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  2. Posted

    Date: 10/28/13
    Time: 5:59 p.m.

    Incident Type: TCPD Patrol requesting back-up forthwith, reports shots fired, requesting EMS
    Location: 1353 Kings Highway, Town of Chester (Near the Barnsider Restauant)

    District: Town of Chester
    Units: Chester Town PD, Chester Village PD, NYSP, OCSO, Blooming Grove PD, Chester EMS, Warwick PD

    Description: Shots fired, requesting EMS

    Update: 18:06 Possibly self-inflicted GSW by suspect

    18:07 Requesting Town of Chester PD Chief be notified and respond

    18:08 Cancel ALS, subject DOA

    18:27 Chester FD w/ Rescue for lighting, to the scene

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    3. ANY LEO or HCP here, that say they don't judge a suspect or patient in some way is a liar. We ALL do it, whether you want to admit it or not. Are you honestly going to say that you haven't judged, in some way, the EDP that you have responded to the 15th time? The drunk that wrecked his car? The frequent flyer? The homeless alcoholic? The "seeker"? The nursing home? Do you see the elderly white lady driving the Buick the same as you do the middle aged black man driving the Mercedes? Would it make a difference if that white lady were in the grocery store parking lot and the black man was in your neighborhood or "the hood"?

    And here are my final thoughts. Please don't lump all HCP and LEO's together and assume they make all these "assumptions", because I assure it, that's not the case. I'm sorry that you've become so cynical through your experiences. I've been a Paramedic for fourteen years now, in addition to CFR and EMT time prior to that. I understand certain patients try your frustrations. And I don't believe the problem is that you had these "thoughts", it was your implication that you would alter you actions as a professional in response to them. You can be a human and have "thoughts" about your patients, but once anyone starts withholding treatment in response to it, I personally believe a line has been crossed. I live in a community with both "elderly white ladies" and "middle age black men". It doesn't really alter my daily life.

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    A suspect shoots and kills two of your co-workers and you are pursuing him. He crashes, is critically injured and no longer a threat.. Are you going to do everything you can, including c-spine, to possibly save his life or pull him from the wreck and handcuff him?

    Well, based on your argument (and supported by your Tea Party Avatar), I'd have to consider the possibilities that my taxes are impacted. Pathetic.

    Makes me wonder about your commitment to your patients well being. Do you take it a step further? Do you make treatment decisions about certain groups of people you don't care for as well? Maybe based on race or religion too? Or is it just groups you feel are inferior? Someone should contact your employer. Your PCR's should be QA/QI'd to identify any cases where your personal feelings have dictated patient treatment based on your distaste of them or where you thought they might cost too much.

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  9. Posted

    I guess maybe I'm just getting old and cold. You want to shoot up and OD, well that's the chance you take. It may be a cool new toy to play with, but its my ever increasing tax dollars at work. Save 'em so we can save 'em again next weekend. Eventually you just need to let Darwin do his work.

    Wow. Have a problem with treating diabetics because they eat too much? What about cancer patients, since it might be related to unhealthy lifestyle choices? Is this your personal prerogative or an agency policy?

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  13. Posted

    How often does it rotate? 14 days?

    There is no set answer to that. It varies widely by Troop and even by Station, meaning two stations in the same Troop will have two different approches. As I mentioned, there are Stations where there is little to no rotation, others that rotate every 28 days, others every 14 days, and yet others that rotate randomly.

  14. Posted

    INIT915, maybe in your Troop or Zone thats the case, but where in mine we all get bounced around like ping pong balls due to manpower and other issues. I'd love a steady work schedule. Be safe!

    It is. We have countless people on set shifts. I'd dare to say it's more common than not. All depends on the relationship with your Station Commander.

  16. Posted

    The schedule rotates from days to nights, the NYSP does not have a designated or permanent shift policy and all members are required to work days and nights.

    Actually, there are countless Members who work steady shifts, whether it be days, nights, or flex shifts. These Members work steady tours and rarely have to switch for a special reason. Example, a straight night guy need to work a day shift twice annually for Firearms dates.

  18. Posted

    What is the "H" representing on the cars? Ex the one car has "H208". According to the NYSP web site they don't have a troop "H"

    http://troopers.ny.gov/Contact_Us/Troop_Information/

    *Nice pics

    There are a myriad of vehicle with "H" plates and "H" radio designations. That also includes our helicopters, i.e. 1H18, 1H43, etc, etc.

    "H" simply means the vehicles are attached to some unit within Division Headquarters. It doesn't mean it physically turns out of HQ, simply that's the administrative assignment. The test vehicles are all assigned to Fleet Services, therefore given "H" designations as they are rotated around to different Troops. Feedback from the field is then considered for future purchases. A few dozen vehicles were recently purchased for field testing (Ford, Dodge, Chevy). Based on feedback, a huge order of the Ford Interceptors and a smaller order of Dodge Chargers is in, some of which have been moved out into the field and will be assigned traditional plate designations depending on their location.

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  21. Posted

    I think we need to refrain from commenting until all facts are in. This is the latest statement from the restaurant owner as posted on Lo-Hud: "The six people involved in the accident enjoyed an expensive dinner — but just four drinks between them — before heading out on the Hudson River, the restaurant’s owner told The Journal News."

    Interesting, the bar owner says they actually skipped out on the bill.