2012 Long Island Fire, Rescue
and EMS Mega Show
The 2012 Long Island Fire Rescue and EMS Mega Show is coming to the Expo Center at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, New York, on Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26. This is the Tri-states' fastest growing show. The latest and most innovative turnout gear and newest product lines for the fire and rescue industry will be on display. Hundreds of vendors will be present to explain and demonstrate their products and services. There will also be a two-day extraction competition. Competing at this year's competition will be the departments of Locust Valley, Hagerman, North Babylon, Amagansett, Montauk, Ridge and Nesconset. On Sunday, the departments of Sayville, Seaford, West Babylon, North Bellmore, North Point, Blue Point and Great Neck Alert will compete. Show hours are 10 a.m (1000) to 5 p.m. (1700) on both days. General admission tickets are on sale at the door for $13.50. For pre-registration, have your department call 631-669-4300 Children under 12 are free. Don't miss the 2012 Fire rescue and EMS Show!
FASNY Accepting Award Nomination
Every year, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York recognizes members of the volunteer fire service, EMS personnel, and others for helping make our communities safer, whether through individual acts of heroism or by educating our youngest residents on the importance of fire safety and prevention. Nomination submissions are currently being considered for the following FASNY awards; full information on the nomination process, application forms and appropriate contact(s) for information on each award can be found at www.fasny.com. (Please note that application submission deadlines vary for each award.)
• Firefighter of the Year
In recognition of outstanding feats of heroism by a member or members of the volunteer fire service. Nominations must be postmarked by March 1, 2012.
• EMS Provider of the Year
In recognition of heroic individual or team efforts performed by volunteer emergency medical personnel. Nominations must be postmarked by March 15, 2012.
• Fire Service Community Service Award
Presented to an individual who is an outstanding member of the community and volunteer fire department. Nominations must be postmarked by February 15, 2012.
• Fire Safety Educator of the Year
In recognition of exceptional efforts in presenting fire prevention and life safety education to residents of New York State. Nominations must be postmarked by February 28, 2012.
• Teacher of the Year
To honor educators whose efforts in presenting fire prevention and life safety lessons exemplify their commitment to the students whom they teach. These awards are open to teachers at the elementary or secondary level, currently teaching at a public, private or parochial school in New York State. Nomination applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2012.
Each of the awards above are received by their respective FASNY committee, which determines the winners in each category. For complete information on each award, including nomination criteria and contact information, please visit www.fasny.com.
Bayport Hosts Ice Rescue Class
The Bayport Fire Department Engine Company 1, located in Bayport, Long Island, will be hosting the LifeGuard Systems Surface Ice Rescue Technician Level 1 class. The class will be held on Saturday and Sunday January 28-29, 2012 from 0800 to approximately 1700 each day. Enrollment applications can be obtained on the website www.bayportfd.org or by emailing jsaperstein@bayportfd.org.
Firefighter's theme song
George Dare and I have the honor of creating the Firefighter's theme song titled "Proud To Be By Your Side." This song is used throughout the world for Rookie Graduations, Award Banquets, Retirement Events and Last Call. I now have a website available where Firefighters can go to listen and/or download the song, free of charge. I was hoping that you might be interested in doing an article and/or sending an e-mail blast letting your Rank and File know that this is available for them. To hear the song for yourself, please visit www.Frefightersong.com
Thank You. Musically,
George Dare, 702-275-2800
Foundation Needs Your Help
The Supporting Each Rural Fire Department Foundation Inc. has been recently granted 501c3 status. . They are a local organization based in Delanson, Schenectady County. Russell Maher from the organization has been a fireman and commissioner for over ten years with the Quaker Street Fire Department. He has seen first hand how difficult it is to run a small rural dept with limited finances and resources. Russell has networked over the years and it has helped his department with its financing and equipment. I feel at this point if I can do it for one I can duplicate this across New York State. Our mission is simply We support rural fire departments that have small budgets, need help purchasing items for day to day operations, protecting fire personel and the communities they serve. Our goal is to help locate necessary funding through public donations, fundraisers, and support from within other departments across the state of New York. We currently have received our first donation from the Golub Foundation to help us replace our six-year-old desk that has been showing its age and now we can purchase a laptop that will allow us to be more mobile and be current with technology. This was a major step for us. We currently are looking for donations to apply monies toward setting up a website. Help us get the word out that we do exist and we want people to see what we are all about. The organization is looking forward to hearing from you in a positive note on any support that you can offer the Foundation.
Thank you,
Russell Maher
rmaher561@gmail.com
FASNY to Hold Annual Winter Games
in Cortland County
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will kick off the 7th annual Firefighter Winter Games, hosted by the Cortland County Firemen's Association at the Greek Peak Ski Resort and at SUNY Cortland. Hundreds of firefighters from across New York State are expected to participate - all decked out in full turnout gear. Last year's competition drew more than 200 firefighters - the largest in the event's seven-year history. While the Games are meant to be fun and sporting, there is an important training aspect. For instance, the Hose Relay demonstrates the importance of working together to fight fires. The Games include events such as Tubing Races, the Hose Relay competition, Tug-Of-War and the Broomball Tournament. Each year, the winning team for each event is honored in The Volunteer Firefighter magazine. All participants in the Winter Games receive medals and the top three teams in each event receive trophies. Please visit www.fasny.com/pdfs/winter2012app.pdf for registration information. Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5, 2011, a full event schedule to be posted at www.fasny.com
Fire Women of Long Island Conference
For the first time, Fire Women of Long Island, a weekend long training program for female firefighters will be held on May 18-20, 2012 at the Suffolk County Fire Academy. The program is coming to Long Island to make it easier for volunteers and career firefighters from Suffolk County, Nassau County, New York City, and surrounding areas to network and train together. Instructors from Suffolk County, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), and FEMA will be joined together in a weekend training event. The weekend will incorporate classes, seminars, and hands on training. Housing will be available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Please check the Suffolk County Fire Academy website at www.scfa-li.org for more detailed information. Email questions to Deputy Chief Theresa Edrehi at SCFA13@aol.com.