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Just saw this on FH.com (Article with pictures) http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/a...29&sectionId=45

As WAS967 mentioned in the other thread, it is begining to disgust me how Medics are portrayed in the show. That's one of the reasons I stopped watching it the first time around, and probaly why I will stop watching again. The whole "interviews" with the medics last night was absolutely absurd. I've talked with some other "fans" of this show, those fans being Fire explorers who have no real interaction or experience with EMS yet, and they base alot of their judgement of EMS on the medics of Third Watch. It's kinda a downer for me to have people look and form impressions of EMS based on Third Watch. (Also, cant tell you how many people I've met in Boston actually think Third Watch is accurate, with the medics being stationed in the Firehouses and all. I guess it isnt intresting to show them sitting on streetcorners in idling ambulances because the FDNY doesnt really care much about EMS workers) I don't understand why there's not a drama or sitcom about the lives of EMS workers, anybody who works enough knows theres plenty of material to work off of, lol. BTW, anybody here remember "Rescue 77" on the WB? And Cutty, welcome to the board!! I too, watch primarily for any shots of the FD operations and apparatus.

Once again, I'm starting to lose interest in Third Watch...

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This is actually a double edged sword. Sure, it can be claimed that anybody putting themselves into that situation is an EDP. But,being that you determined he is mentally competent, if you remove him with force, you can be charged with felony assault, battery, and possibly kidapping, although I do not know if the charges would "stick". If you don't remove him, you can be sued by his family, because how can you properly document his actions and get a witnessed release (by PD) in that situation? And by doing this as well, you place yourself in a greater physical danger. Do you lie and say he wasn't mentally competent when you went to remove him? Although it seems quite simple, underlying, it's a big ethical and legal dilemma. I too, probaly would radio to have PD ready for assistance upon removal, also radio my situation to the IC, and try to extricate the gentleman as gently and calmly as possible. If I had time, I would prefer to place him in a stokes, since you do not want to handle a combative person through the window and in the bucket. I'd worry about any reprocussions later. But, I've submitted another element/twist to this story.......It's gonna be a bit obscure, but it's good to think about.

I've visited this webpage, and would like to see more. Unfortunelty, to see more you need to register. The large amount of information they require for a free membership is ridiculous,(your name,home addy and phone, work addy and phone, etc etc)and when I finally did give all the information, and after trying several different combos, it stated my phone numbers were not valid (which they were) and wouldnt register me. An email to them about this was never replied to, so I've given up for now and guess I will hafta settle for the print newspaper, which I can and do enjoy.

I'll ad another notch to this question. How many people actually do a proper report with a narrative? I've noticed many departments who just do what is required for the fire incident reporting system on their sheets. As an EMS provider, we're taught that proper documentation is our best defense, and police officers are taught the same. How come this does not apply to the fire service? I beleive in a "PCR" for FD's.

I've been reading about this topic for awhile, as it is now SOP for the latest version of NAEMD (I beleive). I can see how this can be effective, as it is extremly difficult and time consuming to instruct somebody to open and maintain a proper airway and deliver ventilations over the phone. I've read in some publications that if effective compressions are done, it also draws some air into the lungs for exchange, although I don't know how valid that it.

From:http://videos.news12.com/Fire%20Review%20Report.htm

One reason I just thought of why I do not like this concept is that how are you supposed to talk with your driver? (I.E. Slow Down Mario Andretti!!!, Can you make note, etc) A lot of times when your busy back there, you dont have time or hands to use an intercom, and a headset is a PIA. As for the transport engine concept, I dont like it, how are you supposed to "load and go" if your fire or rescue equipment is commited. I also wonder how good the ride is, and how close to the ER bays can you get?

Although I'm a big stainless steel guy, and aluminum is certainly not my first choice of materials, I just wanna add that Boston FD,among many others, uses aluminum bodied cabs and bodies. I was told by a BFD mechanic this was done for cost effiecieny only, it holds up way better than gaveneal, and SS is too pricey. The other benefit of aluminum is the lighter weight, which allows some other options. The drawback to it is that it is a less durable metal and more lightweigt, and easier to damage when struck or "mishandled".

Thanks J!!!! Looks Nice!!! I notice the updated 2004 ALF Eagle cab makes it look slightly different than the previous ALF engines delivered. Whats the wording over the front windshield?

Awesome, Thanks for the info!!! I hope the new Battalion cars are 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cabs with 5/7 Hemi!!! LOL Is the new MSU gonna be an ALF body? Also, whats the reason for going with the stainless steel upgrade?

I agree with SHAC7301 for the most part. Mutual aid is a vital part (Unfortunetly) of EMS in Westchester. However, response times are the main issue. Communities should be able to provide at least 1 fully staffed ambulance (depending on their district size and volume, maybe more) 24/7 without having to rely on MA. I also strongly beleive in a "3 minute rule", If you dont have anybody responding within three minutes, go to the next line ambulance. People in WC pay enough in taxes, they should have the right to have the ambulance and services from their community first due asap when possible. After all, when they call the town garbage truck, fire truck, snowplow, police car, school bus,water dept truck, etc, they get them.......why aren't they getting THEIR ambulance? As I've said before, egos need to be put aside and people need to know when to ask for help. If corps are having trouble surviving with staffing, maybe they should consolidate with other corps and/ or hire a paid staff for those hours they cannot cover . Or try innovative kinds of things, like training local FD members to drive the ambulance, or as riding EMT's. It's a conterversial issue bringing paid staff into a volunteer agency, but peoples lives are on the line, and thats what is often forgotten and placed on the back burner secondary to political issues and egos. This goes for ALS agencies too. Communities need to fund so there is enough money for proper ALS coverage 24/7. As SHAC said, how would we feel waiting for an ambulance? View that side of the issue.

Eastchester FD Chester Heights Firehouse (Engine 30) needs a new floor: http://www.thejournalnews.com/newsroom/021...17eastfire.html

It SO better be red!!!!

Congrats to both!!

Firehouse.com: http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/a...nId=46&id=26397 Got a nice screenshot of Utility 12.

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