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 RoseS@co.rockland.ny.us

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

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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 spfd2012.convention@gmail.com

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 RoseS@co.rockland.ny.us

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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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

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(1923 – 2012)

46 Washington Ave 845-357-2660

PO Box 177 Fax: 845-357-6977

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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

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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.

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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: spfd2012convention@gmail.com

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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, spfd2012convention@gmail.com

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. RoseS@co.rockland.ny.us

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!