Deputy64

I give Jason credit for wanting to help. Members will respect him for what he is doing. EVERY department has it's problems, just some don't go this far. Having been a Chief, it's not easy and that is why you see more and more Ex Chiefs having to go back in. It isn't like it was years ago, now it is all politics. Jason and the new officers, good luck and thank you.

The Chiefs first responcibility is his own Department. If a Department has 3 Chiefs and 1 Deputy Chief, there is no need to send more then 1 Chief. The main reason to send a Chief is to supervise and if you are only on stand by at a Fire House waiting for another call ( other than the main call ) he would be that IC. In my Town we try to only send 1 but it doesn't always turn out that way.

We used to have a rule that you didn't wear your boots while driving. I believe that has changed. With new Apparatus the distance between the gas and brake are getting closer and closer. Even with work boots, there have been times that my foot was on both peddles. I personally feel that bunker and boots should NOT be worn.

Chappaqua totaled out at 319 for the year

Jim,

I'll have one from Chappaqua in the mail by weekend.

Jack Murphy was one of a kind and will be missed. It was an honor and a pleasure to work for him and with him in the Westchester County Parade Judges. You will be missed.