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Sounds like they could use a few of these in Rockland today.
How big is the Firematic facility. The pictures always look like its very cramped for space.

I agree that an updated version of the rig is needed....
I do however, have a few comments to respond to:
Rigs should not be used based on levels of "interest". Rigs are to respond based on SOP/SOG's set forth by the officers of the department. MA-10 always had its assigned runs and never had a problem getting on the street when I was an officer. Historically a rookie chauffeur had to qualify on MA-10 before they could begin driver training on any of the full sized rigs with the truck and tanker coming last. I'm not sure if that changed in the past 7 years but honestly it shouldn't have.
Finally, the fact that the rig having a manual transmission was a factor to folks not driving it is frustrating to me. In my mind, if you are not capable of mastering the relatively simple task of driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, then how can you possibly master the complex study and execution of fire-ground hydraulics, rural water supply, aerial operations, etc, etc... The old MA-10 has a silky smooth, fully synchronized transmission, a very predictable clutch action, and enough torque that it's nearly impossible to stall.... If anything its a great rig to teach someone how to operate an emergency vehicle AND how to drive stick on simultaneously. I taught more then one member how to drive stick on it....
Just try and drive the Brockway and see what a real manual transmission is like!!!!
I'm not sayin'... I'm just sayin'

Seems to me if a person is willing to put most of their personal life on hold to generally be available 24/7/365 and most likely would participate or intervene in any situtation come upon whether in or outside his/her own district, then the use of a vehicle as a perk is more than justified. Lots of volunteers put in a lot of hours and Chiefs lots more. Lots of police chiefs have department vehicles available to them 24/7 as well although usually unmarked so not as obvious.
If you expect someone to be available 24/7 then you should provide the means for them. If it becomes a pr problem start stripping the command cars of their department name but don't penalize the Chiefs in the name of political correctness.

Seems to me if a person is willing to put most of their personal life on hold to generally be available 24/7/365 and most likely would participate or intervene in any situtation come upon whether in or outside his/her own district, then the use of a vehicle as a perk is more than justified. Lots of volunteers put in a lot of hours and Chiefs lots more. Lots of police chiefs have department vehicles available to them 24/7 as well although usually unmarked so not as obvious.
If you expect someone to be available 24/7 then you should provide the means for them. If it becomes a pr problem start stripping the command cars of their department name but don't penalize the Chiefs in the name of political correctness.

Intersection of 44 and 44A. c/s Tyrell across from the Cooperative extension.

I lived in Millbrook for ten years at an intersection that got quite a few serious accidents. On day Liam and myself assisted in some traffic control, routing traffic through my farm to get passed the accident. He was quite nice to help out and every bit the regular guy.

Each department has a number designation. I'm from Briarcliff Manor, we are department number 205. Therefore our Chief is 2051, the Assistants are 2052 and 2053 and our Deputy Chiefs are 2054, 2055 etc.

Our department offers a free flu shot, really, why wouldn't you get one. Haven't gotten the flu since getting the shot but I can remember how miserable the flu can be and certainly want to avoid it or limit its' impact.

Our department offers a free flu shot, really, why wouldn't you get one. Haven't gotten the flu since getting the shot but I can remember how miserable the flu can be and certainly want to avoid it or limit its' impact.

Is this the way a 27 year career should end? I hope they find the person (firefighter) responsible, charge him and dismiss him. I hope his son finds another paid job with another department that appreciates the family tradition inherent in the fire service.

Is this the way a 27 year career should end? I hope they find the person (firefighter) responsible, charge him and dismiss him. I hope his son finds another paid job with another department that appreciates the family tradition inherent in the fire service.

Is this the way a 27 year career should end? I hope they find the person (firefighter) responsible, charge him and dismiss him. I hope his son finds another paid job with another department that appreciates the family tradition inherent in the fire service.

Maybe someone can enlighten me.
As soon as the individual mandate becomes effective and an individual is required to buy the insurance, won't that person, and the thousands or millions of others, in kind, be able to sue for relief under the Constitutions equal protection clause since so many other thousands of individuals have been granted waivers or special consideration.
Don't all these waivers to certain unions and groups and Congress members and their staffs and families violate the equal protection clause?
And I am still fuzzy on the President, acting on his own or through his agency heads, can arbitrarily adjust the provisions of the law with regard to the timetable of the laws implementation. When did the Executive branch receive the power to amend laws enacted by the Legislative branch?
Does the 'rule of law' no longer exist in this country any longer?

Maybe someone can enlighten me.
As soon as the individual mandate becomes effective and an individual is required to buy the insurance, won't that person, and the thousands or millions of others, in kind, be able to sue for relief under the Constitutions equal protection clause since so many other thousands of individuals have been granted waivers or special consideration.
Don't all these waivers to certain unions and groups and Congress members and their staffs and families violate the equal protection clause?
And I am still fuzzy on the President, acting on his own or through his agency heads, can arbitrarily adjust the provisions of the law with regard to the timetable of the laws implementation. When did the Executive branch receive the power to amend laws enacted by the Legislative branch?
Does the 'rule of law' no longer exist in this country any longer?

Maybe someone can enlighten me.
As soon as the individual mandate becomes effective and an individual is required to buy the insurance, won't that person, and the thousands or millions of others, in kind, be able to sue for relief under the Constitutions equal protection clause since so many other thousands of individuals have been granted waivers or special consideration.
Don't all these waivers to certain unions and groups and Congress members and their staffs and families violate the equal protection clause?
And I am still fuzzy on the President, acting on his own or through his agency heads, can arbitrarily adjust the provisions of the law with regard to the timetable of the laws implementation. When did the Executive branch receive the power to amend laws enacted by the Legislative branch?
Does the 'rule of law' no longer exist in this country any longer?

Maybe someone can enlighten me.
As soon as the individual mandate becomes effective and an individual is required to buy the insurance, won't that person, and the thousands or millions of others, in kind, be able to sue for relief under the Constitutions equal protection clause since so many other thousands of individuals have been granted waivers or special consideration.
Don't all these waivers to certain unions and groups and Congress members and their staffs and families violate the equal protection clause?
And I am still fuzzy on the President, acting on his own or through his agency heads, can arbitrarily adjust the provisions of the law with regard to the timetable of the laws implementation. When did the Executive branch receive the power to amend laws enacted by the Legislative branch?
Does the 'rule of law' no longer exist in this country any longer?

And while you're at it, bring back Jon and Ponch, maybe move station 51 to the beach, house it with a lifeguard station and satellite CHP station. That's a show.

And how are the full time, career departments going to be paid for? Citizens in Jersey, as elsewhere, are struggling under the local tax burdens as it is. What would the implementation of a paid department do to the property taxes that are already among the highest in the country?
There is no arguing the benefits of having a paid department, just how to pay for it.

And how are the full time, career departments going to be paid for? Citizens in Jersey, as elsewhere, are struggling under the local tax burdens as it is. What would the implementation of a paid department do to the property taxes that are already among the highest in the country?
There is no arguing the benefits of having a paid department, just how to pay for it.

I think a lot has to do with the make up your individual company and the length of service of those members. I know that in my particular case my involvement is traditional. My grandfather and father were members of Hope Hose and then my father became of member of Hilltop when we lived in Pocantico. From an early age there was exposure to the firehouse. When we moved to Briarcliff my father did not join up but when I came of age I joined, followed by two brothers and eventually three nephews and along the way there were a couple of cousins and a niece for a time. Talk about brotherhood and sisterhood. My Scarborough company had a history of multiple family members and it still does. There are numerous father/son/daughter/wife active members. Some younger persons who join are surprised to learn that while they are new to us, we may have known their parents or other family members for years.
While we are not immune to disagreement, we have always been a tight knit group. The little kids we tolerated so many years ago are now the officers and even though they may roll their eyes a little, the younger members respect the older guys and that respect is returned by working together, not criticizing the younger members and mentoring them with our knowledge and experience.
We have been through the good times, bad times, births, deaths, marriages and divorces with each other whether your last name was the same or not. So I think the brother/sisterhood is still out there, but how it shows itself is a direct reflection of yourself, how you were raised and the 'company' you keep.

I think the position of Fire Chief should be a full time paid position for all fire departments, volunteer, career and mixed.In way too many departments the Chief is the most popular guy or the only one who volunteers for the job. Fire fighting and the safety of firefighter has become a science these days. The person in charge has to have a level of education and devotion, not to say that some volunteer chiefs aren't educated and devoted, but unless "Fire Chief" isn't your full time job it's tough to do everything you need to do to make sure your department is operating properly and safely.

The judiciary just can't seem to stop meddling in the affairs of the emergency services. First Garaufis (sp) stymies recruitment for years and now Freed wants to control apparatus and maintenance. And beyond the FDNY you have Sheindlin curbing stop, frisk and question. There are an awful lot of judges out there, on every level, local to the supremes, who legislate from the bench. Its long been a disturbing trend that seems to occur more and more frequently. I must have missed the memo advising that attainment of the bench gives you the ability to know what's best for everyone else regardless of any factual information to the contrary.

The judiciary just can't seem to stop meddling in the affairs of the emergency services. First Garaufis (sp) stymies recruitment for years and now Freed wants to control apparatus and maintenance. And beyond the FDNY you have Sheindlin curbing stop, frisk and question. There are an awful lot of judges out there, on every level, local to the supremes, who legislate from the bench. Its long been a disturbing trend that seems to occur more and more frequently. I must have missed the memo advising that attainment of the bench gives you the ability to know what's best for everyone else regardless of any factual information to the contrary.

The judiciary just can't seem to stop meddling in the affairs of the emergency services. First Garaufis (sp) stymies recruitment for years and now Freed wants to control apparatus and maintenance. And beyond the FDNY you have Sheindlin curbing stop, frisk and question. There are an awful lot of judges out there, on every level, local to the supremes, who legislate from the bench. Its long been a disturbing trend that seems to occur more and more frequently. I must have missed the memo advising that attainment of the bench gives you the ability to know what's best for everyone else regardless of any factual information to the contrary.

I would think any illegality can be remedied through legislation if only there were politicians with the will to address the problem.