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Canton Fire Department received two new pieces of apparatus. Engine 7 and Rescue 1early this year.

Engine 7 is replacing a 1986 Sanford. New Engine 7 is a Seagrave and includes a 500hp Cummins Engine as well as a 2000gpm pump

Rescue 1 is replacing a 2004 Seagrave. New R-1 is on a 2011 Spartan Metro Star Chassis.

Canton Fire Department received two new pieces of apparatus. Engine 7 and Rescue 1early this year.

Engine 7 is replacing a 1986 Sanford. New Engine 7 is a Seagrave and includes a 500hp Cummins Engine as well as a 2000gpm pump

Rescue 1 is replacing a 2004 Seagrave. New R-1 is on a 2011 Spartan Metro Star Chassis.

Canton Fire Department received two new pieces of apparatus. Engine 7 and Rescue 1early this year.

Engine 7 is replacing a 1986 Sanford. New Engine 7 is a Seagrave and includes a 500hp Cummins Engine as well as a 2000gpm pump

Rescue 1 is replacing a 2004 Seagrave. New R-1 is on a 2011 Spartan Metro Star Chassis.

So, I am studying abroad with my school in Rouen France, which is a little more than an hour north of Paris. Last week, I went to one of the 3 fire houses in Rouen and got a tour by one of the Officers there It was interesting seeing all of the similarities and differences between departments in the US and here in Europe. In this particular department, that I got a tour of, its a paid department with at least 30 firefighters working at once, including a Hazmat Team and Rope Rescue Specialists. They are on 24/48 hour shifts with dispatchers in the firehouse.
Some of the pictures are attached.

Their turnouts, which are significantly different. Their slip on their pants over their regular clothes, but do not have firefighting boots like the ones that at least I am used to. Part of their uniform is workboots, which they wear in fires. While I was there, there was an alarm, and putting on their gear did not look very efficient, keeping their boots on and slipping into the pants.

Due to the nature of the call they will take the necessary equipment and leave others behind in other trailers.

One of the trailers that they can attach to the trucks

Our equivalent of a brush truck...the brush guards actually have holes to flow water while driving through the fire.

Some of their apparatus including one of the Aerials which can go 30 meters up

Small Aerial to go through the skinny french roads. Picture is of me and the Officer who showed me around.

On site training facility...The property also has a private gym for firefighters, which include a basketball court, sauna and weights. The property also has a private soccer field. In the main building of the firehouse, there are bunk rooms, which are nicer than my dorm rooms that my university offers, including a cinema area with flat screen tv's, and a dining hall where they have paid chefs prepare food for you.
Wanna see everyones reaction from this. Has anyone traveled internationally and have found similar departments like this?

This article may help...
http://www.iafc.org/Operations/LegacyArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2332

This article may help...
http://www.iafc.org/Operations/LegacyArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2332

So, I am studying abroad with my school in Rouen France, which is a little more than an hour north of Paris. Last week, I went to one of the 3 fire houses in Rouen and got a tour by one of the Officers there It was interesting seeing all of the similarities and differences between departments in the US and here in Europe. In this particular department, that I got a tour of, its a paid department with at least 30 firefighters working at once, including a Hazmat Team and Rope Rescue Specialists. They are on 24/48 hour shifts with dispatchers in the firehouse.
Some of the pictures are attached.

Their turnouts, which are significantly different. Their slip on their pants over their regular clothes, but do not have firefighting boots like the ones that at least I am used to. Part of their uniform is workboots, which they wear in fires. While I was there, there was an alarm, and putting on their gear did not look very efficient, keeping their boots on and slipping into the pants.

Due to the nature of the call they will take the necessary equipment and leave others behind in other trailers.

One of the trailers that they can attach to the trucks

Our equivalent of a brush truck...the brush guards actually have holes to flow water while driving through the fire.

Some of their apparatus including one of the Aerials which can go 30 meters up

Small Aerial to go through the skinny french roads. Picture is of me and the Officer who showed me around.

On site training facility...The property also has a private gym for firefighters, which include a basketball court, sauna and weights. The property also has a private soccer field. In the main building of the firehouse, there are bunk rooms, which are nicer than my dorm rooms that my university offers, including a cinema area with flat screen tv's, and a dining hall where they have paid chefs prepare food for you.
Wanna see everyones reaction from this. Has anyone traveled internationally and have found similar departments like this?

So, I am studying abroad with my school in Rouen France, which is a little more than an hour north of Paris. Last week, I went to one of the 3 fire houses in Rouen and got a tour by one of the Officers there It was interesting seeing all of the similarities and differences between departments in the US and here in Europe. In this particular department, that I got a tour of, its a paid department with at least 30 firefighters working at once, including a Hazmat Team and Rope Rescue Specialists. They are on 24/48 hour shifts with dispatchers in the firehouse.
Some of the pictures are attached.

Their turnouts, which are significantly different. Their slip on their pants over their regular clothes, but do not have firefighting boots like the ones that at least I am used to. Part of their uniform is workboots, which they wear in fires. While I was there, there was an alarm, and putting on their gear did not look very efficient, keeping their boots on and slipping into the pants.

Due to the nature of the call they will take the necessary equipment and leave others behind in other trailers.

One of the trailers that they can attach to the trucks

Our equivalent of a brush truck...the brush guards actually have holes to flow water while driving through the fire.

Some of their apparatus including one of the Aerials which can go 30 meters up

Small Aerial to go through the skinny french roads. Picture is of me and the Officer who showed me around.

On site training facility...The property also has a private gym for firefighters, which include a basketball court, sauna and weights. The property also has a private soccer field. In the main building of the firehouse, there are bunk rooms, which are nicer than my dorm rooms that my university offers, including a cinema area with flat screen tv's, and a dining hall where they have paid chefs prepare food for you.
Wanna see everyones reaction from this. Has anyone traveled internationally and have found similar departments like this?

So, I am studying abroad with my school in Rouen France, which is a little more than an hour north of Paris. Last week, I went to one of the 3 fire houses in Rouen and got a tour by one of the Officers there It was interesting seeing all of the similarities and differences between departments in the US and here in Europe. In this particular department, that I got a tour of, its a paid department with at least 30 firefighters working at once, including a Hazmat Team and Rope Rescue Specialists. They are on 24/48 hour shifts with dispatchers in the firehouse.
Some of the pictures are attached.

Their turnouts, which are significantly different. Their slip on their pants over their regular clothes, but do not have firefighting boots like the ones that at least I am used to. Part of their uniform is workboots, which they wear in fires. While I was there, there was an alarm, and putting on their gear did not look very efficient, keeping their boots on and slipping into the pants.

Due to the nature of the call they will take the necessary equipment and leave others behind in other trailers.

One of the trailers that they can attach to the trucks

Our equivalent of a brush truck...the brush guards actually have holes to flow water while driving through the fire.

Some of their apparatus including one of the Aerials which can go 30 meters up

Small Aerial to go through the skinny french roads. Picture is of me and the Officer who showed me around.

On site training facility...The property also has a private gym for firefighters, which include a basketball court, sauna and weights. The property also has a private soccer field. In the main building of the firehouse, there are bunk rooms, which are nicer than my dorm rooms that my university offers, including a cinema area with flat screen tv's, and a dining hall where they have paid chefs prepare food for you.
Wanna see everyones reaction from this. Has anyone traveled internationally and have found similar departments like this?

So, I am studying abroad with my school in Rouen France, which is a little more than an hour north of Paris. Last week, I went to one of the 3 fire houses in Rouen and got a tour by one of the Officers there It was interesting seeing all of the similarities and differences between departments in the US and here in Europe. In this particular department, that I got a tour of, its a paid department with at least 30 firefighters working at once, including a Hazmat Team and Rope Rescue Specialists. They are on 24/48 hour shifts with dispatchers in the firehouse.
Some of the pictures are attached.

Their turnouts, which are significantly different. Their slip on their pants over their regular clothes, but do not have firefighting boots like the ones that at least I am used to. Part of their uniform is workboots, which they wear in fires. While I was there, there was an alarm, and putting on their gear did not look very efficient, keeping their boots on and slipping into the pants.

Due to the nature of the call they will take the necessary equipment and leave others behind in other trailers.

One of the trailers that they can attach to the trucks

Our equivalent of a brush truck...the brush guards actually have holes to flow water while driving through the fire.

Some of their apparatus including one of the Aerials which can go 30 meters up

Small Aerial to go through the skinny french roads. Picture is of me and the Officer who showed me around.

On site training facility...The property also has a private gym for firefighters, which include a basketball court, sauna and weights. The property also has a private soccer field. In the main building of the firehouse, there are bunk rooms, which are nicer than my dorm rooms that my university offers, including a cinema area with flat screen tv's, and a dining hall where they have paid chefs prepare food for you.
Wanna see everyones reaction from this. Has anyone traveled internationally and have found similar departments like this?

The answer to the bullying problem is Boxing Lessons

I completely agree, its just disgraceful to lie about something like that, and then go so far that you are a Keynote speaker about a complete lie... Just awful

I completely agree, its just disgraceful to lie about something like that, and then go so far that you are a Keynote speaker about a complete lie... Just awful

This loser should be turned over to the brothers at FDNY Ladder 12 so they can have a nice serious chat with him! Just my opinion.

During fire prevention week, a deliver guy from domino's rides with us and we deliver pizza to houses. If they have a working smoke detector in their house, the pizza is free. If not, they have to pay for the pizza, although we give them a free smoke detector.

Hey all...my name is Spencer, I am a member of the Goldens Bridge Fire Department in Westchester NY. I am currently a college student majoring in Government at St. Lawrence University. While at school I also am a mutual aid member Canton Fire Department in St. Lawrence County NY. I also work for St. Lawrence Emergency Medical Services which is a 24/7 first response agency that we have on our campus while school is in session.
I have my FF1, FF Survival, Pump Ops, EVOC, and my EMT-Basic (going for ALS in the fall).
I also just was recently appointed as Director and Chief of St. Lawrence University EMS and will be taking that role for a year long term starting in May after I finish my study abroad term.

Hey all...my name is Spencer, I am a member of the Goldens Bridge Fire Department in Westchester NY. I am currently a college student majoring in Government at St. Lawrence University. While at school I also am a mutual aid member Canton Fire Department in St. Lawrence County NY. I also work for St. Lawrence Emergency Medical Services which is a 24/7 first response agency that we have on our campus while school is in session.
I have my FF1, FF Survival, Pump Ops, EVOC, and my EMT-Basic (going for ALS in the fall).
I also just was recently appointed as Director and Chief of St. Lawrence University EMS and will be taking that role for a year long term starting in May after I finish my study abroad term.

Golden's Bridge Fire Department Foricble Entry Training on the Friction Force Door at the Westchester County Fire Training Center:

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Date: Friday February 10th
Time: Aprox 12:00
Location: Suny Canton, Cook Hall
Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch
Units Operating: Canton FD, Canton Rescue, Potsdam Engine 48, Rescue 14, Rescue 30, Tower 5, Morley FD, Pierrepont FD, Ogdensburg FD, Huvelton FD, West Postdam FD, Lisbon FD, Gouverneur FD, Renslear Falls FD
Weather Conditions: Cold, 28 Degrees
Description Of Incident:
Reporters/Writer:
Fire Reported in Cook Hall Chemistry lab at around 12:00 EST
Fire believed to be from the ventilation system.
More information to come
http://www.wwnytv.co...-139096629.html
http://northcountryn...-control-049672
http://northcountrynow.com/news/suny-canton-cancels-next-weeks-classes-sends-students-home-following-major-fire-cook-hall-04969
SUNY Canton is now being evacuated...all classes will resume in one week

(link above dispatch for fire)

Date:11/08/2011
Time:11:58
Location: Goodrich Road
Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch
Units Operating: Canton E-6, E-8, Tower 1, Potsdam Rescue 14, Morley Fire, Rensselaer Falls Fire,
Weather Conditions: 50 Degrees, Sunny
Description Of Incident: 2 Story Residence
Reporters/Writer:
11:58 Canton Fire Rescue Respond to Possible Structure Fire, smoke showing from structure
12:00 Confirmed Structure Fire Second Story of House, Second Alarm
More Times to come,
http://northcountryn...ng-blaze-042524

Date:10/08/11
Time:13:30
Location: 10 Maple Grove
Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch 154.3550
Units Operating: Waddington Fire, Madrid Fire, Morley Fire, Lisbon Fire
Weather Conditions: Sunny 74 Degrees
Description Of Incident:
Reporters/Writer:
13:30 Heavy Smoke in area
13:32 Confirmed Fully Involved Structure Fire tone out for Madrid
13:36 Morley Fire requested to Standby at Madrid Station
13:50 Madrid TA11 on scene
13:52 Waddington Requesting manpower to fully engulfed structure fire
13:53 Morley Standing By at Madrid Station
13:54 Madrid R-18 On Scene
13:58 Car 15 30 32 Requested
14:00 R-20 On Scene
14:02 46-1 Requesting TA 26 From Lisbon
14:03 Lisbon TA-26 enroute to scene

Date: 4-17-2011
Time: 23:40
Location: 28.5 Dies Street
Frequency: St. Lawrence County Central Dispatch; Fireground 3;
Units Operating: Canton Fire/Rescue; SLC C&O; SUNY Canton PD; NYSP; SLC Sheriff;
Weather Conditions: Chilly, rain/snow
Description Of Incident: Police received a call for a suicidal party with a knife at 28 1/2 Dies Street at 23:40. When police arrived, they found the home on fire and the suicidal party laying naked on the ground. The man apparently stabbed himself in the chest and slit both wrists. The fire was started in a bedroom on the second floor of the house. The man was a 21 year old SUNY Canton Student. Police decline to identify the man because it was an apparent suicide.
Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue