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All we want is to keep the work we have had for 22 plus years, which has saved many lives, and cannot be replaced by what I have seen proposed.So why won't the city let you? I can't understand how this relates to staffing, why would minimum staffing be dependent on the first responder program?
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In any event, just a reminder to all in this great city who respond to any type of emergency- we all have much more in common than we hold as differences- there are no enemies amongst us. Patient care must come first and foremost. So, please everyone on all sides of this contentious and emotional issue- although we may have strong disagreements in certain areas, let's agree to treat one another with respect at all times (especially in the field), and to be honest in our dealings with each other. All of us have a tough and at times, dangerous job that is worthwile and deserving of respect. Let's not demean ourselves or our professions by engaging in pettiness and mean spirited behavior. We are all much better than that.Well said.
Over the years the idea of YFD taking over ambulance service had been floated by various political leaders, and neither 628 nor UFOA had ever pursued this work.If YFD could do a better job at EMS, then why wasn't it ever pursued?
"going after" local 628 and UFOA workThey are not saying they are going after fires. Nor are the telling you how to fight fires. And these guys have much more to lose. An average YFD firefighter makes over $100,000 a year with great pay, benefits, and a pension after 20 years. Empress Paramedics make an average of $40,000 a year, and most have to work a second job and overtime to make ends meet. They have a lot more to lose if they contend with Local 628.
Chief, please know that I "Qtip", and I enjoy reading the insight you bring. Just because I'm discussing it with you, it doesn't mean anything more, like some other responses.
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'They told us to basically drop dead!' Angry New York residents and pols fuming over latest Sandy snub
Local leaders had been hopeful that the House of Representatives would vote Tuesday on the $60 billion Hurricane Sandy recovery bill already approved by the Senate -- but they were wrong
By Jonathan Lemire , Daniel Beekman , Clare Trapasso AND Joseph Straw / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 8:36 PM
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So, if there is a structure fire or the FD is busy in Yonkers on firematic stuff, does YFD send an Engine to cover each empty stations so that FD will be at EMS calls just as quickly?
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Why doesn't the FD start their own EMS service, or petition to, if they believe they provide a better service and a faster response?
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This firefighter is disgusting. I don't know or care who he is, but what "Brother" would attempt to get ahead off the backs of his fellow "Brothers" who actually studied for the examination?
If you're dumb as rocks taking tests but an excellent firefighter, it's still wrong. The process is based on the ability to take a test, not firefighting knowledge, experience, or skill. (which I think it should be based on). But it is the way it is, and he should have prepared better.
At the very least, this firefighter should be demoted and his salary should be docked until he pays back all the extra money he earned under the Captain rank. I hate to see anyone lose their pension, and I don't know where he is in his career, but he should be fired, unless those kinds of morals and ethics are acceptable to the people he answers to.
And if the person he cheated off of was knowingly involved, they should face discipline as well.
If the list is voided, I know I'd be suing this guy!
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Frankly, I'm suprised there isn't any sort of 9/11 tribute on the front page.
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Which Deputy retired?
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Yonkers fire union claims public safety threatened without new Ridge Hill firehouse10:54 PM, Aug. 18, 2011
Written by Ernie Garcia LoHud.com
YONKERS — The firefighters union is accusing city officials of endangering public safety by failing to build a new firehouse before people move into Ridge Hill.
The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 628 said the Yonkers Fire Department's response times in the sector including Ridge Hill's retail-residential complex already have risen "to an unacceptable level of six and a half minutes."
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Supreme Court dismisses suit seeking Mount Vernon fire chief's ousterWritten by Ernie Garcia
August 5th, 2011
MOUNT VERNON The state Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove the city's fire chief.
Mayor Clinton Young announced the dismissal Friday, calling the effort to remove Al-Farid Salahuddin a personality issue and a waste of taxpayer money.
"Chief Salahuddin has brought solid experience and professionalism to the job. Our fire department now provides mutual aid assistance to other municipalities and boasts better response times thanks to updated equipment and better management under Commissioner Noah Lighty," Young said in the statement he released.
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Hudson River boaters plan protest, say marine units overdo safety checks11:45 PM, Jul. 15, 2011
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Ken Valenti
Police marine units are a common sight on the Hudson River, but some boaters say their stops for safety checks have become excessive.
"Over the past five years, police activity has just gone crazy," said Lex Filipowski, a boater who is organizing a protest off Croton Point Park at 11 a.m. Sunday. The rally is called "Freedom to Go Boating."
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And I think there was a lot of internal support from the SFRD members to get an Aerialscope for the new T1, prior to an executive decision made to get the Sutphen???
If HME made a midmount tower, that would have been the choice for replacement (joking). But just drive down the Post road...there's a nice new Aerialscope in Darien.......
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I hate brush fires, this is 100x bigger then anything I would have to deal with probaly ever! Great job on the photos.
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In Westchester, one of the biggest issues I see are response times, both FD and EMS.
While their are a variety of factors, including career and volunteer first due apparatus, geography, etc, how can a proper response time be determined?
Hopefully this never happens, but for example only your house is burning down, and you know it can be saved by a swift response, how long do you want to wait?
And, how can response times be enforced, if any, and not altered by "clock stopper" responses, such as the arrival of a Chief in a non-suppresion vehicle? Who's job is it to take a stand and say "this is unacceptable" and things need to change?
As far as manpower, an engine can get there in 3 minutes, but not have enough personel to start suppresion.
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Peekskill fire union, city spar over alleged threat11:19 PM, Jun. 12, 2011
Written by Marcela Rojas
A Peekskill firefighters union has filed an improper labor practice charge against the city, alleging one of its members was threatened by the city manager.
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One would think they would have gone with something larger and more specialized like this for their rescue:
http://www.svitrucks.com/apparatusdetails.asp?apparatusid=260
New Rochelle and Stamford are KIND OF similar....but Stamford's bigger but has a smaller rescue? I'm sure Stamford's apparatus comiteee did the best they could with the funds and contract they had to work with.
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Has Hartsdale Tower Ladder 15 returned to service? Have a friend in Wisconsin who said it's been sitting there for months.
Also have heard Hartsdale will be keeping the non-NFPA compliant rear mount 1976 Seagrave Ladder as a reserve?
http://www.gufalocal1586.org/single_pic.cfm?PicID=239493&galleryID=1483&gallery=Fire%20Calls
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2nd what lalautze said....
You think people would be much more outwardly appreciative of your work on this. I have no idea about the technical stuff that you had to deal with, but I already notice the site is much faster on this new server.
Thanks again Seth AND staff for your dedication to this site.....it really is an invaluable resource to this community.
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Doesn't Tarrytown has a fleet made up almost entirley of E-Ones?
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These two guys made a bonehead move to get a bit too involved with the late night atmosphere and got caught - clearly a lapse in professionalism. Now, this lapse may been momentary, but however momentary it is a lapse.I think you made a momentary lapse in judgement, you seem to always like to play "devils advocate"- but calling them boneheads went too far. You need to retract or apologize. I don't post often on here or get involved in debates, but that comment was competly out of line.
These guys should be applauded, not "scrutinized".
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Can that be considered texting while driving?
Even so, aren't emergency personel exempt during the course of their duty?
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I don't understand why there is only one foam trailer for the whole county? I know Yonkers has a truck filled with an assortment of foam, that can be applied using any engine, along with some other special foam equipment. New Rochelle, I believe, was looking at a foam unit a few years back, if I remember correctly.
And why was this shift made- I believe it was in Fairview? Where are they going to station it in White Plains? I know I-287 runs through White Plains, but Hawthorne and Ossining have both made use of the foam trailer, too.
So, again, why aren't there more?
Thanks to Chief Fitz for the information
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Get well soon, Steve!!
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Happy Birthday guys!
in Westchester County Area Emergency Services News
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A friend who works for news station asked me about this on a tip she received about a Bee-Line driver listening to some sort of fire or police radio and texting while doing it. The rider apparently rides this line frequently and this happens all time, and the rider supposedly has video.
If this is true, what reason would a Bee-Line driver have for monitoring let's assume 60 Control? I figure IF this is true the driver is a probably a buff who is going to lose his job once this comes out. It's kind of a hard story to make up.