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  1. Posted · Edited by DR104

    I saw in the incident alert that somers vfd couldnt get an engine out for a co run and had to rely on m/

    a. Its a good thing the house wasnt on fire. Does this happen often?

    This isn't the first time nor will it be the last time. Last month another dept couldnt get a engine out for a CO call, after 4 tones out( IThink) 60 had to go MA.

    and for the house being on fire people come out of the wood work for them..

  3. Posted

    How come there is no ladder company in front of the fire building?

    ladder would have been no good. power lines.(look at Picture # 1 #2 and # 4) like tglass said fire went out nobody got hurt and the house is still standing. WPFD did a great job making a great stop and preventing the fire from getting to the attic with little man power and one truck comp OOS. Also was a delay in calling FD,

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    The legislation puts in place a new Tier VI pension plan that includes:

    New Employee Contribution Rates: The new tier increases employee contribution rates in a progressive fashion to ensure lower paid state and local workers are not seriously affected. Employee contribution rates vary depending on salary:

    $0 - $45,000: 3%

    $45,000 - $55,000: 3.5%

    $55,000 - $75,000: 4.5%

    $75,000 - $100,000: 5.75%

    $100,000+: 6%

    These rates remain substantially lower than the large majority of similar state systems around the country. The new tier impacts only newly hired employees. Existing employees and retirees retain all benefits.

    Increase of the Retirement Age: The pension reform includes an increase in the retirement age from 62 to 63 and includes provisions allowing early retirement with penalties. For each year of retirement prior to 63, employee pension allowances will be permanently reduced by 6.5%.

    Readjustment of Pension Multiplier: Under Tier VI, the new pension multiplier will be 1.75% for the first 20 years of service, and 2% starting in the 21st year. For an employee who works 30 years, their pension will be 55% of final average salary under Tier VI, instead of 60% under Tier V. This readjustment brings New York more in line with most other states and will save billions of dollars for taxpayers and local governments.

    Vesting: Under Tier VI, employees will vest after 10 years of service.

    Protect Local Governments From State Pension Sweeteners: The agreement requires the state to pre-fund any pension enhancers, ensuring that these costs are no longer passed to local governments.

    Adjustments to Final Average Salary Calculation to Help Reducing Pension Padding: The agreement changes the time period for final average salary calculation from 3 years to 5 years. To limit how much overtime can be used to determine an employee's pension, pensionable overtime for civilian and non-uniformed employees will be capped at $15,000 plus inflation, and for uniformed employees outside of New York City capped at 15% of base pay. Tier VI puts in place new anti-spiking measures which cap growth in salary used to determine pension allowances at 10% for all employees statewide. These reforms will take major steps toward addressing instances of abuse and pension padding. Tier VI also eliminates lump sum payments of unused sick and vacation time from the calculation of final average salary.

    Voluntary and Portable Defined Contribution Option: The legislation includes an optional defined contribution plan for new non-union employees with salaries $75,000 and above. In the modern economy, employees often change jobs multiple times and need pension portability. Many states, the federal government, and most private employers provide some form of defined contribution plans to their employees. The state will make an 8% contribution to employee contribution accounts. Currently, SUNY and CUNY offer such an option through TIAA-CREF that has been successful and popular. This is a voluntary option for those employees who prefer the portability and vesting feature not available with defined benefit options, and will help attract top talent to state government.

    Adjustments to SUNY/CUNY TIAA-CREF Plan: Under Tier VI, SUNY and CUNY employees who elect the TIAA-CREF plan will receive an employer contribution of 8% of salary for the first 7 years of service and 10% thereafter.

    Limiting Number of Sick and Leave Days that Can Pad Pensions: Tier VI reduces by half- from 200 to 100- the number of sick and leave days that can be used for retirement service credit.

    Salary Reform: Previous tiers allowed salaries from an unlimited amount of employers for calculating retirement benefits. Tier VI allows only two salaries for the calculation.

    Limiting Pension Benefit of High Paid Employees: For new higher paid employees, the amount earned above the Governor's salary (currently $179,000) will not be eligible for pension calculation under Tier VI.

  13. Posted

    Something is up. District serves 24,000 dosnt seem like alot

    http://www.palospark.org/Fire/fire_protection_department.htm

    Palos Fire Protection District

    Main Fire Menu | Our Firehouse | Administration

    In Case of Emergency, Fire, Police or Ambulance

    DIAL 911

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    Our Firehouse & History

    Administration

    Mission Statement

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    Palos Fire Protection District operates 2 fully staffed fire stations, 24 hours a day. Each day there are 5 paramedic/firefighters on duty at each station, responding to over 2400 requests for service each year. Palos Fire Protection District serves approximately 24,000 residents in Palos Township.

    Fire Chief Carr

    Chief6300@aol.com

    Fire Chief office is open

    Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

    Station #1

    8815 West 123rd Street

    Palos Park, IL 60464

    (708)448-0369 Non-emergency

    (708)448-0849 FAX

    (708)448-2181 7-digit emergency number Station #2

    13010 South 104th Ave

    Palos Park, IL 60464

    (708)448-0363 Non emergency

    (708)448-2181

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The district boundaries are as follows:

    North boundary-The Cal-Sag Channel

    South boundary-135th Street

    East boundary-76th Ave

    West boundary-Will-Cook Road

    Palos Fire Protection District serves the residents of the following communities:

    The entire Village of Palos Park

    Residents of the City of Palos Heights West of 76th Avenue.

    Residents of the Village of Orland Park North of 135th Street

    All of the Residents of Unincorporated Palos Township South of the Cal-Sag Channel

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Palos Fire Protection District Mission Statement

    The Palos Fire Protection District has been established to provide the citizenry of our community with professional fire protection, fire suppression, emergency medical services, as well as protection against numerous other hazards which may threaten lives or property

    It is the sworn duty of all members of Palos Fire Protection District to uphold the primary objectives of our service: Protect the lives and property of the citizens of the Palos Fire Protection District. All members are also sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws and ordinances of the Palos Fire Protection District.

    Palos Fire Protection District has attempted to incorporate a sense of community within our operations. "A community department, made up of community members, serving fellow residents".

    "It is my pledge that when needed, Palos Fire Protection District will be prepared and responsive to the needs of the individual, as well as those of the community."

    Steven J. Carr

    Fire Chief

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  14. Posted · Edited by DR104

    We idolized and memorialized Whitney Houston, yet looked the other way concerning her well known substance abuse and tumultuous life with singer Bobby Brown.

    Charlie Sheen is 45 and his story is all over the news because he is a

    substance abuser, an adulterer, sexually promiscuous and obnoxious.

    Lindsay Lohan is 24 and her story is all over the news because she is a

    celebrity drug addict and thief.

    Something as frivolous as Kim Kardashian's stupid wedding [and

    short-lived marriage] was shoved down our throats, While........

    Justin Allen 23

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    Matthew Weikert 29

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    and Sheldon Tate 27...

    Are all Marines who gave their lives last month for you. There is no

    media for them; not even a mention of their names.

    Young Men who most likely came from rural America seeking a chance

    to better themselves and to serve this county.

    Rest In Peace, and THANK YOU,TROOPS.

    This was an email i got and wanted to share it

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  23. Posted · Edited by jack10562
    Source Copyright

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    HESS TOY TRUCK

    By Leon Carlson of Mister Find IT

    Question: What do ball games, toys and oil have in common? Answer: Leon Hess the oil man that created their concept, was at a ball game when he met the toy maker that sat behind him. Leon talked to the toy maker about making the Hess Toy Truck as a thank you gift to his loyal customers, that was the start of the Hess Toy Truck in the early 60's.

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  25. Posted

    I'm sure the tax payers in Hartsdale and in most districts do not know or care about the FD until they are dialling 911.

    Then they pray that the dept is well staffed, well trained, well equiped, and not committed to another incident.

    And as long the money isnt coming out of their wallets!!!! When The City of White Plains were laying off Fifefighter & Cops not one phone rang at city hall,BUT when the city tried to stop loose leaf crub side pick up, meaning that all the landscapers would have to bag leaf or take them away and charge more money, The phone calls at city hall didnt stop!!!! The city gave in and they continued the loose leaf pick ups