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    Woodstock 67-14 - Link to thread

    That was the truck I was looking for. Sharp truck. I applaud them for the manual tranny. VERY rare these days. That being said I was hoping it had bench seats cause mine does, but they have buckets so no help there. But thank you for the link.

    Goldens Bridge

    I cant see an inside shot of the truck from their website. only outside, got any?

    thanks for the help guys. I gotta figure out what to do. I just dont want to drill into everything. the truck is in immaculate condition. I might have to build a custom box.

  2. Posted

    I just bought a 2000 F250 7.3 powerstroke with the ZF6 6 speed manual tranny. I remember in the recent past, some company bought a new brush truck with a 6 speed manual tranny (and it was bad a$$). Who was it and where can I find the pictures? the only reason why I am asking is because I am looking to buy a console for my radio's and switch box and obviously with the shifter there its tougher. I was just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. I want to see what they did. Thanks.

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    Date: 9/11/2010

    Time: about 16:00

    Location: 109 River Road

    Frequency:

    Units Operating: Seymour FD/EMS, Oxford FD, Ansonia FD, Shelton EMS, Woodbridge FD, Beacon falls,

    Weather Conditions: beautiful

    Description Of Incident:

    Confirmed working structure fire in a vacant factory approximately 100/300 fully involved with partial collapses reported. Structure is the old Housatonic Wire company. No exposures. Seymour using all departments and mutual aid from Oxford, Ansonia, beacon falls. Seymour EMS to stage. Shelton EMS rehab unit to respond to seymour middle school. Ambulance from Beacon Hose and tactical ambulance from Shelton. Didnt get a complete run down but I know Shelton FD covered ansonia, bethany to cover seymour and to work. prospect to cover bethany, Naugatuck to cover beacon falls, beacon falls to work. Header visible from miles out. surrounding towns recieving 9-1-1's for smoke, all reported to be from seymour.

    Seymour Fire

    Reporters:

    Writer:

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    When I drive an ambulance for my Volunteer corps I will actually go no lights no sirens even if dispatched priority 1 (lights/siren). all depending on the dispatch. If I am dispatched to something like impending/possible MIs, respiratory arrests, MVCs, drownings, and a few others I will go priority 1. I also take into account the distance to the scene. if its a short trip, I'm not going priority 1. if its long, (up to 15 minutes in my town) I will usually use lights if I am in higher traffic areas, and then shut down if not in high traffic. I also have a lot of old country roads in my town which I would not travel any different in speed. I always get the, "dude its priority 1, what are you doing?" and I usually just have to explain to them my thoughts. all about driving with "due regard."

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    Blah blah blah...........warning lights people......warning lights!

    WHO CARES!

    I ride around in a big red engine or truck. It has flashing lights and we use it on streets highways ect.....The only thing that is really going to make a difference for your safety is YOU! Use your head and pay attention. I've been standing on the highway and seen people work REALLY hard to squeeze their car between the flares we put up to close a portion of the road. I've had motorcycles weave right through the firemen on the scene.

    Lights, stripes, ribbons, flares don't matter that much. The only thing that will keep you safe is using your head and some proper rig placement. The only thing that's going to keep you safe and stop drivers from coming near you while you work is to make them UNABLE to.

    well said. I agree 100% with you. I was thinking the exact same.

    But good for NY. I am glad they can use rear facing blues. its a good color and I hope it brings them more safety. period.

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    I have Police Radio by Christopher Coudriet and it works OK. It has a huge national and international database. I don't use it too much, but the one station I try to scan, CTSP, is never available.

    CTSP uses a Digital radio system. I dont know much about them but scanners for digital systems are big bucks and your app probably doesnt use one.

  15. Posted

    I have Epocrates. there is a free version which you can use. I think the one i have now is epocrate's essentials. not 100% sure though, my University upgraded my plan for me. It is very good though. Not sure about the spanish part, but it has all the meds you will ever need and at least with my version I can do pill ID, look up medical conditions, and a whole lot more. I know the free version also has drug interactions, pill photo's, routes of administration, doses, black box warnings, methods and percentages of excretion, and a lot more.

  17. Posted

    I feel bad for nurses lots of the time. they along with everyone involved on a medical team especially in the ER has to deal with a lot of BS from patients especially when they are under the influence/psych/whatever. not to mention the fact that this one in particular now has an increased risk of being exposed to infectious viruses/bacteria/etc. Its a problem shared by lots all over everyday. Cuts to ERs will definitely not help. this case reminds me of the time I observed a patient assault (push) two female nurses pretty violently and tried to make an exit. the security officer (not to insult him) was on the small side and didnt want to make an attempt at stopping the man who was bigger/stronger than him. so my partner and I tackled the man until more security/police arrived. ;)

  21. Posted

    Date: 8/3/2010

    Time: around 07:00

    Location: 131 Chapel st Hartford Distributor's

    Frequency:

    Units Operating: Fire/PD/Bomb Squad/CSP/EMS

    Weather Conditions:

    Description Of Incident:

    Reporters:

    Writer:

    Getting conflicting reports but as of now 9 dead including suspect and 2 injured in a workplace shooting. Suspect came into work and began shooting before a disciplinary meeting. .223 rifle used. PD also reports smoke in building, as of now it is a forklift on fire with extension to the building. suspect is reported to be down. PD trying to extinguish fire with equipment in the building, but not effective. FD entering with PD escort, unsure if there are anymore shooters. No mention of fire on the news sites but I am getting the reports from another forum. Bomb squad requested to assess suspect's vehicle. East hartford FD sending Engine 6, Ladder 1 and Car 3 to cover Manchester. Vernon ET341 to cover Manchester's 8th District.

    Shooting

    Shooting 2

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