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efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Zadroga Bill PASSES on second vote in Senate December 13, 2010

Prior to the Democrats having the 'Super Majority' the Republicans had it for a good portion of President Bush's time in office. The Republicans didn't push a bill through to care for 9/11 responders when they easily could have. BTW, while speaking of President Bush (who I voted for both times and who aligned himself with F.D.N.Y. Firefighters and our union after 9/11) why has he been silent on this issue? Why isn't the man who was leading our country on September 11th, 2001 and who swore that he would NEVER FORGET our sacrifices speaking out to his party? He should denounce the GOP's failure to provide care for all of us who ran toward the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 and stayed their until the job was done!
I've been a voting member of the Republican Party for 34 years. I moved to independent last week. The GOP is the party of the mega rich. They demonize ALL unions, are anti middle class, anti pensions, anti benefits ... At the same time, they bend over backwards to appease the people who least need any assistance whatsoever: millionaires and billionaires.
I urge anyone on this site who feels strongly about seeing the 9/11 Health & Compensation Bill passed to take a few minutes and compose a brief message to all the Senate Republicans telling them politely how you feel about the GOP's complete lack of support for sick and dying 9/11 First Responders and send it to them. If you choose to do so, simply go to this site: My link and click on each Senator who has an 'R' next to their name. It will bring you to their website where you can click on their 'contact me - e-mail' section. Write your message once then copy and paste it into each Senator's e-mail. Discussing this issue here on this site is great and I'm all for it, but it would be better still for all first responders as well as their families and friends to bombard the GOP with their strong feelings. Thanks for listening ... stay safe.

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Help From Carmel NY. Fire Department Members December 5, 2010

If u cn rd ths sgn, thn u cn gt a gd jb ... (Advertisement seen on N.Y.C.T.A. buses in the late 60's - early 70's)

bad box liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in Help From Carmel NY. Fire Department Members December 5, 2010

My interpretation of this cryptic message;
He bought this rig.
He's looking for photos and information about the rig when it belonged to Carmel.
Apparently he wants to restore it to what it looked like when Carmel owned it.
Question for the poster: Show us a photograph of what it looks like now, in your possession.
That should clear up whether this a joke or not.
Translation fee: $0

bad box liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in Where are all the good discussions? December 5, 2010

You want to know what a real kick in the nutz is? We have almost 50 comments, and 4 pages of replies in a topic about an immature fire chief who hung truck nutz on his rig and defied his boss the mayor when told to remove them.
When we try to get a topic moving on this site about elevator rescue techniques, fire fighting tactics, scenarios, "what would you do" types of discussions, we get......YAWNS.
When we get a photo set of a new rig, some of us go on and on about the rig; where's the hurst-tool, where's the water cooler, we'll get the 50 comments and the 4 pages again.
I'm not sure why, but it seems sometimes the topics that should be getting the comments and the pages of discussion go by the wayside; and the ones that should get a few replies, and move on down the board into category obscurity, seem to go on forever.
What's up with that? I'm not saying conversation about the truck nutz should be over. What I'm saying is the next time one of our truly knowledgeable members comes up with an idea for a good discussion, maybe some of us should make a little more of an effort to participate and keep the really informative discussions going....
Maybe that will start happening?
In the meantime, back to the nutz.

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Tanker Shuttle/Water Drill: Dover Station #2 area on the grounds of the former Harlem Valley Psch. Center: 10/23/10 November 20, 2010

Drafted pond water (even if it appears to be fairly clean) generally has a lot of sediment in it. As such, it's a good reason to avoid using a fog nozzle for interior attacks due to partial or complete clogging of the fog tip causing inadequate GPM's being applied to the fire.
Looks like a good shuttle drill.

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Pension Crisis Editorial November 19, 2010

Notice that former N.J. Governor Christie Todd Whitman shows up playing a major role in this scandal. She's the very same person who in her position as the head of the Federal E.P.A. continually informed us that, "The air is safe around Ground Zero" in the days and weeks following the September 11th terrorist attacks. What a lowly P.O.S. she is ...

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Firefighting '80s style October 8, 2010

That is a shame. The guys back then were 'super star Firemen'. They did more fire duty then any of us could even imagine. Many of them were veterans of WW II, Korea and Vietnam. They had a tremendous work ethic and they put fear in their back pocket while they went about the job of saving lives.
While much has been done over the years in the name of 'Firefighter safety', there are some parts of firefighting that can't be inherently safe if we are to be effective in our life saving mission. Many fire chiefs are so paranoid today that they don't let Firefighters do what they are trained and sworn to do, "Protect lives and property". I'm sure there will be some who will remind me that Firefighter's lives count too, and I couldn't agree more. But, there is always a risk when we crawl into a burning building, and that is exactly what we must do if we are to be successful in saving lives and stopping fire spread and subsequently extinguishing the fire. The safety part comes in by us knowing things like:
building construction
size up
what parts of the structure are being impinged upon by the fire?
how long has it been burning?
what size hose line(s)is / are required?
what is the proper nozzle pressure for the type of nozzle being used?
the importance of getting the right flow of water going quickly and getting it into the seat of the fire.
where and when to vent?
how to find your way in and out
having multiple means of egress in case the stuff hits the fan (lot's of ladders!)
how to look at smoke and get a good idea of what's going on with the fire.
There's more, but it's time to get moving for now...
Stay safe.

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Facebook Sucks & other stuff October 15, 2010

Well said Capt..The best way to learn and to stay alive as a firefighter is to always keep your eyes and ears open. Respect folks who have valid experience and take advantage of their knowledge. When I first went on 'the job', an 'oldtimer' who had worked in a very busy ladder company for his entire career (including the 'War Years') told me, "Kid, you never stop learning on this job. There's always something new coming along that can affect us. If you ever reach the point where you feel like you have learned everything you need to learn about the fire service and you know it all; you need to make a decision ... either retire or re-think. If you don't do one or the other, you will either get yourself or your Brothers killed." REMEMBER Brothers / Sisters: none of us will ever know it all. You need to be intelligent enough to take advantage of the knowledge of Firefighters who have been around a while and worked in very active areas where they have amassed good skills / knowledge.
Stay safe ...

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Facebook Sucks & other stuff October 15, 2010

Well said Capt..The best way to learn and to stay alive as a firefighter is to always keep your eyes and ears open. Respect folks who have valid experience and take advantage of their knowledge. When I first went on 'the job', an 'oldtimer' who had worked in a very busy ladder company for his entire career (including the 'War Years') told me, "Kid, you never stop learning on this job. There's always something new coming along that can affect us. If you ever reach the point where you feel like you have learned everything you need to learn about the fire service and you know it all; you need to make a decision ... either retire or re-think. If you don't do one or the other, you will either get yourself or your Brothers killed." REMEMBER Brothers / Sisters: none of us will ever know it all. You need to be intelligent enough to take advantage of the knowledge of Firefighters who have been around a while and worked in very active areas where they have amassed good skills / knowledge.
Stay safe ...

bad box liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in Facebook Sucks & other stuff October 15, 2010

Well, I didn't want to sully up the Dutchess thread, but I've been wanting to say FACEBOOK SUCKS for a long time. Reading that thread just gave me a reason to say it here.
I'm kinda flabbergasted by some of the comments over there. There are quite a few career guys here who make it a point to NOT bash volunteers. I count myself in that group. I've made friends with guys from both sides of the equation through EMTBravo.
Seth, I think if you want to try and bring members back who may be MIA these days, a good place to start would be to eliminate the "rep scoreboard." I love giving out rep points. I have to say, I have felt very gratified that people respected some things I have had to say or post, and gave me points. But I feel like my position on the "scoreboard" makes people NOT respond to things I post now. KEEP THE REP POINTS. Just do away with the scoreboard. PLEASE. This way we can give a good post a positive boost, and everyone can feel equally respected when that happens.
I know a few very smart and wise firemen and officers who come on here. One is just starting to bring his knowledge to the board. He worked in some of the busiest fire companies in the world, and also served as a volunteer in every rank from fireman to Commissioner. He doesn't distinguish who he is passing his experience and knowledge on to, career or volunteer it doesn't matter. That's the way most of the guys I know with far more experience and knowledge than I will ever have approach the volunteer/career issue. And I have always chosen the same path, just don't tread on us, and we won't on you. It's just a mutual respect thing that's all.
And some volunteers shouldn't be so sensitive when a guy like Chief Flynn starts asking questions. Right away they take it as bashing. It is about trying to see improvement in delivery of service to the people we serve/d. Career guys fight to improve the fire service. Some guys are more "in your face" style than others. But those guys can teach you a lot if you can let your guard down.
In closing I'd like to say once more how much I think Facebook sucks.

bad box liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in 9/11 Wall of Remembrance October 10, 2010

Engine 22 Ladder 13 Battalion 10
Cpt Walter G Hynes L-13
FM Vincent D. Kane E-22
FF Thomas A Casoria E-22
FF Michael J. Elferis E-22
FF Thomas J. Hetzel L-13
FF Dennis P. McHugh L-13
FF Martin E. McWilliams E-22
FF Thomas E. Sabella L-13
FF Gregory M. Stajk L-13
(click photo)

bad box liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in 9/11 Wall of Remembrance October 10, 2010

Ladder 3 Battalion 6
BC John P. Williamson B-6
Cpt Patrick J. Brown L-3
Lt Kevin W. Donnelly L-3
FF Michael T. Carroll L-3
FF James R. Coyle L-3
FF Gerard P. Dewan L-3
FF Jeffrey J. Giordano L-3
FF Joseph E. Maloney L-3
FF John K. McAvoy L-3
FF Timothy P. McSweeney L-3
FF Joseph J. Ogren L-3
FF Steven J. Olson L-3
(click photo to enlarge)

bad box liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in 9/11 Wall of Remembrance October 10, 2010

Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci, Jr
First Deputy Commissioner William M. Feehan
Chaplain Mychal F. Judge, OFM
Assistant Chief Gerard A. Barbara, CWTC
Assistant Chief Donald J. Burns, CWTC
Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey, SOC
Deputy Chief Charles L. Kasper, SOC
Deputy Chief John M. Paolilo, SOC
Deputy Chief Orio J. Palmer, Bn-7
Deputy Chief Edward F. Geraghty, Bn-9
Deputy Chief Joseph R. Marchbanks, Jr, Bn-12
Deputy Chief Dennis A. Cross, Bn-57
(click photo to enlarge)

bad box liked a post in a topic by efdcapt115 in 9/11 Wall of Remembrance October 10, 2010

Rescue 1:
Captain Terence Hatton
Lieutenant Dennis Mojica
FF Joseph Angelini Sr.
FF Gary Geidel
FF William Henry
FF Kenneth Marino
FF Michael Montesi
FF Gerard Nevins
FF Patrick O'Keefe
FF Brain Sweeney
FF David Weiss
(click photo to enlarge)

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in Firefighting '80s style October 8, 2010

That is a shame. The guys back then were 'super star Firemen'. They did more fire duty then any of us could even imagine. Many of them were veterans of WW II, Korea and Vietnam. They had a tremendous work ethic and they put fear in their back pocket while they went about the job of saving lives.
While much has been done over the years in the name of 'Firefighter safety', there are some parts of firefighting that can't be inherently safe if we are to be effective in our life saving mission. Many fire chiefs are so paranoid today that they don't let Firefighters do what they are trained and sworn to do, "Protect lives and property". I'm sure there will be some who will remind me that Firefighter's lives count too, and I couldn't agree more. But, there is always a risk when we crawl into a burning building, and that is exactly what we must do if we are to be successful in saving lives and stopping fire spread and subsequently extinguishing the fire. The safety part comes in by us knowing things like:
building construction
size up
what parts of the structure are being impinged upon by the fire?
how long has it been burning?
what size hose line(s)is / are required?
what is the proper nozzle pressure for the type of nozzle being used?
the importance of getting the right flow of water going quickly and getting it into the seat of the fire.
where and when to vent?
how to find your way in and out
having multiple means of egress in case the stuff hits the fan (lot's of ladders!)
how to look at smoke and get a good idea of what's going on with the fire.
There's more, but it's time to get moving for now...
Stay safe.

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in F.A.S.T. Response Times October 8, 2010

Perhaps I didn't do as good a job as I should have while trying to make some very important points:

I am not saying that a career department will necessarily be able to handle a working fire as well as providing it's own F.A.S.T. (depending on size of F.D.). I was saying that common sense dictates that career departments are capable of much quicker responses than volunteer departments that must wait for a crew to arrive at the station prior to starting to respond.
ALL Firefighters must be trained in F.A.S.T. operations as a part of their basic (proby school curriculum). It should not be an option.
F.A.S.T. is a basic Firefighter function, NOT a Speciality.
What is of paramount importance to me is to try to get the message out there that it's essential that volunteer departments explore ways of insuring a rapid response of a crew to fill the role of F.A.S.T. when Firefighters are committed to interior structural firefighting,or any I.D.L.H. environment. SECONDS COUNT when a life is on the line ... there's no room for: "XYZ Fire Co. #1 is still awaiting manpower, time of your 3rd dispatch is 0357 hrs."

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in F.A.S.T. Response Times October 8, 2010

Perhaps I didn't do as good a job as I should have while trying to make some very important points:

I am not saying that a career department will necessarily be able to handle a working fire as well as providing it's own F.A.S.T. (depending on size of F.D.). I was saying that common sense dictates that career departments are capable of much quicker responses than volunteer departments that must wait for a crew to arrive at the station prior to starting to respond.
ALL Firefighters must be trained in F.A.S.T. operations as a part of their basic (proby school curriculum). It should not be an option.
F.A.S.T. is a basic Firefighter function, NOT a Speciality.
What is of paramount importance to me is to try to get the message out there that it's essential that volunteer departments explore ways of insuring a rapid response of a crew to fill the role of F.A.S.T. when Firefighters are committed to interior structural firefighting,or any I.D.L.H. environment. SECONDS COUNT when a life is on the line ... there's no room for: "XYZ Fire Co. #1 is still awaiting manpower, time of your 3rd dispatch is 0357 hrs."

efdcapt115 liked a post in a topic by bad box in F.A.S.T. Response Times October 5, 2010

I started this thread to once again alert members of the volunteer sector that having a dedicated F.A.S.T. on-scene promptly in the early stages of an interior fire attack is essential for firefighter safety.
I also said earlier in this thread that:
"As I have stated in previous discussions, EVERY Firefighter must be trained in F.A.S.T. operations, it should not be a option. If every volunteer firefighter is 'F.A.S.T. certified' it will be that much easier to form up a F.A.S.T. in an acceptable time frame (The sooner, the better)."

It's most unfortunate, but as I follow the postings I get the feeling that many still don't get the concept that F.A.S.T. IS NOT intended to be a 'special team'. F.A.S.T. is a basic firefighter skill just like hose line selection and Vent - Enter - Search. The mentality of " what we're doing is good enough' or 'we are volunteers, we don't have the time available to train everyone' is unacceptable. There are many functions that members of the the volunteer fire service put untold number of hours into that are nowhere near as important as firefighter safety. Until members of the volunteer fire service truly embrace the fact that firefighter safety and public safety must be THE priority, nothing will change.
Stay safe.