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After doing some research, it turns out there are many valid concerns and it is an interesting discussion as to what consitutes a modern day "civil defense" agency. It also is made based on published descriptions on their website. Deleting the "one liners" and removing some non-contributory content as well as some copyrighted material, we have reopened the thread for dicussion. Please keep the issue to the topic at hand, and any jokes to yourselves. Thanks to everyone for their patience and cooperation while we looked this over. Keep in mind, if this was your department being discussed in this manner, we would take the same actions.

After doing some research, it turns out there are many valid concerns and it is an interesting discussion as to what consitutes a modern day "civil defense" agency. It also is made based on published descriptions on their website. Deleting the "one liners" and removing some non-contributory content as well as some copyrighted material, we have reopened the thread for dicussion. Please keep the issue to the topic at hand, and any jokes to yourselves. Thanks to everyone for their patience and cooperation while we looked this over. Keep in mind, if this was your department being discussed in this manner, we would take the same actions.

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Members, Tommorow, we will officially launch our 2011 EMTBravo Operating Expenses fundraising campaign. Due to the generosity of numerous members, we were able to cover our costs for 2010 and exceed our goal. This year, we hope to accomplish the same and raise $4,500. This money goes towards a variety of operating expenses, including server and hosting costs, hardware, software and software licenses, and a variety of other associated costs. You can donate by going to the "Donate" tab on the top of the page, and track how we're doing on the sidebar on the main index page. Or, click on the link below: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php/donate/ The goal's end date is 1 year from right now, so you can help us towards our goal at anytime you want during the year if you wish. We look foward to continuing to bring you EMTBravo for free with your help in 2011! Have a happy, healthy, and safe new year! Seth Granville Executive Director The EMTBravo Group seth@emtbravo.com

Coming up at the end of March, and of the first quarter 2011: Needed Goal: 25% Current Goal: 13% Donation Portal: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php/donate/

Reminder About Replying To Photo Posts: And our brand new colored light stance:

Members, It seems that, once again, we are experiencing more and more discussions where posters think or claim something is local, county, state or federal law, which alters the facts of the discussion. If you are going to make a statement about something being or referring to a law, you must cite the particular law. If possible, please provide a link to that law or a place to reference that law, including details on how to find it. Failure to do so may result in your post being deleted. Thanks for your cooperation! -Seth G. on behalf of the EMTBravo team

Members, We will no longer allow discussion, questioning, or debate here on what color light lenses belong where, what is compliant, etc. Most members don't like seeing these discussions over and over again. It's come to the point where these threads are counterproductive, and don't add anything to this forum. Quite often, they hijack the thread and lead it off course. If you want to read up on these topics, there are numerous to choose from. Just do a search. Please note, this DOES NOT include discussion of warning devices, technical issues, etc. Thanks for your cooperation Seth G. on behalf of the EMTBravo team

All, The EMTBravo staff tries to be objective and fair and the site administrators have counseled the staff to moderate fairly and impartially. The staff enjoys the way this site enables a variety of people to engage in thought provoking discussions, share ideas or experiences, and promote doing our jobs the right way. We believe in equal application of the rules to all members and enforce them only as necessary. We have reviewed the situation involving an active member of this site and based upon our findings, the member did violate forum rules and after what became a heated exchange with members of the staff, he was banned. This member has since acknowledged that he did in fact violate forum rules and has apologized. It is not in dispute that these issues existed and that this member is responsible for them. 1. The member had and used multiple screen names. 2. The member was approached by a staff member regarding this and denied it. 3. Later confronted with e-mail and IP addresses and other evidence that this was in fact all the same person, the member conceded that it was him. 4. While using these alternate screen names other forum rules concerning agency bashing were violated. 5. After all this came to light, the member posted personal attacks and extremely derogatory comments directed at the staff of this site, another violation of EMTBravo policy. As a result of the foregoing, this member was banned. Several other members carried the proverbial torch and violated forum rules and were also banned. It is this member’s right to complain about EMTBravo to friends and peers and to vent his frustration with the staff however it serves no purpose when these friends or colleagues log in and under the guise of supporting him, violate forum rules themselves. Some of these “brothers” are now engaging in what can only be described as harassment via e-mail and other means. This is unwarranted and inappropriate and should cease immediately. There is no reason to respond with open hostility and/or veiled threats to any member or staff. If anyone has a question or concern about this situation, please address it via PM or e-mail. We will respond to any reasonable inquiry but will not engage in a debate about the merits of this case or the actions that have already been taken. It must be noted that the member in question has himself requested that this behavior be discontinued. As a matter of policy, we do not discuss member issues publicly or engage in debates about moderation actions. However, the staff is also sensitive to the fact that this is a personal and emotionally charged issue and that is why a public response is being posted. This is a membership based forum and it is impossible to please everyone or prevent people's feelings from being hurt when opposing points of view or opinions are exchanged. We must not take it personally or respond defensively when someone posts a differing point of view. Be open-minded, listen to your fellow members' opinions, and respond calmly and defend your position with facts and not rhetoric. This will eliminate the need for the staff to intervene and allow the debate to evolve productively. Thank you for your support of and involvement with EMTBravo. Respectfully, The EMTBravo Staff

Members, In case you're looking for it, I moved the "Training And Educational Opportunities" forum to the top of the main index page. I did this because education saves lives. Due to such, I would like EMTBravo to be more of a "clearinghouse" for training and educational oppurtunities for all aspects of emergency services. That's where I need your help. If you know of a training or educational oppurtunity, please help us with this endeavor by posting the details in the "Training And Education Oppurtunities forum. Thanks! -Seth Granville on behalf of the EMTBravo.net team

The Montrose thread has been removed for multiple reasons. Any issue with this should be emailed to seth@emtbravo.com