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A friend of mine (RIP) did a comparison study of a career county fire department in Maryland that is a twin to Nassau County and found the career county department operated with a budget half the size of the amount it costs to operate all of the Nassau County's VFD's. The FDNY operates FIVE rescue companies in a city of 8000000 people, Suffolk County with 1,200,000 people has OVER ONE HUNDRED rescue trucks and no career fire departments. FDNY has an average of 10,000 rescue responses annually. I don't believe that Nassau and Suffolk County have anywhere near that amount.
FDNY 10-75, nfd2004 and fdalumnus like this -
"Firefighters attached an automated external defibrillator to Cipullo and performed CPR. They shocked him with the AED and continued performing CPR with the help of a LUCAS CPR device, which administers chest compressions.
Yonkers police and Empress EMS then arrived and helped care for Cipullo, who was taken to New York-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville."
It seems that the patient is grateful for YFD's quick response [the reason so many communities dispatch the nearest fire company to life threatening medical emergencies as first responders]. The article gives credit to both YPD and the private ambulance company for their part in the patient's treatment and transport.
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One thing is for sure, not all fire hose is created equal. A lot of hose is manufactured in China as a result of rich corporate types who don't want to pay Americans a living wage for them to produce a quality product.
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Charlie was a terrific guy. He was a provider of outstanding customer service and his product was and is THE BEST. I dealt with Charlie throughout my fire service career as well as the years I spent in the fire equipment field. Rest in peace my friend.
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In my 30 plus years of emergency services I've always been curious has to what they're used for...... They seem to be used more downstate closer to the city
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Some outfits have gone to 2in. hose with 2 1/2 in coupling. Interesting concept less friction loss and no need for reducers at valve. However the most important feature is the 15/16 straight tip nozzle, it was shocking to see how many Departments had some sort of fog nozzle which required 100psi to operate correctly on standpipe lengths ( A major issue in Philly Meridian Plaza fire, when standpipe pre set reducer valves were put on wrong floors coupled with fog nozzles, thus causing a pressure disaster, as I recall three firefighters died and fire operations were stopped and the building abandoned as they were afraid this high rise would collapse into downtown Philly.
Straight tip nozzles would have used the available pressure and developed some sort of fire stream, maybe not perfect but at least a stream not the dribble from the fog nozzle. Sadly, they ended up stretching 5in supply hose up something like 22 floors, could you imagine ??
Another good reason to avoid using fog nozzles for standpipe operations is the fact that even after flushing the standpipe (prior to connecting the attack line to it) there will still be rust and sediment present. These contaminants will clog the fog nozzle creating a loss of GPM's or even a complete loss of water from the nozzle. Debris must be fairly substantial to occlude a 1 1/8" smooth tip ( although I've seen many unusual items that have caused problems even with the smoothbore tip over the years.)
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i only want to ask does anyone remember what happened on dec 7th 1941 of course we remember but also life goes on and those who died so we could live would want us to go on and enjoy life enough saddness already they want to be remembered for the good not the bad things
It's so sad that some folks who live in NYS (within an hour or less ride from NYC) and dress like firefighters don't understand that 9/11/2001 was the most tragic event that the American fire service ever experienced. HUNDREDS of first responders (firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel) were murdered that terrible day, THOUSANDS more are suffering from disabling effects of the exposure they had to the many toxins at the WTC site during the rescue and recovery operation and HUNDREDS more have died due to their exposure to the toxins. It definitely is not asking too much for members of the fire service to honor one day out of 365 every year. I worked with and was close friends with many of the Firefighters who were murdered that day and although some people here claim to know that these fallen heroes would want 9/11 to be just another day, I know that is not what any of them would want. These heroes come from a culture that has tremendous respect for our nation, our first responders and their families. I've retired from the job and live in Florida. Down here (1200 miles away from NYC) Firefighters honor 9/11 every year with remembrance events and fundraisers. These men and women get it, I'm sorry that some of you don't.
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well i got married on sept 11th and my family was glad that after all the years of saddness and negative things that surround a sept1 11th observance that now finally we have something to celebrate on that day some people were upset about it but life goes on
Yup, life does go on, but that doesn't mean that we (as firefighters) should use life going on as an excuse to not take out time every year to honor all of the first responders who were murdered on 9/11/01. And, in case you haven't kept up with what's going on in the fire service, thousands of 9/11 first responders are seriously ill due to the time they spent at the World Trade Center site and many have died from various cancers. 9/11 is still affecting responders and their families in a very bad way over 13 years after the attacks. Clearly you have no problem planning non 9/11 related events specifically on 9/11 rather than any other day of the year and clearly you have no knowledge of (or don't care to acknowledge) what this event did to the firefighters, EMS personnel and law enforcement personnel who responded, lost lot's of close friends, relatives and co-workers that day as well as in the years that follow, are haunted by the effects of PTSD as well as cancers, and chronic health issues. Anyone can dress like a first responder, but not everyone has what it takes to actually be one. God bless all those who were murdered that day, suffer from chronic illness and continue to die directly as a result of the bravery, dedication and patriotism they exhibited when our country was attacked. And don't forget, our nation's first responders are dealing with the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks still to this day.
Bottom of Da Hill and AFS1970 like this -
sir i assure you that we at buchanan engine have not forgotten in any way shape or form
Does that mean that rather than playing golf on 9/11 your members will attend a 9/11 remembrance?
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Maybe it's time that we also start to celebrate the joy that our fallen brothers gave to us. We tend to remember the sadness, but we quickly forget the happy memories. They would want us to enjoy ourselves, no matter what the circumstance may be. We can still remember them for everything they gave, but you have to remember they gave so we could live. A golf outing seems pretty harmless. Understandably, many will be attending ceremonies throughout the region, but I'm sure people will attend the ceremonies before teeing off.
Clearly you were not affected by the events of 9/11 in the same way that many of us in the fire service were. There are 364 other days of the year for folks who claim to be firefighters to 'yuk it up'.
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"BFD Golf Outing: September 11, 2015" I was under the impression that members of the fire service are either on duty or attending remembrance ceremonies on this day. For those who are unaware, (or have forgotten) on September 11th, 2001 the fire service lost more firefighters at one incident than ever in its history.
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Republican Councilman Richard Mecca, who has been a volunteer firefighter in Rye since 1987 and who works as a building inspector in White Plains said, "people, especially in Rye, pay money to ensure that codes are followed to protect the value of their homes, and the codes have become more stringent over the last 30 to 40 years in terms of fire protection." He went on to say, “So buildings tend to be more fire resistant, thirty years ago, if oil in a pan caught fire and the fire department didn’t get there right away, the room was likely to catch fire. The same type of incident today is likely to be nothing more than a smoky incident.”It's sad to see that a guy who is paid to do code enforcement and who apparently has been a volunteer firefighter since 1987, would actually make a misleading (flat out wrong) statement such as this. Does he really know little or nothing about fire spread, life safety for human beings who may be inside a home when a fire occurs as well as firefighter safety when arriving at such an incident severely understaffed? Or is he simply against hiring the number of firefighters necessary to keep the public and the firefighters safe?
http://www.ryecityreview.com/city-manager-fire-department-staffed-for-failure/
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It was a holdover from Ray kelly time,he wants to be able to carry more men if need be, due to the Boston Marathon Bombing
If they need to transport a large number of L.E.O's, passenger vans and buses are far more efficient. Rigs such as the one in the photo are designed for carrying a full compliment of heavy / technical rescue equipment or haz mat equipment along with a full crew of rescue or haz mat personnel. Well suited for fire - rescue and haz mat functions, not really for law enforcement activities.
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They are the "farm team" AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames out of Canada. They were looking to connect with the city and I'm sure they meant no malice. They did not name the team after the Glens Falls Structure fire of the 1800's.
The Adirondack Flames have issued a statement of apology from team president Brian Petrovek about Scorch's introductory skit: “Earlier today we unveiled our new mascot Scorch. In an attempt to provide background material for the character who will be the face of our team, particularly with young fans, we crafted a story that Scorch was the remaining ember from the tragic fire that destroyed much of Glens Falls in 1864." ... "We also crafted a skit that helped to launch the new mascot – with the help of the Glens Falls Fire Department." ... Clueless move on the part of the Glens Falls F.D.
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If I were an African American, I would be insulted by a court decision that declared that the written and practical exams for the job of firefighter discriminated against people of my race. I worked with many dedicated African American Firefighters during my career and all of them scored high enough on both parts of the exam to be appointed and were proud (justifiably) of their accomplishment. Many went on to pass one or more promotional exams during their careers. The fire service needs only the best of the best (regardless of race, sex or religious beliefs) due to the nature of the job. Candidates who need to be recruited (begged) to come and take a written test that now could easily be passed by a grade school student are a hazard to civilians as well as the Firefighters who are forced to respond to dangerous incidents with them.
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Your right. But in a catastrophic emergency its called doing the right thing. JMO be safe.
Many folks who own businesses can't afford to curtail their operation due to no show employees.
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In a disaster, how many businesses will even be open?
As was the case after Hurricane Sandy, volunteers from outlying areas went to the areas that were impacted. The businesses in these outlying areas were functioning.
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It should not be the responsibility of a business owner to provide personnel to respond to emergencies at the expense of his / her business. Granted the business owner is not mandated to pay the employees who choose to volunteer at a disaster scene, but businesses depend upon their employees showing up to work to insure a profitable operation. Business owners are already required to pay their fair share of taxes, this law results in forcing business owners to contribute more via lost productivity which will cause him / her to suffer reduced revenue.
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The only bad judgement that I see in the video is that of the folks who chose to park their vehicles in a manner which obstructed the fire department from having immediate access to the fire scene. Seconds count when a fire is burning (growing) presenting an ever worsening threat to occupants who may be trapped as well as firefighters who must enter harm's way to perform search, rescue and extinguishment duties. The people who delayed the fire department are the very same people who are supposed to insure that the firefighters have unfettered access to the scene. It's amazing that such a simple concept as staying out of the way and granting total and immediate access for fire apparatus to fire scenes still proves to be an enigma for many (not all) in law enforcement.
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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?
I saw "A Good Job" and thought it was well done. I have no problem with documentary's about the fire service that focus on loss of Firefighter and civilian lives as that is the reality that I remember from my 21 years of career service and 17 years of volunteer service.
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I was the bookkeeper at the Thornwood Friendly's for 12 years. For me, it was a great job while I was raising kids because I was able to make my own hours for the most part. It closed a few years after I stopped working there. Like the New Rochelle store, it also was one of the highest grossing locations. Yes, Friendly's was always famous for their slow service. Unfortunately, as they say in life, you get what you pay for. The pay sucked there. The only ones making decent money were the waitresses. Corporate put a lot of pressure on the Managers to "make money", therefore they were always cutting staff and were unable to pay good people what they deserved.
It really is a shame to see them all close. I can tell you first-hand, the food was always fresh, and their ice cream was always one of the best. Sad....
I was the bookkeeper at the Thornwood Friendly's for 12 years. For me, it was a great job while I was raising kids because I was able to make my own hours for the most part. It closed a few years after I stopped working there. Like the New Rochelle store, it also was one of the highest grossing locations. Yes, Friendly's was always famous for their slow service. Unfortunately, as they say in life, you get what you pay for. The pay sucked there. The only ones making decent money were the waitresses. Corporate put a lot of pressure on the Managers to "make money", therefore they were always cutting staff and were unable to pay good people what they deserved.
It really is a shame to see them all close. I can tell you first-hand, the food was always fresh, and their ice cream was always one of the best. Sad....
The corporate executives were squeezing every last penny out of the operation. Corporate exec's don't share well with the folks who do the actual work, listen to the childish whimpering whenever mega rich folks hear calls for an increase in the minimum wage.
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The Nassau County departments that have heavy rescues generally also have one or more aerials (including tower ladders). If you think it's justifiable for Nassau County to have that many heavy rescue rigs then more power to you. The fact is, it's a massive waste of taxpayer dollars.