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That was then, I had the same experience when I tried to get assigned to a 10-75, very different now. ALS,BLS and officer going out the door on the 10-75 and at the same time Fire is turning out when the box is loaded up. If I’m not mistaken it’s automatically done via CAD link no phone calls...

I have found that doing the BLS skills in a most rapid fashion, getting into a transport ambulance and starting out for the closest appropriate hospital without delay while doing the required ALS skills enroute to the hospital has always served the patients well. Paramedics usually don't like...

Certainly sounded and looked like the wind was a factor but I’m curious if this building had the same exterior cladding as the building involved in the Grenfell tower fire in West London. If I remember correctly the exterior cladding on the building in London was determined to be one of the main...

Not a fan of this or any impediment to getting water into the pumps. It’s hard enough in some places to get to on the hydrant because of cars and outdoor dining sheds why complicate things further. If the goal is to reduce single use plastic bottles in the waste stream which is a good thing...

One more thing don’t cancel responding resources unitil you have a complete understanding of the situation at hand. Keep everyone responding even if it’s on 10-20 because once you cancel the unit they will most definitely get another assignment and not be able continue to the original assignment...

The numbers you see are the minimum number and type of resources for the particular signal. If the number of patients is increasing or it’s a rapidly unfolding dynamic event you request additional by type based on incident needs. As an Officer I always tried to go above the minimum numbers...

Thanks Lebby !

Unless the matrix has been revise, on the 10-75 or when the Box is loaded up due to quality and quantity of calls being received its a minimum of : 1 BLS, 1 ALS and 1 Conditions car (EMS Officer).

While not a customary RAC Unit its not a bad idea for those extended operations. Been on many scenes for extended periods of time and remember sending people out to recon the area and secure suitable facilities just for the members of PD,EMS & Fire. Remember, all that you take in must come out !

Very good answer, Studying for the Lieutenants Exam ?

I am aware of that activity and I agree it's unsafe and unprofessional. Now that you point it out I can see how Encryption would be an easy way to control things. Then again I remember people being held accountable for EVERYTHING they said on the radio and the manner in which they said it ! Kept...

Curious about the EMS Nonsense part of your post and what you are referring to. How would EMS either inhibit or expedite FDNY radio encryption ?

The original crime(s) were exacerbated by the sentencing. Take religion out of it and look at the sum total of their actions. The responsibility for and the impact of the criminal behavior should not be diminished by their reported "intent".

From what I remember Haz Tac gets 6% Differential and the Rescue Medics get 12 %.

Thanks, Happy to see the addition of the Defibrillator.

I thought the CFR-D program was Engine only. I know the Truck carries medical equipment for specific circumstances but not that they were dispatched as a CFR-D truck to 911 assignments like the Engine currently is. During what time frame did Truck companies get dispatched to CFR-D assignments ?

"In The Mouth of the Dragon" - Toxic Fires in the Age of Plastics by Deborah Wallace Ph.D. is an easy read of about 220 pages pointing out the lethal dangers of toxic smoke given off by fires fueled by plastics. The book, while a little dated (1990) lays the ground work through case studies on...

I have had it both ways. Some assignments its all EMS and some its overseen by a Fire Battalion, Deputy or Staff Chief. I believe the CFR-D manual still designates the Fire officer as the incident commander so on a normal EMS run where the Engine is operating with the Ambulance the Fire Officer...

EMS automatically assigned on all 10-75 and when the box is loaded up due to quality and quantity of call received by the Borough Communications Office. A Medical Branch is established at all Mass Casualty Incidents not just fire. In general and upon arrival of EMS resources The "Medical...