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What a ridiculous, retarded and poorly researched article. The study behind it seems like a bit of a joke as well. But, as they are portraying themselves lately, USA today is the expert on EMS. ::rollingeyes:: What about all the people that DONT go into cardiac arrest because of paramedics?

LMAO on the above!!!

Seems like the press loves to harp on Yorktown FD. First the negative coverage regarding the new substation, then I heard they were interested in a story about why YHFD needed a new ladder, then the coverage about them updating their property behind the firehouse, and now this. WTF?!

I doubt it. I beleive the damage to Engine 311 was minor/cosmetic, and I've seen it in service responding since. Don't forget.......it IS a Mack!!

Although I absolutely agree with the above statement, I also think that a "clean n shiny" fire truck or engine is part of a professional appearance, and also helps with apparatus maitenence. While cleaning a truck, you sometimes notice something that is broken or about to go wrong.As long as you are not a "parade department" and shining the DP when its a beautiful evening out and you could be training, then a little detailing is OK. But NOT when it interupts training in order to win a parade. With that said, DP is a pain in the butt to clean. I like that carpet idea, never heard that one before and will have to try it sometime. It sounds like it would work well.

Date: 9/10/04, 1900hrs Location/Route/Parking: Usually Broadway -> Main St. -> Train Station area. Step-Off Time:1900hrs Best Photo Location: Other Information: Contact Information/Website: Add more info if you have it.

Has anybody who has taken the most recent Westchester FF Towns and Villages Exam (May 2003) taken their agility or get canvassed yet? If not, anybody hear when the first agility (and possibly academy) for this list will be, and will it be the same format as it's always been?

What's the oldest still in service apparatus in Westchester? I have two thoughts........either Yorktown Ladder 51, a 1968 Seagrave, or Ossining's 1963? Maxim Ladder, which is now serving in Port Chester, i think?

Just a question, I know at the substation by Route 6 they have the Truck and the Pumper-Tanker twin, but what is at the other substation? Also, does Mahopac plan any new apparatus purchases or relocations with this new house?

Does anybody feel they (or some courses) are "dumbing down" the EMT course?????? IMO, some of the current classes are JUST teaching EMT's what they need to know to pass the test, and not anything to be agressive, competent, well educated providers.

That's retarded!! If his client hadn't been drinking and driving, the seatbelt wouldn't have been an issue!!!!

Who do you guys think has the oldest ambulance in service?

That's wierd they are using a Ryder truck....you'd think there have to be at least one vehicle in the FDNY or NYC fleet that would fit that purpose.

Actually, I think the procedure makes things a little more complicated. When a house is "dumped", you're not always able to get a complete set of information (including callback numbers) due to the "Firefighter/Communications Operator" being in a rush to get out, and you have to play catch up. Also, they may call "all of a sudden" a one time breif transmission on the radio when you are busy with other incidents. I feel it's much more practical to either do dispatch completly, so the dispatcher(s) can follow from interogating the first caller to the final dispatch. Either do it all, or dont do it at all, IMO. This is just another way depts in the WC is fragmenting and complicating things, instead of centralizing and streamlining things. I cannot see a valid reason for this procedure, maybe someone here can enlighten me? Why not just have a full time dispatch center do it? From another perspective, would you have a firefighter just drive the truck to the scene and leave it there, then have someone else set it up, do the pumping and work????

Bump for tonight.

I'd love to see that!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who posted on this thread, called and emailed!! It's good to know people care, even though B'days seem to be less special each year. And WAS, are you suggesting something, lol???

I've heard some people have gotten canvassed without taking the agility?? Is the county doing things differently this year?

The new MSU is HOT!

Modern day healthcare.....especially the motto of Westchester County area EMS........."Profit Over Patient" Whatever happened to "To delivery quality healthcare regardless of economic circumstance"????

Just curious as to if any agencies in Westchester are using/considering using C-Pap??? I feel it's an extremly useful tool, coupled with Nitrates, in the treatment of CHF. Most often, it resolves the CHF episode and the patient is sent home 1-2 days afterwards. Many progressive agencies nationwide are begining to use this device, which is not a hard one to learn. With CPAP, many agencies also take Morphine out of the protocol. It decreases preload, but it also can lead to repiratory depression which is leading those agenicies to pull it. The only downside is it consumes a large amount of Oxygen. Your ambulance has to have dual mains to be the most prepared for it. Why can't patients in the WC have the latest and best? Why must they settle for the current standard? Why can they travel 10 minutes from the WC and get more advanced ALS care?

Take nasal narcan for example. An easy addition to our toolbox. Just add an MAD. What is the issue with that? Easy to administer, just like a nasal spray, and reduces risk for needlestick or bloodborne pathogen transmission.