South Deerfield MA got new old brush truck
http://www.recorder.com/South-Deerfield-fire-department-new-brush-truck-10825545 military surplus chassis from 1006 + $50K = new brush truck 325 GPM / 500 gallon tank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Can a extendded cab ........
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1476023,-115.6593429,3a,37.5y,245.58h,91.34t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1suAIKzgAC9Y25Wz5bTo24iw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 can an extended cab be easily converted to a 4 door cab? can a extended cab comfortably carry a 3 man crew? - doesnt look likely do any truck manufacturers produce a stock 4 door cab? I wonder how many of these rigs are destined for NIFC or Boise Mobile Equipment? which might be only 30 miles away -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Pretty good report on siren use by ambulances
the report did not get into the nitty gritty like I hoped it would for example - how many calls really need a hot response and really save anyone? is rapid dispatch used? does the fd and pd respond to all EMS calls (they really forgot to mention this re Oklahoma where amb response time goals have been scaled way back) but this is interesting -- Emergency Medical Dispatch and L S Response In 1983, Dr. Jeff Clawson described an emergency medical dispatcher course that included the concept of non-L response based upon a structured call-taking process including key questions, pre-arrival instructions, and dispatch priorities. At that time, the following calculation was suggested to determine the mode of responses:“ 1. Red light and siren vs. routine a. Ask yourself the following question of each problem: 1. Will time make a difference in final outcome? 2. How much time leeway do you have? 3. How much time can you save going red-light-and-siren? 4. When the victim gets to the hospital will the time you saved be significant to the time spent awaiting care (i.e. waiting turn, X-rays, lab tests, etc.)? 2. True time priority items (one- to five-minute response required): a. Cardiac or respiratory arrest b. Airway problems c. Unconsciousness d. Severe Trauma/ hypovolemic Shock e. True obstetrical emergencies” 3. Other emergent medical problems should receive responses of less than 10 minutes with all responses (in urban/ suburban areas) within 15 minutes. ”(Clawson 1983) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Pretty good report on siren use by ambulances
https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/ambulance-lights/articles/277549048-Report-addresses-risks-benefits-of-EMS-lights-and-sirens/ I just started reading this - lots of info about sirens and flashing lights and vehicle paint jobs etc I hope they mention the accuracy or inaccuracy of EMD 75% of EMS responses use lights and sirens - saves approx 1 to 3 minutes (on a average 8 minute response time I presume) sirens might not be heard even from 100 feet away Massachusetts requires a full stop at red lights and stop signs for emergency vehicles -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
This is why Lassie doesnt have an OptiCom
Traffic Signal Preemption Devices Traffic signal preemption devices seek to reduce L collisions at intersectionsand decrease response times by sensing the responding emergency vehicle andcontrolling traffic signals to allow clear passage for the emergency vehicle. While manycities use these systems, the literature has limited description of their effectiveness. A NHTSA publication provides a case series with descriptions of traffic signalpreemption for emergency vehicles in Fairfax County, VA, Plano, TX, and St. Paul, MN.These jurisdictions report various advantages that include reduced response times,need for fewer fire stations to maintain response standards, and decreased intersectioncrashes. The document provides advice for communities that are considering thepurchase of traffic preemption devices. (NHTSA 2006) did someone say fewer fire stations? OMG! The endless racket is much better - not Does Boston have any OptiComs? Any at all? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Maybe 12K illegal Irish immigrants in Massachusetts
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2017/06/ice_bust_puts_boston_s_illegal_irish_on_edge I had no idea -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
The election industrial complex
http://www.wnyc.org/story/election-industrial-complex/ 12 minute podcast - great stuff - the whole election system is a complete joke -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
4 states have red flags today - CA NV AZ UT
FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 21, 2017 Significant Events: Tropical Cyclone Cindy Tropical Activity: • Atlantic – Tropical Cyclone Cindy • Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours • Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours • Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: • Severe Thunderstorms possible – TX, OK, CO, NE, KS, IA, SD, ND, and MN • Flash Flooding possible – LA, MS, AL, FL, GA • Rain and Thunderstorms – Southwest to Central Plains, Northern Plains to the Upper Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, Gulf Coast states to the Southeastern U.S., Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast • Fire Weather: Isolated dry thunderstorms and Elevated Fire Weather in the Central Great Basin and Southwest; Elevated Fire Weather in the Northern Intermountain • Red Flag Warnings: CA, NV, AZ, UT • Space Weather: o Past 24 hours: None observed o Next 24 hours: None predicted Earthquake Activity: No significant activity Declaration Activity: None -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Preparedness level Chart - Boise
https://www.idahofireinfo.blm.gov/southwest/nfdrs/PreparednessLevelChart07.pdf ERC = energy release component IIRC you apparently work from top to bottom on the chart and you determine what the preparedness level is IIRC the preparedness level will give you the staffing level and the dispatch level -so at Level 5 practically everyone is on duty and the dispatch levels will be the highest (the highest number of resources will be dispatched to each call) - (maybe the dispatch levels range from 1 to 6 engines on the initial dispatch) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to massfire+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to massfire@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/massfire. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
