All Tied Up?

Have you ever had a day like this? Today the CFD conducted their evaluation of the latest crop of rookies. Our "Civic Center Test" has came under some controversy as of late. It is a physically and mentally demanding test that will push you to your limits. Sound familiar? The only difference between the rookie testing and a fire scene is that no one's life is at risk during the test. It seems more than fair to me ,due to the nature of our chosen business , that we must be "Fit to Fight". As rookies we need to make sure that they are prepared for what is ahead of them. But what about the guys that are not "Rookies". Myself personally I am struggling with a fitness program. Teaching here and family there puts a time strain on all of us. But when should our fitness be as important to us as it was back when we were rookies? It should be more important because as we lose the advantage of youth experience has to kick in! So, once again I will set out on a journey to become "Fit to Fight" because you will never know when the day will come when the bell hits and we rush out the door just to get all tied up! Thanks again for reading "Views from the Jumpseat"!

We will never Forget!

We will never forget! It is the night before September 11th 2009. It is so hard to believe it has been eight years. Just like everyone else, I can remember that day like it was yesterday. I was home in bed after working a overtime shift on the bolance. My wife came and woke me up to show me what was going on. The first words out of my mouth were "It's going to collapse". Man I wish that I was wrong. God bless the men and women of the FDNY, NYPD, and Port Authority. God bless everyone who lost their life on 9/11. God bless the first responders that protect America everyday! Let's join together on this day to stop and take a moment to remember and honor their sacrifice. Let's also take this time to take to look at our situations and take a step back. From the jumpseat to the front seat let's all make safety our number 1 priority so we can honor the fallen and protect the future. God bless America!

Thanks Pete Mathews from firehouse.com for the use of his picture.

Welcome to the WEST SIDE!

Just stopped to share a pic from our new rims on Medic 437! We found these along the road and thought they would be a nice addition to the ambulance! It's never to late to enhance the looks of your ambulance. Public appearance is a big part of what we do. I don't know if our selection in wheel's are chief approved...but....they sure do look good! Ok, we didn't really leave them on but they made for a nice photo op. Thanks everyone for stopping a sharing a moment with "Views from the Jumpseat". I hope everyone had a Great Labor Day Weekend!