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And dont forget about playing baseball and sliding into what you thought was 3rd ! Learned what a cow muffin was .... The water in the pool had to be the coldest water I ever was in. ... the bug juice that was something else. Dont forget about Blind Paul !

I parents shipped me off to that place in the early 70's. I think I went there wnhen I was 10 or 11. We would be there for two weeks for summer camp. There was about 5 or 6 cabins with kids from all over westchester county. Each cabin was set up by age groups and had 2 or 3 counslers . It was a shock for a lot of us when we went as we had never been away from home before... it was great after the first couple of days. There were sports, swimming, arts and crafts, hiking and tons of fun stuff to do. the most vivid memory was that I cut my foot open swimming in a river, and the counsler had to carry me back to the compound, it must have been 1-2 miles and stiched it up by a nurse on site. A few years ago, I drove past the old site when I realized what it was, I drove back and stopped and thought about the time I spent there a long time ago.

City of Danbury Ct Headquarters - New St E-21, 22 Tk1, Tk2 Spare Engine assorted support units Melody-Halas Station Osborne St E-23 Commerce Park Eagle Road E-24 Padanaram Hose 3 - North St Independent Hose 4 - Hoyt St Wooster Hose 5 - Coal Pit Hill Road Citizens Hose 6 [squad 6] Jefferson Ave Water Witch Hose 7 [ squad 7] Locust ave Phoenix Hose 8 Wells Ave Beckerle Hose 9 Libery St Germantown Hose 10 Germantown Road Beaver Brook Fire co 11 Beaver Brook Road Mill Plain Indipendant Hose 12 Mill Plain Road Miry Brook Fire Dept 13 Miry Brook Road King Street Fire Dept 14 So. King St Engine Co 25 So. King St Airport Maintaince garage E-26 [riv] not staffed -career as required

How are the various volunteer co's in NYC dispatched ? Do they fall into the same chain of command ? How do they operate ?

Does any dept use quints as first due ? If so how do you use it ? What size aerial ? Any problems with reach ? If you had to do it all over again, what would you do or not do ? PM me if you have info that you may not want seen posted. Please no negative comments about other depts, trying to for a clear opinion for the future. Thanks

I was astonished att he fact the LT didnt say a thing to the FF's at the car fire and stop an unsafe act. I also think the "hamming up" witht e nozzle was uncalled for. What if the line became charged with they were "wrestling over the pipe" ? Last week we saw the MPO break his arm. I spent some visiting the Boston Fire Dept and really like that dept, but I cant believe the unsafe acts they show on TV. But , one thing should be a wake up call to all of us..... auto alarms go off for a reason. How many times have you been in the same situation. I can count on 2 or 3 hands how many times the auto alarm turned into a job or two !

Good video, last time I was in Conway I saw big blue running to a few calls. Good job. Next time I'm in Conway I'll be looking for a ride - a - long.

We recently had a class given by the Toyota dealer in our area, it was an excellent class. The dealership , along with the regional VP for safety gave a 1/2 hr class and then we went thru the 3 models with a mechanic. Lasted bout 2 hours. Lot of good detail as pointed out in the article. toyota has a Prius emergency response guide. # OTH02U emergency responce guides for selected Toyota alternative fuel vehicles may be reviewd at http://techinfo.toyota.com there 2004 2 generation and a 2006 model year guides.

FEMA lost all it's muscle when it became a part of the Department of Homeland Security. As a stand alone unit of the Federal goverment, it acted swiftly and placed the proper people in the positions that needed to be filled during crisis. Placing firefighters/emt's and highly trained emergency response personal in community outreach positions is a slap in the face. We train day in and day out to perform the task that are needed as "boots on the ground" not to perform "civil affairs jobs". Granted, this is a disaster unseen by many of us let alone the entire country in thier lifetimes, was the goverment prepared...NO. Were we ? I'd say that most of us were looking at the TV and saying ..OK what do I need to do if this thing comes my way? Even if we think about it, we are planning for it. This goverment can take care of millions of people in far away lands, but cannot take care of it's own at home. It takes days, if not weeks to move an army brigade , but it takes hours to move well intentioned, highly trained and competant rescue teams. For the last 4 years all we have heard is how we need to train the first responders in WMD, terror attacks, bombings. In some cases we have been provided with useless equipment by the fed gov. We got the training, always had it. Now , here was the countries test.... I'm totally against self -dispatch and believe in a organized response to these types of incidents. FEMA should be taken out of DHS, set up a regional co-ordinator from this countries emergency services and activate those assets when needed. FEMA should not need a prod from the President to get moving, it should not take orders from the military, but should work jointly with them as they do bring a strong leadership role to these incidents. I believe the NOPD, NOFD are doing one heck of a job under such adverse conditions. My heart and prayers go out to all our brothers/sisters police officers and ems people on the gulf coast. Remember, not only did and continue to respond, but they themselves have been affected by loosing thier homes, loved ones . How many perished during the storm ? When that comes out, I feel the emergency services in this county will be in mournig. Just my opinion.

Dr. Mikes in Bethel Ct on Greenwood ave. Made on site, very long lines during the summer.

Bridgewater [CT.] Fire Department 54th annual parade and Country Fair August 19th. Step off 18:30 hrs. This is the largest parade in western connecticut. Many fine pieces of equipment in Fairfield/Litchfield/New Haven/Westchester/Putnam and Dutchess Counties represented. Best directions, i84 to exit 9 [rt25] left at bottom of exit north to rt 133 north right at traffic light. Go straight into parade grounds.

The enforcer will not be going. We will bring Rescue 2 . The Pierce Saber. Not sure is Rescue 1 the Kenworth/rescue 1 will be going. BFDLT141 - do you know ?

Bethel Fire - Tanker 1 , Mack Granite chassis delivered to 4guys this week, delivery due early October 500 gpm/2500gwt Stony Hill Fire - Engine 3 - Pierce Enforcer 2000gpm/1000gwt/30gft at dealer. Due to arrive in quarters 8/18 and then to be lettered. Stony Hill Fire - S-1 [chief] 2006 Ford F-250 FX, delivered 8/8 Stony Hill Fire - Duty officer / dept transport - 2000 crown vic former BPD delivered June 15

Thanks, more worried about stabilityof the rig then making holes. I few years ago one of my guys set up the 85' with one jack on the lawn. Fully extended trying to get to the roof, the jack sunk into the lawn, even with the pad. Made the rig unstable. Again, I'm an expierenced tower user, mainly street set up, not priivate driveways.

Thanks all for the info, now I poise another question. Most responses dealt with quints in the urban response, city streets etc. How does the quint concept - 75' in suburban where setbacks might be 50' - 60' from the road ? Does the quint go up drive ways for the typical p/d ?Are typical residental driveways strong enough for a quint ?I operated a 85' mid mount tower and that has trouble reaching from the road do to setback and outrigger spread. Again, thank you for your info and probably will visit.

Those white mask are to block out particles, not gases. Use your SCBA. Taking short cuts only endangers you.

Do you want a photo of a City owned BSI {(business systems incorporated) Danbury Hospital } or the privatly owned Danbury Ambulance Service ?

Bethel is a great place to live.I have been here since '79. The best thing about Bethel is that you can be downtown and a five minute walk your in the country. The town has everything from industry, health care, hotels, farms, estates etc. Here is the low down on prices of housing, it is broken down by areas of town. Downtown - Mid 200's to 400K depending on type of house. Mix of victorians, ranch, capes. Chimmney Hieghts [stony hill rt6 area] lowq 325 to 450K Cod Fish Hill, Sunset Hill and Putnam Park areas 300 to 1.5M Condos - Plumtrees Hieghts 250 to 325K All other condos, 200 to 300K 10 other complexes, one under construction Mill rate 26.48 on 80% of assessed value Square miles 16 , pop 18,500+ Lots of building going on. EMS and Fire is provided by two volunteer depts. Bethel Fire first due area is downtown Stony Hill Fire first due area RT6 corridor, Northern part of town Bethel Fire provides 2 ambulances with an ILS service Stony Hill Fire provides BLS service with 1 ambulance Paramedic intercept is provided thru a regional prorgam with Danbury Ambulace Service that provides paramedic for Bethel , Newtwon and Redding. A very good inventory of rigs for fire protection: E-1 1250 / 750 /25 Pierce Arrow [1983] SHFD E-2 1000 /2000 /25 Ford Oren[1978] SHFD E-3 2000/1000/50 Pierce Enforcer - TBD this month SHFD E-5 1500/1000/50 Spartan / Smeal [1994] BFD E-6 1250/1000/50 E-one [1997] BFD Tower 1 85' / 1250 - Sutphen [1977] BFD Tanker 1 1250 / 2000 Mack Amthor [1968] - being replaced by 500/2500 Mack/4 guys late fall '05 Tanker 3 300/1600 Ford / 4 guys [1979] - placing oos when E-3 delivered Rescue 1 2004 Kenworth/Rescue 1 BFD Rescue 2 2000 Pierce Sabre SHFD Truck 4 250/200 chevy/pierce [1968 ]SHFD Utility 1 200/275 f350[2000] BFD Brush Truck 1966 Jeep pickup 250/100 BFD Both departments administrativly and finiancially seperate, works as one unit at structure fires and other major alarms. All minor alarms handled by first due co. If you need additional info pm me.

When is the South Salem parade ? Thanks

============================================================== From the Sunday, June 19th edition of The News-Times FIREFIGHTER City of Danbury Salary: $44,994/yr. The City of Danbury is currently accepting applications for entry-level Firefighters. Requirements: must be a United States Citizen; 18 years of age or older, as required by law; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and valid driver's license. Applicant must pass a battery of tests including written, oral, physical ability, psychological and physical examinations, as well as an extensive background investigation. The City of Danbury encourages qualified women and minorities to apply. A non-refundable fee of $75 must be submitted to obtain an applicaiton and orientation material booklet. The fee must be paid by money order or certified bank check made payable to the City of Danbury, Civil Service. No application will be mailed unless the $75 application fee is paid and a self-addressed, stamped, 9" x 12" envelope is included to the City of Danbury, Personnel/Civil Service, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT. 06810. Last day for filing applications: no later than Jul! y 20, 2005, 4:30 P.M. EOE/M-F Info on dept. Combo dept 5 career engine co 1 career truck co ems first responder 12 volunteer co = 5 single piece eng co, 2 squad co 5 multi pie ce co. new station and new engine co being developed for operations on west side near airport/nys line

I spoke with my contact at DFD today, he told me that the $ 75 fee includes taking the CPAT. After the written test they will send you to the test. That is the info I got this morning. Although, he did tell me it would be a good idea to have a current cpat card... he did not have a time frame as to how long they would honor, or even if they would honor existing cards.

Thats the place. I remember my old man taking me there when I was a kid. You cant find food like that here in Ct. When ever I'm down the PC way visiting relatives I stop in there or at Franks .

Date: 5-13-05 Time: 0625hrs Location: Stop n Shop 37 Lake ave Ext. City/County:Danbury, Fairfield County Agencies: Danbury FD Eng 8,12,21,22,24 Truck 1, Squad 6 , Car 30, Danbury PD, Danbury EMS Frequency:46.24 Writer: CHIEFPHIL Description: Caller reports 2 explosions w/ Fire in rear of building 0630 - Command request Fire Marshal and Safety Officer