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Congrats Dave! Keep up the training, don't ever be afraid to ask a question, and don't ever lose the passion for the job.. It only gets better!

New officers added.. .. maybe we could have members of the week! You know Don would win every week though- basically he's a big deal- people know him. I even hear he pees excellance. He was some Ambulance Driver today.. award winning bag carrying and stretcher lifting skills

And you have to be a self loathing sadomasochist that likes to clean to work on group 3.. Also make sure you all join the new Facebook group- DON ROBISON IS MY FIREMAN SUPERHERO - accepting members (and photos) now!!!!!! OMFGLMAO!!!

It may be time to post the video of the Group 1 firefighter interviews.. "daaaaaaaaaa... life saving rope composed of specially braided nylon withstands a load of daaaaaaaaaaa....." BU1FF knows what's up...

OH MAN.. let the games begin!

Since this individual let his card lapse prior I do not believe this will hold pertainence however for reference and discussion.. 800.16 (E) states that Any certification issued pursuant to this Part may be suspended for a fixed period, revoked or annulled, or the certificate holder may be censured, reprimanded, or fined in accordance with section 12 of the Public Health Law, after a hearing conducted pursuant to section 12-a of the Public Health Law (if) the department determines that the certificate holder has provided patient care or driven an ambulance or other emergency medical services response vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug affecting physical coordination or intellectual functions; Questionable things about this- "....if the department determines that the certificate holder has provided patient care or driven an ambulance or other emergency medical services response vehicle..." The Department of Health has no authority over any vehicle owned or operated by an EMS agency that is not issued a NYS certification- this comes down to the agency itself/ AHD. From a glance it appears that this vehicle does not have a NYS certification sticker on it. If this is in fact a NYS DOH recognized EASV it must have a current NYS certified sticker on 3 sides of the vehicle, inspection sticker affixed to the right hand corner of the windshield, and be subject to inspection for minimum equipment standard (according to 10NYCRR-800.26) and on record at NYS DOH MARO and Troy (10NYCRR-800.21). If this is just a lettered vehicle acquired by the squad not performing EMS 1st response duties and not a certified vehicle it is no more than an "agency car" as opposed to a NYS certified ALS First response vehicle or a NYS certified EASV, Emergency Ambulance Service Vehicle, or other certified and state recognized vehicle... which brings up a whole other slew of legalities which I will not even mention. If this was a certified EASV and the individual in question was responding to a call or on "duty crew" as a NYS certified provider that night it would be a nightmare for ALL parties involved. I can't help but to reiterate that we are our own worst enemies when it comes to things like this whole situation. Good luck to the individual involved it will be a long road. Agencies out there- take this case as a hint to look at your equipment usage, security, and drug & alcohol policies and revise if needed.

Bill the album is password protected on the website.. just FYI..

The Red Cross is always available for incidents in Dutchess County.

LMK what could be better or worse... WWW.SHANDAKENAMBULANCE.ORG Just keep in mind that the idea of the website is public education. If someone says something about the new flycar having a blue lightbar on the back I will straight up murder you...

Yeah man, 40+ minute transport times with a 100+ square mile service area. It's the closest thing to real EMS you can get to around here. Came a LONG way in a year.. ask some of the MLSS guys on here. I heard the boss is pretty cool too..

Good luck servicing the pump if the cab doesn't tilt..

Oh man, if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that LOL.. some time in the next few weeks hopefully. We've had it for months but cabinets/temp control/lighting/electrical/etc.. have to be finished (and it is hard work). It wasn't as easy as buying it on state bid and sending it out to odyssey or something.. the Town has rediculously limited funds ($36,000 for the whole vehicle incl. cabinetry, lighting, and cost of vehicle itself) so the vehicle's equipment came from everywhere (even ebay!) and the cabinetry and limited electrical work went out to the lowest bidders that wouldn't sacrifice quality and workmanship. The end result will be insane.. just taking some time. The vehicle will be in service for 10 years so it's well worth the wait for a quality product. I'll post some superbuff pics when she's all finished.

Looks nice.. I always loved those Ford Cs. What department is it from originally (As I would be willing to bet it came from Ray...LOL.. surprised it doesn't have one of those FU lights on the front) When you're done with it you should send it just a little south (as long as the diesel tank is secure... LMAO!)

is that a loaner rescue or something? what happened to 51?

I think in this case wearing an ANSI compliant vest might just make you an easier target! I wonder if lawmakers ever gave that a thought...

As a preface- Despite 30 years of progression, we are still all Ambulance Drivers in Joe the Plumber's eyes. 1. Public education and relations are the EMS professionals best friend. 2. As long as EMS professionals continue to accept being a "McJob" and don't make a proactive effort (see #1 above) the perception of the public will remain the same. 3. See # 1. Then do something about it.

How about a '54 Oren while you're at it too.. Poughkeepsie's pictured ALF 700 Engine was last in service at Hooker Ave. right? Also didn't they have a 900 or Century series 100' rear mount in spare for a while? I knew they had the '85 Snorkel as well but I could swear I remembered seeing one. Some cool rigs in Poughkeepsie over the years.. Thibaults, Lime Green Mack CFs, ALFS..

Tommy was doin' it...... He was inside doin' it..

Yeah.. not really the water that made them..

Sweet! We can have baby races now! Congrats Don! We'll have to catch up soon.

Poor load manager... The emergency lighting had to be turned on manually at certain cues too.. I'd hate to be that guy That is pretty awesome... too bad it's not a Mid-Mount Ferrara

Did you see some of the replies?!? Unbelieveable..

Haha.. we all saw ya on the TV on Christmas Eve.. nice work down there! Merry Christmas

5A-5P ShakenBaken' Flycar.. @ home with Mommy and Baby though. Not a bad gig Merry Christmas to all!

You sure it wasn't Don's car?