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FX to Depict Lives of a Group of New York City Firefighters in New TV Series Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- FX has placed a series order for comedian Denis Leary's ``Rescue Me,'' signing up for 13 episodes of the one-hour drama, the network announced. ``Rescue Me'' is about the lives of a group of New York City firefighters. Leary stars as a firefighter who's coping with the fear of his job in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The announcement was made last week by Nick Grad, vice president of series development for FX. Production of ``Rescue Me'' is scheduled to begin in April and will be shot in New York. ``It's about time there is a show that looks at the lives and great work of New York City firefighters and what goes on beneath the surface of the job you see,'' Leary said in a statement. ``I am excited to portray a firefighter. I have many close friends and family members that are firefighters and many of the stories and characters will be drawn from them.'' Leary, 46, is a native of Worcester, Mass., and a cousin of one the six Worcester firefighters who died in a 1999 warehouse blaze. The actor founded The Leary Firefighters Foundation in response to the blaze.

I was kind of dissapointed with the premeire episode.Maybe I was just dead tired, but I thought It was OK, but nothing great, at least not yet. But it hasn't been the first time I watched something and didnt like it..sometimes things grow on me. On another note, did anyone pick up on the inside scenes at the Firehouse? As mentioned previously, it was Yonkers FD HQ's/Station 1. I noticed, several times, the signs on the wall "R1" and "L71", as well as photos of the Yonkers FD and other Yonkers FD stuff laying around the firehouse.

I must add: I think Baltimore is more than just the convention for a lot of people. It's sometimes the only time in a year where you get to take a road trip with your freinds,learn some new things, be a buff at the expo, enjoy the nightlife (and the plenty of women) that the Inner Harbor has to offer, the other activites that go on, maybe catch a ballgame at Camden Yards, and generally just kick back and have a good time and meet new people/other buffs from around the country. I know the last time I went, the best part was the time spent with the friends I went down there with. The second best part was the Firetrucks.....Third, the Inner Harbor Nightlife (and swim afterwards for a certain member of this board for those who were there to witness it...LMAO). I hope to get down there next year.

I am SO miserable for missing it this year. It sounds like one of the best in years.

Uh, no lol!!! and BTW, it's spelled "Wheeled Roach". I only like a few Wheeled Coach ambulances. I like LA City FD's, and Mohegan EMS's. But thats pretty much it. Wheeled Coach, IMO, is built very cheaply. Ever seen a photo of one involved in an MVA? I, like 801, prefer an ambulance that's "built like a tank" I personally work/have worked in the following brands of ambulance and think highly of all the following brands: Lifeline,AEV, PL Custom, Braun, Excellance, Road Rescue, Horton

That's a pretty interesting idea. Also to note, physical fitness,staying in shape , and not smoking also helps to make the bottle last longer.

I'm not sure as to the answers to your question. I'm sure someone on here knows. In the meantime, There's 2 very nice photos of the new Field Com at FDNYTrucks.com: http://www.fdnytrucks.com/files/html/speci...lunits/fcom.htm Did anyone see the new one at Baltimore??? Or get photos?

Pat was a Battalion Cheif in Baltimore County, Maryland. Sounds like you guys had a great time, HFD211, and you got to see a really good system in action. Thanks for the report!

I personally don't think the Webb Field location is a good one at all...Webb field is just that...a field, and is very barren....although the Central Ave. location is visible to the masses, there are plenty of more appropriate and IMO, much nicer places in the town for an item like that. But I wonder, how come these issues did not come up when the wall was being built or before???

I've been watching this show, "NYPD 24/7" which has been and will be airing on ABC Channel 7 Tuesday Nights at 10pm. ABC News spent 16 months riding with different units of the NYPD and made it into this awesome documentary type series. This past Tuesday, they rode with the sex-crimes unit and the ESU Supervisor.........caught some awesome footage of extrications, the NYPD-FDNY tensions, and jumper up rescues. The show cuts thru all the BS and drama and gets right to the point. Definetly worth the watch IMO. I hope ABC releases this on DVD, or re-airs it on cable or something. Here's an episode guide: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/ABCNEWSS...ain_040601.html

Has anybody heard or seen this series of DVD's??? http://www.braindamagefilms.com/index.php?...ovie&movie=9998 Seems kinda gory and tacky to me. [-X :headache:

Congrats To Y-Town!!! I hear this new ladder will have a pump, though. I hope they will keep the current L-51 (1968 Seagrave Midmount) as a department antique, or given to someone to maintain like a museum.....IMO,It's a true classic and does not deserve to be sent to the scap heap, or to a department that will use it temporarily and dispose of it.

Ken Jennings Is A Robot. You know, that humandoid on "Jeporady". Just thought I'd share the above tidbit for those of you that do not know.

I've gotten some good reports from members here who are down there...........anyone care to share what they saw/learned down there?

I personally like the following brands due to the sturdy construction and craftsmanship of the modules. These are IMO the best out there right now: Horton, Lifeline, Braun, PL Custom, Road Rescue, Excellance All brands mentioned above, the modules are extremly sturdy. As for vans, I feel AEV makes a great product as far as the van, the "Traumahawk", goes. I'm not sure about their modules yet, never worked in one. *Edited for clarification I'd stay FAR FAR away from the following: Wheeled Coach, McCoy Miller- very cheaply constructed. Don't forget, an ambulance is a lot in how you specify it. Also, be sure that the chasis can handle the weight and the suspension will give you a comfortable ride. Play around with the manufacturers demos a little, and don't forget to have them drive while you are both simulalating working in the back as well as laying in the stretcher. Make sure you like where everything is layed out as well.

There are several agencies, and my comments are directed from an EMS perspective, that rely on a core group of volunteers. In fact, I know several agenciesin the Metro area that rely almost completly on the local highway department for daytime coverage. Although it would be a very positive gesture if the village in question would let these two employees respond, considering the said village probaly doesnt pay anything for EMS, there is a job that needs to get done from the Village's side. If two employees are getting paid to do this job, and the EMS calls are taking them away from that on a regular basis, or making other members NOT respond, then there is an issue. (Please note that in MCI situations, the employees should without a doubt be released) As I have said in other threads, muncipalities pay for parking enforcment officers, sanitation removal engineers, heavy equipment operators, etc to cover tasks in the village that need to get done. It's the 21st century, and EMS is a professional and neccesary service. Do you want to wait for an ambulance for 20 minutes or more if you are sick, in pain, or injured? Unfortunetly "creative" staffing solutions only construct a barrier to more permenent and effective solutions. If we cover up problems for pride or other reasons, we are doing nothing to help those you are there to serve. As we all know, politicians are reactive. For crying out loud, how come we can pay people to mow the park lawns, man the skate park, and guarentee garbage collection and parking tickets, yet we cant guarantee an ambulance or pay to get one there if needed? Fire service volunteering is a COMPLETLY separate animal from EMS volunteering. They are two vastly different issues, and solutions that work for an FD will not neccarily work for a EMS agency. It sounds harsh, and nobody WANTS to hire daytime or whenever needed crews, but the fact is, it is becoming commonplace for VACs, look at Rockland County (We won't get into the issue that it "kills the volunteer sprit", because that should be a non-issue if you have the people in mind). Even if you need to, establsih an agreement with the local commercial or not-for-profit ambulance sevice. It all comes down to doing what will be best for the community you serve....and the people that are depending on you to get there...quickly.

Although a helicopter is an important asset to the WC, especially with the traffic that is ever increasing on our roadways, it's not nearly as important to us as it is to the upper Hudson Valley, such as Greene and Orange counties. Privatizing the Helicopter program in the hands of a corporation, although experienced at this type of venture, is a huge step back for EMS in the Hudson Valley region. I do not know the full details of this new operation, but I would assume that a program such as this is better left locally controlled. I understand it costs a bundle to operate, but what is that money compared to all the lives it has saved. That sounds trite, but the MI or Trauma patient who gets to the needed level of care sooner has a signifcantly better prognosis. WMC, after years of fiscal mismanagment IMO, takes another wrong step. And if they don't watch out, this helicopter will be needed even more, since transport times to the next Level I will be increased vastly.

The first word I thought of when I read this thread is "competition". Becuase that's what a parade is. A competition. Who's trucks are shinier and who can march better then who. It's fun, but is that really important? Don't get me wrong,those that know me, being the HUGE apparatus buff that I am, know that I love parades. And there's nothing wrong with them until departments become "Parade Departments", and disregard their main purpose. Parades do give us a chance to interact in a more social manner with those from other departments, as well as they are a great community relations tool. However, It's now the 21st century here in Westchester........How come we don't have skill competions or competitive drills???? Why don't we take the same pride we take in going to parades and winning tropies that we take in progressing our skills and equipment? How come I don't hear "We just took BlahBling class and we can now do blahblah", but I hear "We went to SoandSo Parade and cleaned up in tropies!!"........HOW IS THAT IMPORTANT TO SERVING THE HUMAN BEINGS YOU ARE PROTECTING????? The time spent at parades could be spent training your entire department as EMT's, or Hazmat Techs, etc. Another little thing of mine that seems to be a favorite pastime.......I don't want to sound like a prude.......but the consumption of alcholic beverages at a parade (both before and after) while in department uniform and near department appartus..even going into taverns with uniforms on...I wondered how that looks to the public? I mean, I think they probaly understand that firefighters like to have a good time, but again we stand on a line between old time volunteering and 21st century prrofessionlism.

Quint 1........Best Truck!!! (Even though it does have a pump,lol) :-)

Leaving such a beautiful and classic piece unseen should be a crime!!! I hope to see it plenty in 2006!!!!!

Could it be as simple as he had an accident on the tractor in a remote location, and fired the shots to get help before he died? Also, who knows with the house...if you ever watch HGTV, people build some strange houses. Maybe he was just paranoid, coming out of the cold war era. But then again, he was from Mount Vernon.