Comments for Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department http://gbfd.net Emergency 718.332.3333 Business 718.332.9292 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:35 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Thank You to Alan Maisel by Yay http://gbfd.net/2012/04/thank-you-to-alan-maisel/#comment-466 Yay Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:35 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=835#comment-466 That's fantastic That’s fantastic

]]> Comment on BLS/Professional CPR – May 26th 2012 by gbfd http://gbfd.net/2012/05/blsprofessional-cpr-may-26th-2012/#comment-464 gbfd Wed, 16 May 2012 12:13:35 +0000 http://gbfd.net/2012/05/blsprofessional-cpr-may-26th-2012/#comment-464 Yes. We will update. Community CPR is for individuals who are not health care providers or professional rescuers but desire or are required to be certified in CPR and AED for Adults, Children, and infants. CPR Pro is for Healthcare providers and professional rescuers who require certification in basic life support. Yes. We will update.

Community CPR is for individuals who are not health care providers or professional rescuers but desire or are required to be certified in CPR and AED for Adults, Children, and infants.

CPR Pro is for Healthcare providers and professional rescuers who require certification in basic life support.

]]> Comment on BLS/Professional CPR – May 26th 2012 by EMT http://gbfd.net/2012/05/blsprofessional-cpr-may-26th-2012/#comment-463 EMT Wed, 16 May 2012 12:03:19 +0000 http://gbfd.net/2012/05/blsprofessional-cpr-may-26th-2012/#comment-463 If community CPR is for everyone then why is Professional CPR for EMT’s, Nurses, Healthcare Providors, CFR’s, Lifeguards, anyone with a duty to act... Then community CPR is obviously not for everyone. Realistically professional CPR is NOT even for everyone because it covers most CPR requirement... With the exception of ACLS. Therefore, it should state... Community CPR: Lay People Professional CPR: EMTs, some Nurses, some Healthcare Providors, and CFRs (anyone with a BCLS requirement) ACLS: Paramedics, usually nurses and physicians in an emergency department. - This CPR is for "Everyone," for it will meet or exceed any and all CPR requirement. If community CPR is for everyone then why is Professional CPR for EMT’s, Nurses, Healthcare Providors, CFR’s, Lifeguards, anyone with a duty to act… Then community CPR is obviously not for everyone. Realistically professional CPR is NOT even for everyone because it covers most CPR requirement… With the exception of ACLS. Therefore, it should state…

Community CPR: Lay People
Professional CPR: EMTs, some Nurses, some Healthcare Providors, and CFRs (anyone with a BCLS requirement)
ACLS: Paramedics, usually nurses and physicians in an emergency department. – This CPR is for “Everyone,” for it will meet or exceed any and all CPR requirement.

]]> Comment on Open House: April 21st & 22nd by Vollies Open House this Weekend | GerritsenBeach.net http://gbfd.net/2012/03/open-house-april-21st-22nd/#comment-425 Vollies Open House this Weekend | GerritsenBeach.net Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:47:01 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=724#comment-425 [...] Via GBFD.net The Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is opening its doors to area residents, so they can learn about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community, as part of an initiative brought to you by FASNY with a program called Recruit NY. Over the last several years, it has been very tough for many fire departments throughout New York State to recruit and retain volunteers for a variety of reasons. Like most volunteer fire departments, the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department needs to bolster its emergency responder numbers, so it can continue to provide the optimum level of protection for its residents. Now more than ever, they need more of their neighbors joining their fire department. [...] [...] Via GBFD.net The Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is opening its doors to area residents, so they can learn about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community, as part of an initiative brought to you by FASNY with a program called Recruit NY. Over the last several years, it has been very tough for many fire departments throughout New York State to recruit and retain volunteers for a variety of reasons. Like most volunteer fire departments, the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department needs to bolster its emergency responder numbers, so it can continue to provide the optimum level of protection for its residents. Now more than ever, they need more of their neighbors joining their fire department. [...]

]]> Comment on Become a 2012 Golden Donor by Vollies: Become a Golden Donor | GerritsenBeach.net http://gbfd.net/2012/02/become-a-2012-golden-donor/#comment-386 Vollies: Become a Golden Donor | GerritsenBeach.net Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:12:46 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=675#comment-386 [...] a Golden Donor By GerritsenBeach.net, on February 23rd, 2012 The vollies are wrapping up their 2012 Golden Donor drive and are making another push – this time online. Dear Friends and [...] [...] a Golden Donor By GerritsenBeach.net, on February 23rd, 2012 The vollies are wrapping up their 2012 Golden Donor drive and are making another push – this time online. Dear Friends and [...]

]]> Comment on Ragamuffin Parade: Thank You! Pics! by Mike http://gbfd.net/2011/11/ragamuffin-parade-2/#comment-376 Mike Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:25:29 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=515#comment-376 Thank you...thank you. It was one of the best parades---next year is going to be AWESOME! Great year! Thank you…thank you. It was one of the best parades—next year is going to be AWESOME! Great year!

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays from the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department by Joe Benecke Sr http://gbfd.net/2011/12/happy-holidays-from-the-gerrittsen-beach-fire-department/#comment-334 Joe Benecke Sr Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:20:11 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=653#comment-334 Merry Christmas John, Doreen and the rest of the Vollies....heres hoping your New Year is filled with Happiness, Love, Faith Health and staedy hands Merry Christmas John, Doreen and the rest of the Vollies….heres hoping your New Year is filled with Happiness, Love, Faith Health and staedy hands

]]> Comment on Ragamuffin Parade: Thank You! Pics! by George Broadhead http://gbfd.net/2011/11/ragamuffin-parade-2/#comment-281 George Broadhead Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:41:48 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=515#comment-281 At the November GBPOA meeting, a few parents requested that Dan Cavanaugh take pictures of the children attending the Ragamuffin Parade. What you see, are the results of his contribution of time and talent. What we see are memorable pictures that will have meaning for parents and children alike over time. What kind of pictures are going to appear has most to do with parenting. At the November GBPOA meeting, a few parents requested that Dan Cavanaugh take pictures of the children attending the Ragamuffin Parade. What you see, are the results of his contribution of time and talent. What we see are memorable pictures that will have meaning for parents and children alike over time. What kind of pictures are going to appear has most to do with parenting.

]]> Comment on Ragamuffin Parade: Thank You! Pics! by Denise http://gbfd.net/2011/11/ragamuffin-parade-2/#comment-272 Denise Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:02:45 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=515#comment-272 Fantastic pics!!! Thanks again for a great morning!!! You guys did a FAB job! Fantastic pics!!! Thanks again for a great morning!!! You guys did a FAB job!

]]> Comment on September 11th Memorials by Kevin Farrell http://gbfd.net/2011/09/september-11th-memorials/#comment-223 Kevin Farrell Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:20:49 +0000 http://gbfd.net/?p=176#comment-223 Hey John, How have you been? Kevin formerly of BVAS and Gerritsen Beach resident Hey John,
How have you been?

Kevin formerly of BVAS and Gerritsen Beach resident

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