Tarrytown Fire Department

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - Message from Chief Eugene Gasparre

Congratulations to the Officers and Members of Riverside Hose Co. No.4 for winning Best Overall Apparatus with Engine 80 and to the Officers and Members of the Tarrytown Fire Department for 2nd Best Dress Regulation Uniform at the Ossining Fire Department's 200th Anniversary Parade. Thank you to all the Members who took part in preparing for the parade and marching.

I am looking forward to Saturday for the Dedication Ceremony and Wet Down of Riverside Hose Co. No.4's new Engine 80, which is a 2011 Crimson 2000 GPM Pumper.

Congratulations to Conqueror Hook and Ladder Co. No.1 as the new Ladder 37 arrived in the Village today.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 -Riverside Hose Dedication Ceremony and Wet Down

Photographs courtesy of Clark Thompson at ClarkeShots.com

Friday, May 4, 2012 - International Firefighters' Day (IFFD)

International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4. It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a wildfire in Australia. May 4 used to be a traditional Firefighters' Day in many European countries, because it is the day of Saint Florian, patron saint of firefighters. The email reads

"The role of a firefighter in today’s society – be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defence force, aviation, motor sport, or other is one of dedication, commitment and sacrifice – no matter what country we reside and work in. In the fire service we fight together against one common enemy – fire – no matter what country we come from, what uniform we wear or what language we speak.”
- Lt JJ Edmondson, 1999"

On December 2, 1998, a tragic event shook the Linton Community, Australia and the world. Firefighters in Linton, Australia- a populated region in Victoria- were fighting a large wild fire and called for mutual aid. This urgent mutual aid call brought the Geelong West Fire Brigade to the scene not knowing the despair and tragedy that was in store. Garry Vredeveldt, Chris Evans, Stuart Davidson, Jason Thomas, and Matthew Armstrong all loaded into company’s truck. They were part of a strike team and were being sent to help extinguish the flames. As the five headed into the hot zone, the wind suddenly switched direction, engulfing the truck in flames and killing all five members. This unfortunate incident is what inspired JJ Edmondson to bring about an international holiday, called International Fire Fighters Day, to support the lives lost and dedicated fire fighters who risk their lives every day to save life and property.

Thursday, May 3, 2012 - Carry The Load featured on Staten Island Live

Coleman Ruiz stopped by FDNY Rescue 5 on Staten Island as part of the 1,700 mile Carry the Load relay. Coleman is rucking the entire relay with the badge of Rescue 5′s own Lt. Harvey Harrell who died on September 11, 2001. Watch Ruiz’s interview with Staten Island Live as he talks about the meaning of Carry the Load.

Monthly Alarms

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2012	58	28	35	43									164
2011	38	45	41	33	57	55	52	60	43	49	43	49	565
2010	35	39	71	39	38	35	57	30	36	39	46	43	504

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