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JP59 liked a post in a topic by sympathomedic in Empress EMS is the New Provider Of 911 EMS for the City Of New Rochelle January 11, 2016

I am going to add my semi UN-qualified 2 cents. I have been an Empress medic for 28 years, and I am the VP of our Union, IAEP Local 20.
As for stability mentioned by LTNRFD (Mark, shouldn't you add "ret" after that name?):
When Empress lost the NR contract about 20 years or so ago, only ONE medic and ONE EMT changed over to the new vendor. Everyone else stayed, no one got laid off.
When Empress lost the WMC contract about 10 years or so ago, NO ONE left, and no one was laid off. It was a MUCH smaller contract then, only 3 providers 24X7. We got it back 3 years ago. Now it is 6 spots, 24X7 plus a lot of Txp's.
When Empress lost the MV contract a while back, NO ONE went to the new vendor, no one got laid off.
When Empress was displaced from the Harrison EMS flycar when Harrison started to be their own ALS rather than contracting, NO ONE switched over, no one got laid off.
There was a lay off about 20 years ago, which involved about 12 EMT's. ALL of which were re-called in less than 8 weeks, and in line with our contract. This was in relation to a company strategy to avoid serving clients that were far away and time consuming. I guess it worked.
I was speaking with a friend who began as a medic, like me, in 1988. He has been with TC from the beginning. I don't think Transcare existed in Westchester that early, so he may have come over from Abby.
He makes about $7/hr less than I do. I also get a $4000 annual longevity bonus. So about $18,000 annual difference.
What I did NOT ask is: what is his medical plan cost and coverage, how many paid days off does he get, and is there a retirement or 401K. My 401 K is well up in the 6 digits, 99% of which is Empress money from unused sick and vacation time. So it cost me almost nothing to accumulate that.
I guess my point is that there some stability. Never a medic laid off in company Hx. 1 episode of EMT layoffs and all quickly recalled with seniority as contract stipulates. Decent pay and benefits, but ya gotta work hard and put in your time.
One more thing, after age 50 (that's me this year!) and 25 years on the job (that's me already!) you can work 20 hrs a week and keep your benefits.

x635 liked a post in a topic by JP59 in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

Some photos from Mount Vernon's multi alarm fire on W. Sanford Blvd.

x635 liked a post in a topic by JP59 in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

Some photos from Mount Vernon's multi alarm fire on W. Sanford Blvd.

x635 liked a post in a topic by JP59 in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

Some photos from Mount Vernon's multi alarm fire on W. Sanford Blvd.

JP59 liked a post in a topic by x635 in Mount Vernon - Rekindle 1-10-16 January 10, 2016

Date: 1-10-16
Time: 15:47
Location: 25 W Sanford Blvd C/S S 5th Ave and S 6th Ave
District: Mount Vernon
Battalion: 18
Channel: Mount Vernon Fire 154.145
Weather: 59F, Rain
Units: Engine 2, Ladder 4, Car 1A
Writer: x635

Description: Rekindle of previous multiple alarm fire this morning (Click here to read that IA)
15:49 Engine 2 on scene, rekindle, dropping a line
15:54 Ladder 4 being dispatched to the scene
16:32 FDMV advising Signal 211 has been transmitted
17:42 Ladder 4 all clear of the scene, no sign of fire, insurance company on scene, Ladder 4 going to Station 3 for fuel, releasing Engine 2 from the scene
Notes:
Mount Vernon Apparatus ID's don't conform to Westchester County Apparatus ID's
Engine 2, Ladder 4, and Car 1A are staffed today by off-duty recalled firefighters from the multiple alarm

JP59 liked a post in a topic by LineCapt in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

Nice shots!

x635 liked a post in a topic by JP59 in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

Some photos from Mount Vernon's multi alarm fire on W. Sanford Blvd.

JP59 liked a post in a topic by x635 in Mount Vernon - Multiple Alarm Fire 1-10-16 January 10, 2016

Date: 1-10-16
Time: 08:32
Location: 25 W Sanford Ave C/S S 6th Ave & S 5th Ave
District: Mount Vernon
Battalion: 18
Channel: Mount Vernon FD, Fire 18
Weather: 49F, Heavy rain
Units: Mount Vernon FD Engine 5, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine 6, Ladder 1, Ladder 3, Battalion 3 (IC), Car 2
Eastchester FD Tower Ladder 17 (Originally relocated, redirected to scene while enroute)
Pelham FD Engine 5 (Originally relocated, redirected to scene while enroute)
Pelham Manor FD Tower Ladder 3 (Relocate Mount Vernon FD Station 3)
Yonkers FD Engine 313, Ladder 75, Battalion 2 (Relocated to Station 3, redirected enroute to the scene)
White Plains FD Ladder 34 (Relocate Mount Vernon FD Station 3)
Transcare Mount Vernon Ambulance 1
Mount Vernon PD
WCDES Battalion 18
Writer: x635

Description: Dispatched as reported smoke in the building, Chinese Restaurant, dispatch receiving several calls that the roof is on fire

08:34 Battalion on location with smoke showing from the Chinese Restaurant

08:35 Working fire, 1 story commercial with attached exposures on each side, lines being stretched

08:36 Battalion confirming 10-26 (First Alarm Of Fire)

08:52 Car 2 2 lines stretched and operating, fully involved

09:10 Car 2, 4 lines stretched and operating, defensive operation, mutual aid relocates into the city

09:16 Car 2 reporting ladders in operation, multiple handlines

09:19 Car 2 requesting mutual aid relocates redirect to the scene

09:38 Car 2 requesting Yonkers Tower Ladder redirect to the scene, Yonkers Battalion 2 responding to scene as well

09:49 Car 2 requesting Yonkers Engine redirect to the scene

09:54 Car 2 requesting Motor Mechanic dispatched to the scene ASAP, Ladder truck in operation having mechanical failure

09:58 60 Control requesting White Plains Truck relocate, Car 2512 advising dispatch Ladder 34

10:15 MVFD Dispatch advising Car 2 they have 3 recall firefighters at Station 2 looking for assignment

11:04 Eastchester Tower Ladder 17 released from the scene

11:12 MVFD Dispatch advising Car 2 that MVFD Ladder 2 staffed with recall personnel operating out of Station 3

11:22 MVFD Dispatch advising Engine 2 in service from Station 3 with recall personel

11:44 Car 2 advising fire under control, units are picking up

11:53 Battalion 18 advising Yonkers has been released from scene (Yonkers has off duty recall Battalion 3, Engine 319, and Ladder 78 staffed and in service due to high call volume in city and units operating mutual aid in Mount Vernon)
Notes:
Mount Vernon Apparatus ID's don't conform to Westchester County Apparatus ID's

JP59 liked a post in a topic by x635 in Elmsford FD's New Tower Ladder 21 January 10, 2016

What's a Tower Ladder with a useful bucket? There were accessories that snap on to the bucket, such as a parapet ladder mount and stokes basket mount, not pictured here.

JP59 liked a post in a topic by x635 in Elmsford FD's New Tower Ladder 21 January 10, 2016

Elmsford (NY) Fire Department
Tower Ladder 21
2015 Pierce Velocity
6 Firefighter Cab (Apparatus Operator, Officer, 4 Firefighters) w/ Pierce PSS6 Seats
95' Aerial
22 square foot bucket and dual remote control Akron monitors capable of 2,000GPM
LED Aerial Walkway Lighting
Tethered Remote Outrigger Controls with automatic jack leveling
2000 GPM midship mounted pump with Akron electronic valves and controls
300 Gallon Tank
600 feet of 4" LDH
Two crosslays with 1-3/4" and 2-1/2" preconnects
High pressure breathing air system with SCBA connections in bucket
Next Generation Pierce Command Zone Electronic Control System
Cummins Onan Hydraulic 10KV Generator w/ dual side electric cord reels
500 Horse Power Detroit Diesel DD13 Engine
Allison 4000EVS Transmission
TAK-4 Front Suspension
Pierce Job # 28282
All photos by me, Seth Granville http://www.x635Photos.com with special thanks to Elmsford FD Assistant Chief Diaz and Ex-Chief Syd Henry
And don't forget about the annual
Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY
Memorial Seminar & Exhibits
Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Decision making: Interior attack vs. exterior operations.
Presented by Captain Mike Gagliano, Seattle Fire Department
More info: http://elmsfordfd.com/seminar/

x635 liked a post in a topic by JP59 in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

Some photos from Mount Vernon's multi alarm fire on W. Sanford Blvd.

x635 liked a post in a topic by JP59 in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

I believe the hydrant was out of service. When Pelham Engine 5 arrived on scene they hit a hydrant 1/2 block away rather than that hydrant.

x635 liked a post in a topic by JP59 in Photos from Multi Alarm Mt. Vernon fire 01/10/16 January 10, 2016

Thanks Seth. As time allows I hope to be posting more fire scene photos for EMTBravo.