cell phones)MORE THAN EVER TONIGHT. Yet again, my i730, the POS it is, has malfunctioned. This time, when I press the DC key to talk to somebody, it keeps keying up with that stupid intiation chirp and wont stop. This will be my fourth i730 phone in 10 months. I take care of my phone, I didnt drop it, expose it etc. This will be my last i730, and I am now seriously considering dropping Nextel altogther. I'm also sick ofthe outrageously high bill, considering I can probaly get the service for half the cost per month with another provider such as Cingular, and have a better selection of phones to pick from. Although I love Direct Connect, it may have come to the point where I'd rather save the money and hassles of Nextel. What ever happened to Motorola quality???

You don't need one guy to "flag down the ambulance". We're quite capable of finding locations on our own, thank you. Plus the big red truck in front usually helps too. :roll: [-X More than 2 is generally needed for manpower....mainly for lifting, lifting heavy patients, complicated carrydowns, helping carry our sometimes buly amount of equipment, CPR compressions and ventilations, to drive the bus on occasion, etc

I was just curious if anybody knew if Westchester County allowed people not currently affiliated with a Fire agency in Westchester to take courses, such as Firefighter I? I know it is probaly not allowed, but I think that is ridiculous. If I want to take FFI or another type of course, and I'm willing to pay a fee/tution for it, I think that should be allowed. I'd like to take classes that will increase my chances or give me a better foundation at my future career department, but I can't do that in Westchester and I really dont understand why not. If theres room in the class, you're willing to sign a safety waiver/get a physical, and you're willing to pay reasonable tution, then there should be no reason why you cannot take a fire class...just like taking an EMT course or a class at WCC. There are also (fire) classes that would be beneficial to my EMS job given, but can't take those either w/o a fire affiliation.

ALS, I understand, but don't neccarily agree with a lot of the way things are done. NYS is very, how do I say it, antique/way behind in their policies and procedures. And NYS/WC should have been training at the FFI level YEARS ago. As far as the FFI and NYS goes, I'm not interested in a NYS academy.I want the National Certification. Regardless of what you say, there are department (outside of NY) that prefer the FFI certification, even if you have to go through their academy. Every little bit helps. It's very, very competive to get a FF/Medic job in a good department. If WCFTC was to affiliate in some way with WCC, they could open up a world of new oppurtunities. Maybe WCC, in conjunction with WCFTC, could offer some sort of Firefighter/Fire Science Degree program. I would be willing to make a bet if a program like that was to be done, it would be pretty succesful.....and probaly interest and make it easier for more people in earning an AS. But then again, thats a progressive idea, so it probaly wont happen lol. As far as the WCFTC goes, it definetly has come a long way. However, I feel Firefighter I, as important as it is, is just a foundation that teaches you the fundementals. Experience and continuing education is where it's at. And I don't feel like typing anymore, but every FF should have Arson awareness in some form. Also, ALSFFInstructor, Check your PM's for further insight on my comments....

I understand WC's limited space for classes and duty's as a public agency. However, as far as ALS's comments go, many career dept's either require or prefer FFI and other classes, and as I mentioned, some would also be beneficial to EMS personel. As far as the joining a department, with what time lol???? But not to worry, there are other Fire Academies in the region that will take non-affiliated persons when space is available. Also, if Westchester accepted tutition payments for non-affiliated students, that would cover some of the course. IMO, unless the county makes a major, major initiative, they will never be ahead of the game, they will always just trying to catch up. Which is a shame given some of the talent they have working there and some of the potential the place could have.

Just curious, when you join your department, what are you issued? As far as turnout gear goes, do you get new turnouy gear that's fitted to ou, or are you issued old/used geat? How about a SCBA mask? Do you get your own? What else are you given when you join?

Congats Rob! You worked hard for it (and paid off a lot of people, lol)!!!!

Congrats John! From what I can see and hear, you are doing a kick ass job making Engine 119/NoTanker10 a progressive and highly skilled company!!