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MTA Metro-North Railroad, Grand Central Terminal Fire-EMS Officer Application Deadline June 19, 2013 Compensation Grade D Min: $51,557 / Mid: $64,446 / Max: $77,336 Position Objective This position is to provide full- time Fire/Life safety coverage involving Emergencies, Protocols, Inspections, Programs, Policies and Training within Grand Central Terminal (GCT). Responsibilities Daily response to Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) emergencies and also lead volunteer members. Perform Fire Drills with all tenants, employees and occupants within GCT, weekly inspections of all GCT Emergency Exits, and monthly/semi-annually inspection tagging and maintenance of Fire Extinguishers. Perform daily fire inspection with retail tenants, for Fire/Life Safety. Maintain records for pre-hospital reports, including incident reports per state and company requirements, daily inventory for medical and fire supplies, and Hazardous Materials (HAZ-MAT) Storage Facility, including manifesting for 90-day maximum storage of HAZ-MAT materials per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirements, and coordinating disposal with Assistant Fire Chief. Provide daily inspection of all Fire Brigade equipment and apparatus for safe, efficient operation under guidelines set by OSHA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Metro-North Railroad policy, and coordinate approval and issuance of Hot Work permits as needed. Perform daily zone inspections for Fire/Life Security in all areas around GCT. Required Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organization and coordination skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts, including FDNY, MTA Police, Fire Command Station Manager, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), MNR departments, etc. Demonstrated ability to understand established FDNY and Metro-North Railroad procedures, regulations, protocols, as they relate to Fire/Life Safety in Grand Central Terminal. Working knowledge of Federal Guidelines as they relate to the handling, storage and removal of hazardous materials. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and/or Access, or comparable applications, as well as familiarity with required NYS reporting tools. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and under pressure with emergency situations on a 24/7 basis. Ability to make life saving decisions in emergency conditions. Must have a valid driver's license. Ability to work shifts on 24/7 coverage as required. Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of Grand Central Terminal's physical characteristics including exits, stairways, elevators, escalators, etc. Required Education/Experience Associate's Degree in a related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of two (2) years experience in the Fire / EMS field as a Firefighter / EMS Minimum of two (2) years railroad experience preferred. Medical qualifications by Metro-North Railroad Medical Dept. to OSHA/NFPA Standards Emergency Medical Tech Certificate NY State HAZ-MAT II Tech New York State Certified - within one (1) year of hire. NYC Certificate of Fitness, Fire Safety Director - within six (6) months of hire. NYC Certificate of Fitness Fire Drill/Fireguard Public Assembly - within six (6) months of hire. Fire Fighter One and Two Interior Structural Fire Fighting to NFPA Standards. Other Information This is a safety sensitve position and subject to toxicological testing. This position will be responsible to provide FIRE/LIFE SAFETY to our customers, tenants and employees with emergency and non-emergency issues, which routinely arise day-to-day. Also, this position will provide a first line of defense toward all emergencies involving Grand Central Terminal. This position will also act as a representative to Incident Command with Metro-North Railroad and other outside agencies, such as F.D.N.Y., N.Y.P.D. and MTA Police Department during emergencies at Grand Central Terminal. Must be able to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis. The hours of the position may vary depending on the department's needs. Selection Criteria To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing. For applicants who are current employees, you must be in active service and have worked in your present position for at least one (1) year to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, plus on-the-job training, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.) in order to be eligible to transfer. If you are transferred, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present occupation. In addition, Metro-North employees are subjected to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation of their safety and discipline records, their performance assessments, and of their time and attendance records (including early quits and late starts) for the preceding 30 months. During the 30 month review period, the maximum number of occurrences allowed is 15, and the maximum number of patterns allowed is 8. (An "occurrence" is any absence or consecutive absences of four or more hours, and a "pattern" is an absence preceding or following rest days, holidays, vacation days, etc.) For employees with fewer than 30 months of service, the entire period of their employment is reviewed, and the maximum allowable number of incidents is pro-rated. Absences excused in accordance with Company Operating Procedures are not included for purposes of assessing whether attendance is satisfactory. If occurrences and/or patterns exceed the maximums allowed, the employee's attendance is deemed unsatisfactory, and he or she is disqualified from further consideration, even if he or she has not been previously warned about his/her attendance. As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $88,256 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info Link to job: http://www.mta.info/mta/employment/employment_out.html

The Mt. Kisco Ancient Fife & Drum Corp will be holding registration for new members on Wed. October 3rd from 7-9PM at the Mt. Kisco Elementary School. Registration is open to children from 4th grade and older. Parents must accompany children for registration. The Mt. Kisco Ancient Fife & Drum Corp is a 75 year old band which was first started by members of the Mount Kisco Fire Department. The band has represented the Mount Kisco FD in parades, ceremonies, and other functions as well as played themselves in the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Kennedy Space Center, Colonial Williamsburg, as well as many other notable venues and events. During in the bands history the membership was opened to the children of the community who are trained and instructed by senior members/instructors. Next month (Oct. 3rd) is the chance to join and to get involved in the community: -There is a $25 registration fee (includes fife or drum sticks) -No musical background required -Mount Kisco residency not required -Rehearsals are held Wednesdays 7-9 at Mt. Kisco Elementary (Starting Oct. 3rd) For more info please call Linda at: 914-666-8460 or 914-666-5275 Visit us on the web at www.mountkiscoancients.org *You can PM me with any questions as well.

This year the Mount Kisco Fire Department's Ancient Fife and Drum Corp is celebrating its 75 Anniversary. As many of you know and see during the summer months the MKFD Ancients march for the MKFD in firemen's parades and have marched for other dept.s when Mount Kisco is not taking part. A great organization that really performs on a high level. The link below is a background on the corp and a news clip commemorating the corps 75th. Independent Fire Co.

It's not a complete trip to Arthur Ave without checking out the rigs or passing E88-L38 (Belmont btwn 182-183 Sts). Best Neighborhood in the city!

Also Rescue 1 pieces have been built on HME chassis or atleast I know of one model.

Also Rescue 1 pieces have been built on HME chassis or atleast I know of one model.

Does the county have a spare or a support unit for their hazmat or was the hazmat they gave to White Plains the county hazmat support truck?

Great pic of the truck. The hooks have put some great features into this new truck and the new SPH100 works so well for them and our district. Great job Hooks members and truck committee truck looks great! Good luck and enjoy, can't wait to see it in service.

Thought the test was nice. Our whole room paused during the test to watch White Plains FD Ladder 34 respond past the high school for a call.

I believe that the newer Mack trucks were to replace the high rise rescues and I believe a few other Special Operations rescue support trucks. Sorry don't have any pictures though.

I agree, never seen it at a parade. I may be mistaken but doesn't the field Comm respond to two alarms and above? Not that wes see it at many large scale incidents but it does get around. Two years ago we had it in Mount Kisco at a two alarm fire on Lexington Ave. There were pics floating around of it there. Very interested to hear about these other units. Its great going to the county and seeing all the apparatus (sepcial ops, support trucks, trailers, and the support building) and knowing we have the resources just wish we knew what they had. By the way talking of county trailers and stuff I haven't heard anything about the MDU's that were distributed around the county. How do you get one of those to respond?

On Wednesday night February 16th the Mt. Kisco Holiday Inn will be holding a fundraiser for the MKFD 9/11 memorial. The event starts at 5 PM and runs to 10 PM. 5% of the proceeds will go to the MKFD for the memorial. Currently the MKFD is also holding a raffle as an additional fundraiser for the memorial. Specifics on the raffle for the 2010 Chevy Camaro can be found: MKFD Raffle INFO Additional information about the MKFD 9/11 Memorial can be found at: MKFD-Independent Fire Co. MKFD-Union Hook and Ladder Co.

What does it even matter? The members in the forum are looking for specs and info on a new rig to ether consider specs for their next truck or just to see what's new riding around town. Though it may not be news to you it may be news to others. The selling of the last aerial may have had to do with the purchase of this new tower (which as stated the hooks use more frequently) but let's let a Hooks member set us straight. I think everyone else here is more interested in the specs.

Date: 1/23/11 Time: 20:55 Location: Main Street I/F/O St. Francis Church and I/F/O Oconners Public House Frequency: 154.650, 33.960, 60 Fire 16 and 60 EMS 16 Units Operating: Mount Kisco PD, WEMS: 45-M1, 45-M2, 7011, 70B1, 70B2, Bedford PD, Cars: 2281, 2282, 2283, E-104, R-15, R-31 Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: MKPD with MKVAC on stabbing I/F/O St. Francis Church, while responding 70-B2 called in a rollover car on it's side confirmed extrication I/F/O O'Conners Public House. Bedford PD sending units and Car 2281 call for retone for second rescue for confirmed extrication. Reporters: E106MKFD, FF3080, PFDrescue47 Writer:E106MKFD 21:27 45-M2 called to the scene per 45-M1. 22:35 Per car 2281 patient is cut out and has been packaged and awaiting transport by EMS. 22:45 70-B1 enroute to Westchester Med ALS on board (45-M1). - Car 7011 (MKVAC Captain) and 70-B2 in service. 22:03 70-B1 with update with Westchester Med 5 min. Out calling for security on arrival due too patient being combative -WMC says they have no security available. 22:13 Per car 2281 all MKFD units holding for cleanup/assist with MKPD investigation. MODERATOR NOTE: Please provide info on the disposition of the stabbing if possible.

Date: 11/19/10 Time: 10:08 Location: Lexington Ave. And Radio Circle Frequency: 33.960, 60 Fire 16, 154.650 Units Operating: Car 2282, E-104, E-105, TL-14, R-31, U-13, MKPD, Con Ed Gas Weather Conditions: cold, sunny Description Of Incident: Contractor struck gas main while working on roadway on Lexington Ave. Reporters: E106MKFD Writer:E106MKFD Car 2282 on scene reporting broken gas main. 60 Control received call from Con Ed. Con Ed gas had 10 min eta at time of dispatch. MKFD awaiting Con Ed gas crews. 10:44 - Car: 2282 reporting Con Ed Gas crews on scene. 11:09 - Car: 2282 reporting Con Ed Gas shut off gas. Incident being turned over to Con Ed. All MKFD units in service returning.

Thank you sooooooo much Seth and a thanks to all that support you on the EmtBravo staff. This truly means slot. I definatly would not know what to do with myself after loosing the site. I hope things get better for you and hope you feel better. (I'll be donating too). Stay safe.

Seth I just want to thank you and all your great staff for supporting EMTBravo for these past seven years. I as many others have learned so much and got so much out of this site. I am truly sadened to see the end of such a great group of emergency service personnel and enthusiasts. This site will be greatly missed. We just lost a truly great tool in our local emergency service world. Sorry you went through the troubles you had. Thanks for everything! -E106MKFD

Date: 10/13/2010 Time: 18:30 Location: Moore Avenue/East Main Street Mt. Kisco Frequency: 154.650, EMS 16 Units Operating: 45-M1, 70-B2, Kisco PD Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Car vs. Bicycle. Vehicle hit person on bicycle going through the intersection at Moore Ave. and Main St. Victim transported ALS to Westchester Medical Center for injuries. Reporters: E106MKFD, MiniVAC Writer: E106MKFD

Car into House on Sept. 20 at 13 New Castle Drive, Mt. Kisco. http://www.ifco13.com/images/news/129/Car%20into%20House%2001.jpg

Date:9/20/10 Time:11:15 Location: 13 New Castle Drive Frequency: 46.26, Fire16, EMS16, 154.650 Units Operating: E-105, Tl-14, R-15, MKVAC: 7011, 70B2, 45-M1, Mt. Kisco Police, Mt. Kisco Building Dept., Red Cross Weather Conditions: Sunny Link to story: http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=129 Description Of Incident: Car was hit from behind in Mount Kisco Smokehouse parking lot. When driver tried to brake she accidentally hit the gas, ran through a fence and into the rear of a home. The driver sustained minor injuries and no one in the home was injured. The house was deemed uninhabitable by Mt. Kisco building dept. and the red cross was called to assist the homeowner. Read more and photos at: Reporters: Writer:

My condolences to the Kelly and Ruggerio families and all of the brothers in the Tarrytown FD. May you find strength in these hard times. Thoughts also go out to all those who responded to the scene last night. RIP Brothers.

Nice truck and congrats to Katonah. Nice looking rig! E-115 ran it's first fire today in Katonah! Private dwelling fire on Fisher Lane in Katonah. Great job hope you enjoy your new truck.

I believe it responds with the emergency trouble shooters and the number nine crews to emergencies. These crews handle electric emergencies. I'm sure the lights are for higher visibility at work sites. Like firedude said these guys handle major emergencies and power problems. Kind of like the ESU or SOC of Con Ed.

What type of truck? A supervisor vehicle or work van? I'm sure it was one of the emergency supervisors.

Any idea what this was for? Just training or a specific event? Stiles got it I believe the 1948 Seagrave served as possibly E-105. It served while IFCO shared a house with the Hooks on Maple Ave.