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Actually--two hunred 5-three would shake em up. 205 3--If I am correct you are dept 205 right- LOL

Will this be an actual wet down--or a dry down? Haven't been to a real wet down in years--definately not an evening one --that would be awesome

Does that mean they got M-Scammed? We had a similar issue with a different vendor and the same outfit tried (and never finished) correcting the license issue

That just might be a good idea--Ya gotta eat right?!?

"Sunday" Drivers Ambulances that sit at a red traffic light (or many of them on the way to the ER) with all the warning lights on (no siren and just sit there waiting for green). If ya aren't in a rush--ya don't got the siren on etc--why the hell do ya got ALL the lights on--confusing the rest of the general public???!!!

Simple solution--the Informer by Federal Signal. Around the same price as a pager but can do so much more. Has battery back up, multiple tone capable, relay outputs for strobe or siren activation, variable audio output to feed a PA system, 4 or so different audible warning tones, geez what else--we have one in each station and they work great!!

Let's start off by saying the number of CO calls has dramatically gone done (at least in my district) since the "first generation" of detectors. This brings me to the question (and I will explain later) of which piece of apparatus does the CO detector belong on? We have 2 stations and 2 detectors. What does everyone else have and where is it? and of course--why that piece?

I think it was mainly chassis and body mounts to the chassis. Saulsbury is the best BUT for how long since E-One bought them?????

Not to stray too long but the mini monitors are also very useful when doing lets say--OVERHAUL--although SCBA should be worn--it rarely is during overhaul. Now as far as response to calls--that is a tough question--although you are corect-non emergency response would be appropriate for apparatus for CO with no symptoms. Chief officers maybe to size up the scene, check if the situation has changed etc. A good percentage of calls--for everyone are "non-emergency" but during those times of the day where cars are stacked--you might have to to get there in a resonable amount of time--NOT SAYING GO BALLS TO THE WALL--just leisurely proceed past the traffic.

I have heard rumors about frame and or body cracks--could this be true??? They do take a beating but seriously--gotta be a better way!!!

Congrats and good luck to all. =D> =D> Paulie--just didn't get enough the first time did ya!! LOL

Good input thus far. Ed I do stand corrected--we also run with 2 Multi-Gas meters not just CO detecters. We do carry a mini unit in the Rescue for now. My feeling is -- for one-you never know the situation when dispatched to a CO call aside from the fact that SOP is for FF's to don SCBA- you may need other equipment--ie--vent fan etc. We get a call for a smell of propane-we roll the same response as a reported structure etc. We HAD the meters on our brush trucks(aka mini attacks). We had 2 SCBA on each of them. For a number of reasons we have relocated the units to the 1st due engines. I can see so far that it seems we have made an appropriate change. Any further input would be greatly appreciated.

I must investigate with my employer and see if this holds true for our VoIP service.

Congrats and Good Luck =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

We have a Marine unit--not in the water though. Our former police boat is now our "fire" boat. Haven't used it in quite some time though. 24-Marine-1 as it is designated by Putnam County

ALF with the Seagrave grille and badging--looks pretty close Not too bad over all though

Wow I thought it was just me!! Yes lately this has been an issue. All you get is dead air--if you hit a key it goes through but no voice either way--if you wait a few seconds or so--it does come back--it is a pain in the a#$ though!!! Gotta call up Nextel and complain--after enough of us do they usually send someone out to verify the problem. BTW I am usually in the Cortlandt/Mohegan area when this happens.

You are talking alot of could be's--what if your ladder was on a mutual aid call--Your point is understood but you have to look outside the box sometimes. Honestly--a second camera would be very helpful. Prices have come down a bit now so you can get a second unit--even if it is not the top of the line unit--as long as it works.

Air bags and electronics are a big issue. They do make this neet little set of "keys" which are actually blanks that you can manipulate the tumblers and pins into proper sequence(takes some practice) Alot of tow companies are going to that method. It is kinda hard to lock them in the car these days anyway. The newer GM's at least if you leave the key in the ignition and hit the lock--all doors lock then the drivers side pops back up--besides--I only LOCK my vehicle with the button--which is attached to the keys. I realize--and now it will probably happen to me--lockouts do happen--there is always a way in to the vehicle!!!

If you only have one--the rescue is a good place for it. If you have a RIT team--which truck is designated for RIT calls? We use the rescue--another reason to have it on there. Hopefully we can obtain a second for the "B" side and put it on the engine/rescue. Yes if the rig is tied up on a nother call--IF that could be an issue--you can call mutual aid at that point or have someone bring it over.

WOW that must be some call Peekskill and Larchmont!!! LOL

Crimson was created from the merger of 2 separate manufacturer's a year or 2 ago--can't remember which 2 but--would be nice to have some more info on the rigs

You do mean 46.380 right? The split freq for apparatus is 46.44/46.54 also.

Squizz XL--only available on XM Satellite radio!!

The Putnam Valley Fire Dept. invites you for a night of food, fun and comeraderie this Friday April 26th beginning at 1930 hours. See ya there!!!