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what most people don't understand or realize, back in the day parkways were created to flood as to keep the water away from homes. problem is it wasnt meant for the amount of travel or demand that it is used for today or the weather we have been getting the past few years

I have a few buddies who have taken the recent MVPD and WPPD Exams and have been bugging me if i knew anything about the stages of testing. They said they heard from MVPD saying they passed and haven't heard anything since, and have already done the practice testing for WPPD and are scheduled for testing later in June.

Basically my question is, does the WPPD physical count for the MVPD physical?

Thanks!

I for one applaud officer hess in his actions and for the award. It seems lately police officers are second guessing their actions in the field, and almost everyday i read another pd lodd. Im glad officer hess didnt hesitate and is still here today.

Thank you RWC130, that is exactly what I mean!

As for the NYPD, no recruit comes out of the accedemy and is put behind the wheel. They are put on the streets for at least 6 months. Some even longer. Why? Because they need experience, and once they get in a car, they're not driving.

I agree that there is a huge difference. But my point is that 18 is just number and everyone is different. Should 18 year olds be able to crawl into a working fire to search/rescue the trapped people? I think that if someone is 18 and is responsible enough and is willing to train and follow the correct training guidelines and proves to be a solid driver under emergency conditions, they should be allowed to drive. Of course, if Johnny Smith is no good behind the wheel he should not be behind the wheel.

If there is an 18 year old who is a cautious driver in all weather and proves this, why should he not be able to drive an ambulance in the snow while people are doing CPR. Age does not always equal skill. Experience comes with training, talking, and more so doing.

There needs to be a fine filter on driver certifications.

I know plenty of great drivers who are under 21, that being said, would i trust them to get me to a fire scene safely? No!

i don't care if your a frigen race car driver, there is a certain maturity level that comes with responding lights and sirens.

"Young, dumb and full of cum" the same goes for this, Your Young, Your not experienced, and your full of adrenaline!

Listen i can sit and do driver training with someone for 100+ hours, but lets be honest, drivers training is conducted during normal traffic conditions, there's no lights or sirens for the public to freak out at. Its a shame to say it but the driving should be left to the old timers, in an EMERGENCY SITUATION, and im talking about no driver for multiple tones, Then a younger, well trained driver should take the wheel! The old timers, they've seen their share of fires, heart attacks etc. they're not in an adrenaline rush tunnel vision to get there, they want to get there safe!

The thing that scares me today is that teenagers are now behind the wheel of emergency vehicles. We all have problems with membership and everyone hears the pages for drivers over the scanners, but in all honesty, is it really logical to allow teens to drive lights and sirens to a call.

I have seen 10+ Ton rigs wheeled by kids that shouldn't be driving a car! I have also seen apparatus traveling very fast to RESIDENTIAL ALARMS and MVA'S!!

Being an experienced EVOC driver and having a CDL for over 7 years, I know it takes a lot to stop these huge vehicles. I just can't see how a department would take that risk of allowing teens who have just gotten their license or have only been driving for a few years to be responsible enough to drive lights and sirens.

Let's be honest there's a little kid in all of us when we get to hearing those sirens and buzzing through traffic, I just think it takes a little more maturity to be in charge of the rig, the members on board and the general public.

just saw engine 59 a battalion chief and a support unit pulling off of the hutch onto mamaroneck ave in white plains. I had no idea of what was going on until i saw the header from 287. seems like a big fire.

as per the911center AKA KED281.com FDNY Purple k unit responded to the electrical fire on New st. in white plains, ConED substation fire

Graham Hills Park Dec. 31, 2004. Injured biker deep in the woods.

Thanks X2321,

That was the exact call i was referring to, i remember hearing Thornwood on the air and reading this article in the paper the next day.

Isn't Graham hills in Thornwood? I remember a couple years ago Thornwood had a rescue in there. Sounds like it was right there too if Hawthorne and Pleasantville were there. Were they occupied on another call?

Anyone have anymore information on this fire, sounds like a big one. I thought I heard thornwood FD at bedford hills firehouse covering for quite a few towns

im just going out on a limb here, but isn't that the A/C Unit

Well in my opinion I think there is a legal issue. Depends what the picture is of, of course. I think you can get yourself in quite a bind if you have pictures of victims or motor vehicle accidents with license plates in view. Especially of a fatal scene, they do try to restrict access to it for a reason, and a emergency services person has more access then others.Plus just out of respect for familes who lost loved ones. Sounds like a tough issue though. Just my 10 cents!

Do not quote me on this but I did hear through the grapevine, it was being used but then something happened with it while the stick was in the air, it was then lowered back to the bed, moved and chapaquas ladder was put in its place. that's just what I hear do not quote me

Deer don't drive and hold there deal when they piss!

i agree, i dont know how you can mistake a man next to a car in the middle of the highway for a deer also

I'm sure if someone was to ask the government they would have no problem handing over the money, that would be a bailout that's worth it , no but seriously that sucks

ill be there if work lets me out early enough. BTW i saw one of your rigs driving around today, when did you change the logo's on the doors?

i honestly love how every news station or news radio channel was "this doesnt seem like an act of terrorism"....obviously if it was a terror attack i dont think the plane would be in 1 piece.

i must say, im really loving the direction this country is headed...strait down the S_____R. welcome to America, The place where the dollar will soon be used as toilet paper

by the looks of the feedback i think you have gotten an answer as to why people have been steered away from posting. i for one only post on things that really need to be addressed ever since your post can be deleted if someone doesnt like what you say. truth is if it needs to be said it probably should be and should be a learning lesson, thought thats what this site was meant for

I believe your correct, I also read about the FDNY class being put on hold. And, seeing as Obama is not actually the President yet, I'm not too sure how you can blame him on this one?

he is more of the president now then bush, and hes the one that gets dealt this flaming bag of sh**

im more concerned about the 3rd picture down, what purpose is that exenstion ladder serving? i can understand needing to vent the roof but im sure there is a much better placement for that ladder. from the picture it doesnt look very safe, i see that the ground is uneven where the roof ladder is but i still dont understand what the roof team was thinking with the placement. again i could be misinterpreting the picture

From what I hear and forgive me if this was brought up in another topic but I heard starting in 2009 all fire apparatus will be required by NFPA to have reflective chevron striping on the rear of the apparatus. I have seen it on some rigs and personally I think it makes a rig look horrible. Just my two cents but if you can't tell there is an emergency vehicle when you see all the flashing lights what's striping going to do? I understand its for our safety and I know NFPA and OSHA are looking out for us, just thought it would be an interesting topic to hear everyones two cents

Anyone have anymore information on this job, sounds like it was going good on arrival. Anyone have any pictures?

does it really flood out that much as to where you would need a boat? the ponds i can understand

yes they have 2 boats. My buddy is in there and i have been down there quite a bit. i don't really understand why but its better to have it and not use it then not have it and need it, right? The 2 boats hover above the engines in the engine bay and can be lowered down in a hurry.