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  1. x635 liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
    They have not changed the protocol.  It would not be good if they did either.  All that would happen is, the city would start looking to cut the number of medics down and save money by using more EMTs. 
  2. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
     
    YOU'RE finding out now, because experts are telling you.  WE'VE known for some time now, seeing as we work in this system and have been for quite some time.  This flycar thing AINT that new.
  3. M' Ave liked a post in a topic by mfc2257 in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
    Bro you realize that M'Ave is an FDNY jake that turns out of a busy station in The Bronx right?  Sounds like your're trying to argue with someone who has made multiple posts in this thread about experiencing the benefit of the pilot program first hand.
     
    What's your end game here?
  4. M' Ave liked a post in a topic by x635 in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
    I think it's an interesting tactical move. Hopefully their existence isn't just as a "clock stopper".
     
    It states there are two Paramedics to each flycar. Are they able to split up when one goes aboard a BLS bus, or do both have to go?
     
    It would be  very interesting if FDNY was to assign a Paramedic to each Engine company. I'd also like to see in the future a Community Medicine Paramedic program instituted.
  5. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
     
    YOU'RE finding out now, because experts are telling you.  WE'VE known for some time now, seeing as we work in this system and have been for quite some time.  This flycar thing AINT that new.
  6. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
     
    YOU'RE finding out now, because experts are telling you.  WE'VE known for some time now, seeing as we work in this system and have been for quite some time.  This flycar thing AINT that new.
  7. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
     
    YOU'RE finding out now, because experts are telling you.  WE'VE known for some time now, seeing as we work in this system and have been for quite some time.  This flycar thing AINT that new.
  8. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
     
    YOU'RE finding out now, because experts are telling you.  WE'VE known for some time now, seeing as we work in this system and have been for quite some time.  This flycar thing AINT that new.
  9. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
     
    I work in the city....in the boro where this is being piloted.  The change is tangable and significant.  Bet on that.  The End.
  10. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
     
    I work in the city....in the boro where this is being piloted.  The change is tangable and significant.  Bet on that.  The End.
  11. lt411 liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in Budget Watchdog Pushes for Reorganizing FDNY to Deal With Medical Calls   
    This is pretty old info being rehashed.  There is no official discussion of any changes.......THANKFULLY.  Our structure and staffing, on both the fire and ems side, are our greatest asset
  12. lt411 liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in Budget Watchdog Pushes for Reorganizing FDNY to Deal With Medical Calls   
    This is pretty old info being rehashed.  There is no official discussion of any changes.......THANKFULLY.  Our structure and staffing, on both the fire and ems side, are our greatest asset
  13. lt411 liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in Budget Watchdog Pushes for Reorganizing FDNY to Deal With Medical Calls   
    This is pretty old info being rehashed.  There is no official discussion of any changes.......THANKFULLY.  Our structure and staffing, on both the fire and ems side, are our greatest asset
  14. M' Ave liked a post in a topic by FireMedic049 in In The Bronx, ‘Fly Cars’ Aim to Speed Up Emergency Care   
    Did you even read the article or at least the portion posted? 
     
    Even if "the roads will still be congested", the fact that a fly car is closer to a call than an ambulance means that ALS equipped EMS personnel will likely reach the patient sooner.  It clearly states that response times in that area are down in conjunction with this program.  That certainly seems like a good thing and it's literally change.
     
     
  15. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    My Co. has had a KME engine for a little over 2 years.  With 25k miles and almost 4k hours, I can say it's held up well.  I typically believe the builder has less to do with the quality of the apparatus and the Spec is key...However, the Truck in my quarters is a Ferrara, and it's junk.  Assembly and fit/finish is far superior in the KME product.  More care was taken in running wires and assembling compartments.
     
    All in all....The KME rig is a good one and the company has been quick to address issues and then taken preventative steps on the rest of the fleet.  We must have about 100 of these engines by now and I haven't heard much grumbling from the shops.
  16. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    My Co. has had a KME engine for a little over 2 years.  With 25k miles and almost 4k hours, I can say it's held up well.  I typically believe the builder has less to do with the quality of the apparatus and the Spec is key...However, the Truck in my quarters is a Ferrara, and it's junk.  Assembly and fit/finish is far superior in the KME product.  More care was taken in running wires and assembling compartments.
     
    All in all....The KME rig is a good one and the company has been quick to address issues and then taken preventative steps on the rest of the fleet.  We must have about 100 of these engines by now and I haven't heard much grumbling from the shops.
  17. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    My Co. has had a KME engine for a little over 2 years.  With 25k miles and almost 4k hours, I can say it's held up well.  I typically believe the builder has less to do with the quality of the apparatus and the Spec is key...However, the Truck in my quarters is a Ferrara, and it's junk.  Assembly and fit/finish is far superior in the KME product.  More care was taken in running wires and assembling compartments.
     
    All in all....The KME rig is a good one and the company has been quick to address issues and then taken preventative steps on the rest of the fleet.  We must have about 100 of these engines by now and I haven't heard much grumbling from the shops.
  18. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    My Co. has had a KME engine for a little over 2 years.  With 25k miles and almost 4k hours, I can say it's held up well.  I typically believe the builder has less to do with the quality of the apparatus and the Spec is key...However, the Truck in my quarters is a Ferrara, and it's junk.  Assembly and fit/finish is far superior in the KME product.  More care was taken in running wires and assembling compartments.
     
    All in all....The KME rig is a good one and the company has been quick to address issues and then taken preventative steps on the rest of the fleet.  We must have about 100 of these engines by now and I haven't heard much grumbling from the shops.
  19. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    My Co. has had a KME engine for a little over 2 years.  With 25k miles and almost 4k hours, I can say it's held up well.  I typically believe the builder has less to do with the quality of the apparatus and the Spec is key...However, the Truck in my quarters is a Ferrara, and it's junk.  Assembly and fit/finish is far superior in the KME product.  More care was taken in running wires and assembling compartments.
     
    All in all....The KME rig is a good one and the company has been quick to address issues and then taken preventative steps on the rest of the fleet.  We must have about 100 of these engines by now and I haven't heard much grumbling from the shops.
  20. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    My Co. has had a KME engine for a little over 2 years.  With 25k miles and almost 4k hours, I can say it's held up well.  I typically believe the builder has less to do with the quality of the apparatus and the Spec is key...However, the Truck in my quarters is a Ferrara, and it's junk.  Assembly and fit/finish is far superior in the KME product.  More care was taken in running wires and assembling compartments.
     
    All in all....The KME rig is a good one and the company has been quick to address issues and then taken preventative steps on the rest of the fleet.  We must have about 100 of these engines by now and I haven't heard much grumbling from the shops.
  21. vodoly liked a post in a topic by M' Ave in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    My Co. has had a KME engine for a little over 2 years.  With 25k miles and almost 4k hours, I can say it's held up well.  I typically believe the builder has less to do with the quality of the apparatus and the Spec is key...However, the Truck in my quarters is a Ferrara, and it's junk.  Assembly and fit/finish is far superior in the KME product.  More care was taken in running wires and assembling compartments.
     
    All in all....The KME rig is a good one and the company has been quick to address issues and then taken preventative steps on the rest of the fleet.  We must have about 100 of these engines by now and I haven't heard much grumbling from the shops.
  22. M' Ave liked a post in a topic by antiquefirelt in KME Lowest Bidder For New FDNY Rescues   
    As I recall both Ferrara and KME had to specifically build new cab designs to meet the FDNY spec, they weren't already on their line. So it would be possible for another builder to do the same if they thought it was worth the effort. I doubt the majority of the fire service has the same street and station limitations that require the need for the split tilt cab, so you have to really put a lot of stock in your ability to keep an FDNY contract, and hope some other just use the FDNY spec because it must be the best (which I imagine it is...for them). 
     
    I know many folks in this forum must have some direct knowledge, but early on there was a lot of grumbling about the KME product, but maybe that would be the same of anything? Unlike many fire departments where the apparatus is the crown jewels of the department, I suspect most FDNY personnel see the apparatus as merely tools that allow them to do the job, thus they set the bar high.