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  8. Posted

    I can answer the question.

    There are several approaches to how to do something like this.

    One involves an abatement of property tax, whether it be real estate property tax, or personal property tax such as the tax paid on your vehicle. I believe, but am not certain, that there is a mechanism set up by the state by which a municipality can offer such an abatement to a resident.

    I do know for a fact that the former Belltown chief approached the former Stamford mayor on more than one occasion looking to make such an abatement a reality in Stamford, and was stonewalled. This type of abatement represents a true and real incentive to many more people than offering points on a civil service exam. I honestly feel that if the former administration had been more supportive of, and realized the value of, a strong volunteer cadre of firefighters in Stamford, you would see a very different set of circumstances than we have today.

    There are other perks one can offer, such as subsidizing the expense of a gym membership, rewarding a member with a nice piece of equipment for high levels of participation, etc., but all these things do cost money. After being in deficit spending for several years because Mayor Malloy viciously cut the operating budget, it is nice to actually have a budget again, but it doesnt seem any money is earmarked for member perks.

    Who would be entitled to these perks? All volunteers active or inactive? Associate members and Veteran members? The volunteer departments in Stamford have done a good job bolstering their rosters by adding veteran members who have not seen the inside of that firehouse in a long time. Wives, daughters, and girfriends have also been added as associate members to these rosters. Do they qualify too? Which brings me to a question, what constitutes and active volunteer? Is there a certain number of calls that must be answered per month or quarter? Is there a certain amount of company training that needs to be completed per month or quarter? Looking at the rosters of the volunteer departments, There would be a lot of Paid members that would be entitled to DOUBLE DIP on benefits from the city. What's to stop anyone from joining the department just for the perks? And I do agree with the previous poster who stated if you are in it for the perks, you are in it for the wrong reason.

  17. Posted

    You can also rest assured Rexy, I have no illusions about being considered for any of the jobs which may emerge with this new FD, let alone a top one.

    Cogs

    You may want to check back a few pages Cogs. Remember when you were beaten to a pulp by the people commenting on this board about you taking the paid position in the New SVFD at the expense of a union member. WELL WHICH IS IT?

  18. Posted

    Date:10/4/2010

    Time:02:20

    Location:I 95 Southbound

    Frequency: TAC 1

    Units Operating: Engine 1,Engine 6, Unit 4, Unit 1, Mechanical Supervisor

    Description Of Incident:While operating at a car fire on I 95, Engine 1, while blocking 2 lanes, was struck by a tractor trailer at full speed. No injuries to fire personnel, E 1 destroyed.

    Reporters:

    Writer:Lt P.J. Reilly Engine 6

  22. Posted

    It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Matthew Reilly, retired Firefighter and Past Union President of local 1042 Greenwich Ct. Fire Dept.. All arrangements are being held in North Carolina.

    For anyone in that area the wake will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, 494 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville NC. A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010, at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville NC.

    In lieu of flowers and in honor of Matthew "Skip" William Reilly, the family request that donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson NC 28036 and/or The Mooresville Soup Kitchen, P. O. Box 5173, Mooresville NC 28117.