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Ok that clears up those ranks but what does the Chief of EMS do ? I always found it hard to pin down exactly what that person does. Anyone ? … 😬

That used to be an easy question to answer.... Each borough had its own frequency. But like Lebby said..it all depends on where the unit operates geographically and not the location of the facility they turn out. So while Station 4 units could generally be found on the Manhattan South frequency...

Seems like a good idea. I can only imagine the economic and political “cooperation” required to get this done. Or not.

At work Box 4545 don’t remember the date.

Comes from the days before the merger when we were somewhat modeled after the NYPD and still using NYPD type language. I’m surprised the term “Conditions” has lasted as long as it has. And yes they used to be called “Patrol Supervisors” . The station located at Lincoln Hospital (currently known...

Look at Manhattan Box 0247 on 7/4/24 it’s a perfect example of how Fire Operations responds to an MCI. Ended up with using All Hands for a vehicle accident with multiple people injured / pinned.

I have seen many variations on what actually defines an MCI. It's not always all about the number of patients / victims. As I recall it : Any incident that has (6) six or more patients. Any incident that has (5) five or less patients and unusual circumstances...

You being active and me being retired would certainly make you a better judge of the current state of affairs. Either way I like that you like the concept so all is not lost.

I guess someone in a leadership role lacks vision. I happen to think they were/are a valuable asset. Not handcuffed to any particular community board so the political part of unit deployment was non existent. Turning them out at a specific time of the day helped manage the daily uptick in...

Don’t worry it will come back to you in a nightmare where your sitting through the update for a 3rd time!

I seem to remember MERV 4 being destroyed by fire and not replaced.

The small garage area in question located behind the current quarters of Engine 68 & Ladder 49 operated separately from the fire companies and It was known as the Ogden Outpost. EMS unit 22B turned out of the location. Total of 9 EMT’s assigned to the location. Had lockers and a small pantry...

I hope the BLS was increased in the areas that no longer have transport capable ALS units. Many a patient went to the hospital on the rear seat during the PRU program in the late 1980's. Paramedics were left with no choice when patients needed rapid transport and no BLS was available or in...

Your Kidding me ....

I think we are all in agreement that additional dedicated EMS resources are needed at the scene. The current response matrix has BLS/ALS & EMS Officers on all alarm levels. They are assigned on the transmission of the 10-75 or special call and in circumstances where the box is loaded up they are...

This Firefighter looks like a Catholic, no wait could be Protestant or Episcopalian…. I have to agree with TCU, looking at someone and thinking you can guess their religion while in Class A uniform is a bit of a stretch and likely to offend someone. That being said, I hope the group gets their...

Cap, All good stuff and I agree we can always do better. With regard to dedicated ALS for Firefighters only, In theory it sounds easy but in practice it's a little more involved. When resources permit you can, and I have dedicated an FDNY ALS to the FAST team. Usually the FDNY Rescue Paramedics...

Now if we only had more of those “certain” individuals.