VOLUME 43 Issue #8 Friday, October 14, 2011

“COMPLIMENTARY COPY”

Editor: STUART L. GATES, Stony Point, NY 10980

LEITNER, MARCUS NEW RCVFPA OFFICERS

The Rockland County Volunteer Fire Police Assn., on Sept 14, elected the following new officers:

Michael Leitner of New City, President. Neil Marcus from SWJ, Garnerville as the Vice-Pres. The Secretary now is Dr. Lisa Castaldo-Green, also with SWJ, Garnerville. Thomas J. Brown in Wayne Hose Co., Stony Point is Financial Secretary.

Retiring after three years as president is John Stuercke of Tappan.

Each will be installed at the Association’s 70th

Anniversary Brunch, Sun., Oct. 16th.

Rudy Hansen of Pearl River was re-elected Treasurer.

Tappan Ladies, Nyack FD, Montvale the Best Overall Winners on 9/10. Full list of Trophies listed inside. See Page 2.

CONVENTION HONORS SEVERAL

The Rockland County Fire Training Center auditorium rocked loudly with applause as dedicated individuals were announced Fri., Sept. 9

th.

Honored were:

Vincent Pacella, Ex-Chief of Nanuet FD, rated the Liberty Mutual. Insurance Fire-Mark Award for promoting fire prevention and safety programs. The announcement of Comm. Pacella winning was by Barry Dorfman of Liberty Mutual’s New City Office. Ronald Ciolfi, 40 year veteran on VFA of Tappan, received the John C. “Jack” Lynch memorial

President’s Award for his over 35 years total service as Orangetown Town Vice-Pres. and a Rockland trustee in the NJ & NYVFA.

Frank Jewett, Ex-Chief of the Nyack FD as Pres. of the RC Fire Instructors Assn. announced Taylor Carlyle from West Nyack as the recipient of the Lt. Andrew Fredericks Memorial Scholarship. The check will be sent to this nursing student at East Carolina Univ. at Greenville, N.C.

Troy Spong and Brendan Fridhandler were saluted for their calm and exceptional professional actions that saved lives while on duty in the Sheriff’s Dept. Radio “44-Control”. That was the Zukor Rd. fire, on Nov. 1, 2010, where Troy and Brendan talked the trapped residents to safety outdoors while dispatching fire, EMS and police. Troy is an Ex-Chief from SWJ, Garnerville, with Brendan active in Orangeburg FD.

“Congratulations to each for your extra efforts helping others,” commented Frank Voce, RCVFA Pres., re-elected to his second one-year term.

HILLCREST HONORED 4 CILIVLIAN’S

The Hillcrest Fire Co. honored four men for rescuing AnnaMaria Badenchini from her burning overturned SUV that was on the PIP in July. Given accolades and plaques were Todd Pezzementi, Colton Reitzes, Fausto Alvarez and John Ferriello.

The ceremony was at the Hillcrest Fire Co. Mt. Ivy Station, Thursday evening Sept. 1

st. Ms Badenchini,

still in a wheelchair, is a resident of West Haverstraw. Todd Pezzementi is the owner of Northern Tree Service Inc. in Stony Point.

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All four heroic civilians modestly downplayed their daring rescue, and expressed thanks to Hillcrest Fire Co. for the recognition.

At the Labor Day Celebration at Bowline Park, the quartet were honored by the Town Board and Supervisor of Haverstraw for coming to the aid of AnnaMaria.

HIGHLAND HOSE HONORS MEMBERS

Robert Boreman III, Bruce Gould and Charles Scott were saluted for their 50+ years active membership in Highland Hose Co. 5 of the Nyack FD. Each received plaques and gifts from their Co. peers, plus certificates (some framed) from RCVFA, NYS Assembly and Rockland’s Legislature presented by Highland Hose President Robert White.

Presentations to the three veterans from FASNY and Hudson Valley VFA were done by Stuart Gates (Co. Chaplain). Charles Scott 51 years as a responder received a silver trumpet on a mounted base.

Pres. Robert White was MC and announced two new Life Members: Stephen Jewett and Joshua Jewett. Adam Adragna received his 25 yrs. Life Membership in RCVFA.

Chaplains Gerald Fenton and Stuart Gates rendered the Invocation and Benediction, respectively. The dinner and ceremonies were at the Terrace on the Hudson, Rt. 9W in Haverstraw. Deputy Chief James Weck, represented the Nyack FD. Highland Hose Co. 5 Captain’s is Erik Davis.

STREET NAMED FOR PR EX-CHIEF HARRIS

The late William Harris, and Ex-Chief of the Pearl River FD, has been posthumously honored with a street in Orangeburg named in his honor. Bill Harris died Sept. 28, 2008. His widow and family, including his brother, were present at the Orangetown Township Board Meeting where the council voted Tues., Aug. 23

rd to re-name the street to honor Chief

Harris.

Besides his prompt, heroic voluntary response to the 9-11-2001 WTC tragedy with his heavy equipment and personnel, Billy revived the crusade for volunteer firefighters and their families to vote and use their political strength at the ballot box.

Orangetown recalled Bill Harris as a driving force to not demolished abandoned Rockland State Hospital staff housing on the street, but have it be utilized now as residences for local volunteers. Parts of the street will remain Blaisdell Rd. (south to NJ). The headquarters for the Orangetown unit of Rockland Paramedics is located there on Bill Harris Way.

The RC Fire Chiefs Assn. has memorialized Chief Harris with an annual award.

The name “Chief Bill Harris Way” was strongly advocated by the Orangetown Volunteer Emergency Services Coalition, Inc.

Families of volunteers and EMT’s now have their address “Chief Bill Harris Way”, in front of Rockland Psychiatric Center.

TAPPAN AUX., NYACK WIN BEST OVERALL

While Nanuet took home the most trophies (4), the Best Overall were the Tappan Ladies Auxiliary and the Nyack FD at the Sat., Sept. 10 RCVFA Convention Parade celebrating the 150

th anniversary

of the host Columbian Fire Engine Co. 1 in Spring Valley.

Four RC volunteer fire units rated: Hillcrest, Piermont, Stony Point and SW Johnson of Garnerville winning three each.

Montvale, NJ won Best Out-of-County with Mahwah, NJ the Best Guest Apparatus. Mt. Morris FD (three companies) from upstate Livingston County won coming longest distance. Hillcrest had the most marchers: 55.

Trophy Winners RCVFA 2011 Motorized Antique Hillcrest 1939 Mack Non-Motorized Antique Rockland Lake Ladies Aux Class B (3-5) 1

st Stony Point

2nd

Montvale Ladies Aux Class A (6+) 1

st Nanuet

2nd

SWJ, Garnerville Firemanic Color Guard 1

st Piermont

2nd

Nanuet 3

rd Suffern

Men’s Marching Class A Dress Uniform 1

st Tappan

2nd

SWJ, Garnerville 3

rd Tallman

Class A Regulation 1st Stony Point

2nd

Hillcrest 3

rd Nanuet

Class B Regulation 1st Blauvelt

2nd

Valley Cottage 3

rd Monsey

Dress Uniform Class B 1st Premont

2nd

Sparkill 3

rd Orangeburg

Apparatus Trophies: Rescues 1

st Vol. Hose, W. Hav.

2nd

Hillburn 3

rd Blauvelt

Aerials 1-10 yrs 1st Sparkill

2nd

DBR, Thiells 3

rd Rock H&L, SV

Aerials 11+ yrs 1st Nanuet

2nd

SWJ, Garnerville 3

rd Piermont

Pumpers 1-10 yrs 1st Tallman

2nd

So. Spring Valley

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3rd

Stony Point Pumpers 11+ yrs 1

st Cosgriff Hose, Hav.

2nd

Relief Hose, Hav. 3

rd Rockland Lake

Non-Firemanic Color Guard 1

st Clarkstown PD

2nd

RC Sheriff’s Musical Units 1

st US Navy

2nd

Danbury 3

rd Iona College

Results list thanks to Ken Gordon, Liaison to Inter-Count VF Judges Assn.

The 2012 RCVFA Parade will be in Stony Point.

RCVFA LADIES NOV. FUND RAISER

The county ladies are presently selling tickets for a November 2011 lottery. The lottery is based on the daily NYS three- number drawings in the evening only. The suggested donation per ticket is $5.

County Aux. Pres. Marilynn Lobbe notes the daily win Sun.-Thurs. is $25, Friday’s winner getting $50. On Thurs., Nov. 24, the Thanksgiving Day award is $100! Each ticket/card has two numbers doubling your chances.

We thank you for your support and wish you luck! Checks can be sent to Co-Chairlady; Ceil Blumfield, 49 Cedar Flats Rd., Stony Point, NY 10980, checks payable to LA RCVFA. Remember proceeds benefit the RCVFA!

4-99 HAS ITS 3 H&L AT WETDOWN 9/17

The Rescue Hook & Ladder Co. 1 had both of their previous motorized rigs at the Wet Down of Haverstraw’s new 2010 KME, their 1939 and 1969 Peter Pirsch antiques were parked on Fairmount Ave, east of the firehouse, with aerials up into the sky supporting a large USA Flag flying across the street, much to the delight of the large crowd.

Village Mayor Mike Kohut (an Ex-Capt. of Rescue H&L), former Mayor Thomas L. Watson (several times the Co. Pres.) both speculated that this was the first Wet-Down in Rockland’s Firemanic history that “three generations” of a company’s apparatus was together! Many took photos of the trio.

When Rescue H&L Co. was formed in Feb. 1854 it had no tiller and was horse-drawn, as seen in the logo/scene on the cab doors, noted its Asst. Chief Tom Price.

Souvenir mugs and T-Shirts were available. Senior veteran member Andy Kovel christened the new 4-99 with a bottle of “bubbly” champagne.

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ROCKLAND COUNTY UNITS DEPLOYED

Thanks to the following FD’s that sent units upstate to help after Hurricane Irene:

Hillcrest Monsey New City Pearl River Stony Point West Haverstraw Nyack (which was ready to go, but asked to stand-down)

Provided by: Peter Byrne, Coordinator Fire Services & Safety Compliance

FEW FIRE FACTS FROM FRIENDS

RCVFA Pres. Frank Voce led the RCVFA delegation to the Westchester County VFA 105

th Convention at

Ardsley. All wearing their official RCVFA grey jackets were Pres. Voce, 1

st VP Paul D. Schlegel, and Past

Presidents Stuarts Gates and Michael Wicks.

WCVFA Pres. Thomas Camp of Ossining, yielded the gavel. In-coming Pres. is Robert Moon (a Past Pres.) from Sleepy Hollow FD, with Ardsley Ex-Chief Robert Reid new 1

st VP.

Host Ardsley VFD was celebrating its 11th Anniversary

of service. *******

Representing Rockland at the Sullivan County VFFA Parade 9/17 in Rock Hill were Ken Gordon (Ex-Chief Orangeburg) and Douglas Mann (RCVFA Past Pres.). Rock Hill VFD will again host 2012 county parade.

******* Trivia about the Nyack Joint Fire District noted the 2011 Rockland County Fire Service Directory: for the first time all three NFD Chiefs get their mail thanks to the 10989 Valley Cottage Post Office! NFD is “United and Strong!”

******* Seagrave recently received an order for 12 95 ft. Aerialscope Aerial Platforms for FDNY, according to a report from Clintonville, Wisconsin. They will have a Marauder 11 Chassis. Founded in 1881, Seagrave is the oldest continuous manufacturer of fire apparatus in North America.

******* John Paulding Engine Co. in Sparkill was a beneficiary of an Oct. 2 Craft Fair. This annual gala is run by the Senior Citizens Club at Thorpe Village on Route 340 in Sparkill. Thanks to each for all you do to help others.

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

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CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE FREE 845-786-3861 Deadline for Next Issue Last Wed. 10/26/11

Tomorrow Sat. Oct. 15 ● Wet Down Empire Hose Piermont at Goswick Pavilion Sun., Oct. 16 ● RCVFPA 70th Anniversary Bruch and Installation, 1 PM at Hillcrest Mt. Ivy Station, Tickets $25,

call Treas. Rudy Hansen 735-8873. ● HVVFA Board Meeting 1 PM with HV Pres. Delbe Spath at Wallkill H&L Co., Ulster County Wed., Oct. 19 ● RCVFA Ladies Auxiliary meeting 8 PM with Pres. Marilynn Lobbe at Rockland H&L Co., Main

St, Spring Valley. ● RC Safety Officers meeting 7 PM, 7:30- PM Educ. Prgm, Pres. Vinny Martuscelli Sr. at FTC. Thur., Oct. 20 ● RC Fire Chiefs meet 7:30 PM at Sparkill, Rt. 340 with President Anthony Massaro. Sat., Oct. 22 ● Comedy Night & Wings by Vol. Hose Co#2, West Haverstraw 7:30 PM to midnight, just $30.00

Call Dave Kryger 548-2392 or Phil Heckett 536-1859. ● Taco Night at Orangeburg. ● Tappan Ladies Aux Ho-Down 7-11 PM, $25 includes fun, food, drinks, Call Tara 821-5485 or

Jess 721-0507. ● “Make A Difference Day” doing good sponsored by NBC and Newman’s Own. Mon., Oct. 24 ● Blood Drive at Hillcrest, 300 N Main St, Station with Jeff Cool 4-8:30 PM, Open to Public,

Donate towards a goal of 72 units! Wed., Oct. 26 ● RCVFA Bd of Directors meets 7:30 PM at Hillcrest w/Chairman Chris Nau, Members Welcome. ● Deadline for Nov. Issue of RCVFA Trumpet Thur., Oct. 27 ● RC Fire Advisory Board mtg. 7:30 PM at Fire Training Center, Chairman Vincent Sheridan Sr Fri., Oct. 28 ● Garfield Co. 2 hosting NJ & NY VFA meets 8 PM with Pres. James Cole. Fri., Oct. 29 ● Nanuet Halloween Wing Nite 7 PM at firehouse, donation $15, Costumes will be judged. Sun., Oct. 30 ● Hillburn FD Turkey Shoot, 9 am to dusk at Rt. 59 & Torne Valley Rd., Only 12 gauge shotguns or

house gun to be used, Tom Strysko 369-8998, evenings. Tue, Nov. 1 ● Deadline to Mike Wicks, 786-3605 PO Box 241, Stony Point about your ideas about 2012

RCVFA 100th Anniversary year activities. Sun, Nov 6 ● Annual Fund raiser Breakfast at Relief Hose Co#3, 11 Conklin Ave, Haverstraw call George

Davidson 270-0652 Tue, Nov. 8 ● Election Day, VOTE your choices, Fly the Flag Wed., Nov. 9 ● This House Rocks! Seminar at Fire Training Center, 7 PM Registration, $15.00 Presenter Mike

Dugan, FDNY, call Sheryl Rose 364-8800. ● RC Fire Police Meeting at Congers, North Harrison firehouse Fri., Nov. 11 ● Next RCVFA meeting 8 PM at Wayne Hose Co., Rt. 9W, Stony Point with Pres. Frank Voce,

swift-water rescue during Hurricane Irene and rescue/fire in Jones Point to be presented.

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

RCVFA SEEKING HOST FOR 2014 John Intrieri, RCVFA 2

nd Vice-Pres., expressed the

concern of the headline. With the recent convention, as per the RCVFA By-Laws, voted five years in advance to accept the invitation by SW Johnson SFE Co.1 to host the 2016 for the Garnerville volunteers 140

th Anniversary and withdraw from planning to host

2014 RCVFA. This has left open the 2014 convention and parade. Financial assistance is available from the RCVFA. Future Conventions: 2012 – Stony Point, 2013 – New City, 2014 – OPEN, 2015 – West Haverstraw Vol. Hose Co. 2, 2016 – SWJ, Garnerville, 2017 – Monsey letter on file.

C. NAU & K. MULLIGAN LEAD BD. OF DIR. At the RCVFA Board of Directors reorganization meeting Wed., Sept. 28, new leaders were elected. Now Chairman of the Board is Chris Nau from Columbian Fire Eng Co. 1, Spring Valley. New Vice-Chairman is Kurt M. Mulligan with Wayne Hose Co., Stony Point. Bruce McClintock of Suffern continues as Bd. Dir. Sec. Charlie Sharon was the retiring Chairman the past two years. Gold badges of Office and attaché cases were exchanged notes RCVFA Pres. Frank Voce.

FROM THE

FIRE COORDINATOR’S OFFICE

Congratulations to the committee from the Columbian Engine Co., along with their officers and members for a great convention and parade last month. After marching with Hillcrest, I was walking back to the reviewing stand and observed Dept. 11 (Orangeburg) approaching. I noticed many children pointing and laughing at what appeared to be the Chief, but as they came closer, I saw that the Chief’s mascot was getting all the attention. It is not all that unusual to see Dalmatians in a parade, but “Jack” (short for “Jackass Jackson”) is a very handsome Beagle. I noticed that Jack was wearing a gold Assistant Chief’s Badge, and seemed to be enjoying the parade and was in step, unlike his owner. Congratulations to Jack for doing his part in bringing home a Trophy – not bad for a rescued dog!