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Likely.

Thanks for the correction, I kind of figured you are a little more dialed in than me.

Prior to this legislation there was no provision for replacing the issued body armor. Once you were issued the armor upon graduation from academy that was it. Manufactures of body armor specifically discuss a service life based on usage, exposure to moisture, how and where it’s stored and age...

And now for the hard part. Getting guys to wear em…

The story lacks significant detail. Shooting scenes can be very dynamic environments. Interested in what the Firefighter/Medics were confronted with upon arrival. I will hold off on any other commentary for the moment.

I could be wrong but I thought the Fire Apparatus already had AVL installed.

Thank you !

Has The Bronx fire frequency gone encrypted or is it temporarily up on one of the citywide frequencies ? I can't seem to get it on 482.00625. Thanks

I have to agree, Intubation under the best of circumstances can be challenging for some. The key to a misplaced tube is as stated - take all precaution to avoid missing the tube in the first place and if (when) you do miss the tube - recognize, own and correct your mistake forthwith. Any number...

Not in NYC. Could be in other parts of NY State. The fly cars in NYC were staffed by 2 regular medics in the late 80's , an ALS certified Officer and a regular Paramedic in the late 90's and again in 2018ish. Three separate attempts at gettin the program up and running. All three attempts...

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 !