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VOLUME 44 Issue #3 Friday, June 8, 2012
“COMPLIMENTARY COPY” Editor: STUART L. GATES, Stony Point, NY
10980
JULY 11-14 WAYNE DAY BAZAAR PIP EX 14
The annual Wayne Day Bazaar, run by the Stony Point FD and its
Ladies Auxiliary, opens Wed., July 11
th at 6 PM at the Patriot Hills Complex (formerly
Letchworth Village east of PIP Exit 14) announced Brendan
Phillips, Pres. of the Wayne Hose Fire Co. Public and families
invited to join the fun, rides, music, and foods.
Stony Point Fire Chief Joseph Robinson noted No parade on Sat.,
July 14 as Wayne Hose will host the RCVFA Centennial Convention
Parade on Sat., Sept. 8th at 2 PM.
Plenty of free parking at the bazaar and rides said Douglas C.
Mann, Capt. of “Dept. 18” volunteer Fire Police.
MUSEUM STORE OPEN JUNE 27 SEMINAR
Mike Leitner, as Curator, announced that the RCVF Services
Museum Gift Shop at the Pomona FTC will be open at the Seminar.
Many cast iron fire toys on sale. All proceeds benefit the RCVFS
Museum notes Treas. Robert J. Huslinger. For more details call Mike
at 634-1249.
LADY WINGS AND FIREWORKS JULY 3
Themed as “The Best Seat In Town To Watch The Fireworks” at 88
Broadway, will be Lady Warren Hose Co. 5, unlimited wings, beer and
soda night on Tues., July 3, starting 6 PM. Donation $15.
RCVFA SUPPORTS PENNEY FOR HV 2VP
The RCVFA has endorsed Rick Penney of Walden for the next 2
nd Vice-Pres. of the Hudson Valley VFA.
The voting will be on Friday morning, June 22, at the convention
in the South Glens Falls fire hall.
Yes, an election contest is expected, so bring your dues card
and/or Delegates Credentials. The polls are open from 11 AM to 1 PM
to cast your vote for our Orange County VFA Past-Pres. and neighbor
Rick Penney. Thank you.
All other uncontested HV Officers have been endorsed by the
RCVFA, notes Bruce McClintock, RCVFA Secretary.
ARTERBURN & YOUNGMAN LEAD RCSOA
With uncontested nominations May 16, the Rockland County Safety
Officer Assn. under its newly adopted By-Laws, elected Donald
Arterburn of Pearl River and Frank Youngman of Hillcrest to be
President and Vice-President, respectively. Vincent Martuscelli Sr.
of South Spring Valley is now the Junior Past-President.
Re-elected were Treas. Joseph Jacaruso of Columbian Eng. Spring
Valley, with Charlie Sharon from Nanuet now the Fin. Sec., and
Peter Carney from Hillcrest still Secretary.
Chosen as the five directors were Joseph Hunt of Suffern, Bruce
Leonard of Tappan, Glenn Zahlmann of Hillcrest, Mike Leitner of New
City and R. Morrison.
Peter Byrne of Orangeburg presented retiring Pres. Martuscelli a
wall plaque thanking Vinny for his leadership, especially noting
his achievement of
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motivating 40 persons to complete seven classes (one each month)
to be trained and certified as a Safety Officer available under a
mutual aid plan. Applause.
The SOA presented (and surprised) Sheryl Rose and Peter Byrne
with framed certificates of thanks and appreciation for their extra
work and support since RCSOA formed in 2004. They helped the RCSOA
become “The Eyes and Ears” to aid the incident commander on the
scene.
The next meeting is at Congers FD, 7:30 PM on Wed., July 18
th noted Chaplain Stuart Gates.
Yes, the charter name is singular “Safety Officer” said Mike
Kramar, By-Laws Chairman.
SEMINAR AT FTC ON WED. JUNE 27
The RCFCA and Fire Instructors are sponsoring a seminar at FTC,
titled “Truck Co. Ops Tips Tricks and ______.” Instructor is Mike
Ciampo, FDNY. Register @ 6:30 PM, starts @ 7 PM, Cost is $10 to
register contact Sheryl Rose at FTC 364-8800 or
[email protected]
PAST PRES DELORENZO THANKED 70 YRS.
At the Empire Hose Co. 1 162nd annual dinner May
12th, the Piermont Fire Dept’s Years of Service
Awards was highlighted by Ex-Chief Philip F. DeLorenzo being
saluted for his 70 years of active membership. “Fuzzy” as he is
known, was Pres. to both the RCVFA and the RCFCA, reports Nick
Gatti (also an RCVFA Past-Pres.). The buffet dinner was held at The
View with Ex-Chief Daniel Goswick the Master of Ceremonies.
RCVFA Past-Pres. Allen Lynch received his 50 years’ Service
Award and 25 years membership went to Pauline Goswick. Dr. Neil
Kane and Ex-Chief Gerald Ables were presented Outstanding Service
and Dedication Awards. Applause.
For 40 years volunteering, four received Town of Orangetown
Chief’s Recognition: Al Bartley, Carmine Pagnozzi, Don Hardy Sr.,
and Nicholas Gatti. Kathleen Limandri received the EMS Recognition
Award.
Michele Ables as Pres. of “Dept. 13” Ladies Auxiliary,
introduced the officers: Wendy Pech, Vice-Pres.; Kitty Bronster,
Fin. Sec.; Marilyn Taulman, Treas. and Recording Sec. Samantha
Mounier.
Chief Kevin Fagan, Co. Pres. Gerald Ables, and their team of
officers took their oaths of office, sworn in by the village
clerk.
CHELSEA H&L, ORANGEBURG, WAYNE HOSE
Three Rockland County volunteer fire units won trophies on Sat.,
May 5
th at the Ossining FD 200
th
anniversary Parade, reports Head Judge Ken Gordon.
Chelsea Hook & Ladder Co. 2 of Nyack, won 1st
place, Regulation Uniform with 16 and over marchers.
Orangeburg rated the Best Appearing Rescue Truck.
Wayne Hose Co. brought back to Stony Point the 2nd
Best in Dress Uniform 15 and under marchers.
The host, Ossining FD, had close to 200 marchers and apparatus
drivers, but the most guest firefighters was won by Port Chester
FD. Lake George took traveling the farthest distance. Sleepy Hollow
and Croton both scored well with their Junior Firefighter
Units.
The Ruscon Truck and Service Equipment Co. recipient was the
Millwood Tanker. Millwood’s antique also won, as did its Ladies
Auxiliary.
The Tarrytown Vets Drum and Bugle Corps and the Conn. Rebels
were winners of two categories each, however the Best Overall
Musical Unit was the Westchester Brassmen.
West Glens Falls and SW Pitts of Latham both won for marching
without music.
Best FD Color Guard: Plattekill. 2nd Best Over All: Cortlandt
Eng. Co., Montrose.
The Best Over All: Marlboro from Ulster County. 69 units in the
parade eligible for the 41 beautiful; trophies being judged by the
Inter-County Volunteer Fire Judges Assn.
Congratulation to Ossining, for all its successful efforts and
cordial hospitality.
2012-2013 “DEPT. 2” OFFICERS
Central Engine Co.6 Officers for this year are:
Chief Michael J. Healy Asst. Chief Michael Tscherne Captain
Shawn Healy 1st Lt. Victor Piazza
2nd Lt. Patrick Pascullo
Chief Engineer Michael Healy Sr.
Pres. Ricky Miano Vice-Pres. Chris Coughlin Fin. Sec. Michael
Conklin Rec. Sec. Doug Mroz Treas. Al Decker
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CHICKEN BBQ SAT. AUG 11 @ STY PT
Another of it’s popular Chicken Bar-B-Que will be hosted by
Wayne Hose Fire Co. on Sat., Aug 11
th
from 4 to 10 PM at the 9W firehouse pavilion, reports Lt. Erick
Brissing, Chairman. Donation $15 for “All You Can Eat” and drink!
Public is invited. Yes Music!
Details Eric at 222-4482 or 786-5847.
RCVFA NIGHT JULY 26 @ BOULDERS $14
Your firemanic color guard can march on the field pre-game
ceremonies. A member of your dept might throw out the first pitch.
Your best apparatus can be brought to the stadium. The RC Pipes and
Drums are expected to play. All at Provident Bank Stadium in Pomona
for the Rockland Boulders Can-Am League Baseball game. Save Thurs.,
July 26
th, gates open 6
PM, game at 7 PM, Fireworks after the game.
Tickets $14, $1 Beers for ticket holders. Contact Kristen Wicks
629-9332, Steve Fischer 429-1488 or
[email protected]
If you would prefer to receive your copy of “The Trumpet” in an
electronic version rather than the paper version, please send us
your e-mail address. We will add you to our e-mail list and remove
you from the snail mail list. Please contact Sheryl Rose at
845-364-8800 or [email protected]
THEY WILL BE MISSED
Donald C. Scherer Jr., RCVFA member since 1993, from Stony Point
died May 15, age 54. Wayne Hose Co. driver, active volunteer for 21
years and served five years as a Fire District Commissioner.
Don was a kind, likeable, charismatic gentleman. His son, Daniel
is a member of Wayne Hose Co.
Rev. Samuel L. Snodgrass, for decades a Chaplain for the RCVFA,
died May 17 at age 91. He served as rector for Trinity Episcopal
Church in Garnerville and Vicar at St. Johns in the Wilderness in
Harriman State Park on St. John’s Road where he offered a special
Hiker’s Service annually (often on Palm Sunday). A US Army Sgt.,
who participated in the June 6, 1944, Normandy Invasion. With the
GI Bill Rev. Snodgrass graduated from Brooklyn College and General
Theological Seminary. For over 30 years he served as Protestant
Chaplain “next door” at the now Helen Hayes Hospital. He was RCVFA
Past-Pres. John C. “Jack” Lynch’s “favorite priest.”
PEARL RIVER FD ANNUAL DINNER
The two Pearl River FD companies gave “A Special Thanks” to
their April 28
th, 2012 Dinner Committee for
the festive evening at the Colonial Inn. Praised were Ed
Paterson, Peter Bock, Arthur Albanese and
Edward Boera. Ex-Chief Don Arterburn was the Master of
Ceremonies for the “Dept. 12” Award event for the Pearl River Hook
& Ladder Co.1 and the Excelsior Engine Co.
This is Excelsior Engines 100th Anniversary year
notes Chief David J. O’Brien.
Chief David J. O’Brien Asst. Chief Douglas Sampath Capt.
Excelsior Joel Spoelstra Capt. H& L Matt Lewis 1st Lt.
Excelesior Kevin Smellegar
1st Lt. H&L James Morrison
Pres. John Wintersieger Vice-Pres. John Mastandrea Bd Fire Comm.
Chmn Ed Gordon Bd Fire Comm. Dep. Evan DeVries Pres. Ladies Aux.
Linda Bock
BLAUVELT VOL. FIRE CO. ANNUAL DINNER
Blauvelt held its 67th Annual Installation Dinner at the
Casa Mia Manor House on Friday, May 11th.
George Thomson was awarded Life Membership for his 44 years of
service to the BVFC. He has been and still is active in various
associations and committees in the company.
Chief Dave Schnitzer Asst. Chief Chris Conklin Capt. George
Chondris 1st Lt. Paul Curran
Pres. Mike Conklin Vice-Pres. Charlie Miller Treas. Charles
Sweeney Fin. Sec. Victor Armaniaco Rec. Sec. Robert Clifford Pres.
Ladies Auxiliary Judy Schaefer Vice-Pres. Krissy O’Connell Treas.
Diane Conklin Sec. Melissa Moreno
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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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HILLCREST FIRE CO. 1 AWARD WINNERS
Hillcrest Fire Co.1 held its Annual Award Dinner at the Crowne
Plaza on April 28
th.
Firefighter of the Year Tim Wren Chief’s Award Pete Gessner
Probationary FF of Yr. Byron Aguliar President’s Award Chris Kear
Most Training Kris Thurston Top Driver Joe Romano Top Responders
Mike Kramar – 841 Joe Romano – 822 Chris Bowers – 692 Frank
Youngman-647 R.J. Morrison – 571
Shlomo Pomeranz-559
Derek Mehu – 557 Scott Hankinson-554 Corey Martin – 551 Greg
Martin - 539
Reported by Chris Kear.
SUFFERN FD 2012 OFFICERS
Chief Michael Stark Deputy Chief Joel Kanasky Batt. Chief John
Salmon Capt. Bill Barish Vinny Masstrullo 1st Lt. Jeremy Kaufer
Mike Lepori 2nd Lt. James Hogan
Aaron Juritsch
Pres. Warren Lenny Vice-Pres. Ron Kanasky Sec. Lloyd Beers
Treas. Frank France
FEW FIRE FACTS FROM FRIENDS
Andrew Kolesar, Volunteer Hose Co. 2, WHFD, has been named the
Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Assn. Firefighter of the Year AND
the FASNY Firefighter of the Year. Andy received a Congressional
Recognition Award the night of May 22 at the Orange County Fire
Training Center. He previously won the NJ&NY VFA Firefighter of
the Year Award, RCVFA Firefighter of the Year, and the Rockland
County Deflumere Award, all for the same rescue of fellow
volunteer, Capt. Ken Patterson on Jan. 14, 2011 in an illegal SRO
on Westside Ave., Haverstraw.
*******
Chaplain Richard Silverberg was recently honored for his 50
years in Ramapo Lodge 485 Knights of Pythies Spring Valley. Richie
held many offices including Lodge Chancellor Commander. At the
State Pythian level, he served as a District Deputy for 17 Lodges
and promoted the Pythians Scholarships.
RSVP Your August 26 Centennial Picnic reservation(s) to: RCVFA,
PO Box 16, Garnerville, NY 10923. Thank You. FREE if you RSVP
“Register” by Wed, June 27th
Chris Nau is seeking volunteers with free time to be Court
Observers on cases. No Talking, just sit and monitor court
proceedings! Also contact John Kryger. Your Help is Needed!
RCVFA CONVENTION FUND RAISER JUN 16
Wayne Hose Co#1 is hosting the 1st Annual Poker
Run on Sat, June 16th. Registration is 8 AM, ride
starts at 10 AM at the Stony Point Firehouse, 25 N Liberty Dr.
$20 per rider, $30 couple, Barbeque, Entertainment, and Door prizes
after the ride. All proceeds go to 2012 RCVFA Convention. Contact:
[email protected]
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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. 6/27/12
Tomorrow ● Vol. Hose 2 Ladies Auxiliary Spaghetti dinner at E.
Railroad Ave. firehouse, West Haverstraw, 4
– 9 PM. $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, Children 6-12 $7 info call
429-8772.
● Car Show 10 AM – 4 PM, Sloatsburg Community Field (across from
Post Office), All proceeds go
to Clifford Family for daughter’s cancer treatments, Vendors
$25, Vehicles $15, Spectators $5 p/car
● Carmel Bi-Centennial Parade 7 PM
Tue., June 12 ● Sullivan County VFA Annual Meeting 8 PM,
elections with Pres. Michael Hoyt at Claryville fire hall.
Wed., June 13 ● RCVF Police meet 7:30 PM with Pres. Michael
Leitner at Tappan.
● Albany County VFA Quarterly meeting 7 PM.
● NYSAFC 106th Convention & Expo with Pres. Frank “Skip”
Sylvester at Turning Stone Casino,
Verona NY though June 16th.
● 1st Annual Wayne Hose Co#1 Poker Run, Reg 8 AM, Starts 10 AM @
Sty Pt Firehouse, $20 rider,
$30 Couple, Proceeds for 2012 RCVFA Convention,
[email protected]
Sun, June 17 ● Father’s Day.
● Chaplain Richard and Elaine Silverberg 50th wedding
anniversary.
● Chaplain Warren and Joan Brandt 51st wedding anniversary.
Wed., June 20 ● Summer begins.
● Yorktown Heights Parade 7 PM.
● HVVFA pre-convention Board Meeting 1 PM with Pres. Delbe Spath
at South Glens Falls firehouse.
Fri., June 22 ● HV Annual Mardi Gras Parade 7 PM Step-off.
● Southern NYVFA Installation Dinner with So. NY Ladies
Auxiliary at Bar Assn. in Mineola,
Frank Hutton Director.
Mon., June 25 ● Putnam County Meeting 7 PM at Carmel Volunteer
Ambulance Corps with Pres. Robert Bell.
Tue., June 26 ● RC Presidents’ Council meet 7:30 PM at RCFTC,
with Pres. Peter Carney.
● RC FF I & II graduation at RCC Performing Arts Center, 7
p.m.
Tue, Jun 26-Sun, Jul 1 ● Annual Congers FD Carnival, Rides,
Games, 6 PM to ? FREE Parking, Fireworks on Sun, Jul 1
Wed., June 27 ● Deadline for articles for Trumpet.
● RCVFA Board of Directors meeting 7:30 PM at Hillcrest with
Chairman Chris Nau.
● RCFCA Seminar “Truck Ops” at RCFTC 6:30 Reg.; 7 PM start,
contact Sheryl Rose 364-8800.
● RCVFA Ladies Auxiliary meet 8 PM at New City, NOTE the change
of this date, a week later
than usual.
Thur., June 28 ● RC Fire Advisory Board mtg. 7:30 PM, at FTC,
with Chairman Frank Hutton.
Tue., July 3 ● Wings & Fireworks at Lady Warren Hose 6 PM
Donation $15, “Best Seat in Town to Watch the
Fireworks”
Wed., July 4 ● Independence Day, Fly your flag!
● Circleville Parade 10 AM.
Sat., July 7 ● Port Jervis Annual Firemen’s Parade 2 PM Hank
Brisky Head Judge.
Sun., July 8 ● Westchester County VFA meeting 1:30 PM at South
Salem fire hall with Pres. Robert Moon.
Wed., July 11 ● RCVF Police mtg. 7:30 PM with Pres. Mike Leitner
at Columbian Eng. Co., West St., Spring Valley.
● Wayne Hose Annual Bazaar opens 6 PM at Patriot Hills, All
Welcome.
Thur., July 12 ● Mahopac Annual Parade 7 PM.
● Start of Hudson-Mohawk VFA convention at Waterford for host
Knickerbocker Steam Co. 200th
Anniversary, Parade Sat 2 PM.
Fri., July 13 ● RCVFA Next Meeting 8 PM at Hillcrest firehouse
with Pres. Frank Voce, Awarding of the
Scholarships, Bring a Friend.
● Mt. Kisco Annual Firemen’s Parade 7 PM.
Future Events
Sun, July 15 ● REMINDER, RCVFA Annual Bus Trip to the Firemen’s
Home in Hudson, NY, FREE, Bring the
family, see the Museum, Picnic with the Home Residents, Children
welcome, Info call VP Paul
Schlegel 429-6958, Bus leave Orangeburg firehouse 7:30 AM,
Hillcrest Mt. Ivy Station 8 AM,
Vol.Hose 1, Suffern 8:30 AM, Return leave Hudson @ 3:30 PM, Come
4 A Great Day FREE!
Sat., Aug 11 ● Chicken Bar-B-Que 4-10 PM at Wayne Hose, Rt. 9W
firehouse, All you can eat, Donation $15,
Open to All, Music, Info call Lt. Erick Brissing 222-4482 or
786-5847.
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 and Andy Best
Please email Sheryl Rose with any Fire Department news, dates of
events, fundraisers, etc. [email protected]
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FROM THE
FIRE COORDINATOR’S OFFICE
We experienced a few days of 90-degree weather with high
humidity last month. The prolonged
heat and humidity will become more common as we move into June,
July and August.
For our active firefighters, I encourage you to be mindful of
your own physical condition during
major emergencies. During hot spells you should stay hydrated
and if you are asked to go to Rehab,
Do Not complain, curse, refuse to go or worse, give our EMS
partners a hard time. Rehab during
the dog days of summer can be a life saving process. EMS has
diagnosed very serious health
problems at past incidents and I am sure saved many of our
firefighters from experiencing a major
medical event.
So, go thru Rehab, get monitored, re-hydrated and get back into
the action, feeling better – and
maybe thank the team that checked you out, to ensure you were
fit to continue that day and in the
future!