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Yes, we monitor for HCN and CO. Air monitoring and RAD57 pulse oximetry.
We have three cyanokits available on our apparatus for use on members or civilians.

I'm all for a good parade. I care about two things when it comes to them.
1) Behave like a professional. Don't do anything to embarrass the uniform you are wearing.
2) Ensure that your town/district has proper coverage. Parade in your reserve piece or a non specialty piece. I. E. don't take your only aerial or heavy rescue two counties away leaving your constituents without coverage that they have paid for and expect. Same goes for manpower.
Other than that, have at it!

I'm all for a good parade. I care about two things when it comes to them.
1) Behave like a professional. Don't do anything to embarrass the uniform you are wearing.
2) Ensure that your town/district has proper coverage. Parade in your reserve piece or a non specialty piece. I. E. don't take your only aerial or heavy rescue two counties away leaving your constituents without coverage that they have paid for and expect. Same goes for manpower.
Other than that, have at it!

I'm all for a good parade. I care about two things when it comes to them.
1) Behave like a professional. Don't do anything to embarrass the uniform you are wearing.
2) Ensure that your town/district has proper coverage. Parade in your reserve piece or a non specialty piece. I. E. don't take your only aerial or heavy rescue two counties away leaving your constituents without coverage that they have paid for and expect. Same goes for manpower.
Other than that, have at it!

I'm all for a good parade. I care about two things when it comes to them.
1) Behave like a professional. Don't do anything to embarrass the uniform you are wearing.
2) Ensure that your town/district has proper coverage. Parade in your reserve piece or a non specialty piece. I. E. don't take your only aerial or heavy rescue two counties away leaving your constituents without coverage that they have paid for and expect. Same goes for manpower.
Other than that, have at it!

I'm all for a good parade. I care about two things when it comes to them.
1) Behave like a professional. Don't do anything to embarrass the uniform you are wearing.
2) Ensure that your town/district has proper coverage. Parade in your reserve piece or a non specialty piece. I. E. don't take your only aerial or heavy rescue two counties away leaving your constituents without coverage that they have paid for and expect. Same goes for manpower.
Other than that, have at it!

Ice rescue, while seeming to be daunting, is a fairly straight forward procedure, that when undertaken properly is no more risky than anything else we do.
Equipment, training and procedures are key. Get those things squared away, and you'll be successful.

John. You clearly don't get it. They have RULES, man. RULES!!!
On a side note, anyone wonder where the 7 board members were for the call? No? Good.

NH has a TASER protocol. Standing orders for removal of barbs.
Also lists contra indications for removal.
Very straightforward protocol. Does rely on the police to call us, of course.
Viewable on our state EMS website.
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/ems/advlifesup/patientcare.html
As I've mentioned before, our protocols up here are the best I've worked with. Very forward thinking, evidence based where possible and provider driven. Worth a look.

NH has a TASER protocol. Standing orders for removal of barbs.
Also lists contra indications for removal.
Very straightforward protocol. Does rely on the police to call us, of course.
Viewable on our state EMS website.
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/ems/advlifesup/patientcare.html
As I've mentioned before, our protocols up here are the best I've worked with. Very forward thinking, evidence based where possible and provider driven. Worth a look.

Ice rescue, while seeming to be daunting, is a fairly straight forward procedure, that when undertaken properly is no more risky than anything else we do.
Equipment, training and procedures are key. Get those things squared away, and you'll be successful.

John. You clearly don't get it. They have RULES, man. RULES!!!
On a side note, anyone wonder where the 7 board members were for the call? No? Good.

I've worked in upstate NY (Syracuse) and in NH. I've never seen the need for AWD ambulances. Gotten along fine with good tires, patience, some hiking and the occasional plow truck/SUV for some really snowy days.
As for gas, yes diesel may last longer, but Diesel engines HATE being run the way we run them. And, most of our ambulances never get into the range of mileage where long lasting comes into play. Any ambulance you work on have 500k+ miles??
The new diesels cost more, fuel costs more, they are expensive to maintain and don't hold the advantage they once did. Fleet managers are clearly looking at gas again.
Just my .02.

John. You clearly don't get it. They have RULES, man. RULES!!!
On a side note, anyone wonder where the 7 board members were for the call? No? Good.

A classic example of what I like to refer to as volitics.

A classic example of what I like to refer to as volitics.

What's horribly ironic is that the quint/midi concept was a cost saving measure that cut the number of firefighters and companies; from what I remember quint/midi houses were actually engine and truck houses with 8 guys total that then went to 6. And now, it was sold as look look, we're getting back to true engines and trucks. But once again, manpower was cut. Houses that had 6 now have 4.

I'm still confused. How is 585 the a*hole? Especially if you agree with the majority of what he says? You do realize he is a chief officer in his department, right? So, again....please elaborate.

I'm still confused. How is 585 the a*hole? Especially if you agree with the majority of what he says? You do realize he is a chief officer in his department, right? So, again....please elaborate.

I'm still confused. How is 585 the a*hole? Especially if you agree with the majority of what he says? You do realize he is a chief officer in his department, right? So, again....please elaborate.

Interesting. Thx for the info.
BTW, y'all have way too many messed up rules in your state.

I'm still confused. How is 585 the a*hole? Especially if you agree with the majority of what he says? You do realize he is a chief officer in his department, right? So, again....please elaborate.

I'm still confused. How is 585 the a*hole? Especially if you agree with the majority of what he says? You do realize he is a chief officer in his department, right? So, again....please elaborate.

I'm still confused. How is 585 the a*hole? Especially if you agree with the majority of what he says? You do realize he is a chief officer in his department, right? So, again....please elaborate.

Why is this in the Law Enforcement section?
First of all, I totally agree in required training for Officers. We recently implemented requirements for our officers, which followed the recommendations of OFPC (DHSES, whatever they are now) and/or NYSAFC (I forget who). We added some other stuff. In order to be flexible to the masses, we had to let former officers be allowed to hold positions again for another two years to give guys time to meet the new requirements, provided the past officer isn't moving up, in which case they must meet the new requirements.
Second, and I swear by this - it doesn't matter what classes or training someone has. If the guy/gal hasn't been around long enough to earn their peers' respect on and off the fireground - they don't belong in the ranks. Experience, training, attendance above that of the minimum, common sense and a mindset of doing the greater good for their company/department are the attributes of a good officer.
Third, you can have someone who either does or does not have a lot of training run your department into the ground. We have suffered quite a few poor Chiefs and poor Company Officers over the years, and I am sure we'll make those mistakes again. (Hopefully I am wrong) You can have a Chief who does nothing at all for two years, followed by one that does a ton and changes things for the good for two, then have another flapjack come in and set you all back in time again for two years. Realistically, term limits should be looked at and if the majority is content with their leadership - why change it because it is someone else's turn? If a guy is in say, 5 years, and the majority has had their fill of him, VOTE HIM OUT. It isn't rocket science to me, but I am part of the minority.
Westchester-area Career Officers generally get FDNY's FLIP school, right? Man I would give my left nut for that kind of program. The officer courses offered to the rest of us don't tell you how to handle your calls - they just tell you how to avoid getting sued and show you ways to earn your members' respect (which is fine, but where the f*** is the REAL TRAINNG?!?!)
I think there are plenty of people in this county - paid and volunteer - that could put together an amazing officer program for both sides of the fence which would cover your soup to nuts. Then, and only then, could any of us really feel "trained & prepared."
/rant