Recent content by dan

Generally speaking the amount of runs generated by ERS and Pull Boxes is statistically insignficant and very few if any are actual single source emergencies......The Plant Operations Communications Electricians are primarilly tasked with running fiber optic cable to all FDNY facilities now...

The other big change is Communications now reports directly to the COD......no more reporting to a Deputy Commissioner and 1st Deputy Commissioner.....

Apparently some of the specs FDNY required, 3M/Scott would not comply or change........

New SCBA pilot program will be starting soon......not sure what next generation SCBA being evaluated......Brooklyn and Bronx believe.......

generally speaking.......reserve engine and fire prevention detail at watch parties.....medical covered by outside contractors.....rest should not be on an open internet forum......

There is discussion on removing the sattelite from the 7-5 Doubtful in Staten Island.......95% of the 125 or so runs where E159/Sat5 respond and operate is not for use of LDH or maniforld or monitors.....159 relieves one of the 1st due engines on the 10-75.......The south shore water and sewer...

nobody on this forum and nobody at 9 MT know.....thats the closest to fact there is.......

dont be suprised if these changes are rescinded or held off for a bit........

you are correct unfortunately......shooting themselves in the foot....

4500's start at Outerbridge / Page Ave and go south to some 4700 boxes north of Amboy and a few 4600/4800's by Conference house .....151 and 75 1st due to all 4500 and 4700's

RUL runs command board and assists FC01 when they arrive.......Staging area manager is useless........Unless it is a prolonged incident with many additional resourses being requested....Unless it is a relocated BC assigned as the SAM......BC designated SAM is usually 30+ minutes from...

they can plan all they want.......it is a weekend.....you have an unmotivated and underpaid workforce......EMS sick leave skyrocketsevery weekend......but if we see it on a buff group it must and will happen

Fleet was told get their crap together recently and get the command cars for EMS and battalions fixed or else....and what do you know.....more vehicles available......

They do not work nor are they FDA approved. Most state EMS regulatory agencies have issued policies banning their use....

There was a nasty job on Abby Court or Road which is opposite side of development about 15-20 years ago with a collapse and I believe a few members burned.