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Quote from link "None of these jobs require more than basic training and, in most cases, a strong back and large muscles". Nice to see that it takes nothing more than alittle BASIC training to be an EMT.

thanks JM

Thanks Chief Flynn for your HONEST and insightful posts and yes he is the real deal, and what the hell does QTIP mean anyways, I haven't been here long enough to know! Congrats on your award, with the cash payment that goes along with the award you may be able to retire early.

Thanks guys for the comments, I have no problem with your thoughts, one of the reasons why I try to post is the feedback that one gets from the pictures from the membership here. Yes the engine although it was about 75' away should have been placed behind where the attack is taking place. All the members except one, including the driver/pump operator this was the first time fighting a car fire, all fairly new members or explorers, not making excuses. We did discuss some of the oversights with them after the drill. Thanks for the input ALS and Lad much appreciated, I have no problem with critiques of my stuff, if it makes us safer, good deal.

You got it, the Chief was giving some last second instruction before the crews moved in.

We would allow all the things you had done except the ventilation, of course hydrants is Wassaic are few and far between.

Yes they respond on apparatus to calls as well, we have written guidelines as to what they can do, trust me the list of can't do's is pretty longggggggggggggggggggggg!!!!! They are VERY WELL supervised. One major thing is they CANNOT be substituted for firefighters, basically they are an extra set of hands on the scene and have a well defined roll that WILL NOT be deviated from.

Clearly it takes much less time to pull up and use a side dump, that's the reason why we have 10" dumps all both sides and the rear, not to mention alot safer than backing.

We would be glad to assist.

thanks Craig for sharing, great shots, can't wait to see your work on our FWD!!!

Here is explorer Bradley Whalen on the nozzle, assisted by Firefighter Jason Dean, getting a feel for the line after the fire was out, he is just wetting down the interior.

Correct Tommy, we let them on the line but only as backup during the actual fire extinguishment, third on the line.

Here is it blue hose for you, front crosslay.

It's being kept at a member's house at this point, no bay space at the station.

the blue hose is on the other engine, 69-12 and yeah Dan I had just taken them off to go do something else and he wanted to flow alittle water so you got me, it was actually a test to see if anyone picked up on it. In one of the other pictures there is another issue with PPE, can you find it?

Here is a picture of our newest member Firefighter Scott Kelsey with me assisting using the line flowing Class A foam.

The yellow gear crew are explorers from Pine Plains that come down to train with us frequently. As for the second line our operating guideline is always to pull a second line for use at the rear, i.e gas tank and any fire that may appear in the truck, it is also in place in the event of an issue with the first line. We were going to use Class B foam but had some issues (old foam in tank) with the system on the Engine. The foam on the ground was after the fire was out and we worked some with the Class A system which worked fine.

A few of the remains of old Christmas Tree

We have posted about 50 total on our website, so if you want to see more click the link below.

We regret to advise you that 1st Assistant Chief Richard J. Layton of the Freeport (NY) FD died this morning following a mutual aid fire response into another community. Chief Layton had operated at the commercial building fire in the neighboring community of Baldwin and returned home after that. At approximately 0700 hours this morning, following the fire, Chief Layton had been scheduled for routine surgery, where he very sadly passed away due to a medical emergency prior to the procedure. Our sincere condolences to all affected, especially his wife Jaime, their family members and the members of the Freeport FD. posted with permission from the secretlist.

I knew it wouldn't be long for you to chime in, couldn't resist could you!

What is your choice for an apparatus brand?

I get crap all the time because I am a Met fan, I always tell them that it takes a TRUE FAN to be a Met fan. I for you am not sorry to see Shea go, I have a ton of memeories there but it's time is long past.