I don't believe the TRGs ever had ALS, but with that said I almost never interacted with them. The Bronx TRG was disbanded a few months ago, and the Queens TRG uses regular ambulances.
Is the FLY Car program still operating?
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You are correct. No ALS in either TRG.
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They should have EMS equipment on board, so if that they need it, they can use it. But sending them to EMS runs are just a terrible idea.
I agree with equipment on the rig. Never know when it will be needed. Just based on the ratio of engines to trucks one would think that if you were going to use truck companies for CFR-D you would use them as a last resort and maybe only send them on a very very few call types and only to their first due boxes. That being said I am not convinced it needs to occur in the first place. Focus on making the EMS system more robust and functionally efficient. Compensating them appropriately is a good first step.
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Most do if not all, i know 146 does
While trucks have had CFR equipment, they haven't had AEDs.
All trucks received AEDs earlier this year I believe.
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Ironically not a PRU, all PRUs are currently in modified ambulances. That's a boss.
You would be correct sir! I’m especially comforted by the harshly worded decal on the truck that informs would be felons they should not assault the occupants of said vehicle. I wonder if it actually works ?
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If it doesn't work on public transit, it definitely doesn't work on EMS.You would be correct sir! I’m especially comforted by the harshly worded decal on the truck that informs would be felons they should not assault the occupants of said vehicle. I wonder if it actually works ?
Sometimes you just want to believe!
You're correct, while I knew they had started implementing AEDs, I heard today that like you said all trucks are now equipped.
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New pilot program starting at Station 18 next month, to possibly replace the current vehicles.
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Nice looking vehicle. Question, did NYPD move away from EV RMP’s ?
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The real answer is give EMS, EMTs and Paramedics More Money so they stay. Also, more money will attract more people to join FDNY EMS. What is needed is more ambulances both BLS and ALS. A fly car that can't transport patients is not the answer. The idea sending FDNY Ladder companies will not fix the problem of delayed EMS responses. Do people trapped in a fire want to wait to be rescued because the Ladder Company or Engine Company, for that matter, because the 1st due Engine or Ladder is on an EMS run? FD unit should only respond to certain very critical EMS incidents, such as Major Trama, actual Cardiac Arrests, and incidents involving entrapment, collapses and serious M.V.A.s. The EMS dispatchers can be utilized to identify only those incidents where FD response is truly needed. This will mean changes in both policy and laws to improve the situation.
In addition to the FDNY I also worked as a Paramedic for a short time. Captain Bob Rainey FDNT Engine 26 retired.
In addition to the FDNY I also worked as a Paramedic for a short time. Captain Bob Rainey FDNT Engine 26 retired.
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Engines only respond to most Segments 1-3, which includes, Cardiac, Choking, Drowning, Unconscious, Multiple Seizures, Jumper Down, Severe Injury's, Snake Bites, Burns, Electrocution, Major Injury's, Obstetrics and Ped Struck.