Recent content by Capttomo

Well stated. Stay well brother

Just spoke to Atlas. He had an injury and is on the mend. Might be a day or two before he can get back on the computer.

In the case of Coconut Creek they did absorb most of the displaced positions. Highland Beach hired all new personnel. Almost no one will want to leave Palm Beach County FD to go to Jupiter. Reason is bigger department with more opportunities. However Palm Beach County refused to sell the fire...

One and one - your post above has so much merit, makes so much sense and is a very efficient model . Unfortunately, throughout the country there remains too much turf guarding and power struggles. This includes EMS provision, Police Departments, and PAID fire departments. City and town mayors...

Agreed. Thanks for all that all of you do

Once you start down the road with a paid component of a combination department be cognizant of the consequences. Some combination departments have worked well for decades. Some are not working well. Look at what is happening in Norwich Ct for example. The addition of career staff can often...

I would say a lot of societal change for one automatic fire alarms, ems, co detectors all are added runs. agreed So who is getting out of bed at 0300 for one of those calls when you have to get up in 3 hours and get the kids ready for school and then drive an hour to work. Let the Chief who...

Yes - City of Miramar responded mutual aid

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/03/05/massive-fire-erupts-at-northwest-miami-dade-warehouse/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWpj9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoTjlNWExId09sR1VjT0RFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuNYTl1YJ3TL764GbLzpVjkDdym0do3YNEvdOXCftCJviC1KOmao-21jOsQC_aem_iZux2bm58iM4wuQ3-tVqVg

https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/us-news/volunteer-firefighter-ranks-hit-40-year-low-in-nys-as-the-situation-grows-dire-on-long-island/

Yes an excellent presentation by Gary as always. He also presented photos of the old Bronx from the 20’s through 60’s. Very enjoyable and informative. A true team effort with contributions from all and some behind the scenes work from Iggy and Dave.

There will be some awfully sore leg muscles tomorrow!!! Tip o da helmet to Longview FD. Ya dun good.

I tend to agree with you that a state judge cannot breakup companies on that level. However, increasingly, more and more municipalities are bringing similar legal action against the big three fire apparatus manufacturers. At that point these corporations are having to defend and address legal...

Outstanding. Hope they prevail and hope this brings about major changes in these monopolistic predators of taxpayer money

Sadly with this new mayor and his thirsty quest for money for social programs, be lucky to keep what exists today.