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  1. Posted

    Thanks for posting this Seth.

    As I sit here reading this post there is a lot going through my head, but there is one point that stands out in the forefront. Here we have a firefighter who gave us a life lesson or a "it happened to me" lesson. A firsthand account of what happened to him and there are only two comments and 272 views of this thread. Yet we have a three minute video clip posted to the forums less than a day prior that has 20 comments and 1,069 views that may look bad, but is full of "power-hour", "save-the-fire service" Monday morning quarterbacking.

    I'm disheartened to see that the fire service hasn't changed in numerous aspects. We hate it when the media, press and the public grab a hold of a short clip of a larger incident and lambaste us, but yet we still do it to ourselves day in and day out. Whether it's at our coffee table or through the keyboard warrior society, we continue to do it. That 3 minute clip may very well paint the whole picture, but unless your boots were on the ground you don't know that. Here, firefighter Dorner told us his story, from his boots. Learn from him and his crew, leave the criticism to the media. If that video really does portray the entire incident, save your time on the forums. Go find a member of the department, ask them what happened and why they did what they did. Then give them a story like this and ask them if they're okay with their Chief knocking on their wife's door.

    Be the change you want, if it falls on deaf ears then you can go to bed at night knowing that you did what you could to teach a lesson.

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  3. Posted · Edited by FFD941

    Attached are the forms which I have received from MLSS.

    The vendor letter includes a page for Tee Sponsorships which are a $100 donation per sponsorship.

    Golfing for foursomes is a $125 donation per golfer.This includes Lunch on the turn, BBQ dinner at the course and a shirt.

    Foot Golfing is a $50 dontation per golfer and also includes above items.

    Gunther Vendor Letter.pdf

    Guntherevening ofFun.pdf

    GuntherFootGolfRegistration.pdf

    GuntherGolfRegistration.pdf

    Please feel free to print and distribute to your stations.

  4. Posted

    Please see the message below as copied from Mobile Life Support Services' Facebook Page.

    Mobile Life Support Services and The Bill Spadafora Fund are please to announce a fundraiser for the Tim Gunther Memorial Scholarship Fund.

    As many of you know, when Bill was hurt two years ago, the community stepped up and rallied for BillyStrong!
    One of those who went above and beyond was City of Poughkeepsie Firefighter Tim Gunther. Tim played one hole of golf....on 18 different courses...in one day!

    On May 5th, Tim Gunther died in the line of duty after running into a burning building to rescue a complete stranger.
    Now....its our turn!

    On Friday, June 19th we will be having a Golf/FootGolf/Evening of Fun at the New Paltz Golf course and Upstairs on 9 Cafe.

    See the Flyers coming out soon for Registration and more Information

    I will post more information as soon as it becomes available.

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  6. Posted

    First and foremost, I do not know the whole story so this post is based solely on the video below.

    http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20130528/NEWS01/130528022/VIDEO-Local-gun-owner-arrested-under-SAFE-Act-speaks-Journal

    Given the circumstances during a traffic stop, if an officer is informed of a concealed carry permit, whether it be verbally or visualizing a license, does this give him/her the right to search and seizure or the need to physically exam the weapon or weapons on said license?

  7. Posted

    Date:08-03-12

    Time: 1235 hrs

    Location: Chelsea Cove Marina

    Frequency: 453.900, 453.800, 453.925, Police 1

    Units Operating: Chelsea, Houghsonville, New Hamburg 53-99 and Town of Wappingers EMS, NYSP

    Weather Conditions: Clear

    Description Of Incident:

    1235hrs: Initial Dispatch

    1239hrs: Addition of New Hamburg

    1241hrs: NYSP Update negative entrapment

    Reporters:FFD941

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  8. Posted

    Walkers recall election has nothing to do with unions and the private sector, which is the topic of your thread.

    While I totally agree with the above statement, I'll throw in my two cents since I happen to know someone who played a role in Wisconsin's recent recall.

    If the union’s actions didn’t make their voices heard, I don’t know what will. First and foremost if you knew what you were talking about, Gov. Walker’s bill excluded fire and police. Seeing the threat like any good union would, they stood tall with all of the other state workers and publicly showed solidarity. I know for a fact that brothers from New York City made the trip to stand with them as well. They gathered the necessary signatures to even think about proceeding forward with a recall, which is a feat in and of itself. They took shifts making sure that there were representatives in the capitol building at all times. Then it went to the voters and unfortunately, like some figured it would from the get go, it failed. The vote failed though not the movement. “They won the battle but not the war” This anonymous quote rings a bell to me here.

    Wisconsin’s AFL-CIO President Phil Neuenfeldt is quoted as saying that “ 75% of union voters voted for Tom Barrett, 76% of union voters felt Scott Walker has divided the state, put wealthy and large corporations first, 74% of union voters felt out of state spending influenced the election, and finally 84% of union voters felt that that out of state spending benefited Scott Walker.

    Don’t get me wrong, I personally thought from the beginning that this movement just didn’t have enough umph to get the big job done but I did know that it would work in another way. It showed Gov. Walker and all of the other policy makers that we, as a union whole, aren’t the problem. We are the working families paying the same taxes that everyone else is. We are the workers who are entrusted in shaping America, yet we are always to blame. This movement gained national attention and will continue even though its first battle was lost.

    So in summation before you make a comment about us “Problem Children” get your facts straight first.

    First step to being a good leader is to listen to your people. Remember Unions Do Work!

  9. Posted

    I honestly don't even understand why we are discussing this topic. I didn't join the fire service to get a "free ride" anywhere and I sure as hell hope that others don't either. But we all know that somewhere down the line someone will be nice enough to not take no thanks as an answer, when that happens x129K said it best.

    And best not publicized.

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  10. Posted · Edited by FFD941

    My apologies if this has been posted before but I just came across it today on one of the fire service blogs I read daily, Excessive Leather Accessories for Firefighters;http://elaffhq.com/. The video was also posted on STATer911.com While this video can be portrayed in a few different ways, I'm posting it for a laugh.

    The Video shows a volunteer member from Long Island running from his vehicle to the station to get on the engine. Enjoy!

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  11. Posted

    What's wrong with a good ol' fashioned a** whoppin' anymore? Why is the first words out of everyones mouth always sue, sue, sue?

    In regards to the article, yes it went too far. As soon as the employee said stop it shouldn't have gone any farther.

    However on a side note, what are your opinions on those employees who never say anything and just "take-it" but then all of a sudden you're getting a subpoena in a discrimination case?

  13. Posted

    For everyone's information, if you recieve an e-mail from infoiv@nypolce.com claiming that you have a UTT in a specific jurisdiction and all you have to do is print out the attached file and send it in, obviously do not.

    I recieved this e-mail today and knowing that this is not how Uniformed Traffic Tickets are handled I contacted the NYSP HQ in Poughkeepsie and they advised that they are aware of the situation and to delete the e-mail.

    Just an FYI.

  14. Posted · Edited by FFD941

    I agree with those that say to get a degree outside of Fire/EMS. The burnout rate in EMS seems pretty high, and a backup plan is always needed. This was discussed in another thread, entitled "should a degree be needed for FD/PD. I'll say the same thing here that I did there, what happens if you get two years on the job and have to go out on disability? What will you do the rest of your life? Think about this analogy. Football players work there butts off to get into the NFL. The average NFL career is 2.5 years or something like that(unless you're Brett Favre). SO you are 26 years old with 2 busted knees and a trick back. Now what?

    Never stop at just your first degree for this reason itself. Maybe it's an injury or maybe you want to better yourself, but you always want to make yourself more profitable either way. Personally I have an Associates in Fire Protection Technology and I was hired two years ago come January. I am now pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management to do one of three things, either 1) god forbid I am injured I'm hoping I'll be able to still sit a desk 2) make myself more profitable for Promotion with-in the department in the future or 3) start planning my retirement because we all know that the day you stop working your first career you're going to start working another.

    Just my two cents though

  15. Posted

    There is zero advantage to pursuing a degree with your paramedic. Get a degree in anything else. If medicine interests you, go for a Physician Assistant program or or nursing degree. If EMS becomes a career and you start looking towards management requirements are usually for a bachelors in whatever and then specific grad programs.

    I would have to disagree with you here NY. If Voltage has no "Higher Eduction" background and maybe is interested in starting commercially as a Medic and then moving on to the Fire Department Based EMS, more than likely he will need college credits to take the civil service test. In most places it isn't like the "Old Day's" anymore. More and more jurisdictions are requiring a certain number of college credits. Why not kill two birds with one stone?

  16. Posted · Edited by FFD941

    Date: 09.19.2011

    Time: Approximately 1130 hrs

    Location: 3705 Route 44 cross of Little Rest and Cresent Road

    Frequency:453.900

    Units Operating: Millbrook all equipment, CC-16, Amenia 31-16, 31-17, Wassaic 69-12 and 69-31, Dover 36-45 to the scene, and Pleasant Valley to relocate 56-13 to Millbrooks HQ

    Weather Conditions: Clear and cool

    Description Of Incident:

    11:30 DC-911 dispatches Millbrook with all equipment for a possible Chimney Fire at 3705 Route 44

    11:35 DC-911 reports to units responding upgrade to a possible boiler fire

    11:44 Cmd reporting possible extension into the floor and requesting a Second Alarm of Fire

    11:46 DC-911 to all units FG 7/8

    11:50 Wassaic 69-1 requesting Engine from Kent to stand by at Wassiac's HQ

    11:51 DC-911 fourth dispatch for Millbrook 49-31 and Second Dispatch for Wassaic equipment to respond to the scene

    11:55 CC-16 reporting fire knocked down at this time return responding Wassaic Equipment

    Writer: FFD941

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  17. Posted · Edited by FFD941

    Date: 09.19.2011

    Time: Approximately 1110 hrs

    Location: 915 Turkey Hill Road cross streets of Odak Farm Road and Shookville Road

    Frequency: 453.900 Field Ops 16

    Units Operating: Milan and Northern Dutchess Paramedics and Stat Flight with two units as well as numerous police units from the NYSP and DCSO

    Weather Conditions: Clear Cool

    Description Of Incident:

    Milan and NDP are operating at 915 Turkey Hill with a shooting

    Command requesting 2 helicopters to the scene and an engine to be dispatched for a landing zone

    11:47 Cmd reporting 1 helicopter on the ground

    12:12 Cmd reports helicopter taken off for Albany Med and NDP Medic 73 will remain O/O/S for decon

    12:57 Cmd reports all personnel clearing the scene NDP to remain out of service and 1 RMA was obtained at the scene

    ** I apologize for the lack of information as I only quickly caught this when county coordinators were being advised, if you have any further information please PM me**

    Writer: FFD941

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  18. Posted

    I'll be the first to admit that we have a hoop at our station and I have a ball in my locker. Honestly, I could care less how it looks in the publics eyes. I don't walk into your place of employment no matter what that may be and tell you how to spend your lunch break or down time so don't do it to me.

  19. Posted

    Guys - just remember, that one of the main reasons so many of the local fire photogs stopped posting pics here is for posts like these. Images capture one MILLISECOND in time at an incident that is typically very busy. What you very well may be seeing is a guy putting his helmet down to take safety glasses out of the crown (common place to put them), then popping it right back on...could have been stung by a bee...anythinG!

    It is not always perfect, textbook operations on a fire scene, you do what needs to be done to save lives and property. If you have a problem with something in a picture, make a note of it, and make sure YOUR guys don't do it...use it as a learning experience.

    It is NOT our place to second guess the members actions in public, well, unless of course you work for Firefighter Close Calls..

    I am glad the Chief posted above - clears up some questions. And let me clarify, I was not MMQ'ing the FAST decision, I was adding MY opinion. As a fireman who routinely operates without the added benefit of a deidcated FASTeam, it is something I feel is very important. Someday I hope to work to fix that on our end....

    Good to see RM in action to boot!

    Not to get off topic, but this is why I no longer post photos nor have I posted or even been present in the forums for months. I just now am starting to come back and hope that this has been resolved.

  20. Posted

    As gamewell45 said, there's strength in numbers. Broke or not if you need the help the union can give you believe me you'll find yourself driving to their HQ. As far as the information and money goes? Get involved, just as any other topic in America, it's best to be informed. The more you know the better off you are at making that decision. Have your shop steward make the drive to HQ and get materials to disseminate to the membership or talk with other unions in the area.

    Just remember it's a new hurdle, there will be bumps in the road.

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  21. Posted

    The times have changed....

    NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus 2009 Edition

    REFLECTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOORS

    14.1.6 Any door of the apparatus designed to allow persons to enter or exit the apparatus shall have at least 96 in.2 (62,000 mm2) of retroreflective material affixed to the inside of the door.

    15.9.3.1* A retroreflective stripe(s) shall be affixed to at least 50 percent of the cab and body length on each side, excluding the pump panel areas, and at least 25 percent of the width of the front of the apparatus.

    15.9.3.1.1 The stripe or combination of stripes shall be a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) in total width.

    15.9.3.1.2 The 4 in. (100 mm) wide stripe or combination of stripes shall be permitted to be interrupted by objects (i.e., receptacles, cracks between slats in roll up doors) provided the full stripe is seen as conspicuous when approaching the apparatus.

    15.9.3.1.3 A graphic design shall be permitted to replace all or part of the required striping material if the design or combination thereof covers at least the same perimeter length(s) required by 15.9.3.1.

    REFLECTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE

    15.9.3.2 At least 50 percent of the rear-facing vertical surfaces, visible from the rear of the apparatus, excluding any pump panel areas not covered by a door, shall be equipped with retroreflective striping in a chevron pattern sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45 degrees.

    15.9.3.2.1 Each stripe in the chevron shall be a single color alternating between red and yellow.

    15.9.3.2.2 Each stripe shall be 6 in. (150 mm) in width.

    15.9.3.3 All retroreflective materials required by 15.9.3.1 and 15.9.3.2 shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 4956, Standard Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Control, Section 6.1.1 for Type I Sheeting.

    15.9.3.3.1 All retroreflective materials used to satisfy the requirements of 15.9.3.1 that are colors not listed in ASTM D 4956, Section 6.1.1, shall have a minimum coefficient of retroreflection of 10 with observation angle of 0.2 degrees and entrance angle of −4 degrees.

    15.9.3.3.3 Any printed or processed retroreflective film construction used to meet the requirements of 15.9.3.1 and 15.9.3.2 shall conform to the standards required of an integral colored film as specified in ASTM D 4956, Section 6.1.1.

    REFLECTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE

    19.18.11 Where the design of the aerial device incorporates a knuckle, the knuckle shall be as follows: (1) Equipped with position lights or continuously illuminated by boom lights (2) Painted with reflective paint or provided with retroreflective Striping

    19.21.4.3 All stabilizers that protrude beyond the body of the apparatus shall be striped or painted with retroreflective material so as to indicate a hazard or obstruction.

  24. Posted · Edited by xfirefighter484x
    Added Link To IA

    Just would like to be the first to commend DC-911 in monitoring the channels being utilized this evening at LaGrange's Structure Fire on Emans Road. I was extremely impressed tonight, while monitoring the frequencies myself, to hear Dutchess 911 contacting on scene Command attempting to confirm that an evacuation request from an interior crew was heard on the Fire Ground Channel. The evacuation tones were then transmitted along with the Urgent Message to evacuate and a P.A.R. was completed.

    All too often we read NIOSH reports that find that an attempt was made by a FF to request an evacuation and it was not heard by command or a MAYDAY was not heard or lost in the radio shuffle. It is because of heads up dispatchers like the on duty dispatch center today that we can minimize these unnecessary deaths.

    I would like to add that by no means is this a bash on any part of the operations this evening. It is because we work as a team that incidents safely are mitigated.

    Again Great Job!

    Link To IA:

    http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=35742

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