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Hey everyone! Just thought I would start a list of EMT-B here and around the Hudson Vally for anyone who is looking to refresh or looking for an EMT-B class.
http://www.irvingtonems.com/p/fall-2012-emt-programs.html%C2'>

I will stop using a backboard when I won't get fired for not using it.

Brandie new, no exp full time at Empress is about $18.00/hr. Per-diems get more $$$, no benefits. Cortlandt Regional EXP NEEDED $25/hr. Town Of Mamaroneck Amb District EXP NEEDED, about $30/hr (I gotta look at my stubs some day). EVAC I am pretty sure just went to $28.

Great save by village of Mamaroneck firefighters and Mamaroneck EMS.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20131024/NEWS/310240091/Mamaroneck-firefighters-honored-saving-woman-s-life

Thank you to all FD, PDs and VACs that were there on that night. I know it was not an easy call and to all the neighborhood fire departments that went on standby in Elmsford thank you as well! And thoughts and prayers to the family.

Empress EMS
http://www.empressems.com/
TransCare EMS
http://transcare.com/
EMStar EMS
http://www.emstarambulance.com/
SeniorCare EMS
http://www.seniorcareems.com/
Mobile Life EMS
http://www.mobilelife.com/
Rockland Mobile Care EMS / Rockland Paramedics
http://www.rocklandmobilecare.com/
Citywide EMS
http://www.citywideambulance.com/
Good Luck!

I just wanted to give Elmsford FD and the other agencies involved much props in they handled this weekend's tragic fatal structure fire.
Click Here To Read The Incident Alert
It was a very difficult fire, to say the least. Units arrived almost immediately, and the attic was engulfed as was most of the second story upon arrival. Lines were stretched, and aggressive primary searches were conducted, with firefighters even trying to dig through some of the debris from the collapsing attic which they could not reach due to the fire. The Incident Commander has to make the difficult choice to remove the firefighters from the building, in which the structural integrity was quickly disintegrating. The child who was found in the attic bedroom several hours later (12:30PM the next day), and stood no chance, no matter what the firefighters did or when they did it. The firefighters who tried to locate the child are suffering tremendous emotional pain because of their heroics. There's obviously much more to the story, but that's just a quick synopsis.
To the Incident Commanders, I can only imagine how tough your choices that you had to make must have been.
Daisy, WCPD's Detective John Peter's Arson Dog, was also on scene assisting C&O trying to determine the cause, which I didn't see posted in the media.
I was also told that Nicky Melillo was on scene with Valhalla VAC. As many of you know, his brother, Chucky Mellilo, died almost 1 year ago near the date of the fire. He was out there making his brother proud, and doing exactly what his brother would have done.
Thoughts and prayers are with all involved while they recover from this.

Westchester EMS
http://www.westchesterems.org/

Buckshollow Emergency Equipment, easy off/on the TSP.
Hope all these suggestions helped

reality workwear in port chester / rye brook its right on the boarder.
brothers on gun hill road in the Bronx isn't that far either.
new England sportswear in white plains too

also Roberts on Mamaroneck has a limited supply of bdus and shirts, but in a bind, they do have stuff, just not the largest selection

Thanks - what a nightmare. I'm thinking of just doing the online. Any ideas of a class being offered around here anytime soon?
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Chicago Fire Season 2 premieres tonight at 10PM!
It got very, very good towards the end of last season, almost comparable to Third Watch, and am excited to see what this season brings.
Also excited for the spinoff "Chicago Police" later this season.

From the Town Of Greenburgh Email List:
Congrats to Capt. McNerney, and thank you for your many years of dedication to GPD Chief Decarlo! Best wishes for a great retirement!

Have a pulse....... That's a joke, but there may be a bit of truth due to the extremely low pay in this career. The pay is causing the character of employee simply because of this.
My advice for any interview, not just for in the emergency service field is the following :
Wear a suit - Navy or Grey is best, but black will do (black is a tad bit formal)
Wear a white dress shirt and a tie. Neutral color tie is proper, no funky patterns
Wear dress socks and shoes.
Get a haircut the day before, shave the morning of and groom your fingernails.
Arrive to the interview 15-20 minutes early and leave home with ample time to spare in case of traffic or car trouble.
Shake hands with a medium grip. Firm, but not so you crush knuckles, yet not to the point of a dead fish handshake feeling
Make eye contact with handshakes and while talking to your interviewer.
Maintain good posture while in the interview with your back straight while sitting and your hands forward in front of you. DO NOT cross arms as this is a body language sign that you are hiding something.
Always answer the question being asked to the best of your ability. Nothing more and nothing less. DO NOT volunteer any information you aren't being asked as this make open doors to further questions that you may not be prepared to answer. Ask for clarification if the question being asked is not totally clear to you.
Do not ramble or repeat yourself while answering any questions
Always be honest. If you lie or stretch the truth, it always will be discovered at some point.
Be polite and be respectful. (Yes Sir No Maim)
Thank them for their time and consideration after the interview
Hope this helps

As per host company 30 depts. and it's Port Chester, two words !

Westchester County Volunteer Firemen's Association
107th Annual Convention
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - WCVFA Convention Meeting
800 Westchester Avenue
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Registration Starting at 5 PM
Training 6:45 PM - Dinner 7:45 PM - Meeting 8:45 PM
Reliance Engine & Hose Company No. 1 190th Anniversary Parade
Port Chester Fire Department
Sunday, September 22, 2013 - Parade
Line Up: 1 PM
Parade Starts: 2 PM
Westchester Avenue & Bowman Avenue
CONGRATS!

Remembering the 343 FDNY, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority PD, the 2,977 innocent lives that were lost 12 years ago. And thank you to our Heroes.. our firefighters, police, ems, military, and K-9 units who rushed down to the towers to look for our love ones and the innocent lives day in and day out.
~9/11/01 Never Forgotten~

Remembering the 343 FDNY, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority PD, the 2,977 innocent lives that were lost 12 years ago. And thank you to our Heroes.. our firefighters, police, ems, military, and K-9 units who rushed down to the towers to look for our love ones and the innocent lives day in and day out.
~9/11/01 Never Forgotten~

Remembering the 343 FDNY, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority PD, the 2,977 innocent lives that were lost 12 years ago. And thank you to our Heroes.. our firefighters, police, ems, military, and K-9 units who rushed down to the towers to look for our love ones and the innocent lives day in and day out.
~9/11/01 Never Forgotten~

Even now it's still painful to look back at that horrible day. But we do need to remember and to never forget.

12 years later gone but will never be forgotten. We still got your back
We remember the 343 Firefighters in NYC that died that day but we should not forget all the Police officers, EMT's and victims on the planes, in the Towers or the Pentagon and especially those who are suffering from or passed away from cancer because they dug the rubble at the site.
Or the K-9's that helped that got sick

Let us not forget 9/11/01. Let us not forget the 343 Fire Fighters who gave the ultiment sacrfice on this tragic day. 12 years later lets sound our sirens across this nation to reflect and pray! Please.. Never forget!

The only Fire Departments NOT dispatched by 60 Control full-time (at least the last time I worked) were Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Fairview, Hartsdale, Hastings, Irvington, Mount Vernon, Ossining, Somers, Tarrytown, White Plains, Yonkers & Montrose VA.
EMS Agenices that do not get full-time dispatch from 60 Control are White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Yorktown Medics, Ossining Medics, Mount Pleasant Medics, Montrose VA, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Greenburgh PD, Harrison, Hastings, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Ossining, Pleasantville, Port Chester/Rye/Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Tarrytown, Valhalla & Yorktown.
Why an agency doesn't seek county dispatch - that's their choice. In many cases departments have valid reasons to stay with their own way of doing things. For others, it's a lack of understanding the advantages offered to them.
Want my opinion on the whole system.... Send me a private message...

Most of the summer courses have started already.
For the Fall, these are your best bets:
Ben Fontanilles gives EMT Original Courses at Irvington VACV 914-315-4BLS (4257) - or email critical caring@gmail.com Probably will have a course in the Fall.
Phelps offers EMT Original Courses on a regular basis. You may want to contact them now about the Fall Courses. For more information call:
914-366-3577 For registration contact 914-366-3698 or cee@pmhc.us
New Rochelle FD is sponsoring a class in the Fall at Valhalla VAC. Click here for the flyer.
Westchester Community College offers EMT courses as well, not sure of when is the next one. Contact Department Chair Steve Nardozzi directly to register.(914) 606-6507 Science Bldg. Rm. 338 steve.nardozzi@sunywcc.edu

Thanks for the tip.