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And just alittle advice there young man. If you're smart, you won't put all your eggs in one basket. Yonkers is a Great Dept and if I was a young guy, I know how you feel. It certainly would be something that I would work for.
But, in the meantime, continue to take every test you can for wherever. I ended up taking six test and I didn't get the dept I wanted (Bridgeport, Ct). But I got on the job somewhere else. Did my thing. Had a Great time and retired after some 30 years.
I hope that you are lucky enough to get Yonkers. Just keep in the back of your mind, there's other depts out there that you should also be applying for.

If there is anything to learn here whether its New London, Ct or Yonkers, NY, is that the Political Hacks, or more politally, the Politicians are all the same. But yet we continue to support them with our hard earned money, we put them on pedistals, and sometimes we even campaign for them. When will we ever learn, they are only interested in their own political future.
And Thanks "SageVigiles" for your understanding and support of my many New London, Ct Firefighter Brothers/Friends during their political fascio which threatened to lay off one third of the dept (25 guys). If that had happened, the most junior guy would have had 13 years on. "Yes, those politicians know their stuff don't they".
I am still extremely impressed how those Yonkers firefighters can operate in a city like that with all those hills, narrow streets, and serious exposure problems. They do a Great job.

How come every time a career department is in danger of layoffs somebody has to open their mouths spouting ridiculous nonsense about volunteers taking over? We just went through this in CT with the New London layoffs. Some jackwagon decided it would be good to write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper suggesting that volunteers be brought in to help alleviate some of the financial strain. A lot of people took him seriously because they assumed this idiot knew what he was talking about because he identified himself as a firefighter in the article.
This stuff pisses me off. For everybody out there trying to improve career-volunteer relations, all it takes is a couple guys with their craniums inserted into their 4th point of contact to ruin it and brand all volunteers as scabs. When my district was threatening to layoff some of our career personnel, we as the volunteers banded together to help our Brothers. If your sandbox isn't big enough for you, go find another one, or advocate consolidation with another volunteer department, but don't suggest laying off hardworking career firefighters and replacing them with volunteers. That's just ridiculous. People don't forget that kind of statement.
Anyone with an attitude like the one illustrated in the above comment give credence to the TINY minority of career firefighters who believe all volunteers are out to steal their jobs. YFD guys, please note this asinine comment does not represent all of us. Most of us stand behind you and hope all this layoff BS gets fixed and you can go back to full staffing.

And just alittle advice there young man. If you're smart, you won't put all your eggs in one basket. Yonkers is a Great Dept and if I was a young guy, I know how you feel. It certainly would be something that I would work for.
But, in the meantime, continue to take every test you can for wherever. I ended up taking six test and I didn't get the dept I wanted (Bridgeport, Ct). But I got on the job somewhere else. Did my thing. Had a Great time and retired after some 30 years.
I hope that you are lucky enough to get Yonkers. Just keep in the back of your mind, there's other depts out there that you should also be applying for.

And just alittle advice there young man. If you're smart, you won't put all your eggs in one basket. Yonkers is a Great Dept and if I was a young guy, I know how you feel. It certainly would be something that I would work for.
But, in the meantime, continue to take every test you can for wherever. I ended up taking six test and I didn't get the dept I wanted (Bridgeport, Ct). But I got on the job somewhere else. Did my thing. Had a Great time and retired after some 30 years.
I hope that you are lucky enough to get Yonkers. Just keep in the back of your mind, there's other depts out there that you should also be applying for.

I never had the Honor of meeting Lenny. I never even had the chance to talk to him. But I would always read all of his post here on EMT Bravo. Through that I felt that I did know him. A young man with huge potential to offer. He dedicated his short life to treating the very sick and injuried. I wish I got to meet you Lenny. you were certainly a Credit to your generation.
We will ALL miss you my friend. My Condolunces to your family and friends, and to your co workers of the FDNY EMS.
Thank you for your services to the City of New York and all you have done to help others.
Rest in Peace Lenny.

I never had the Honor of meeting Lenny. I never even had the chance to talk to him. But I would always read all of his post here on EMT Bravo. Through that I felt that I did know him. A young man with huge potential to offer. He dedicated his short life to treating the very sick and injuried. I wish I got to meet you Lenny. you were certainly a Credit to your generation.
We will ALL miss you my friend. My Condolunces to your family and friends, and to your co workers of the FDNY EMS.
Thank you for your services to the City of New York and all you have done to help others.
Rest in Peace Lenny.

"sfrd18", I consider you a friend. You don't have to be so formal and call me Mr Dennis. Although, I must say, if about another 94-95 % of your generation had the respect like you do, we'd all be a lot better off. And of course I respect you and I read all your post. Man, I just don't know how you keep up with all that stuff.,
And you're right. I do hope the guys read the stories on the Providence Fire Dept that I wrote. ( "My Introduction to Providence....on www.providencecitywide.com ). It's an Excellent, very Aggressive, Fire Dept that catches a lot of work and does a lot of running.
I retired several years ago from a small city dept in Connecticut. But after seeing that Providence FD in action, I certainly had wished that I had known about that job earlier.

"sfrd18", I consider you a friend. You don't have to be so formal and call me Mr Dennis. Although, I must say, if about another 94-95 % of your generation had the respect like you do, we'd all be a lot better off. And of course I respect you and I read all your post. Man, I just don't know how you keep up with all that stuff.,
And you're right. I do hope the guys read the stories on the Providence Fire Dept that I wrote. ( "My Introduction to Providence....on www.providencecitywide.com ). It's an Excellent, very Aggressive, Fire Dept that catches a lot of work and does a lot of running.
I retired several years ago from a small city dept in Connecticut. But after seeing that Providence FD in action, I certainly had wished that I had known about that job earlier.

Providence is an Excellent dept. The firefighters are very aggressive even to this day with all the safety commandos. To get on the job you compete with thousands. But if you are one of the very lucky ones, you start the probie school and train at min wage for about six months. You learn every aspect of the job from firefighter to pump operator to EMT. You are tested all the time. When the probie training is over based on your overall score is how you are picked to go to a company. Highest scoring guy through probie school gets first choice.
There are currently six Rescue ambulances covering the city. They all run constantly.
Providence has everything and the dept is very busy. They have large wood frames and queene anns. High rises, projects, old factories, Everything. A Great dept. I've spent a lot of time buffing them. I posted my story on www.providencecitywide.com in the forums. The story is called "My Introduction to Providence".

Providence is an Excellent dept. The firefighters are very aggressive even to this day with all the safety commandos. To get on the job you compete with thousands. But if you are one of the very lucky ones, you start the probie school and train at min wage for about six months. You learn every aspect of the job from firefighter to pump operator to EMT. You are tested all the time. When the probie training is over based on your overall score is how you are picked to go to a company. Highest scoring guy through probie school gets first choice.
There are currently six Rescue ambulances covering the city. They all run constantly.
Providence has everything and the dept is very busy. They have large wood frames and queene anns. High rises, projects, old factories, Everything. A Great dept. I've spent a lot of time buffing them. I posted my story on www.providencecitywide.com in the forums. The story is called "My Introduction to Providence".

Providence is an Excellent dept. The firefighters are very aggressive even to this day with all the safety commandos. To get on the job you compete with thousands. But if you are one of the very lucky ones, you start the probie school and train at min wage for about six months. You learn every aspect of the job from firefighter to pump operator to EMT. You are tested all the time. When the probie training is over based on your overall score is how you are picked to go to a company. Highest scoring guy through probie school gets first choice.
There are currently six Rescue ambulances covering the city. They all run constantly.
Providence has everything and the dept is very busy. They have large wood frames and queene anns. High rises, projects, old factories, Everything. A Great dept. I've spent a lot of time buffing them. I posted my story on www.providencecitywide.com in the forums. The story is called "My Introduction to Providence".

Providence is an Excellent dept. The firefighters are very aggressive even to this day with all the safety commandos. To get on the job you compete with thousands. But if you are one of the very lucky ones, you start the probie school and train at min wage for about six months. You learn every aspect of the job from firefighter to pump operator to EMT. You are tested all the time. When the probie training is over based on your overall score is how you are picked to go to a company. Highest scoring guy through probie school gets first choice.
There are currently six Rescue ambulances covering the city. They all run constantly.
Providence has everything and the dept is very busy. They have large wood frames and queene anns. High rises, projects, old factories, Everything. A Great dept. I've spent a lot of time buffing them. I posted my story on www.providencecitywide.com in the forums. The story is called "My Introduction to Providence".

And just alittle advice there young man. If you're smart, you won't put all your eggs in one basket. Yonkers is a Great Dept and if I was a young guy, I know how you feel. It certainly would be something that I would work for.
But, in the meantime, continue to take every test you can for wherever. I ended up taking six test and I didn't get the dept I wanted (Bridgeport, Ct). But I got on the job somewhere else. Did my thing. Had a Great time and retired after some 30 years.
I hope that you are lucky enough to get Yonkers. Just keep in the back of your mind, there's other depts out there that you should also be applying for.

And just alittle advice there young man. If you're smart, you won't put all your eggs in one basket. Yonkers is a Great Dept and if I was a young guy, I know how you feel. It certainly would be something that I would work for.
But, in the meantime, continue to take every test you can for wherever. I ended up taking six test and I didn't get the dept I wanted (Bridgeport, Ct). But I got on the job somewhere else. Did my thing. Had a Great time and retired after some 30 years.
I hope that you are lucky enough to get Yonkers. Just keep in the back of your mind, there's other depts out there that you should also be applying for.

I do not agree with this at all. I certainly have the Highest Respect for Any State Troopers or City/Town Police officers for that matter.
The fact that if they get hurt, this is Not their job. And who is guarding the hen house while these Troopers fight this fire. If I saw this nd wanted to commit a crime somewhere on their beat, I know there could be a delayed response giving me a better chance to get away with it.
If they were firefighters dressed in civilian clothes doing this, we would be the first to critize them for not wearing the proper gear.
I think Somebody mentioned that they were glad that a State Trooper took the hose line and started to fight the fire. Did I read that right ? A firefighter was glad that a State Trooper took the hose line to fight the fire. Should a firefighter take a gun from the Troopershands and shoot a suspect ? It doesn't make sense to me reading that.
I don't think any State Trooper should be honored for doing this. And personnelly if I was the Chief, I'd be speaking to their supervisor explaining why Firefighters fight fires and not State Troopers.
If I was going for surgury, would I want my electrician who just put in a new fuse panel to open my heart.
I really can not believe some people would agree with this. Maybe they ment well, but should I be pulling cars over for speeding, or should I leave that for the people who are trained (and paid) to do it.

I do not agree with this at all. I certainly have the Highest Respect for Any State Troopers or City/Town Police officers for that matter.
The fact that if they get hurt, this is Not their job. And who is guarding the hen house while these Troopers fight this fire. If I saw this nd wanted to commit a crime somewhere on their beat, I know there could be a delayed response giving me a better chance to get away with it.
If they were firefighters dressed in civilian clothes doing this, we would be the first to critize them for not wearing the proper gear.
I think Somebody mentioned that they were glad that a State Trooper took the hose line and started to fight the fire. Did I read that right ? A firefighter was glad that a State Trooper took the hose line to fight the fire. Should a firefighter take a gun from the Troopershands and shoot a suspect ? It doesn't make sense to me reading that.
I don't think any State Trooper should be honored for doing this. And personnelly if I was the Chief, I'd be speaking to their supervisor explaining why Firefighters fight fires and not State Troopers.
If I was going for surgury, would I want my electrician who just put in a new fuse panel to open my heart.
I really can not believe some people would agree with this. Maybe they ment well, but should I be pulling cars over for speeding, or should I leave that for the people who are trained (and paid) to do it.

I do not agree with this at all. I certainly have the Highest Respect for Any State Troopers or City/Town Police officers for that matter.
The fact that if they get hurt, this is Not their job. And who is guarding the hen house while these Troopers fight this fire. If I saw this nd wanted to commit a crime somewhere on their beat, I know there could be a delayed response giving me a better chance to get away with it.
If they were firefighters dressed in civilian clothes doing this, we would be the first to critize them for not wearing the proper gear.
I think Somebody mentioned that they were glad that a State Trooper took the hose line and started to fight the fire. Did I read that right ? A firefighter was glad that a State Trooper took the hose line to fight the fire. Should a firefighter take a gun from the Troopershands and shoot a suspect ? It doesn't make sense to me reading that.
I don't think any State Trooper should be honored for doing this. And personnelly if I was the Chief, I'd be speaking to their supervisor explaining why Firefighters fight fires and not State Troopers.
If I was going for surgury, would I want my electrician who just put in a new fuse panel to open my heart.
I really can not believe some people would agree with this. Maybe they ment well, but should I be pulling cars over for speeding, or should I leave that for the people who are trained (and paid) to do it.

Career Politicians are the Entire problem. Everything was negotiated fair and square with both unions and the city. If there was aproblem then it should have been taken care of. But in good faith, the fire fighters, police officers, or any other union agreed upon what ever deals were made. The politicians had their chance to change things as they saw fit.
If there's any blame here, or in any other city for that matter, BLAME THE POLITICIANS. They are the ones that have the final say.
They are the first ones to pat themselves on the back when things go good, but when ever things start to get a little sour, its time to point the finger at somebody else.
I wouldn't trust any politician anywhere. They are only interested in their own political future, and clearly, at least to me, they use the uniformed services to their advantage when its best for them.
My theory is that politicians are not the answer, "they are the probem".
I wish people wouldn't get sucked into their B/S.

I just wanted to pass it along to anyone of the 600 people that took the written Stamford, Ct Firefighters Exam in 2010 that there is some talk of throwing out that list. I, myself am NOT involved in this testing process in any way. However, I think it is wrong to throw out a test that many put a lot of effort into.
As a result, I am just passing on some information for those that might be involved that there is some discussion and possible legal acton being taken.
If you might be interested or are concerned maybe you should check into it. I know if it was me I would.
Go onto "Facebook" and you should be able to get further details under "Stamford 2010 Firefighter Candidates".
Through no fault of your own, if you took the time to take this exam. the City may try to throw it out. I think that is Wrong, but its not up to me.
Best of Luck in your interest in becoming a Career Firefighter

Career Politicians are the Entire problem. Everything was negotiated fair and square with both unions and the city. If there was aproblem then it should have been taken care of. But in good faith, the fire fighters, police officers, or any other union agreed upon what ever deals were made. The politicians had their chance to change things as they saw fit.
If there's any blame here, or in any other city for that matter, BLAME THE POLITICIANS. They are the ones that have the final say.
They are the first ones to pat themselves on the back when things go good, but when ever things start to get a little sour, its time to point the finger at somebody else.
I wouldn't trust any politician anywhere. They are only interested in their own political future, and clearly, at least to me, they use the uniformed services to their advantage when its best for them.
My theory is that politicians are not the answer, "they are the probem".
I wish people wouldn't get sucked into their B/S.

Career Politicians are the Entire problem. Everything was negotiated fair and square with both unions and the city. If there was aproblem then it should have been taken care of. But in good faith, the fire fighters, police officers, or any other union agreed upon what ever deals were made. The politicians had their chance to change things as they saw fit.
If there's any blame here, or in any other city for that matter, BLAME THE POLITICIANS. They are the ones that have the final say.
They are the first ones to pat themselves on the back when things go good, but when ever things start to get a little sour, its time to point the finger at somebody else.
I wouldn't trust any politician anywhere. They are only interested in their own political future, and clearly, at least to me, they use the uniformed services to their advantage when its best for them.
My theory is that politicians are not the answer, "they are the probem".
I wish people wouldn't get sucked into their B/S.

Career Politicians are the Entire problem. Everything was negotiated fair and square with both unions and the city. If there was aproblem then it should have been taken care of. But in good faith, the fire fighters, police officers, or any other union agreed upon what ever deals were made. The politicians had their chance to change things as they saw fit.
If there's any blame here, or in any other city for that matter, BLAME THE POLITICIANS. They are the ones that have the final say.
They are the first ones to pat themselves on the back when things go good, but when ever things start to get a little sour, its time to point the finger at somebody else.
I wouldn't trust any politician anywhere. They are only interested in their own political future, and clearly, at least to me, they use the uniformed services to their advantage when its best for them.
My theory is that politicians are not the answer, "they are the probem".
I wish people wouldn't get sucked into their B/S.

Career Politicians are the Entire problem. Everything was negotiated fair and square with both unions and the city. If there was aproblem then it should have been taken care of. But in good faith, the fire fighters, police officers, or any other union agreed upon what ever deals were made. The politicians had their chance to change things as they saw fit.
If there's any blame here, or in any other city for that matter, BLAME THE POLITICIANS. They are the ones that have the final say.
They are the first ones to pat themselves on the back when things go good, but when ever things start to get a little sour, its time to point the finger at somebody else.
I wouldn't trust any politician anywhere. They are only interested in their own political future, and clearly, at least to me, they use the uniformed services to their advantage when its best for them.
My theory is that politicians are not the answer, "they are the probem".
I wish people wouldn't get sucked into their B/S.

And just alittle advice there young man. If you're smart, you won't put all your eggs in one basket. Yonkers is a Great Dept and if I was a young guy, I know how you feel. It certainly would be something that I would work for.
But, in the meantime, continue to take every test you can for wherever. I ended up taking six test and I didn't get the dept I wanted (Bridgeport, Ct). But I got on the job somewhere else. Did my thing. Had a Great time and retired after some 30 years.
I hope that you are lucky enough to get Yonkers. Just keep in the back of your mind, there's other depts out there that you should also be applying for.