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  1. bigrig77 liked a post in a topic by Steve in Mount Vernon Tower Ladder   
    Not according to the story in the Journal News
  2. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in 1982 Rescue Truck For sale   
    The truck was purchased by the grandson of a charter member. The charter member was instrutmental in the purchase of this truck back in 1982.
    So it's nice to see that the  truck remains in the family and it will stay local.
  3. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in 1982 Rescue Truck For sale   
    The truck was purchased by the grandson of a charter member. The charter member was instrutmental in the purchase of this truck back in 1982.
    So it's nice to see that the  truck remains in the family and it will stay local.
  4. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in Wetdown - Thiells FD, 26 Rescue Aug 25   
    Thiells FD (Rockland County) will be holding a wetdown on Saturday Aug. 25, 2018 @ 6:00 PM for the new Rescue
    This event will be taking place at the main firehouse which is located at 99 Route 202, Thiells

  5. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in New Apparatus Orders/Deliveries - All Areas Discussion Thread   
     Thiells, 26 - Rescue
    2018 Spartan Gladiator- Rescue 1





  6. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in 1982 Rescue Truck For sale   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    General
    Apparatus Type: Rescue Apparatus Sub Type: Heavy Rescue Manufacturer: GMC/Saulsbury Year: 1982 Serial Number: 2104 Color: White over red Chassis/Cab
    Manufacturer: GMC Model: General Crew Capacity: 2/6 Doors: 2 Drivetrain
    Propulsion: Diesel Body
    Manufacturer: Saulsbury Body Type: Walk-in, rear access only Equipment
    Generator: 12.5 kW Dimensions
    Construction
    Disposition
    Dedication Date: October 9, 1982 Misc. History: Refurbished by Saulsbury in 1995  
    Serious inquiries, please contact me for more info.


  7. Billy liked a post in a topic by Steve in Video of Aerial Rescue, Bronx 2nd Alarm   
    https://www.statter911.com/2018/05/04/pre-arrival-video-bronx-apartment-fire-with-multiple-people-trapped/
  8. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in 1982 Rescue Truck For sale   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    General
    Apparatus Type: Rescue Apparatus Sub Type: Heavy Rescue Manufacturer: GMC/Saulsbury Year: 1982 Serial Number: 2104 Color: White over red Chassis/Cab
    Manufacturer: GMC Model: General Crew Capacity: 2/6 Doors: 2 Drivetrain
    Propulsion: Diesel Body
    Manufacturer: Saulsbury Body Type: Walk-in, rear access only Equipment
    Generator: 12.5 kW Dimensions
    Construction
    Disposition
    Dedication Date: October 9, 1982 Misc. History: Refurbished by Saulsbury in 1995  
    Serious inquiries, please contact me for more info.


  9. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in 1982 Rescue Truck For sale   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    General
    Apparatus Type: Rescue Apparatus Sub Type: Heavy Rescue Manufacturer: GMC/Saulsbury Year: 1982 Serial Number: 2104 Color: White over red Chassis/Cab
    Manufacturer: GMC Model: General Crew Capacity: 2/6 Doors: 2 Drivetrain
    Propulsion: Diesel Body
    Manufacturer: Saulsbury Body Type: Walk-in, rear access only Equipment
    Generator: 12.5 kW Dimensions
    Construction
    Disposition
    Dedication Date: October 9, 1982 Misc. History: Refurbished by Saulsbury in 1995  
    Serious inquiries, please contact me for more info.


  10. Billy liked a post in a topic by Steve in Take an Inside Look at One of FDNY's Busiest Houses   
    http://www.firehouse.com/video/12397238/inside-look-at-one-of-fdnys-busiest-houses-firefighter-video-news
  11. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in New Apparatus Orders/Deliveries - All Areas Discussion Thread   
    Thiells FD (Rockland County) Rescue. Spartan/Rescue 1 set to arrive May 2018

  12. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in New Apparatus Orders/Deliveries - All Areas Discussion Thread   
    Thiells FD (Rockland County) Rescue. Spartan/Rescue 1 set to arrive May 2018

  13. Steve liked a post in a topic by dwcfireman in Millions in tax dollars misspent by Yonkers firefighters union   
     
    They already do administer the funds.  The way it works is that the 2% funding is initially collected by the NYS Insurance Department(Insurance Law, Section 2118) (I would also like to indicate that this same law gives the State Comptroller's Office full authority to audit all fire department, district, and company treasury departments).  From there, the NYSID distributes the funds to the department/district, who in turn distribute it to the company(ies).  For the sake of this explanation, as both paid and volunteer fire departments receive 2% funding, labor unions representing firefighters and fire officers are considered fire companies.
     
    Now, the issue at hand about how to appropriately spend these funds is detailed in Sections 9104 and 9105 of the State Insurance Law.  Essentially, these sections state that the money must be spent FOR the firefighters and their families, such as to provide food and refreshments after drills and meetings, parades, and picnics; fire department tee shirts, jackets, and other apparel; furniture, air conditioning, and entertainment for firefighters at the fire house; annual awards banquets and holiday parties for fire company members; and radio receiving devices (pagers).  The list for what you CANNOT spend the money on is just as long, which includes paying for training courses, fire prevention, medical leave/benefits (although there is a caveat on that which I'll explain below), assisting disaster survivors, and paying for delegates to attend conferences/conventions.
     
    The caveat with medical leave and benefits can be legal if, and only if, the company has been approved legislatively for the funds to go to a benevolent association, in which then the money can be used to reimburse firefighters for medical expenses that they paid for out of pocket.
     
    This above information can be found at the below links:
    FASNY: https://www.fasny.com/pdfs/redhandbook.pdf
    NYS Department of Financial Services: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/faqs/faqs_ft_fft.htm
     
    For more information about the legality of the collection and distribution of funds, you can also visit http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/ogco2007/rg070522.htm (this is another page from the NYS Department of Financial Services that includes the names of court cases to direct you to certain laws and court decisions that have created the current foreign insurance program).
     
    AND, if you fear that the State Comptroller is going to investigate your fire company next (don't worry, they'll get to you eventually  ), here's the link to the Office of the NYS Comptroller: http://osc.state.ny.us/localgov/firedist/faq.htm.  This site provides all of the information that you need to better manage your company's funds, prepare for an audit, and how to fix your financial problems.
     
    Don't sit around and wait.  Be proactive and prevent your department/company from being the next news headline.
  14. vodoly liked a post in a topic by Steve in New Apparatus Orders/Deliveries - All Areas Discussion Thread   
    Thiells FD (Rockland County)  has placed an order for  a new Rescue to replace there 1986 Saulsbury Rescue.
    The new Rescue will be a Spartan / Rescue 1 walk around.
  15. x635 liked a post in a topic by Steve in Would You Hit This Fire From The Outside?   
    A go-fund me page has been set up, due to this incident -
     
    On April 30, Vinny Plotino, a volunteer fire fighter of 24 years was injured in a fire. At 2:14am Vinny responded to an electrical fire located on Bushwick Avenue in Central Islip. While performing his duties, he along with another firefighter fell through the stairs. Vinny suffered second and third degree burns to his neck, hands, leg, and foot. He is currently being very well taken care of at the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center in Stony Brook. The team of doctors, nurses, and staff have been amazing throughout this difficult time. The love and support he has received from his fellow brothers, friends, and family are very much appreciated. This Go-Fund Me account was created to help Vinny financially while he recovers and gets back to work. He has an amazing son Julian, who many of us know and love. Vinny's number one priority is his son. We do not want Vinny to worry about finances while recovering. Donations will help pay for everyday expenses and bills. In addition, 10% of the total amount received will be donated to The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook. Thank you to anyone who is able to contribute and for all the prayers and well wishes.
  16. x635 liked a post in a topic by Steve in Would You Hit This Fire From The Outside?   
    A go-fund me page has been set up, due to this incident -
     
    On April 30, Vinny Plotino, a volunteer fire fighter of 24 years was injured in a fire. At 2:14am Vinny responded to an electrical fire located on Bushwick Avenue in Central Islip. While performing his duties, he along with another firefighter fell through the stairs. Vinny suffered second and third degree burns to his neck, hands, leg, and foot. He is currently being very well taken care of at the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center in Stony Brook. The team of doctors, nurses, and staff have been amazing throughout this difficult time. The love and support he has received from his fellow brothers, friends, and family are very much appreciated. This Go-Fund Me account was created to help Vinny financially while he recovers and gets back to work. He has an amazing son Julian, who many of us know and love. Vinny's number one priority is his son. We do not want Vinny to worry about finances while recovering. Donations will help pay for everyday expenses and bills. In addition, 10% of the total amount received will be donated to The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook. Thank you to anyone who is able to contribute and for all the prayers and well wishes.
  17. trauma74 liked a post in a topic by Steve in Cuomo Treating State Police as His Own Private Army, Head of Port Authority Police Union Says   
    Thats how come you no longer see Troopers on the Palisades Parkway in Rockland, they have been re-assigned to Manhattan.
  18. BFD1054 liked a post in a topic by Steve in Spring Valley NY, Working Fire   
    Date: 03/11/2017
    Time: 07:00 
    Location: 248 North Main St.
    District: Spring valley
    Battalion: 17-1
    Channel: 46.18
    Weather: Cold, 18*
    Units: Spring Valley Full Response, Mutual Aid - Hillcrest, South Spring Valley, Tallman, New City, Suffern, Nanuet, Pearl River, West Nyack, Sloatsburg
    Writer:  Steve

    Description: Fire throughout a three story garden apartment complex
  19. Steve liked a post in a topic by x635 in "Liking" Other Members Posts   
    Don't forget to hit  located at the bottom right of each post for posts you feel deserve it,
     
     By doing this, you show appreciation for other members contributions that you like. Little things like this help the forum tremendously and encourages members to keep posting, , so , for those that don't normally hit like, we hope you will start.
     
    Thanks!
    Seth
  20. Steve liked a post in a topic by EMTbravo in "Liking" Other Members Posts   
    Just a friendly bump to remind people to "Like" posts. Why? Read the posts above.
  21. Steve liked a post in a topic by dwcfireman in "Liking" Other Members Posts   
    Dammit, Seth, you made me hit the blue button again! hahaha
     
  22. Steve liked a post in a topic by x635 in "Liking" Other Members Posts   
    Just a reminder...read the above posts for why...
  23. Steve liked a post in a topic by x635 in "Liking" Other Members Posts   
    Keep liking and show appreciation for the people that keep the content on this site going as stated in the first post of this thread! Thanks people!
     
    SHOW YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS SOME LIKE!
    HIT THE "LIKE" BUTTON AND SHOW APPRECIATION FOR KEEPING THE CONTENT ON EMTBRAVO GOING! #annoyingallcaps
     
     
  24. Steve liked a post in a topic by x635 in "Liking" Other Members Posts   
    Let's keep this going!

  25. Steve liked a post in a topic by x635 in "Liking" Other Members Posts   
    The use of the "Like" button has skyrocketed since JetPhoto made this post! Thanks all!