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How do I get rid of the numbers next to the shoutbox tab?

The I/A's area on the homepage is still funky with a mix of I/A's and thread topics.

Some topics are still showing up in the upcoming events too.

Also having issues viewing some of the advertisers on the homepage and shoutbox page. Not sure if that's related to the photos or not.

Font sizes on the shoutbox page (portal, members, etc) seem a little small (same goes for the quick navigation and search tabs) or just not bolded.

Using Google Chrome through Windows 8.

It only had 4,000 miles on it? That seems kind of low, no?

Due to budget issues in the city of Syracuse (NY), the city has been forced to close the firehouse for Engine Co. 7. The firehouse reportedly is in dire need of repairs and the city would rather close the house than to fix it.

Engine 7 and its mini-pumper is/was the busiest in the city and often responded 2nd, 3rd and RIT to structure fires.

The crumbling station needs $1.26 million to make it comparable to the city's other fire stations, said City Engineer Mary Robison, quoting an engineering report by C&S Companies. Repairing the weakened floor would cost $185,000 for a seven- to 10-year fix, or $300,000 for a 20- to 25-year fix.

The station's fire truck and mini-pumper were among the busiest in the city, due to its central location and ability to provide back-up to stations in all four directions.

Fire Chief Paul Linnertz said closing the station would not significantly impact response time to the major institutions on University Hill. The fire engine would be moved to Fire Station No. 1 downtown, which could respond in roughly the same amount of time.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/04/syracuse_fire_chiefs_union_deb.html

I just shot the Pound Ridge wetdown the other night for their new Rescue 22. I'd hold off on posting photos until the site is entirely back up and running.

Yonkers - 171 north broadway - reported structure fire. Caller reports flames on the first floor.

Engines 308, 309, 303, 306, Ladders 71, 72, Battalion 1, and Rescue 1 on the assignment

Update: Batt 1 confirms fire but negative structure fire. Drops to 10/22 for inside rubbish fire. Now all units are 10/8

Brookfield, CT - mva w/ pin. - Super 7 Highway (Route 7) north of exit 12. Closing the road

Update: fatal rollover. Danbury is sending their Squad. Squad 1 was cancelled prior to reaching the scene and returned to service/quarters.

Somers - 50 Ty Road (sp?) - reported structure fire

Update: cooking fire on the stove. Extinguished with dry chem. Units returning

Shown below are the two cameras boxes in question. Was this story really faked to gain a free camera or was this for real? Many of you may have made up your minds but for me based on my own extensive research I believe this story is true. Not so sure? Then please continue.

After communicating with Jalal again I thought it would be a good idea to ask some more questions to help explain this freak situation he found himself in and to clear up any rumours that may be flying around the net.

Updated Story

It could happen and if you think someone wouldn't try this I think you are mistaken. Just my opinion.

I don't disagree with you there, it's certainly a valid point you make. The author of the story was skeptical as well and did some digging and the more she digs the more this person's story checks out. The site refuses to issue a full refund. The most they're willing to give is a $100 coupon, which they claim is the largest they've ever given out.

Now that said, there's a reason why I posted this story in the "You can't make this stuff up" category. It just sounds too good to be true, lol

I am very skeptical with this story. First of all, if you are documenting an unboxing it usually is a Youtube video so you can share product info with others. I have never seen an unboxing documented with photos before. Whats the purpose? And, if you were to photo document an unboxing, why take pictures of you cutting open the shipping box. Sounds like an elaborate scheme to try to get a free camera from Dell. I don't believe any of this story.

You'd be surprised. A lot of people document unboxings via photos. It's not all that unusual. How is this person trying to plot an elaborate scheme to get a free camera when he had paid for it already? That doesn't make much sense.

Also, there is apparently going to be a follow up story coming. The original publisher posted in the comments section in reply to someone who was just as skeptical as you. It hasn't gone live yet due to the person still waiting on an official reply from Dell management. I'm going to keep monitoring the site and when the story does go up, I'll post the follow up in here. It will be up at F Stop Lounge.

Most of us would agree that it is quite exciting when the UPS Truck pulls up with some new gear that we purchased especially when it’s a new camera body or lens. Like kids on Christmas morning we can’t wait to unbox the new toy and put it to test. Sadly one photographer opened the box not to find a new camera body but floor laminate. Read on to learn about his experience, see photos and find out which nationally known dealer did this not just once, but twice to him.

As a long time buyer and preferred member of Dell.com, Jalal of JZPhotography, was excited to learn that they would be willing to lower their price on a new Canon 5D Mark III to just about match the same prices he was finding online. He placed his order over the phone with Dell customer service and was shipped what he thought would be a new Canon 5D Mark III with the 24-105mm f4 IS lens. A huge upgrade from his current 30D camera and one that he was extremely excited about. Fortunately, Jaleel documented the unboxing and took pictures of his whole experience with his iPhone 5 which later turned into great evidence to show what he received instead of the new camera he expected.

New 5D Mark III Box Arrives Full Of Laminate Flooring, No Camera

City/Town/Municipality/Dept: Syracuse, NY

Unit designation/identifier: 55’ KME Firestix elevated master stream ladder

Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: KME Predator Severe Service chassis.

Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: low mount crosslays (60” off ground), side mount pump panel with 2000gpm pump, duplicated governor and relief valve controls, KME 55’ Firestix ladder, 500/50 gallons of water/foam and a Class A foam system.

Estimated delivery date: TBD

Status: On order

Notes: KME extended the offering for 2012 and 2013 with options for future apparatus purchases and to also allow other department’s to tag-on to the Syracuse order. Further, KME has offered the tag-on availability in both pumper and aerial design for flexibility of vehicle designs desired.

Syracuse’s cabs will include side facing gear and equipment storage compartments and the most rugged interior available.The KME stainless steel body was custom designed to meet the unique needs of Syracuse fire department in rigorous and harsh climatic operating environments. The body features roll-up style doors, triple style SCBA compartments and all LED scene lighting systems.

http://www.kovatch.com/News/13-01-15/City_of_Syracuse_Chooses_KME.aspx

The union representing New York City school bus drivers announced Monday that its members will go on strike, effective Wednesday morning.

The strike by Local 1181 of the Amalgamated Transit Union will disrupt transportation for about 152,000 students.

As CBS 2’s Lou Young reported, union bosses filed grim-faced into a Midtown news conference Monday afternoon, having just made the decision to go all the way. The school bus drivers’ strike will be the first since 1979.

“While we remain optimistic that we can reach an agreement, we are here today to announce that Local 1181 will strike effective Wednesday morning,” said union president Michael Cordiello. “This is not a decision that we have arrived at lightly, but an action we must take.”

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/14/threat-of-school-bus-strike-still-looms-over-nyc/

Ok, wasn't sure about that. Thanks!

Some more CT run stats:

East Haven, CT FD: 6,121

Manchester, CT FD: 8,270

East Hartford, CT FD: 10,240

New Britain, CT FD: 11,542

Danbury, CT FD: 9,300

Meriden, CT FD: 9,270

Are the Danbury numbers strictly fire or do they run ems as well?

The conference room was full of about 70 police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and members of the military, but several people still gasped as they watched footage of a small bomb exploding in the desert outside of Socorro, N.M.

“This is what 10 pounds looks like when it goes off,” said instructor Judd Holiday, a former Sacramento bomb squad commander. “If you take that 10-pound shot and set it off in this room, most of us are not going to survive that.”

Holiday was one of several New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center faculty members who led a terrorism and suicide bombing incident response exercise for first responders at Chappaqua Crossing Saturday.

First responders get bomb-response know-how

City/Town/Municipality/Dept: FDNY
Unit designation/identifier: Engines
Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: KME Severe Service chassis with a stainless steel split tilt cab

Pump size, tank size (water/foam), aerial type & length: 2000gpm
Estimated delivery date: TBD
Status: On order
Notes: Contract was awarded to KME from a 2012 bid and runs through November 2015.

http://www.kovatch.com/News/13-01-11/KME_Receives_FDNY_Pumper_Order.aspx

The FDNY officially opened EMS Station 13 on Jan. 7, which will serve Washington Heights and the surrounding communities.

“Now I know at first it may seem like a simple ribbon cutting ceremony to open a new facility, but this is really the culmination of years of effort by so many in this Department,” Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano said. “And today, I’m proud to say this community is safer and better off because of this new station behind me, and because of the caliber of the people who call it home.”

The new station is 3,136 square feet and contains a supply area for advanced and basic life support, a vehicle supply room, a decontamination bay and parking for spare ambulances. It staffs 17 ambulance tours and three EMS officer tours each day. “This is a thriving, dynamic area that deserves the best EMS station,” Chief of Department Edward Kilduff said.

EMS Station 13 Opened In Manhattan

A good amount of the problem lies on driver stupidity but at the same time part of it lies on the state for not doing more to prevent this (not sure what they can do to curb this) and part lies on the trucking companies. All too often these companies are supplying their drivers with residential type gps devices instead of commercial, if at all.

So, I've really gotten into this show, and for a TV Drama, it's fairly accurate. The way they do things, is, in some cases, better then I've seen real life people do it.

Ditto, I've gotten to the point where I have my DVR set to record it so I don't miss it if I'm out or watching something else.

Overall, I like this new layout. It's much more organized and more localized.

The only thing I would add is a Units on Standby (if any) column below the Units Operating column. Otherwise I think it's fine. You know what they say? If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Looks like most of the heavy snow is diminishing over NJ. Joe Rao's 2 pm update thinks maybe another inch or 2 before all is said and done.

Fantastic shots, love the HDR and the chain saw pics! Keep up the good work

They can't plow with less than 2 inches. Yorktown had a structure fire earlier and had to avoid that. Croton had to come through the village of Ossining due to impassable road conditions. Roads were/are bad everywhere.