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That's what the fire chiefs claim that they have as active firefighters, whether that's accurate I don't know. But hearing that they only have 8 or 10 marching in a parade would lead me to believe there's less than 110, just sayin'!!

my point is that a career guy or two less shouldn't be that much of a detriment, if there were a strong volunteer base. But if there isn't a strong contingent of vols, these guys need all the help they can get. As previously stated, with more staffing on a garbage truck than a fire truck, things in Peekskill do sound like a ticking time bomb!

The volley's can not and do not drive the apparatus in the COP so essentially with those 1 or 2 career men on ems runs the city is down two rigs. 110 vollies can show up but with no rigs what good are they?

But what is being done to de-fuse the bomb?

Nothing. You know better than to ask a question like this. I mean cmon its Westchester.

Im pretty sure the cruiser division in mamaroneck could help you out. Could be other places too. maybe others will chime in.

Can you summarize? It isn't really clear to me why the EMS folks got desk duty. The cop I get it.

Its pretty obvious even to a lay person. i mean they didn't do much...

Positive publicity for the fire service and this turns into a heated battle?!!!! What the Funck!!!

And who cares if you're volley or paid. You're either a fireman or you're not! You either get it or you don't!

I couldn't disagree more. I know of more than a few guys who have ZERO business being in the "fire service" yet they are still considered "volly firemen" and they parade around on scenes dressed in half turnout gear doing absolutely nothing but getting in the way. In the professional world this is not tolerated.

Now before you freak out i will say there are MANY great volly firemen in this county and i RESPECT that greatly. Not to get way off topic here but ever think the vol fire service should be a little more selective when letting people "join" aside from just being a resident of that particular area and having a clean background?

The barracks is nice but it's not manned. They have an emergency call box at the front door Unless you catch them at shift change or they have someone in being questioned there. Out side of that only the 7-11 and mobile gas station are manned 24/7

and the WEMS crew for somers FD. give those men some credit

A New York City firefighter has died of injuries sustained while battling a blaze in a Brooklyn high-rise Saturday evening, officials said.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/07/06/new-york-city-firefighter-dies-injuries-sustained-while-battling-high-rise/?intcmp=latestnews

RIP

He wouldn't be any worse than the clown we have in the white house now.

You'd also be pretty upset when an ambulance doesn't show up at your emergency...

Sadly this is probably the best answer.

I doubt that there was a NYC CO "10-13" or medical emergency in Dutchess County but whatever.

Unless you can prove there was and/or wasn't an emergency then this whole thing is a mere assumption. IMO this is a non issue. Whatever they were doing must have warranted them to use their RLS, and if it didn't and they got into a mess they would own it. In addition im sure they are/were well aware that if someone like an off duty boss saw them and made a quick phone call and found out nothing was going on, they would get some grief as well. They know the deal and made a decision based upon it.

just my .2

I watched it. I will say one of the EMT's was sooo freaking hot. Ive never EVER seen that in the field around here and thats a damn shame. With that said, the show was good entertainment.

Its sad that in the year 2014 some emergency services in the United States still depend on teenagers in high school......

typical volunteer bullshit. hill billys need their beer and liquor in the firehouse. They give THEMSELVES a bad rap. Maybe they should attempt to uphold themselves to career standards. Bash me all you want. Marks my words. this wont be the last time we see this.

Given recent events we all know how well FAS teams work up in Northern Westchester...

Only places that will see these are VACs. No commercial company will spend the $

Didn't wallkill recently sign with EMStar?

If you are doing transports you probably wont see much OT. On a side note, Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Get your EMT and get hired first.

What a damn shame. R.I.P.

Why not apply for a job there again?

Thanks Guys. I'm going to call them Monday. Ill post the "official" answer here. *fingers crossed*

Is it possible to change your address to fulfill a residency if you moved since you have taken the test? Or just the address given when you took the test stays for the 4 years.

Anyone have the answer for this?

"TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the labor law, in relation to prohibiting an employer from terminating an employee who also is a volunteer firefighter or a volunteer provider of emergency medical services when that employee misses or is late to work because of an emergency to which the employee was dispatched"

Doesn't say anything about leaving work. IMO the mayor is right.

I believe their fire control is contracted through Wackenhut or better known now as G4S.

Id rather be in a box during a roll over.