Firemen’s Association of the State of NY & The Home Depot
Launched Successful CO Detector Safety Education
Campaign to Raise Awareness of Amanda’s Law
Through a new public safety education effort between the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York and The Home Depot, special safety workshops, which included carbon monoxide (CO) detector giveaways, were held at select stores in suburban areas throughout the state of New York on March 6, 2010. At The Home Depot locations in Rensselaer/Albany, Henrietta/Rochester, Cicero/Syracuse, and in Syosset, Long Island, firefighters were on hand to provide safety advice and tips on proper CO detector installation and maintenance. The event also included fire trucks, the distribution of recruitment materials, product demonstrations, and a kids’ workshop.
The campaign was designed to not only raise awareness of the importance of CO safety, but also to shed light on “Amanda’s Law,” which went into effect on February 22nd. The law requires that a CO detector be installed in nearly all residential structures in the state of NY, regardless of the date of a building’s construction or sale. The law was named after 16-year old Amanda Hansen of West Seneca, NY who lost her life last January due to carbon monoxide leaking from a defective boiler.
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Greenlawn Family Tradition
A father and son have over 90 combined years of dedicated service with the Greenlawn Fire Department. Frank DeRiso, Jr., pictured left with 32 years, and his dad, Frank DeRiso, Sr., right, with 62 years under his belt. Besides serving together in the department, the DeRiso's voices are well-known at the annual Greenlawn Fireman's Fair. Both father and son have been manning the microphone for many years in the control booth with announcements as they overlook the fairgrounds.
Fire News Photo by Steve Silverman
Check out Doc's New Wheels!
Deputy Chief - Medical Officer and Commissioner Dr. Jack Geffken of the Centerport Fire Department is pictured with his sons Ryan, 14, left, and Shawn, 11, right. Behind them is Doc's newly acquired truck, a 1964 Dodge Power Wagon, that spent many years in service with the Prospect Terrace Fire Company in upstate Broome County. The truck has been featured in several local parades.
Fire News Photo by Steve Silverman