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  9. Posted

    I too have been having problems....yesterday and just now, this morning.....page starts to load but doesn't finish...I just end up with a blank white page. The forum link seems to work ok and yesterday, I was able to get to EMTBravo.com by using the link on the EMTBravo.net page.

    When it doesn't work, if you look in the status bar of IE (bottom left) it shows an odd URL that it's trying to hit -- the domain name is 'wannasomepills.il' or something of the sorts... I will try to get a better read on it the next time it happens.

    And this is happening on more than one computer. It's possible that there is a problem with the authoratitive DNS server that is hosting EMTBRAVO.com/net whereas is may have been hijacked.

  10. Posted

    I use Arc-15 on my laptop all day (vehicle set-up).

    I close the laptop many,many,many times during the day (this in turn puts the computer in "sleep" mode)

    Here's the problem.......... If you have VITUAL CONTROL ON when you enter sleep mode, the arc-15 program crashes & even if re-started it can NOT find the BCT-15 (unless you shut the computer off & restart windows & then restart arc-15 again.

    Simple solution - Turn Virtual control OFF before sleep mode (I know)

    Are their any computer people here, who know how to add a command line (or something similar) to shut virtual control BEFORE computer enters sleep mode?

    Is 'virtual control' a Windows Service??? If it is, then you can certainly stop it via the command line... You can also program MOST laptops to run pre and post sleep scripts to do just what you are looking at doing.

  11. Posted

    Hello all,

    Hopefully someone here can help me...I am trying to pay for two items I won on eBay with PayPal and whenever I try to confirm the payment (step 3 for those familar), I get the infamous "IE cannot display blah blah...". I emailed them and got no help....I've used the site before with no problems at all.

    Is this problem on my end with the security settings???

    Go to a command prompt (Start, Run, CMD, OK)

    Type nbtstat -RR then hit enter (make sure that the RR is in upper case)

    Type nbtstat -R then hit enter

    Type ipconfig /flushdns then hit enter

    Type ipconfig /registerdns then hit enter

    Now try your PayPal site. If it still doesn't work, try rebooting your Internet router... It is possible that there is an erroneous DNS entry in the router from DHCP -- it's worth a shot if the above doesn't work.

    Good luck.

  12. Posted

    I'm wondering what the point of being able to disable (uncheck) the 'Send me any updates sent by the board administrator' option is if we're going to get FORCED announcements anyway? I appreciate you guys trying to get the word out about the EMTBravo Empire, but it's a little off-putting to get emails from every site in the network I'm a member of even AFTER I've disabled the option to receive these announcements. Adding to the irony is the bit at the bottom of these email telling people how to unsubscribe from them. <_<

    Please stop using the option to force these announcements to members who chose not to receive them when you send them out. Thanks! ;)

    You could always just add the 'forums@emtbravo.net' address to your blocked senders list....... We all get things that we often don't want from the Internet and delete them anyway....

  13. Posted

    Some years ago, Elmsford 58B1 (Rescue 13 as it was called then) carried the typical Irons, hand tools, etc.... There was also a compartment dedicated to rescue equipment - we carried the Hurst Tool (power unit, large spreaders, cutters, and ram) as well as a small compliment of cribbing (step chocks and 4x4x12 lumber).

    Since then, the equipment was moved to Ladder55 and a second Hurst Tool was purchased for either Engine 137 or 237 (can't remember).

    There were a couple of times when we were returning from the hospital and came across an MVA and had to go to work. Once, we were returning from Phelps and there was a nasty one on 141 (I think that's the road) - since we had just finished an MVA, we all had our turnout gear, so the Jaws were put to use... just to pop a door. This is going back a lot of years.

    One of the Engines has a full compliment of cribbing now along with airbags and the Jaws. Ladder55 is still carrying the original Hurst Tool.

  14. Posted

    i go to emt bravo.com i hit the network pop new window come up listing all the diff networks ie WC/SWct NE NJ yada yada then i hit the one i want and pops up a new window if there's a topic that has a link there's another window

    There is a checkbox under Tools, Internet Options, Advanced that is called "Reuse Windows for Links" (or something to that) that will not open a new window each time you click a link.

  15. Posted

    Heard it crack while I was working out tonight, I can turn it and look up and down , but it hurts. EMT's, what's wrong?

    Mike

    As a former EMT and someone who sees a Chiropractor regularly for chronic neck and back pain... I would say that you have a subluxation. Simply put, you torked your neck and a vertibrae isn't aligned.... OR... you HAD a subluxation and when your next cracked, it went back into place and the muscles are in spasm.

    Either way... if it last for more than a day or so (while taking self-prescribed Tylenol or Advil) then you should probably call a doctor or see a Chiropractor.

    ****DISCLAIMER**** THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED (OR MISCONSTRUED) AS MEDICAL ADVICE IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. I AM NOT NOR PROFESS TO BE A PHYSICIAN OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL!!!!!

  18. Posted

    Yes , my friend was seriously injured in a fall off a wall on the "B" side. He needed surgery for internal injuries.

    Fully recovered, and later he became Chief of Ardsley FD. :rolleyes:

    Good ol' Pat...

    Having been there, I can say it was one experience I'll never forget.

    I was on Elmsford Quint 2's ladder pipe for a good couple of hours - the view from above was amazing. If memory serves - there were a few members injured that cold, icy night - though Pat had the most serious of the injuries.

    Heck - it even started snowing at a point during the fire... but the flames kept us all pretty warm!!

    Anybody got more pictures????

  19. Posted

    The post advisor finally e-mailed me back! Turns out they had problems with receiving e-mails at the station. They have some spots open. FINALLY!!!!!

    (insert crazy screaming and hollering here)

    Mike

    See -- everyone gave you pretty much the same advice --- relax and wait.... Patience paid off for you. Yes, you should appear very interested to join. No, you shouldn't appear significantly overzealous and super anxious to join.

    Congrats on the response!!!

    Good luck and remember to listen to those older and hopefully wiser. You can learn a lot from the 'old timers' if you let the speak and let yourself listen.

  22. Posted

    Hey everybody, I am starting my EMT-B class in 2 weeks, anything I should be wary of? any good pointers, and how hard is the practical?

    Well... unfortunately, the BEST instructor for EMT classes passed away last week (Ray Thompson), but I'm sure that you will have a great instructor.

    Here are some tips, tricks, and pointers in no specific order:

    - When you walk into that classroom, you know absolutely nothing. This is not to insult you - just to remind you that whatever you may have learned in the field by watching your fellow members is not going to always benefit you on the written and practical exams. Watch, listen, and learn from your instructors - they will teach you EVERYTHING you will need to ace the exams.

    - What you see on TV is 99.44% BS. Forget it exists and laugh at it when you learn the right way to do stuff. Kinda like in the movie Backdraft - lots of fire, no smoke??? 'nuff said.

    - If you have a question, ASK. The dumbest question is the one not asked.

    - Don't act like a know-it-all... Whether you're FD or EMS, you can and WILL learn from those around you. Everyone has stories -- and most everyone beefs up their own stories to make them sound better. You are who you are.

    - After the first few class sessions, you may feel (over) confident to jump in on calls in your dept. Remember, you're not yet an EMT. You're a student. Be very careful. Don't take anything upon yourself regardless of what you THINK you can do.

    - Don't be a showoff to your friends. You could make a real fool out of yourself.

    - DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID!!!

    All these things sound like negatives, but in reality, they are all the truth. You will be the best EMT you can be if you take it all seriously and as if YOUR life depends on it - one day, one of your classmates may need to render aid to you.

    When you pass your tests (and you WILL pass your tests), do yourself a favor and sit back and watch/learn from your fellow EMTs. Find someone (an EMT) that you are very comfortable with and ask him/her to work with you for several weeks. During my days in Elmsford, we tried not to give new EMTs 'free reign' as soon as they pass their exams - we tried to precept them with senior EMTs to ensure that they were not only comfortable with doing their jobs, but to ensure that everything was being done properly. It worked out well -- in fact, I precepted 2 of the 3 chiefs currently in office in EFD several years ago.

    One more thing: when you pass your tests and start treating real patients, think about what they're going through at that moment in time. They're likely scared, hurt, and possibly unaware of their surroundings. Aside from having great medical skills, you also need to have compassion for the patients. You MUST have a good bedside manner at all times. OK - when dealing with the drunks, you can have a little fun (spaceship rides go over great). Again, think of it as if you were the patient - do you want a prick treating you?? 'zactly.

    Good luck on everything. Take whatever advice that I have given that you want... I'm sure that a lot of other Bravo'ers are thinking the same things I said.

    Jeff.

  23. Posted

    OK as a bonus why did they call her AGNES? <_<

    Is there a prize for having this information??? Oh well -- I'll give it to you anyway...

    In 1972, Quint 2 was being assembled at the American LaFrance factory in Elmira, NY. It was the only lime yellow piece of apparatus being built in that facility at the time (this is important - just read on).

    Hurricane Agnes decided to pay a visit to Elmira right at the time that ALF had finished painting each of the body parts individually... Well, the flood waters rose higher and higher... and there was news footage and pictures of it too... And all of a sudden, floating down the road were the lime yellow fenders to Quint 2. Now remember - this was the only non-red truck being built at that time -- what other truck could these parts belong to???

    So ALF did their thing after the floods subsided.... the parts were all recovered... and were PUT ON THE TRUCK!!!!! Yup. You read it right -- they put the formerly submerged parts, including the frame, all together and delivered the truck.

    Now mind you, this is how the story was told to me during my time in the Department -- I believe it to be at least 99% accurrate.

    The Quint was referbed once to abate the rust, but over time.... and age... and needs.......

    In 1994 Elmsford took delivery of a new Quint 2 - a Pierce 100' Aerial Platform with pump and all...

    Nowadays.... you know it as Elmsford Tower Ladder 21.

    For a short time, the current Ladder 55 was named Quint 2, but with the county's naming requirements, Ladder 55 it is.

    Happy New Year...

  24. Posted

    Can anyone guess where this rig was in service when new? and what year and make. I have many photos of older rigs that I will put up from time to time to see if any of the members can get it right.

    Looks to be a 1972 ALF Quint.... I would say that it's now in New Hampshire and was initially Elmsford Quint 2 - nicknamed Agnes. If I am correct it was the first non-red piece of apparatus in Westchester.

    Of course a bigger picture would be more helpful though.

  25. Posted

    It is with heavy heart, that I announce the passing of one of the best instructors I have had the honor of working with. Our awesome EMS Instructor, Ray Thompson, passed away on the morning of 12/24/2007. Ray was a great Instructor and all around great guy. He will be sorely missed. As soon as I foin out about funeral and wake arrandements, I will post them.

    Has anyone found out what the COD was??