dc2t

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  12. Posted

    monday- when the New Haven decision was made public the City of Memphis Tenn folded and decided to promote the police officers that were held back because of race.

    Tuesday- The City of Philadelphia decided to terminate the lawsuit of 5 firefighters denied promotion, the 5 members will recieve the promotions much deserved along with back pay due to them.

    Next? We will see how many more suits will resolved.

    Hang in there Jody ;)

  21. Posted

    In retrospect, the Paramedic requirment was stupid and useless, and don't know why I mentioned it. However, this could be a great place for more senior experienced firefighters to come work.

    Just like Westchester County PD provides support resources (Aviation, Marine, Mobile Command Unit, Bomb, SWAT) to local municpalities, this could do the same while forming the basis for an eventual countywide department.

    If the duplication of resources and spending better controlled, the funding for salaries wouldn't be an issue at all. If the team is well thought out and versatile, then there would be plenty for them to do. Heck, you have firefighters in firehouses who do less than 1,000 calls a year, no EMS unless specially requested, and haven't seen a real fire in years, if ever making over $100,000 a year without breaking a sweat. Take away mutual aid calls, dual responses, and automatic alarms and they'd really do nothing). Meanwhile, guys in Mount Vernon making less then half that and working for it. Maybe leveling the playing field and getting rid of half of the officers in some departments (does every little department need a dedicated high ranking shift commander?? Or can the resource be shared and individual houses divided among Lt's) would help even out pay and make room for more positions. It would also give newer firefighters a chance to get experience. All while SHARING resources for EVEN, STEADY coverage.

    As an example of the waste, there is a town in Westchester with 3 paid fire departments IN ONE UNION, ONE police department, and ONE DPW. All three fire chiefs making over $120,000 a year, and only one of them actually is progressive, active, and is a valuable asset. Why can't there just be ONE department, with the latter competent Chief as the Chief?? The other two are past 70 years old, have been in office as Chief for over 30 years, and are drawing a ridiculous amount of money from the taxapyers wallets. If they cared about the department or the people they served, they would retire already to let the department move on and be fair to the taxpayers- I'm sure they will be well pensioned. The departments are poorly staffed and really run mish-mosh. Comparatively, the Chief in the other district works his butt off 24/7/365 to be a leader, goes to a majority of calls, and make sure his department is properly staffed, trained, and lead. That, in addition to making sure that they are progressive and cooperative with other agencies. He EARNS his salary. Why is there such a dramatic difference in the way taxpayer dollars are spent for fire protection in the same town?

    As far as leadership when the time comes, Chief Raftery of Greenville has my endorsement for DES Commisioner and I'll call every connection I have when the time comes! Even if he doesn't want it, I'll send some of my new Texas FF friends to convince him..... He should be at the helm for a new dawn for DES. What he has done in Greenville should be a model for the entire County.

    As far as 60 Control goes, regardless they need better pay, better staffing, and better training.

    I take exception to your statements about my department. Poorly staffed sounds like you have an axe to grind. I suggest you look at runs for the three, and staffing. We can all make statements but make sure you have the right information.

  22. Posted

    Sorry for another post.

    Let's not forget that New Rochelle, Greenville (NOT the Squad system or Town team, Greenville FD itself and itself only), and White Plains all have excellent teams and resources available as well.

    Here's some photos of Greenville training with Yonkers, an excellent example of their interagency cooperation and some of their resources....including a dog.

    http://www.emtbravo.lunarpages.com/SpecFea...aining0806.html

    (*KEEP IN MIND ABOVE LINKED PHOTOS ARE 3+ YEARS OLD AND SOME THINGS HAVE CHANGED!*)

    Why do you leave out the other 2 Greenburgh Depts?

  24. Posted

    I agree, too much equipment and not enough PROPERLY TRAINED people. Maybe consolidate by combining township departments like Greenburgh. Combine all Greenburgh volunteer departments into one to supplement the 3 paid Greenburgh departments.

    Do you really know what combining the 3 Greenburgh Fire Districts entail? The one point the Town will never venture to is the fire protections districts. If you combine the 3 districts, the protection districts should be part of the unincorporated area Town fire district.