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VOLUME 45 Issue #1 Friday, Mar 8, 2013

“COMPLIMENTARY COPY” Editor: STUART L. GATES, Stony Point, NY 10980

COSGRIFF HOSE TO HOST 2014 PARADE

The Cosgriff Hose Co. 4 in Haverstraw has again “stepped-up” with a bid to affirm their desire to host RCVFA 102

nd Convention and Parade on Sept. 5-6,

2014. The RCVFA Board of Directors voted Wed, Feb. 29

th to recommend to the members that we

accept this invitation from Cosgriff Hose Co. 4, said Board Chairman Chris Nau.

Linda Heath, the Haverstraw Town Vice-Pres., introduced the officers from No.4’s making their bid: Ex-Chief Thomas Babcock, Asst. Chief Robert Drexler Jr. and Ex-Captain Joseph Chapman. (“All well experienced in running good conventions and parades in their village, commented several officers.) Already, Nick Gatti as Chair of the RCVFA Liaison to Conventions has met and shared the contact with the Cosgriff delegation. They are on a tight time frame to raise funding for “18 months away” events, noted Board Vice-Chairman Kurt M Mulligan.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Now available, are the applications for the 2013 RCVFA Stuart L. Gates Scholarships. Contact James B. Hartwick, Chairman, 50 Central Ave. No., Nyack, NY 10960. Tel. 845-353-0577. Also available at www.rcvfa.com

Deadline for return is June 15, 2013, notes Chairman Hartwick. Be sure to write the essay topic!

RC FIRE INSTR. ASSN. SCHOLARSHIP Applications for the 2013 Andrew A. Fredericks Memorial Scholarship are now available to students who will be enrolled in college in the fall of 2013. Two

scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded.

Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2013.

(No Hand Deliveries Accepted).

For more info contact Sheryl Rose at 364-8800 or [email protected]. Also available at rcvfa.com.

RCFCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Applications for the Rockland County Fire Chief’s Assn. Scholarship will be available at the next Chiefs meeting and will be available until the May meeting, says Scholarship Chairman Rich Silberberg.

CHIEFS ASSN. OFFERS SEMINAR MAR. 23

Again this year, the RCFCA and the RC Fire Instructors Assn. are hosting a Seminar on Sat., March 23 at the FTC. The Speaker will be James J. Murtagh, retired Asst. Chief of Dept, FDNY. He will be speaking on “Command, Strategy, Tactics and the Human Side of Firefighting”. Cost is $10, Reg. 8:30 AM, Starts 9 AM – 3 PM, Lunch is included.

For more info contact Sheryl Rose 364-8800 or [email protected]

NEW CITY DEDICATES FOUNDERS HALL

New City FD held its first 125th Anniversary activity on

Sunday, Feb. 24 with the dedication of Founders Hall located on the top floor of the firehouse. This hall was dedicated to both the founding and charter members.

Many of the direct descendants of the founding members were located and invited to the ceremony.

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Mr. Ray Eberling was instrumental in locating many of these descendants. Eberling, a descendent himself, was the guest speaker at the dedication.

During this dedication a bronze plaque was unveiled.

Founders and Charter Members:

George Eberling Elmer R. Wiles Issac Weyant Henry Moock Henry Long Phillip Hall Joseph Denoyelles George Benjamin Charles W. Debevoise Frank Smith Samual Richards John G. Babcock Joe Eberling Edward Buchenau Ellsworth Brower Isaac Wood Charles E. Horn Christobal Salmon Theodore Denoyelles Charles Eberling John Eberling William Eberling

YES, A WAYNE DAY PARADE JULY 13

Wayne Hose Co. in Stony Point will continue its tradition and protocol to honor its outgoing Chief with a community parade. Incumbent Chief Joseph Robinson will be honored Sat., July 13

th announced

Asst. Chiefs Kevin Huslinger and Curt Wicks. Step-Off is 2 PM.

Even though they hosted the RCVFA 100th

anniversary parade last Sept., the Wayne Hose Co. members are proud of their officers and volunteers with this event to thank the Chief.

Company Pres. Brendan Philips notes that the parade coincides with the Wayne Day Bazaar at Patriot Hills (Exit 14 off the PIP) Wed., July 10 thru Sat., July 13, and historically is the weekend of when General Anthony Wayne led the American troops at the Battle of Stony Point to victory in 1779.

Bazaar Chairmen are Lt. Kevin Armstrong and Director Fred Hardin. Bring the Family to Enjoy the Fun and Excitement!

Save Sun., July 24 for RCVFA Annual FREE Bus Trip and Day at the Firemen’s Home in Hudson. Get on Board: 7:30 AM @ Orangeburg Firehouse 8:00 AM @ Hillcrest Mt Ivy “6-101” 8:30 AM @ Vol. Hose Suffern Families Welcome. Food is provided. Chairman Charlie Sharon

HILLCREST AGAIN MOST ATTENDING RCFCA

The Hillcrest “Dept. 6” again won the designation for the most members that attend the 10 monthly meetings of the RCFCA, announced Sgt-at-Arms Robert A. Capello. “Thanks for the support and interest” noted Chiefs Assn. Pres. Harold Straut. Hillcrest had 111 attending in 2012.

Spring Valley was second with 59, Tappan 3rd at 47,

Nanuet 4th with 37, with Stony Point 35 in 5

th place,

West Haverstraw, Pearl River, Tallman, Blauvelt and Thiells complete the “Top 10”.

The three months with attendance over 80 per meeting were Jan., Feb., and March. Counting the 41 guests, average in the room was 73.6. The lowest attendance was 55 in October. “Everybody attending is a Winner”, commented several Chiefs including Fin. Sec. Glenn Zahlmann.

HV FIRE POLICE SEMINAR SAT. MAR. 23

Hose Co.3 in Coxsackie is the site for the 31st Annual

Ken Merriman Memorial Fire Police Seminar offered by the 16-counties Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Assn. on Sat., March 23

rd. Registration is

at 8 AM. Program starts 9 AM at the firehouse, reports Co-Chairmen Douglas C. Mann and Thomas With. The $7 fee covers the lunch.

Among the speakers will be Ossining PD Detective Donald Farrell (who is also a recent HVVFA Past-President).

CHILI COOK-OFF RAISES FUNDS FOR HOME

The FASNY Firemen’s Home at Hudson, NY received a large share of a “3

rd Annual Capital District

Firehouse Chili Cook-Off”. The event was held on Sat., Feb. 2 in Troy, sponsored by Brown’s Brewing Co. with 17 fire departments offering tasty chili.

Rated best was Troy, 2nd Schenectady, 3

rd was

Wyantskill. Watervliet won the first 2 years!

3RD

RECRUIT NY WEEKEND IS APR. 27-28

Visit FASNY’s www.recruitny.org for details and free materials so your local fire department can be effective and part of FASNY’s multi-pronged recruitment and retention efforts April 27 & 28. “New Members are needed in our firehouse”; mentioned FASNY Pres. James A. Burns, Ex-Chief of Verplanck.

Much of this aid comes from the $4.2 million SAFER Grant awarded to FASNY in 2011. Other state groups jointly supporting Recruit NY include the State Chiefs, Fire Districts, Fire Police and County Fire Coordinators Associations.

Open House, Tours involve planning and Publicity!

PHOENIX FIRE CAMP FOR GIRLS JULY 21-26

Girls ages 14-19 can apply now for the 7th Annual

Phoenix Fire Camp at the Utica, NY Fire Training Academy. Sponsored by the Fire Service Women of NYS, this week-long program is FREE, except for a $100 non-refundable application fee.

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Applications are now being accepted and must be post marked by May 1, 2013. Activities run Sun., July 21 thru Fri., July 26.

The Phoenix Camp for the teenage ladies are both career and volunteer FSWNYS who volunteer their time to acquaint young females with the Fire & EMS roles. Besides the classroom training there are fire ground evolutions, social times, “firehouse living” and have fun, as only 24 girls are accepted’ The Frankfort FD brings its Flashover Simulator for forcible entry and search and rescue exercises. Bring a pair of steel toed shoes to substitute for boots!

All info and the application posted: www.FSWNYS.org

Most of the 119 ladies graduating in the previous six years are involved in their home community volunteer fire service.

COMEDY NIGHT APR 24 BENEFITS DEPT. 18

A Night of Comedy with Levity Live presents Humor for Heroes on Wed., April 24

th in the showroom club

on the 4th floor of the Palisades Mall (next to Target).

This Levity Live Beyond Funny benefits the Stony Point Fire Dept.

Show time is 7:30 PM, Tickets $25, call Melanie 315-730-80128 for details and your tickets.

LYNCH’S FLOWERS NOW IN HAVERSTRAW

The family of late RCVFA Pres. John C. “Jack” Lynch is back in Haverstraw! His widow JoJo and a son Jerry, have opened Lynch’s Flowers at 64 Route 9W, Haverstraw Village.

They were formerly Vernon Church Flowers in Nyack. (They are located on 9W opposite the cemetery). Tel 429-38889 or Jerry’s cell 845-546-7821.

Jack volunteered in both the General Warren Co.;2 in Haverstraw and Wayne Hose Co., Stony Point as well as Postmaster in Garnerville, being elected our RCVFA Pres. 1986, 1996 & 1997.

“44-99” TO HONOR 4 SAT. MAR. 9 DINNER

Rescue Hook and Ladder Co.1 will run a St. Patrick’s Day Testimonial Dinner Dance Sat., March 9 honoring four loyal volunteer members; Ex-Chief Carl Gitlin, Councilman Isidro “Papo” Cancel, Thomas W. Torpey and Fire Police Capt Charles Fischer. This gala from 7 PM to 1 AM is at the Haverstraw Elks Lodge.

Tickets $30 per, $55 a couple, includes corned beef and cabbage or poached salmon, Irish Soda Bread, dessert with beer, wine soda. A cash bar is available, Contact John Lima.

APPLEBEE’S GIVES % TUE. 3/12 TO SVFD

Applebee’s, at 221 Route 59 in Airmont, NY, will donate 10% of your food bill to the Spring Valley Fire Dept. on Tues., March 12

th when you present their

Community Connections Flyer. The flyers are freely available from Dept. 17 members. This program is Applebee’s Dining to Donate.

While you dine, watch the World Baseball Classic on the large TV screens at Applebee’s, noted Spring Valley Fire Chief Larry Bolson.

TACO NIGHT MAR. 30 AT SV HOOKS

The Spring Valley Hook & Ladder, at 7 West Furman Place, will host the Taco Night on Sat., March 30

th

from 6 PM to midnight. Donation $15, all you can eat Tacos, soda and tap beer, says Battalion Chief Ken Sohlman. Ex-Chief Raymond Guarnuccio, now a SV Warden, notes that 2013 is SV Hooks 110

th year of

“serving their community with dedication, since 1903”.

.

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KORNFELD, REW, NEWMAN & SIMEONE

Attorneys & Counselors at Law _____________________

Providing legal services to fire districts and fire

departments for over 40 years.

Also concentrating in Personal Injury, Real Estate, Estates,

Matrimonial and Family Law *****

Frank T. Simeone Robert E. Rew Jr.

Thomas J. Newman Jr (1912 – 1960)

William S. Badura

Scott A. Dow Thomas J. Newman

Jerome S. Jefferson (1928 – 2012)

Jerome M. Kornfeld

(1923 – 2012)

46 Washington Ave 845-357-2660

PO Box 177 Fax: 845-357-6977

Suffern, NY 10901 [email protected]

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FEW FIRE FACTS FROM FRIENDS

Central Nyack FD has a “Truck 4”? During Feb. 1910 they were organizing what was Tuxedo Hook & Ladder. Fire historians say it was “short-lived” and was gone in the 1920’s. Based “North of the Turnpike” (now 59), up Mountain View Ave., (where now the NYS Thruway cuts thru). See K. T. Wanamaker for details

******* In NYS there is $200 “refund” credited for being an active volunteer firefighter. Check with your CPA Tax Preparer to get your money.

******* Sadly we report the death on Feb. 12, at age 94 of Arthur J. Corsner. A Life Member of the RCVFA, he joining in 1970 from Volunteer Hose Co.1, Suffern, where he was an Asst. Chief. Arthur was a WW II US Army veteran, actively singing God Bless America at American Legion functions. Our condolences go to his family, including 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, David. He was married 71 years.

NANUET DINNER HONORED CHIEF “AJ” KNAPP

Anthony “AJ” Knapp, as out-going fire chief, was praised and honored for his leadership as the Nanuet Fire Chief 2011-12 years at the company’s 153

rd Annual Dinner Feb.

16th.

Past Chief and current District Fire Commissioner Vincent Pacella welcomed the gathering, with Robert Lacy the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Invocation by Chaplain John Maloney (had very amusing stories to tell). Among the awards and presentations was the announcement that Firefighter of the Year 2012 was Chris Koester, noted Paul D. Schlegel RCVFA Pres., at the gala evening. Paul presented the RCVFA gift to retiring Chief Knapp. Nanuet’s 2013 Officers are: Chief Chris Koester 1st Asst. Chief Todd Giraudin

2nd Asst. Chief Bill Schoenleber

Captain Brain Ready 1st Lt. Joseph Koester

Executive Officers: President Matt Bowler Vice-President Matt Younghans Treasurer Joey Somma Rec. Secretary Mark Perlowitz Corr. Secretary Greg Tobin Fin Secretary Craig Simon Trustees Ed Smith & Joe Helmke Chaplain John Maloney Sgt-at-Arms Dom Giovinazzo Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman Harold Straut Dept Chairman Dom Giovinazzo Commissioners Jack Reilly Socky Trojahn Vincent Pacella Ladies Auxiliary President Jamie Raschilla Vice-President Tara Jacobson Dinner Committee Vincent Pacella Bill Schloenleber Joseph Pacella Rich Biddleman During, 16 members were recognized for their total of almost 400 years as volunteers “unselfish and dedicate”. 5 years Robert Armstrong – Michael Dempsey –

Dennis Poole 10 years Richard Biddleman – David Jacobson –

Brian O’Toole 15 years Todd Giraudin – Chris Koester – Michael

Schumake 20 years Joseph Helmke 25 years Gregory Hecker 40 years Joseph Keyrouse

Charles Koester III 55 years William Monahan 60 years Paul Demoa - Vincent Frohling Two members were on military duty serving our country both in the US Army: Nick Pata and Michael Pata, noted Toastmaster Robert Lacy and both received a standing ovation.

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George M Mulligan, CPA

Tax Return Preparations, Auditing

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

New Business Set UP

Financial Planning

Stony Point, NY

942-1186

He’s a Wayne Hose Co Driver &

Treasurer Stony Point Fire District

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CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE FREE 845-786-3861 Deadline for Next Issue Last Wed. 3/27/13

Sat., Mar. 9 ● RCFCA Annual Olde Timers & Awards Dinner at SW Johnson fire hall, Garnerville, 6:30 PM, Brian Armida

VP Chairman.

● Rescue Hook & Ladder Testimonial Dinner Dance at Haverstraw Elks Lodge, 7 PM.

Sun.., Mar. 10 ● Breakfast at Brewer Engine, Monsey $5, 8 – 10 AM.

● SW Johnson Ladies Auxiliary Corned Beef Dinner, 4-8 PM, $15 per, $12 seniors, at Firehouse, for more info

[email protected] or 947-1131.

● Daylight Saving Time Begins, turn Clocks Forward to lose one hour, Check batteries in your detectors.

Tues., Mar. 12 ● Applebee’s Rt. 59, Airmont, 10% Day for Spring Valley FD, Get your flyer (coupon).

Wed., Mar. 13 ● RCVFPA meets 7:30 PM at Rescue H&L Co.1 (note change), Haverstraw with Pres. Mike Leitner.

Thur., Mar. 14 ● RCVFS Museum Board Meeting 7:30 PM at FTC, Pomona with Pres. Carol Cich.

Fri., Mar. 15 ● Haverstraw FD Annual Fish Fry at Haverstraw Elks Club $15 Adults, $12 seniors, $7 Kids.

Sat., Mar. 16 ● Orangetown Fire Co.1 Ladies Auxiliary Corned Beef Dinner 5-8 PM, $15 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Kids, Info

358-8286, Takeout Available call 4-7:30 PM.

Sun., Mar. 17 ● St Patrick’s Day.

● Parade in Pearl River 1 PM step-off.

Wed., Mar. 20 ● Ladies Auxiliary of RCVFA meeting 8 PM with Pres. Marilynn Lobbe @ Hillcrest 300 N. Main St.

● Safety Officers meet 7:30 PM with Pres. Don Arterburn at Columbian Engine, Spring Valley.

Thur., Mar. 21 ● RCFCA Meeting 7:30 PM with Pres. Harold Straut at Nanuet, cancer awareness program.

● Lady Warren Hose Zumbathon, event doors open 6:30 PM, 7-8:30 PM, at Haverstraw Center, 50 W. Broad

St., $15, water supplied, wear comfortable shoes, loose clothing.

Sat., Mar. 23 ● HVVFA 31st Annual Ken Merriman Memorial Fire Police seminar at Coxsackie Hose Co.3 with Co-Chairs

Tom With & Douglas C. Mann 9 AM start, Registration $7, includes lunch.

● NJ & NY VFA 100th Anniversary Banquet at Colonial Inn, Norwood, NJ Tickets $50, see Nick Gatti.

● RCA Fire Districts 44th Annual Installation Dinner 7 PM at Platzel Brau Haus, Pomona, Evan DeVries, Pres.

Info call Dinner Chairperson Gail Moggio 352-5457.

Sun., Mar. 24 ● Hillburn Ladies Auxiliary Chili Cook-Off 5 PM, Hillburn Community Room, $5 per, Judging starts at 6 PM,

info call Yvonne 357-2036

● Palm Sunday.

● HV Royal Order of Blue Vests meeting noon at Brewster fire hall (Putnam County) with Pres. Fred Van

Loan, Nominations!

Mon., Mar. 25 ● First Passover Seder.

Wed., Mar. 27 ● Deadline for articles for Trumpet.

● RCVFA Board of Directors meets7:30 PM at Hillcrest, 300 N. Main St., with Chairman Chris Nau.

Thur., Mar. 28 ● Rockland Fire Advisory Board meets7:30 PM at FTC, Pomona, NY, with Chairman Frank Hutton.

Fri., Mar. 29 ● NJ & NY meeting 8 PM with Robert E. Kirsch.

Sat., Mar. 30 ● Taco Night at SV Hook & Ladder, 7 West Furman Pl., 6 PM to midnight, $15 All you can eat.

Sun., Mar. 31 ●Easter.

Sat., Apr. 6 ● SW Johnson Ladies Auxiliary Penny Sale, 5:45 PM doors open, 7 PM Games start, info [email protected]

or 570-1187.

Wed., Apr. 10 ● RCVFPA meet 7:30 PM with Pres. Mike Leitner at Hillcrest 6-100.

Fri., Apr. 12 ● RCVFA Next Meeting.7:30 PM, with Pres Paul Schlegel, at Blauvelt, Bring a Friend, Educational Program

● Wing Night for firefighter Brian Dolan, 7-11 PM at Haverstraw Elks Club hosted by Cosgriff Hose Co.4,

$15, Poppers, cash bar, DJ Rockin Richie, Wings!

To view this newsletter on line, please go to the following web site: http://www.co.rockland.ny.us/Fire/default.html Thanks to Sheryl Rose, Nancy Baker, John Kryger

Please email Sheryl Rose with any Fire Department news, dates of events, fundraisers, etc. [email protected]

ATTENTION ALL FIRE CHIEFS AND PRESIDENTS George Cich of Spring Valley and Rich Silverberg of Hillcrest have desperately been trying to keep the (LODD) FALLEN FIREFIGHTERES MEMORIAL ASSOC afloat and viable for the FIREFIGHTERS of Rockland County for the past few years. Unfortunately we have had little or no success in trying to build a group of firefighters who are able to respond to emergencies when needed. We have ONLY (4) Four meetings a year---,or actually the FIFTH TUESDAY of any month-Jan 29th (Gone) APRIL 30TH, JULY 30TH, OCTOBER 29TH, DECEMBER 31st (Cancelled). The only other times we might meet are in case of an emergency. We meet at the FTC at 19:30 Hours. We ask, almost beg you to choose, appoint, or ask somebody from your department to come to represent you at our meetings. They are short and hopefully informative. Thank you

FROM THE

FIRE COORDINATOR’S OFFICE

We have had some tough calls recently but as always the volunteer fire service in Rockland responded to the

challenges well. If your department does experience a traumatic call please remember to contact the County's

Critical Incident Stress Team if need be. This team is made up of volunteers from the fire service, EMS, PD and

our friends in Mental Health. The team can be contacted via 44 Control or the Office of Fire & Emergency

Services.

This Sunday, March 10th, is Daylight Savings. Hopefully we will see the Change Your Clock - Change Your

Battery campaign. But we cannot rely on just that short campaign. We experienced the devastation that a lack of

smoke detectors causes and we have experienced the many success stories when the detectors were in place.

Please take this time to talk with your neighbors, or anyone who will listen, on the value of smoke detectors. They

truly do save lives.

Our Youth Academy seems to be very successful this year. The format was changed from Friday evenings /

Saturday days over six weeks to the week of March 25th during the day. Many schools are off this week and we

are approaching 50 young men and women that have an interest in the fire and EMS fields. As successful as this

change has been we are also experiencing a shortage of TOG. So if your department has surplus TOG please

contact our office immediately.

As we enter the Holiday Days for many of our friends the staff at the OFES wishes you and your families a

truly safe, blessed and spiritual rewarding holiday.