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Post by cowboys2005 on Jan 7, 2008 16:12:29 GMT -5
is this something new? can you tell me whats its about and where its based
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Post by bloomtruck42 on Jan 7, 2008 17:17:35 GMT -5
the 5 ambulance companies in the town of islip banded together to form a tactical ambulance "3-tac-1"
VAC's involved: Brentwood, Central Islip, Exchange, Bayshore and Sayville
what it is is a roaming ambulance throughout the 5 towns, staffed by one of the departments involved. (for example, mondays might be brentwood, tuesdays might be exchange etc.)
the way it works is it is staffed from monday through friday, 6-6. It's always suppose to be on the road and when a department is on its last signal 3, the ambulance begins to start "rolling" towards the call cold. Then when the department reaches its 24 time, the tac ambulance lights it up and responds.
it started at the new year... seems to be working pretty well and they are sorting out all the kinks as they go.
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Post by cowboys2005 on Jan 7, 2008 17:30:11 GMT -5
Thanx bloom
they are the busiest areas and need help sounds like a good plan. Holbrook had something like that with stonybrook hosp and there surrounding depts,it worked great then it was cancelled. any help out there is good .
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Post by nlfdexcapt on Jan 7, 2008 23:42:33 GMT -5
Are they hiring Emt's for that Roaming ambulance and if they are how do you go about getting an application for the job  |
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Post by bloomtruck42 on Jan 8, 2008 0:50:21 GMT -5
negative.... each department is responsible for staffing their day (5 depts, 5 days a week..each get 1 day). if they can staff it with volleys they staff it with volleys if not then that individual department will put members of their paid staff on
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Post by suddenlyseemore on Jan 8, 2008 5:34:48 GMT -5
bloomtruck i think they changed their policy to respond at the 1st signal 3
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 8, 2008 11:30:55 GMT -5
intresting concept, i wonder how its working out and how it will work in the long run. im also wondering if other townships and vfd's are looking at it as a possible model in their respective areas. are there plans for additional units in islip? how does it work if the 'tactical' ambulance is in the area of where the call is and does not wait to be told to respond and just goes?
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Post by bloomtruck42 on Jan 8, 2008 17:56:19 GMT -5
i didn't hear anything about responding on the first signal 3 but then again according to remsco ambulances are only suppose to have one signal 3 and mutual aid in 5 minutes (something like that anyway) i believe the only one who compiles is central islip (activation... 1 minute... signal 3.... 1 minute.... mutual aid) ---- defiantly possible its an evolving process and is constantly changing
as far as responding when not being called its just like buffing a call going lights and sirens, not covered under insurance and subject to disciplinary action
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 8, 2008 23:07:41 GMT -5
from what i understand about this 'tactical' ambulance is only to respond after signal 3s are given and the home department or VAC cant get out. my question is why delay treatment, if there is an ambo close and its ready to go, why wait till you make sure no vollies are around, or why wait until jim bob and jack the vollie man shit shower and shave on the way to the firehouse to get the ambo out...
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Post by CFD208 on Jan 8, 2008 23:53:45 GMT -5
So whats this thing look like anyway?
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 9, 2008 0:14:58 GMT -5
its a 'tactical' ambulance so from the sound of that it must be all black with a 'esu' bumper and compartments for the swat equipment. manned by super tactical medics with big guns...
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Post by bloomtruck42 on Jan 9, 2008 3:59:52 GMT -5
from what i understand about this 'tactical' ambulance is only to respond after signal 3s are given and the home department or VAC cant get out. my question is why delay treatment, if there is an ambo close and its ready to go, why wait till you make sure no vollies are around, or why wait until jim bob and jack the vollie man shit shower and shave on the way to the firehouse to get the ambo out... it is a work in progress... the problem with that would be that buffy crew coming out of southside saying they are in the area of sayville willing to take the call -- not to mention the morale it would kill of the volleys if the tac ambualnce were 'around' most of the time, nobody would come out for a signal 3 |
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Post by bloomtruck42 on Jan 9, 2008 4:04:07 GMT -5
its a 'tactical' ambulance so from the sound of that it must be all black with a 'esu' bumper and compartments for the swat equipment. manned by super tactical medics with big guns... Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This tac·ti·cal /ˈtæktɪkəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tak-ti-kuhl] Pronunciation Key - 1. characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure: tactical movements. 2. of or pertaining to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage. 3. expedient; calculated. depending upon whos day is to staff it it if their ambulance... i guess people just associate tacical with the police department and esu instead of the real definition of tactical |
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Post by jjklongisland on Jan 9, 2008 8:59:34 GMT -5
Regardless I think it is a postive thing when Towns can become proactive and try and come up with innovative ideas such as this. They might not always work at first but if they stick with it and work out the kinks I think its a good idea. It dissapoints me when I constantly hear signal 3's on ems calls, cause if it was my family I would want them there as quick as possible. Its nobodies fault, not everyone can make every call. Its just life. I hope it works out and other areas can look into using a similiar system.
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 9, 2008 11:24:06 GMT -5
bloomtruck, you have proven to me that you are smarter then i. must be the college.
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Post by LIFireEMS on Jan 13, 2008 13:29:29 GMT -5
This is what I am talking about. 'runnindaline', or Brendan, whatever. You have nothing but negative and sarcastic remarks. you want to do that, go to the 'other site'.
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 15, 2008 10:45:20 GMT -5
live with it or kick me off
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Post by chunkylover53 on Jan 16, 2008 1:38:09 GMT -5
live with it or kick me off Calling out the mods- Off this shit mult  |
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Post by LIFireEMS on Jan 17, 2008 22:42:57 GMT -5
live with it or kick me off Good bye. |
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Post by LIFireEMS on Jan 17, 2008 22:44:51 GMT -5
Ah, heres a new one, heard through the grapevine they appointed a new town coordinator, 3-0-6, EMS or MCI or something. No reason they shouldnt have it.
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Post by bloomtruck42 on Jan 26, 2008 15:18:14 GMT -5
yeah i guess that would make sense... from what i've heard the tac amb is doing pretty good and everybody is generally happy with it
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Post by lad9205 on Mar 7, 2008 21:29:34 GMT -5
Any update on how this program is working out?
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Post by belmontcapt on Mar 19, 2008 4:11:56 GMT -5
I THINK ITS WORKING OUT GREAT FOR THE TOWN. I HAVE DONE SOME JOBS WITH THEM AND ITS CUTTING DOWN ON PEOPLE WAITING FOR A BUS.... GOOD JOB PEOPLE
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Post by Ex-Capt371 on Mar 21, 2008 11:14:49 GMT -5
Another one with the caps lock glued down. Im going to start deleting posts that are in caps. Unless it is something importnant and must be read immediately, it will be tossed.
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Post by bloomtruck42 on Oct 28, 2008 19:58:35 GMT -5
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Post by liemt324 on May 30, 2010 23:44:51 GMT -5
The Tac ambulance has worked very well for the TOI. We haven't really had too many problems with the whole "buffyness" factor that was discussed here. It has actually been expanded now to include a medic (or CC) from each department on there day (Tac Medic). The departments and there days:
Monday - Bay Shore
Tuesday - Sayville
Wednesday - CI
Thursday - Exchange
Friday - Brentwood
There actually has been discussion of adding a second Tac bus for each day, more than likely from a second department, though nothing has come of it yet.
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