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First to put things in perspective, New York City Transit, (Subways & Buses) move over 7.5 million people daily (5,300,000 subway & 2,200,000 buses) 2011 statistics.
Not sure where the number of 54 fatalities of individuals struck by trains came from but here is a more accurate figure. 128 individuals were struck by trains in 2012 of which 51 were killed. There were an additional 9 individuals who were killed in subway related incidents by contacting the third rail, jumping off the elevated structure etc... with no involvement of trains. 5 pedestrians were struck and killed by buses. While 1 death is to many the shear number of trains and buses moving threw the system daily and the individulas interacting with them, it is a relatively small percentage.
As far as "clearing up" the trough between the running rails in the subways station is plenty deep, if you lie down in it you will not come in contact with the train. Secondly there is not sufficient room under most platforms to clear up if a train is coming, you need to find yourself between the columns between the tracks, our in a niche (a cutout in the wall) keeping in mind any where you see red and white strips on the wall or area you are standing in you will be hit by the train. If the individual is able and the train is not upon them, they should be instructed to walk in the opposite direction of the train to the end of the platform where at the entrance to the tunnel there will be a wall ladder. Also anyone who witnesses and individual on the tracks should immediately or have someone run to the end of the platform and look for a blue light in the tunnel and repeatedly pull the alarm box which will kill the power and use the phone there to speak with the rail control center to advise them of the situation.
As far as the glass subway barriers go, all I will say is they are under review at this time.

The term "Structure Fire" is used to describe the type of incident/call units are responded to, i.e. report of a structure fire, dumpster fire, outside rubbish fire, vehicle fire etc...
The term "Working Fire" is used to describe a fire that is in the process of being suppressed. Typically reserved for a structure fire or an outside fire with a considerable fire/fuel load that will require additional assets/resources to mitigate.

The term "Structure Fire" is used to describe the type of incident/call units are responded to, i.e. report of a structure fire, dumpster fire, outside rubbish fire, vehicle fire etc...
The term "Working Fire" is used to describe a fire that is in the process of being suppressed. Typically reserved for a structure fire or an outside fire with a considerable fire/fuel load that will require additional assets/resources to mitigate.

The term "Structure Fire" is used to describe the type of incident/call units are responded to, i.e. report of a structure fire, dumpster fire, outside rubbish fire, vehicle fire etc...
The term "Working Fire" is used to describe a fire that is in the process of being suppressed. Typically reserved for a structure fire or an outside fire with a considerable fire/fuel load that will require additional assets/resources to mitigate.

The term "Structure Fire" is used to describe the type of incident/call units are responded to, i.e. report of a structure fire, dumpster fire, outside rubbish fire, vehicle fire etc...
The term "Working Fire" is used to describe a fire that is in the process of being suppressed. Typically reserved for a structure fire or an outside fire with a considerable fire/fuel load that will require additional assets/resources to mitigate.

The term "Structure Fire" is used to describe the type of incident/call units are responded to, i.e. report of a structure fire, dumpster fire, outside rubbish fire, vehicle fire etc...
The term "Working Fire" is used to describe a fire that is in the process of being suppressed. Typically reserved for a structure fire or an outside fire with a considerable fire/fuel load that will require additional assets/resources to mitigate.

The term "Structure Fire" is used to describe the type of incident/call units are responded to, i.e. report of a structure fire, dumpster fire, outside rubbish fire, vehicle fire etc...
The term "Working Fire" is used to describe a fire that is in the process of being suppressed. Typically reserved for a structure fire or an outside fire with a considerable fire/fuel load that will require additional assets/resources to mitigate.

It makes perfect sense to have to closest available (qualified) units respond to a mutual aid call. The first and most important information that should be used in determining your mutual aid coverage is their qualifications and training. For example, just because a department claims to have a fast team and are ready to respond county wide and beyond, the lack of accredited, initial and continual training should cause an IC to by pass them. The second important factor is resources, both manpower and apparatus/equipment. Does the closest department have adequate resources to be able to provide the mutual aid required.
Mutual aid should not be based on whether or not the department is career or volunteer but on their abilities (training and resources). Unfortunately the statement about who was or was not invited to the company BBQ, or who peed in who’s corn flakes and super egos play and will continue to play a large role in the determination of departments mutual aid responses.

Here are two prime examples. I had a call one day on a highway, a mini van left the roadway and rolled down a steep embankment approximately 30 feet into a wooded area. The vehicle was badly damaged on its roof and the occupants were missing. The call was in our district by about a mile. The Chief of the bordering department about 15/20 min into the call shows up and his first question was “how did you get this call, I think its mine”. Not what do you have, do you need anything.

The second was on the same highway, a van parked on the center maiden was on fire, the fire was located in the bordering district. Upon our arrival the chief quickly waved us off telling us he had it. We asked if he wanted us to assist or stand by encase they need additional water. We were told he had it and we were not needed. The long and short of it is 45 minutes later they were still doing water shuttles for the van and now grass fire.

The point being how about working together, providing the best possible service, as quick and safe as possible and leaving your egos at home.

His actions (reckless driving) are totally unacceptable while operating any emergency vehicle, let alone his private vehicle. New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law is clear as I’m sure the V & T law is in Ohio.
New York Laws > Vehicle & Traffic > Title 7 > Article 23 > § 1104. Authorized emergency vehicles
§ 1104. Authorized emergency vehicles. (a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when involved in an emergency operation, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated.
b. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
1. Stop, stand or park irrespective of the provisions of this title;
2. Proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or a stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;
3. Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger life or property;
4. Disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in specified directions.
c. Except for an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle or bicycle, the exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when audible signals are sounded from any said vehicle while in motion by bell, horn, siren, electronic device or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one lighted lamp so that from any direction, under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred feet from such vehicle, at least one red light will be displayed and visible.
(d) An authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police, sheriff or deputy sheriff vehicle may exceed the maximum speed limits for the purpose of calibrating such vehicles' speedometer. Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a police, sheriff or deputy sheriff bicycle operated as an authorized emergency vehicle shall not be prohibited from using any sidewalk, highway, street or roadway during an emergency operation.
(e) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(f) Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, an ambulance operated in the course of an emergency shall not be prohibited from using any highway, street or roadway; provided, however, that an authority having jurisdiction over any such highway, street or roadway may specifically prohibit travel thereon by ambulances if such authority shall deem such travel to be extremely hazardous and would endanger patients being transported thereby.
The bottom line is his actions were reckless and with total disregard for the safety of others. While responding in his private vehicle he should have been following all the rules of the road. The point is clear regardless if you are operating an authorized emergency vehicle or your private vehicle responding to an emergency, you are going to be held accountable for you

His actions (reckless driving) are totally unacceptable while operating any emergency vehicle, let alone his private vehicle. New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law is clear as I’m sure the V & T law is in Ohio.
New York Laws > Vehicle & Traffic > Title 7 > Article 23 > § 1104. Authorized emergency vehicles
§ 1104. Authorized emergency vehicles. (a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when involved in an emergency operation, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated.
b. The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
1. Stop, stand or park irrespective of the provisions of this title;
2. Proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or a stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;
3. Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger life or property;
4. Disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning in specified directions.
c. Except for an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle or bicycle, the exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when audible signals are sounded from any said vehicle while in motion by bell, horn, siren, electronic device or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one lighted lamp so that from any direction, under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred feet from such vehicle, at least one red light will be displayed and visible.
(d) An authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police, sheriff or deputy sheriff vehicle may exceed the maximum speed limits for the purpose of calibrating such vehicles' speedometer. Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a police, sheriff or deputy sheriff bicycle operated as an authorized emergency vehicle shall not be prohibited from using any sidewalk, highway, street or roadway during an emergency operation.
(e) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(f) Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, an ambulance operated in the course of an emergency shall not be prohibited from using any highway, street or roadway; provided, however, that an authority having jurisdiction over any such highway, street or roadway may specifically prohibit travel thereon by ambulances if such authority shall deem such travel to be extremely hazardous and would endanger patients being transported thereby.
The bottom line is his actions were reckless and with total disregard for the safety of others. While responding in his private vehicle he should have been following all the rules of the road. The point is clear regardless if you are operating an authorized emergency vehicle or your private vehicle responding to an emergency, you are going to be held accountable for you

The bottom line is as an incident commander when I call for a mutual aid engine/ladder, I want a staffed engine/ladder with fully qualified firefighter’s (career or volunteer) to be able to perform what ever assignment they are needed for. I don’t want an engine/ladder with 2 firefighters and 3 helpers. If your are not a fully qualified firefighter then you should not be responding on mutual aid.

The bottom line is as an incident commander when I call for a mutual aid engine/ladder, I want a staffed engine/ladder with fully qualified firefighter’s (career or volunteer) to be able to perform what ever assignment they are needed for. I don’t want an engine/ladder with 2 firefighters and 3 helpers. If your are not a fully qualified firefighter then you should not be responding on mutual aid.

The bottom line is as an incident commander when I call for a mutual aid engine/ladder, I want a staffed engine/ladder with fully qualified firefighter’s (career or volunteer) to be able to perform what ever assignment they are needed for. I don’t want an engine/ladder with 2 firefighters and 3 helpers. If your are not a fully qualified firefighter then you should not be responding on mutual aid.

The bottom line is as an incident commander when I call for a mutual aid engine/ladder, I want a staffed engine/ladder with fully qualified firefighter’s (career or volunteer) to be able to perform what ever assignment they are needed for. I don’t want an engine/ladder with 2 firefighters and 3 helpers. If your are not a fully qualified firefighter then you should not be responding on mutual aid.

An IC at a job, career or volley shouldn't have to find out the qualifications of the mutual aid he called.They should be qualified to perform the tasks assigned to them,have a officer able to make decisions and get the job done and not be another thing the IC has to worry about he's got enough already. Carreer depts in Westchester call each other cause they know what they're getting.

It makes perfect sense to have to closest available (qualified) units respond to a mutual aid call. The first and most important information that should be used in determining your mutual aid coverage is their qualifications and training. For example, just because a department claims to have a fast team and are ready to respond county wide and beyond, the lack of accredited, initial and continual training should cause an IC to by pass them. The second important factor is resources, both manpower and apparatus/equipment. Does the closest department have adequate resources to be able to provide the mutual aid required.
Mutual aid should not be based on whether or not the department is career or volunteer but on their abilities (training and resources). Unfortunately the statement about who was or was not invited to the company BBQ, or who peed in who’s corn flakes and super egos play and will continue to play a large role in the determination of departments mutual aid responses.

Here are two prime examples. I had a call one day on a highway, a mini van left the roadway and rolled down a steep embankment approximately 30 feet into a wooded area. The vehicle was badly damaged on its roof and the occupants were missing. The call was in our district by about a mile. The Chief of the bordering department about 15/20 min into the call shows up and his first question was “how did you get this call, I think its mine”. Not what do you have, do you need anything.

The second was on the same highway, a van parked on the center maiden was on fire, the fire was located in the bordering district. Upon our arrival the chief quickly waved us off telling us he had it. We asked if he wanted us to assist or stand by encase they need additional water. We were told he had it and we were not needed. The long and short of it is 45 minutes later they were still doing water shuttles for the van and now grass fire.

The point being how about working together, providing the best possible service, as quick and safe as possible and leaving your egos at home.

It makes perfect sense to have to closest available (qualified) units respond to a mutual aid call. The first and most important information that should be used in determining your mutual aid coverage is their qualifications and training. For example, just because a department claims to have a fast team and are ready to respond county wide and beyond, the lack of accredited, initial and continual training should cause an IC to by pass them. The second important factor is resources, both manpower and apparatus/equipment. Does the closest department have adequate resources to be able to provide the mutual aid required.
Mutual aid should not be based on whether or not the department is career or volunteer but on their abilities (training and resources). Unfortunately the statement about who was or was not invited to the company BBQ, or who peed in who’s corn flakes and super egos play and will continue to play a large role in the determination of departments mutual aid responses.

Here are two prime examples. I had a call one day on a highway, a mini van left the roadway and rolled down a steep embankment approximately 30 feet into a wooded area. The vehicle was badly damaged on its roof and the occupants were missing. The call was in our district by about a mile. The Chief of the bordering department about 15/20 min into the call shows up and his first question was “how did you get this call, I think its mine”. Not what do you have, do you need anything.

The second was on the same highway, a van parked on the center maiden was on fire, the fire was located in the bordering district. Upon our arrival the chief quickly waved us off telling us he had it. We asked if he wanted us to assist or stand by encase they need additional water. We were told he had it and we were not needed. The long and short of it is 45 minutes later they were still doing water shuttles for the van and now grass fire.

The point being how about working together, providing the best possible service, as quick and safe as possible and leaving your egos at home.

It makes perfect sense to have to closest available (qualified) units respond to a mutual aid call. The first and most important information that should be used in determining your mutual aid coverage is their qualifications and training. For example, just because a department claims to have a fast team and are ready to respond county wide and beyond, the lack of accredited, initial and continual training should cause an IC to by pass them. The second important factor is resources, both manpower and apparatus/equipment. Does the closest department have adequate resources to be able to provide the mutual aid required.
Mutual aid should not be based on whether or not the department is career or volunteer but on their abilities (training and resources). Unfortunately the statement about who was or was not invited to the company BBQ, or who peed in who’s corn flakes and super egos play and will continue to play a large role in the determination of departments mutual aid responses.

Here are two prime examples. I had a call one day on a highway, a mini van left the roadway and rolled down a steep embankment approximately 30 feet into a wooded area. The vehicle was badly damaged on its roof and the occupants were missing. The call was in our district by about a mile. The Chief of the bordering department about 15/20 min into the call shows up and his first question was “how did you get this call, I think its mine”. Not what do you have, do you need anything.

The second was on the same highway, a van parked on the center maiden was on fire, the fire was located in the bordering district. Upon our arrival the chief quickly waved us off telling us he had it. We asked if he wanted us to assist or stand by encase they need additional water. We were told he had it and we were not needed. The long and short of it is 45 minutes later they were still doing water shuttles for the van and now grass fire.

The point being how about working together, providing the best possible service, as quick and safe as possible and leaving your egos at home.

You don't have to go to Detrot to find a scab, they are all around Port Chester. Career guys from other jobs close buy Volunteering when our job is suffering with low manpower down 50 % and soon to 60 % and now stealing our Fire Watch. Brotherhood is allmost gone

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You win a cookie (D.Rickles)
very common in these type of homes if the chimney is not on an outside wall, one side is the closet for one bedroom and the other side for a 2nd bedroom. When you check the basement, you find a furnace and or hot water heater but no CO readings. You check the bed rooms and no sources, but CO levels. And they are intermitant.
Turn up the heat AND the hot water....you will get readings. Both applances in concert may produce enough to work through the old morter. I have had a couple of these that we kept going back to, because one device did not do it.
Note: Both "APPLIANCES" are working fine so it is not the jop of the appliance tech to fix it. People are getting a toxic gas in the bedrooms and we took an oath to protect them.

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A couple of key points:

· There is no such thing as a routine call.
· Complacency kills.
· Train like your fight – fight like you train.

CO can be an intermitting problem; it can be generated each time an improperly functioning or vented furnace, water heater or appliance starts up or runs. Just because your meter is not showing any CO upon your arrival, don’t assume it is another false alarm, especially if it is for a prior alarm location. You either have a CO problem or a faulty detector. Take the time to perform a complete investigation, fire up each and every fuel burning appliance and all sources of CO and check with a properly calibrated meter.

And on a side note, if you are looking to save fuel, stop riding around in the apparatus for hours on end and calling it driver training. NOTE: This is my opinion and is based on my 36+ years in the fire service! Not looking for a debate, if the shoe fits were it.