Probie Class 03-2005

[x635 4,066]

The Official Website Of Probie Class 03-2005:

http://www.westchestergov.com/emergserv/academy/academy.htm

Class Photos:

http://www.westchestergov.com/emergserv/academy/probpics.htm

Side note.....I think quite possibly we have the best mix of instructors I have ever seen in this class. Capt. Ferguson (Greenville, Director) Lt. Van Voorhies (White Plains, Executive Officer) Capt. Dempsey (Eastchester) DC Gerardi (Fairview) FFPM MacPherson (Peekskill, Scottish) and everybody else that's pitching in to give us a solid foundation....and most important, we have a class of 37 awesome probies who are quickly developing into one big family! The best firefighters to ever come out of that academy will graduate December 16th. I'm so proud to have my name listed there!

I'm sure the page will be updated with more photos as our adventures progress....hopefully with more of Squad 1!!!!!

Edited September 29, 2005 by x635

[Remember585 815]

Good luck to y'all!!!!

Especially my two buddies, x635 and LaGrange Firefighter Paul Demilto.

Stay low and enjoy the ride men!

[TBarnum 2]

Times sure have changed when a probie class has a web site.

Good luck to all!

[FFD260 1]

Times sure have changed when a probie class has a web site.

Good luck to all!

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GOOD LUCK TO ALL

[firecapt32 282]

apparently I'm not working the probie class hard enough if some of them have enough time to come in here!!! I will have to up the homework or raise the demerits??? which should it be???

[JohnnyOV 2]

No lunch truck break! lol

[x635 4,066]

apparently  I'm not  working the probie class hard enough if some of them have enough time  to come in here!!! I will have to up the homework or raise the demerits???  which should it be???

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I think you have me confused with the other me.....that is my other personality that is a member of Probie Class 03-2005

Eeek! Being that it is quite hard for me to shut my mouth or stop typing sometimes....

Up the homework, and take us to Aruba with you! Just don't up the homework of my classmates or I am not going to make it back from the road run!!! I'll even do a paper!!

- Probie 1-3

This message paid for by the Comittee for a Demerit-Free Probie Class

And on a related note:

We had a very inspirational visit from a good friend of Capt. Ferguson -Capt. George Burk (USAF-Ret) this week, which I will share with you all later this week, and we are traveling to the NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Albany on Tuesday, both thanks to Capt. Ferguson and associates, who are not just teaching us how to fight fires, but teaching us how to have the spirit to be true firefighters.

Now, for all those who think I may be brown nosing, I really could care less. I really don't hold back with my feelings. I am passionate about anything I believe in, whether it be myself, LAFD, jetBlue, etc....many of you who know me know this well. Therefore, I love my class, I love the fellow probies that I am experiencing this class with, and I love my instructors....who I hope to be half as good as they are at some point. So, me saying these things shouldn't be percieved as sucking up, just me saying how I feel about everything.

I wish I had kept a blog of my experiences starting with Day 1 so I could have elaborated more on my highs...and lows during class and during a time where I am living my dream, overcoming challenges, and becoming a firefighter.

[firecapt32 282]

Just remember ther will be a test the day I return to class!!! I will be thinking about all my probies while I am on the beach in Aruba---yea right!!! somewhere between the beach, the pool,the tiki hut and the casino.

enjoy the week with LTVan Voorhies and D/C Gerardi if thats possible. make sure you look at the memorial in Albany and remember all the survival skills.

Good luck on your monday test. To all keep up the great work you are doing.

Firecapt32

[BIGRED1 71]

Is it true that Geoff is the class president? some guys were talking about it and i just wanted to know. He is a good guy and is someone i looked up to when he was on the Voli side.

[x635 4,066]

Photos from Probie Class 03-2005's trip last Tuesday to the NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Albany have been posted. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the newest photos:

http://www.westchestergov.com/emergserv/academy/probpics.htm

(Photos by Lt. Van Voorhies, WPFD)

I will be posting about the trip there when time permits

And if we look cold...that's because it was cold!

Photos from Capt. Burk's visit and from our FF Safety and Survival Evolutions are also up, newest photos are always at the bottom of the page.

Edited October 18, 2005 by x635

[heavy hitter 0]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK M.V. BOYZ YOU ARE GOING TO NEED IT

[firecapt32 282]

Pics from today 10/19/05 didnt come out. battery low on the cam. Sorry guys. I will try and get more tomorrow during extrication. Promise

The class is right on target. We've worked them pretty hard over the last few days.

As for next week......... LIVE FIRES!!!!!!!! monday half the class at White Plains half at Scarsdale. tues- train fires with trip to Croton Metro North Rail Yard. Wed ohhh no....D/C Gerardi back with last day of PUMPS----get those calculators out. thurs hmm let me see maybe car fires with water then foam evolutions. ohh and FRI more LIVE burns this time in Dutchess County---road trip for every one!!!!"

Sounds like a full week!

[m2c6w 0]

If your looking for a nick name for Philly P. from the Burgh, we like to call him TEDDY RUXPIN. But dont tell him where you heard it from.

[pfd950 1]

Where are the pics of Doc. F doing his lunchtime adjustments. We need him back in Pelham!!!! My shoulder is killing me!!

[x635 4,066]

Next week sounds awesome! Thanks for the preview! I'll be sure to get my rest this weekend!

As far as Doc goes, I think he is transferring to Peekskill....ALSFirefighter has him under contract now, lol!

I sit next to Phil, thanks for giving me that name! I will put it to good use!

And thanks for the caps Capt....photos should be posted shortly!

[firecapt32 282]

be careful with that nick name x I dont want it to back and bite you in the a**. Pics of Doc will be posted- took them today and yes ALS is his top patient but the girls in the office want a piece of doc too .

doc feels better now that he took over the top spot in the class. He lost it briefly. but regained it today after test 6.

[x635 4,066]

LOL. I think we all have 1000 nicknames.....Forcible Phil will like his new one!

And check out the new hats we got today....so now all our hats match, and show class pride

[x635 4,066]

I'm sorry Orlando, I mean "Tower"

[FDNY 10-75 640]

Seth,

Did you meet any Elsmere guys while you were up here in Smallbany? They went down there for Kevin Shea. I tried to go, but had school and my parents felt that was just a lame excuse to skip school. I truly wanted to go and honor our fallen brothers, but I couldn't.

Hope you are having a fun and safe time. Good Luck!

[x635 4,066]

Today marks the halfway point for Probie Class 03-2005. The time is flying by. Seven more weeks to go. Spirits are high, and skills and teamwork are building each minute that goes by.

New photos from our AVET class are posted, bottom of the page:

http://www.westchestergov.com/emergserv/academy/probpics.htm

Eli- There were a ton of Elsmere guys up there, and the tower hoisted the flag. I was looking for you.

Edited October 26, 2005 by x635

[x635 4,066]

Here are some random photos from the end of the day today at Dutchess County FTC:

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

[ems-buff 81]

Here are some random photos from the end of the day today at Dutchess County FTC:

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

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How much longer until you graduate dude?

[ajsbear 11]

I think you have way too much time if you can take so many pictures. Got to talk to the boss there when I get back to NY next week.

Walter, you letting them slack off????????

[x635 4,066]

I think you have way too much time if you can take so many pictures. Got to talk to the boss there when I get back to NY next week.

Walter, you letting them slack off????????

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The photos were taken after a majority of the cleanup work was done, and we were packing up to go home.....long after the training evolutions were done (notice no photos of that)

Capt. Ferguson packs our day with plenty of activities, especially these past couple of weeks. It didn't take that long timewise at all for a few of us to grab the camera, after getting permission and giving many thanks, and snap some pics right before the day was done.....got to have some fun/camraderie and document the beginning of awesome careers after a long week of learning!

The only reason I posted the photos was to show off the class I am so proud to be a part of and for everyone involved and with an interest regarding 03-2005 to enjoy....

Edited October 29, 2005 by x635

[Guest alsfirefighter]

They were plenty busy all day, and plenty tired at the end of the day. Academy director Ferguson was in charge of photography yesterday.

Great job yesterday, guys. Keep up the intensity.

[firecapt32 282]

hey als I was in charge of more then photo's!!!!allyou did all day was stay warm in the burn building!!!! you are doing a great job with the class Im glad to have you as a part of the training staff for 03-2005 you make my job easier.

thanks again

[Guest alsfirefighter]

Hey its all a team effort and I owe to you for allowing me to be a part of it all. I didn't mean to make it sound like you were just taking pictures...your always thinking 5 steps ahead of your staff and that is why we are going to produce a strong product for each probie's respective department.

At least for once there is pics without louie in them.

[Guest]

Hey, where is the pic of the package being delivered?

[firecapt32 282]

the pic of the package will be posted soon, promise.

[x635 4,066]

Photos of our trip to the airport today have been posted on EMTBravo.com

I can't believe we are in our 9th week, with 23 class days left!!! Exciting, but sad in a way...I will miss all involved a lot...weekends are bad enough! But savoring ery day.... Many things continue to be learned and developed.

The class is currently preparing for our CPAT test, which is scheduled for one week from this Friday. Everybody is doing excellent during the second round of practice CPATs currently underway, with the average probie bringing their time down from last weeks first round of practice by 20 seconds or more.

Tommorow, Squads 1,3,5 go with LV2 to White Plains burn building, and Squads 2,4,6 are going with Capt. Ferguson and Capt. Dempsey to Scarsdale.

Edited November 10, 2005 by x635