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Members- The "Tones" thread was removed. Although I'm sure most people would use the program quite innocently, I'm afraid the capabilty of the software being discussed in that thread has the potential to precipitate some trouble. Therefore, it's not prudent to be discussing it on the forum. If you have an issue with the removal, and would like to discuss it further, please post on this thread or email me at EMTBravo@EMTBravo.com Thanks -EMTBravo

I added the colors legend this evening after many requests by members to know what color represented which user group. This key is Phase 1 of changes I am making to the EMTBravo Network Member/User Group system. I'm in the process of making big changes to the user group system and the membership levels. Once I complete that, I will post a guide to go with the legend.

Thanks for the thought and the offer, it is appreciated. The bandwith wasn't a cost issue, it was a portioning issue. As time for me becomes available, I will be looking to cover the cost of running the site sometime in the near future. Not looking to profit AT ALL, but need to start being a little more conservative with my cash flow and covering the expense of running this site would help. Probaly will be selling something, and also may enable a donation or susbscriber feature on this site. Also, this question always comes up....I don't want to have ads on the site.

LOL. I apologize for the downtime. I recieved quite a few calls and emails. I was away from my computer during the overnight, and could not fix the problem 'til this AM. Note only the forums were affected, and .com remained online. The issue was that the traffic to this site keeps growing...quickly....beyond my predictions, and the bandwith was exceeded. The issue was fixed, and on Monday, I'll adjust it for the long term so that hopefully this won't become an issue again.

Members- We are trying something new in the ongoing attempt to keep this board positive. Members can now close/lock thier topics if they feel they are getting "old" or out of hand. Members can also delete their topics if they feel it is warranted. ("Their topics" is defined as the member who created the topic, AKA thread. The first post in the thread is the member who created the thread) So I don't get accused of locking/deleting the thread, you may want to make a post saying why the thread is closed, or if you delete, PM members in the thread to tell them why you took the action you did. Additionally, members can now individually delete their own posts. This is all an experiment. If it works well, it stays. *Note that Admin's can still access/restore deleted posts.

Members have up to 4 hours to edit their post. After that, the edit is locked out. That is so that members can't go and change their wording of thier post after it's been replied too.

This topic is over a year old. It's time for a fresh thread on this, so the discussion was split in the new thread. This topic is now locked. For the new Yorktown Ladder thread about it's delivery to the WC, click here http://emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=9021 As for EMSJunkies comment, you are viewing that discussion now, so you obviously know where the discussion went. Why'd you ask that question? Sometimes, topics get split or moved to a more appropriate/specific forum for a variety of reasons. Before thinking that a thread was deleted or jumping to conclusions, try taking a look around the forum. *P.S. I was in the process of adding a comment that the thread has been split as "EMSJunkie" posted his comment.

To do the above- While viewing your topic, toward the bottom of the screen, there should be a drop-down menu entitled "Moderation Options" There are two choices: 1. Close Topic 2. Delete Topic Select one, click "Go" to the right of the drop down menu, and you're set.

Thanks RWC for your expressing your views. And for the most part, I agree. There are some people that strongly feel that we should allow "critiquing" of incidents on this site. I'm not one of them. Why? Because, #1, how can you "critique" something without being familiar with the department, its manpower and equipment, district, and operating procedures...or without and accurate, firsthand account of the incident?? #2, these "critiques" turn into bashfests, which I do not want occuring on this forum. And sadly, there's some people who just like to cowardly hide behind a screen name and cause trouble just to cause trouble or stir the pot....and we always agressively work to weed out those people, as they accomplish nothing on this site. There's ways to discuss firefighting and EMS on this site without picking on a specific agency or person. I don't maintain this site as a public forum to critique departments. I maintain this forum as a positive place to share information, ideas, and views. There's a lot more that goes into running this forum then the average eye sees. I agree with RWC's viewpoint.....members of this site need to show respect for one another...theres no need for some of the behavior that occurs on here. There's plenty of people to learn from on this site, and plenty of people to be educated......if we just bicker, then what does that accomplish?

Hey- Recently, I revised the front page redesign of EMTBravo.com to include some color. Not completly done yet, but you should get the idea. Do you like the way it looks now with the added blue, or should we change it back to the all grey?? Thanks for the input

Hey! Guess what! The title of this thread is "Run Numbers" All other non-pertinent posts have been removed. Please post your run numbers, and make a positive and constructive SEPERATE thread with your questions or discussion! KEEP THIS THREAD ON TOPIC. It's a popular thread, and I don't want to have to lock it and exclude anyone from sharing their RUN NUMBERS.. To those looking to hide behind a screen name to try and incite trouble, stop. It's not going to be tolerated. Thanks!

Thanks to all for the words. It feels good to keep passing milestones on this site, and yt makes the numerous hours of work worthwhile to know people enjoy it.

Hey All Due to the success of the Top Incident Alerts of 2005 Live Chat last week, we are considering scheduling/hosting more live group chats. I'm looking more into this, and as usual, working off input from members of this site. So I have two questions. 1. What are some topics you'd like to discuss, and some guests you'd like to talk to? 2. What day/time would be good for you?

The 2005 list has now been released, after many hours of work by T4. Please see the discussion thread in the Incident Workshop for further discussion.

Members- After many requests, we are pleased to introduce our new live chat room. Many members had requested that this feature return after our upgrade to the new software in July. Several members had shared how they enjoyed connecting and communicating with forum members, current collegues, friends from the past, etc via our Personal Message system, and hoped that a Live Chat feature would make those situations even better. You can access the chat room via the link in the header menu (right below the top banner, on the right), and you can see who is currently chatting by visiting the "Board Statistics" section on the bottom of the forum main/index page. The chat room is open 24/7. In the future, we hope to schedule a weekly chat, as well as possibly having special guests come in. Since this chat room includes a feature similar to instant messaging, we hope the IA writers will be able to use this feature to collect further information and updates on their incidents while they are posting from other members listening to the incident. We hope you enjoy this new feature, and use it to enhance the purpose of this site. -EMTBravo (Please report any bugs, problems, questions, comments, or concerns to EMTBravo@EMTBravo.com)

Over most of the Thanksgiving holiday, I redid the front page of EMTBravo.com a bit. Although it's still nothing fancy, flashy, and certainly not loaded with the latest in web page technology.......it's what I want it to be.....clean, fresh, simple & uncluttered, modern, easy to use and friendly....especially for those with limited computer abilties. So, now that the redesign is almost done, I want to know- how you like the new look? Some of the changes include -New header logo -New grey color scheme and layout -No blue or underlined links, and the new grey links turn black when you place your mouseover them. -New Welcome/News box with Quick Links to either the latest photos or the forums -Incident Alerts on the front page, split into Westchester, Regional, and National categories -Latest Forum Topics -Complete Latest Westchester Incident Alert box -Links to the photo archives at the bottom of the latest photos section -Streamlined the bottom of the page a bit There are still some more changes to be made, and yes, we are considering a rotating image for the feature photo for the future. Feedback is very helpful to me in running these sites, and I appreciate everyone who takes the time to give it. (Note: Page looks best and was designed for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers)

Thanks for the nice words. Input, and support, is always greatly appreciated If anyone's interested, I hope to host some topic-based live chats. What would be a good time for everybody? I'm thinking Sunday evenings, which tend to be one of the forums busiest times.

Very soon. Truck4 is currently working on getting the selection process ready. Also, don't forget that December's not over yet......and it's getting very busy lately!

Spring or Summer '06, if it even happens.

That's what the "Limited Edition Page" is. And I've given up trying to make everyone happy in regards to this site. It's impossible, and way too stressful.

Thanks to all for the input, it is appreciated. As I mentioned, I spent a majority of my Thanksgiving day and weekend on the redesign. I really like the grey, and I kind of like the blue...although I think the latter needs some tweaking. For the time being, I think I will simultaneously maintain both schemes. I've heard a lot from the Blue camp...any more fans of the grey out there?

This topic will be closed if further comments are likely or do deteriorate. There is no such thing as "Paid Drivers". There are fully-trained, fully-capable career firefighters, whos primary emergency responsiblity is the same as a regular firefighter. In the departments where firefighters are assigned, just like the nozzleman-as part of the team, to operate the apparatus, that may be the very important role they are needed in at that moment. In addition to many other duties as assigned by the indiviudal departments, such as fire suppresion, EMS calls and filling out manpower as needed that goes along with the training and physical fitness that they also have to keep up with. At one time, way back, departments did hire drivers to drive the rigs and thats where the term "paid driver" originated. In case some people haven't realized it, it's 2005 now and things have changed. Paid driivers may exist elsewhere, but they DO NOT exist in Westchester County. There is also no such term as "Paid Firefighter", it's "Career Firefighter....since being a firefighter are these men and womens professional career, something they have earned, NOT just something they get paid to do. Therefore for future reference, I view the term "Paid Driver" as a derragatory comment, and one that won't be tolerated on this board. There is no need to be throwing those types of comments out. If anyone uses this forum to grandstand and incite conflict between the two sides (P vs. V), please don't. If you have something constructive to add, please feel free to add your comments. Issues/Questions/Comments/Concerns with the above statement??? I take emails..... EMTBravo@EMTBravo.com

Even though the holiday season doesn't begin until Santa arrives in Herald Square, I was thinking of a contest for this holiday season. Members would submit photos of their firehouse, EMS station, or precinct decorated for the holidays. We would post the photos submitted, and have members of the site vote on their favorite. Just a holiday themed idea. Does anybody even do a nice job decorating their firehouses anymore??? And would anybody submit photos of their firehouse and/or participate?

Check out a special, limited editon blue background version of the new front page of EMTBravo.com Click Here

Check out a special, limited editon blue background version of the new front page of EMTBravo.com Click Here CAM502, you must have hit during a quick live scripting edit I was doing.