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Annnnd it's leaked.

Ok, so how does NCIS and Mr. Harmon then take over every investigation on the show????

I was told by a friend who is a federal agent that a federal vehicle involved in an incident would be a joint effort between usually the FBI and the local agency with the locals being lead. His reason was the FBI has bigger things to worrie about other than a traffic collision. Atleast that's how it works with his agency.

"Not the typical tear jerking fire department documentary we are used to seeing." What does that mean?

Most of the documentarys I have watched about the fire service tend to focus on more of the tragedy we encounter (atleast in my humble opinion). This however, I feel had a focus on the brotherhood and cammeradery found in the station. One example I can think of off the too of my head is the film "into the fire". A large part of that documentary was facing loss of life in the fire service. Again, this is how I perceived it. While there was quite a few mentions of loss of life both civilian and firefighter in "a good job" they were followed immediately by stories of how the firefighters involved in the incident found comfort in each other. Again, this is how I perceived the documentary. My question for you is: were you able to see "a good job" tonight and did you feel the same way?

So the documentary aired about 45 minutes ago on the east coast. I was able to watch it and feel it was very well done. Not the typical tear jerking fire department documentary we are used to seeing. Anyone else catch it? What were your thoughts?

I live down the road from where this incident occurred. First let me say that the suspect is known to some of us intown an is not exactly a model citizen. Secondly, after speaking to a friend who was standing next to the young man who recorded the video, the trooper did say that he couldn't record. After he said that he could the trooper said "yeah, you're right" and moved on. As for the anti-police statements, SP cortlandt are some of the best LEOs I have met. They are fair and polite to everyone they encounter. I have only seen them use force during an arrest a handful of times in my 13 year career in emergency services. According to the witness I spoke to this individual struck the trooper before record was even pressed.

Maybe the injuries required the victim be taken to a trauma center and I don't believe the hospital in Peekskill is a trauma center. Med flight would be much faster to Westchester Medical then ground transport I would imagine.

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From that area it's only about 20 min to WMC normal driving. The incident occurred less than 1 mile from the highway on ramp that would be used to travel to WMC. When you take in the time for the bird to land, the crew to do their assessment and time to load and take off, you haven't saved any real time as opposed to code 3 ground transport. Just my opinion.

I decided to start this thread as to not hijack x635s thread about the car vs bike in peekskill. My question for you all is this: why with an average ground transport time of around 20 minutes would you call for a medivac? This is not intended to bash any agency or provider. I am sure a persons decision to call a bird is validated. I am simply asking why one would be called. I know there are members on the site from rural areas with long transport time even to a general hospital and ask that you also weigh on on the subject. Thanks guys. Looking forward to reading some of your posts.

Stay safe.

Would Medevac really have been necessary in this situation? According to google maps its 21 minutes from that corner to the med center. Were there any circumstances that required it?

I have always been against calling the bird for anything other than a prolonged extrication in that area (13 years in the next town south from peekskill) for that reason. I can make it to WMC is about 25 min in my POV during the morning commute why wouldn't I be able to make it in the same time or faster with RLS? Ask me, too many people rely on ALS and medivacs.

In the EMS field we refer to this as "job security"

I am not able to view a members profile on the iPad or my iPhone.

From the sleepy hollow vac Facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=322521171240211&id=130015527157444

Let's all pray for a quick recovery.

http://peekskill.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/k9-tracks-down-missing-autistic-3yearold-girl-in-ossining52169

Hats off for a job well done. All too often we hear of negative outcomes when a child goes missing. Great to hear they were able to locate her quickly.

I think the Montrose VA has stopped running an ambulance. I think 48B1 exist no more. I believe they now call their "ambulance" a "rescue". I do not know the reason for the change.

To the best of my knowledge montrose va still runs their ambulance. It is used for transports on the va grounds to their own urgent care center. Anything requiring transport off the property is handled by a commercial agency or cortlandt vac. Atleast that's how it was last year when I rode ccvac.

Mt Vernon Hospital got out of the biz 20 years before we wrote the number system. Cortlandt Vac was started after the numbering system, that's why its not in the alphabetical order. Note: I say we, because it was written by a small committee and it was 1st written on my PC.

And Montrose VA was added to the municipal/commercial numbers 30's & 40's since it clearly was not a volunteer agency (50's - 80's)

I knew cortlandts number was out of place, didn't know about the va. Thanks for the info. It's great to have seasoned vets such as yourself around to get some facts. Thanks again.

For the most part the list is alphabetical. The only exceptions that come to mind are cortlandt vac (dept 8800) and montrose VA hospital (48B1). 7100 may have been assagined to mount Vernon hospital back in the day. I have a friend that is sort of an EMS history guru. I'll ask and report back.

Oh, and just one small note on Bnechis' post, 35 medic is assagined to Cortlandt Peekskill paramedics and 39 medic is peekskill fire department. That's sort of a big deal round these parts.

By whose account? What's their average response time especially at 3am? On average how many times do they have to re- tone for manpower,chauffers etc.etc.. Those are the questions that need to be answered, not build a new Station that won't be manned or purchase new apparatus that will barely move anyway.

Never mind 3am. What about 2pm on a weekday? I've seen departments roll out with two full engines and a full truck at 3am and can't even get a driver in the afternoon.

TODAY!

Registration: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Show: 12:00 PM 3:00 PM

Funny you should mention training, Capt32. I learned water rescue using a boat when I was about 16 years old. That's 50 years ago, but this was the first rescue of a swimmer in trouble I ever made. My son is on the VBFD Tech Rescue team and learned the evolution a few short years ago. When the rescue was being made, we were both exactly on the same page. Each knew what the other was doing. Communication between us was clear and concise and both of us knew the drill step by step. That was an operation conducted by two generations of firefighters.

You might need your training today, tomorrow, or maybe 50 years from now. When the unusual situation comes along, it usually comes quickly "Whoop...there it is." Ours is the only profession that has to commit every training course to memory and remember it forever. Do you remember high school trig? Probably not. But do you remember the signs of impending backdraft? I bet you do...forever.

Tommy Brennan (RIP) used to say that a good firefighter has to fill his head with "stuff" and be able to get up at 2am from a sound sleep and be able to pull that "stuff" back out.

Chief, I believe in giving credit where credit is due and in this case it is. Great job to you and your son. Not just for saving two lives that day but also for being able to quickly recall your training and put it into action. As you mentioned, two separate generation firefighters were able to quickly and efficiently work together to mitigate a situation In which life could have been lost. I am not trying to soak up your 15 minutes of fame here, just quite impressed that two people who took a training class almost five decades apart were able to work as smoothly and efficiently as you were. That being said, I will leave you alone. Stay safe folks.

Settle down folks. This thread was started as an informative thread for those interested. If you have no interest in parades, don't read the thread. There I no reason to resort to childish arguments.

I'm not sure I understand the controversy regarding the gift shop. I'm not trying to be insensitive but as mentioned, plenty of memorials/museums to some of the most terrible atrocities, battles and disasters in the history of mankind have gift shops.

Is it the fact that there is a gift shop in the first place, or the items that the gift shop sells that are causing controversy?

Again, I really do not mean to offend anyone, just looking to understand.

Very sad to hear. Many of us know that this is usually the outcome in these situations. My condolences to the family.

Nuc training facility for the US Navy. KAPL Milton is in the middle of a large forest just east of the Adirondack Park.

http://www.knollslab.com/index.html

Thank you for the information brother. Have a good day.

Great shot! I've always loved the BRATs. Can you tell me please, what is the "Knolls atomic power laboratory" and why do they need such a rig? I'm just not familiar with that part of the state.

Nice post! Thanks brother.

Does NYS still have the Jr License in which a minor is not allowed to operate a motor vehicle during certain hours (with some exceptions)?

It is ultimately the parents job to raise their child, instill on them the values and priorities of life. Education should be near the top. But organizations and employers should not foster an environment that challenges them. What 17 or 18 year kid would turn down a confirmed fire or a PIAA with extrication over a couple hours sleep? I know I won't turn it down and didn't turn it down.

I assume departments with Jr members require consent forms. How often do they need to be re-signed?