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Date: 05/24/2013 Time: 10:12 AM Incident Type: Structure Fire District: Washingtonville Location: 120 Helms Hill Road x Round Hill Road Units: Washingtonville (full department); Salisbury Mills TA557 & E546 t/s; Maybrook TA211, Campbell Hall E903, Monroe E537, South Blooming Grove E587 & Woodbury E525 (FAST) t/s; Chester E914 to fill site (hydrant next to old Spears Lumber on Route 208), Cornwall E404 & Coldenham TA203 s/b Washingtonville; 36-15, 36-103, 36-109 t/s; Orange & Rockland t/s Frequency: Fireground A Weather Conditions: Reporters: Description: Working structure fire, 2 story private dwelling.

Kiryas Joel was the last department formed in Orange County (2000).

Article text: New Mount Hope fire squad wins contract - Town Board cuts 87-year ties with Otisville By James Nani Times Herald-Record Published: 2:00 AM - 05/14/13 MOUNT HOPE — The protracted battle between Otisville, Mount Hope and local firefighters ended Monday night with the town board choosing to contract with the newly formed Mount Hope Fire Company, ending its 87-year-relationship with the Otisville Fire Company. The board voted 4-1 to enter into a three-year, $312,924 contract with the Mount Hope Fire Company, with only Councilman Michael Bell voting against it during a packed meeting that had people peeking through the windows to glean the final decision. There was no public comment period. The new company was formed in February by about 25 fed-up firefighters who jumped ship from Otisville over years of what they say are grievances with the Village of Otisville, whose village board members also are the commissioners of the fire department. Vincent Cappola, who's staying with the Otisville Fire Company as an assistant chief, said about half its manpower will be diminished because of the decision. Otisville Mayor Brian Wona said he's already commissioned a study to help determine the worth of the village's fleet of fire vehicles in case some need to be mothballed, though he said they'll still have 14 active members. "I think we'll rebound from this and go through open recruitment," Wona said. With contract in hand, the Mount Hope Fire Company now will have to scramble to secure engines, ladder trucks, a medical vehicle and all the necessary fire equipment before its contract begins June 1. Members said they've already secured promises for some equipment to be donated from fire houses from Long Island and Pennsylvania. But they'll still have to use an old cow barn on Finchville Turnpike for a fire house until they can get a mortgage for a proper fire house. Mount Hope Fire Company member Wayne Melton said eventually they hope to form a fire district, where fire commissioners will be able to go straight to taxpayers with their budget, as opposed to a fire protection district, which will require budget approval from Mount Hope. "We've been trying for this for 20 years," said Lou Dodd, president of the new company. "I'm happy that we can finally move forward." Are there any regulations they need to comform with through the county in order to begin fire protection services?

New Mount Hope fire squad wins contracthttp://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/NEWS/305140323/-1/NEWS

What is this piece of equipment used for?

Record Online's daily poll today is tied to this article. Below is a screenshot with the results thus far. Considering the number of positions, both interior and exterior, that citizens could volunteer for, I am saddened by the results.

Yes, they are in-service to my knowledge. Montgomery has been posting pictures on their Facebook profile today of the new engines drafting and doing driver training. Looks like Mechanicstown E-118 might be the engine being replaced? It is the oldest in the fleet, unless they are adding.

Date: 04/28/2013 Time: 7:50 PM Incident Type: Emotional disturbed/suicidal person District: Location: Country Club Heights, iao Wiley's Field Units: Frequency: Weather Conditions: Reporters: Description: Code Red Alert sent out by Town of Montgomery Police for residents in the area of Country Club Heights to remain in their homes while authorities attempt to apprehend a suicidal subject that may be a danger to others. Update at 10:10 PM: Another Code Red Alert just released. Police are going door-to-door on Homestead Avenue searching for subject. He is reported to be possibly Hispanic, mid-late 20s, white t-shirt and black basketball shorts. He may have multiple lacerations and previous reports of him having a firearm are not accurate. Police are attempting to obtain the suspect's name and/or next of kin

New Montgomery Engines 219 & 223 will be delivered this Saturday, April 27, according to Montgomery's Facebook profile.

I've heard that Maybrook is spec'ing out another engine to replace 215 that will be a twin to recently delivered Engine 210.

Montgomery Engine 219 "In Production" pictures: http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/InProduction.html Montgomery Engine 223 "In Production" pictures: http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/InProduction.html Washingtonville Engine 582 "In Production" pictures: http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/InProduction.html Looks like Washingtonville is going with a new black over red paint scheme with their new engine

Maybrook Fire District - Engine Company No. 1, Inc. 2012 Spartan ERV Star Series Pumper 425hp Metro Star Chassis 1500 GPM Darley Pump w/ CAFS 1000 Water Tank / 40 Foam Tank 20Kw Smart Power Gen Amkus Ultimate System

The previous Engine 210 was a 1970 American LaFrance Series 900. I will see if I can dig up a picture or two of it to post.

Good afternoon. Thanks for your interest in the beer steins. I would say $30 would buy the stein (including priority mail shipping). Let me know if you're interested.

I am interested in selling my copy of "Orange County Firemen-In-Service." For those that may not be familiar with the book, it was produced in June 1976, coinciding with the United States Bicentennial as a tribute and memorial to the firefighters of Orange County. It was produced though a joint effort between the Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Bicentennial Committee, Orange County Fire Advisory Board, Orange County Firemen's Association, Orange County Fire Chief's Association, Orange County Fire Police Association and the Orange County Ladies Auxiliary Association. It's a nice piece of county firefighting memorabilia and includes pages for each fire department in existence at the time of publishing, with history, members, pictures, etc. If anyone is interested in purchasing the book, please send me a private message. I no longer volunteer/live in the county, so I really have no use for it any longer. I am posting it here prior to listing it on eBay or Craig's List. I'm not looking to make a huge profit off the book, so send me an offer.

I am interested in selling my copies of the Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association Annual Parade books. I have 2 different books, one from the 1992 convention held in Maybrook and the other is from the 1998 convention held in Monroe. These books are nice pieces of county firefighting memorabilia and include pages for OCVFA officers, the official parade formation, photos and ads from other fire departments and private businesses. Each book also contains a fold-out centerfold with a group membership photo of the host department. If anyone is interested in purchasing these books, please send me a private message. I no longer volunteer/live in the county, so I really have no use these any longer. I am posting it here prior to listing it on eBay or Craig's List. I'm not looking to make a huge profit off these books, so send me an offer.

I have a few beer steins and glasses collected over the years from various Orange & Ulster County fire department wet downs and other celebrations that I am interested in selling. I am willing to sell them individually or as a lot. Below is a list of the items for sale, followed by pictures of each. Circleville Fire Co. - 25th Anniversary 1947-1972 glass mug (I have 2 of these) Montgomery Fire Department - July 30, 2000, wet down for Truck 221 beer stein Plattekill Fire Department - September 16, 2000, wet down for Engine 47-10 plastic cup Monell Engine Company (Washingtonville Fire Department) - Building Dedication, February 22, 1975 glass mug Maybrook Fire District - 75th Anniversary 1914-1989 beer stein (#193) Maybrook Fire District - 77th Annual OCVFA Convention & Parade, September 17-19, 1992 beer stein I no longer volunteer/live in the county, so I really have no use these any longer. I am posting it here prior to listing it on eBay or Craig's List. I'm not looking to make a huge profit off these items, so send me an offer.

Orange County Emergency Management has their mobile command post on scene, so ICP is not outside.

Mask service unit is former Walden, NY Rescue 246. A 1987 Chevrolet/ Swab.

Let's see... Transport patient in a PD vehicle to the medical center and possibly save his/her life or wait for an ambulance in one of the worst snowstorms in recent years and risk the patient dying...you make the call.