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    OK here it is as told to me from a member. During the month of May over 80% of calls were given away. That is to say 80% of their revenue was given away.

    The volunteers broke away from the fire district, with the permission of the commissioners, for the express reason that they charge for response. Last I heard the VAC and the paid Firefighters responded to 2000 calls a year. So 2000 X $400.00 = $800,000.00. and the paid firefighters and the Paramedics are paid by the tax payers.

    So where is $800,000.00 going? Surly not into equipment or supplies or the price of manpower. (Manpower is free, right?)

    While they supply transport, Oxygen, Band aids, training(this is questionable)and vehicles. This could not cost more then $100,000.00

    AHH maybe it is cut up at the fire house. Since the Volunteer Fire association does not charge for calls, they charge the VAC rent. This way money can be laundered and used as they please. So they charge the VAC $10,000.00 a month (actual figure unknown) and they walk away with $120,000.00 a year for floor space rental.

    The left over is $580,000.00. So where is all the money? Why is the Fire District not being reimbursed for sending their paid firefighters to the scene that they are not responsible for? Are the VACs reimbursing the Towns to help defray the cost of the Paramedics, or are they just stuffing their coffers. The taxpayers are already paying for these services, if you would like to charge a person not living in your town that’s maybe something I can get on board with. I pay enough taxes in the town of Cortlandt now. But to break away from the Mohegan Fire district just so you can bill people is a crime, more of the hidden cost of volunteers.

    So does someone out there know where all the money is?

    The 80% figure is way way off. The member that gave you that info should check the monthly reports. Your revenue figures are way off also!

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    Does gasoline really go "bad" if you leave it unused for a period of time? Some people are convinced this is just another urban legend, and that people who worry about "old gas" and spend money on fuel stabilizer are wasting psychic energy as well as cash.

    http://autos.aol.com/article/general/v2/_a...703144909990001

    Good question. The web address given has the answers. Gas can definitely go bad. Use of fuel stabilizer for storage time is highly recommended! ;)

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    When HRPC closed down its fire house, all of the apparatus and hose was given to the Fairview Fire District. The apparatus was kept in the back of the firehouse and was eventually auctioned off to the highest bidder. The highest bidder happens to be in Pleasant Valley which is where the apparatus still sits to this day. I am told that the ladder is still in fair condition, although I have also been told it sits outside. The two pieces of apparatus were sold together. The buyer was more of a Mack fan but took the LaFrance when he won the bid. The old cab over ford which was nicknamed "Yellow Bird" sat behind Nichol's for a while. I do not know it it is still there.

    Hope this helps

    Chris

    Is that Pleasant Valley location the Christmas tree farm with large truck collection? Sad looking old rigs from many places! :(

  21. Posted

    My wife being a shrink I just read her HIPPA statement she has her patients sing and asked her and it's all about transmitting and releasing personal information. Sort of like the confidentiality statements you get from your bank. Having a picture in the paper is not a violation so long as no personal info is released.

    So her patients sing the HIPPA statement. Highly unusual therapy! :blink:

  22. Posted

    Editorial from the Pueblo (CO) Chieftain - October 6, 2007

    Text of the legislation @ http://www.iaff.org/politics/PDF/S2123.pdf

    The article in question here was not written by the media. It was written by a Fellow of the Heritage Foundation, a Conservative Think Tank with an anti union, pro Big Business agenda. They are backed by all the big corporations in the USA and many from other countries. Mr. Shenk, the author of the article is using fear tactics to stir the pot! Don't believe everything he says. One untruth he states as fact is that all 26,000 Vol. Fire Depts. are anchored by a core of Career FFs. when they're off duty. What a heap of BS! Sure, some FDs have a lot, some a few, off duty career guys, but I feel I'm right in saying that a majority have none! Don't sweat it Vollies. You'll be around for a long time.

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    FDMV has to respond to the EEOC as of this wednesday 26 sept 07. The complaint was filed back in july and the investigator states the the fire commissioner "has to" reply! we will see what happens??? As we all know alot is going on in mount vernon politics, it should be an interesting few months ahead. sit back and enjoy the SHOW!

    JC, are you aware of the Buffalo court rulings? Sounds similar to your situation.

    "EO" from Mohegan

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    I have no doubt in my mind that 1.)the survivors didn't tell the police that there were other people in the vehicle and that 2.)the police assumed that they were the only occupants and didn't ask the survivors.

    I suspect that you're right about the survivors not being forthcoming about all the circumstances including the presence of other victims and the whereabouts of the vehicle. Even if the PD did ask - if they were told NO, what would the FD do if they were called? On the surface it seems like the PD really dropped the ball but I'm skeptical. Until all the facts are in and objectively analyzed - not by a victims family member - I'm not rushing to judgment.

    There was a situation like this on the Cross County Parkway a few years ago when a victim ejected was not discovered until the next morning and the accusations FLEW blaming EVERYONE who was there for not finding him. Turned out there was no wrongdoing - just a tragic accident.

    Fully agree. I doubt any police dept. would call out the F.D. if the survivors said they were the only persons in the vehicle, as long as those survivors acted in a believable behavior. Now if they acted drunk or were falling all over the place or barely conscious I would go with the old time proverb: WHEN IN DOUBT, SEND THEM OUT. Who's it gonna hurt to look around fast with the thermal imager. As for the P.D. in my town, they are usually good with calling out the F.D.'s when there may be even the slightest chance of our victims.

    Ok well I definately agree with the fact that the survivors probably didn't the anyone about their friends. But what I want to know is why does one article put the distance of the bodies at "about 60 feet" and the other one say "10 feet". This is starting to turn into another "News 12" story where instead of reporting the actual facts they are going to start shooting blame to make up some good news. Now why can't they tell it as it is a tragic accident where two young men lost there lives and let those men rest in peace, instead of smeared all over the headlines for weeks on end!

    Monday, Gary Police Chief Thomas Houston said Darius Moore, the driver, and the other 17-year-old survivor, DeAndre Anderson, had been drinking illegally, their car was speeding and the boys -- who walked four blocks away from the crash -- had initially misdirected police to the accident location.

    I think this sums it up. It is unfortunate this happened. Young lived lost due to alchohol and speed. Maybe the police should of called for help but when the smoke clears who is really at fault???

    You all "assume" and "without a doubt" a lot. You don't know the facts so why bother. A Good search of the accident scene was not done because someone "assumed" it wasn't needed, but it was. Fact!