Joomla! site syndication http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/ 2009-01-05T19:01:37+01:00 http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/ http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org//images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2008-12-28T12:09:05+01:00 http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/ http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org//content/view/166/100/ THE ANNUAL “VAMPS” FIRE DEPARTMENT BOWLING TOURNAMENT IS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2009 AT WHITE PLAINS BOWLING CENTER AT 12:30pm ANY MEMBER INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING PLEASE CONTACT ASST. CHIEF RON GAGLIARDI text/html 2008-12-16T20:27:37+01:00 http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/ http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org//content/view/165/101/ Homeowners and Firefighters here is an excellent video on remodeled homes and new construction homes. Please be aware if your house has this type of construction. It shows a need for residential sprinklers http://www.wisn.com/video/17971947/index.html (http://www.wisn.com/video/17971947/index.html) text/html 2008-10-04T07:02:45+01:00 http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/ http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org//content/view/164/101/ Bulletin #: 08-75: Water Rescue Operations Level/Swift Water Rescue - Technical Level Pre-requisite: Rescue Technician: Basic or Rescue Operations Registration: Pre-registration is mandatory. Register through your chief or training officer. Chiefs and training officers MUST register their personnel by submitting a NYS registration form (attached to the bulletin) plus a $25.00 registration fee (check or money order) made payable to: Academy of Fire Science. The NYS Registration form, NYS Training Authorization Letter (also attached to bulletin), proof of pre-requisites, and registration fee must be submitted to Chief Peter Pitocco no later than October 3rd. All forms should be mailed to: Chief Peter Pitocco Westchester County Department of Emergency Services 4 Dana Road Valhalla, NY 10595 (914) 231-1689 Please read below prior to submitting registration form: NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control Safety Statement: These courses are extremely physically demanding. You will be swimming in cold moving water. You must be able to swim well and have good endurance. Normal medical clearance for firefighting is an appropriate gage of the needed level of fitness. All participants are expected to complete all sessions of the course. Due to the nature of the training, attendance is mandatory at all sessions. Anyone who misses significant portions of the course will not be allowed to continue in the course for safety reasons. The swift-water environment is inherently dangerous. Risk to participants in this training cannot be totally controlled. Instructors will do everything they can to provide a safe training. However, your personal safety is first and foremost your responsibility. You must pay attention and follow instructions carefully. Freelancing and horseplay will not be tolerated during the training. Anyone who can not abide by these rules or acts in an unsafe manor will be asked to leave the course. Participant Equipment List: Each participant should have the following gear: PFD: Type 3 or 5 (should be designed for whitewater or swift-water rescue. Water Rescue Helmet (do not use fire helmets - climbing helmets are acceptable). Wet-suit or Dry-suit (optional for Operations level course). Warm Clothing: wool/poly fleece/polypro. Neoprene booties or Neoprene socks and old sneakers. Neoprene gloves. Sunglasses. Sunscreen. Water. Lunch and snacks. OFPC has a number of wetsuits, dry-suits, helmets, booties, and PFDs on the Swift-water training trailer. If participants cannot provide the required PPE OFPC can provide them if need be. Please consult with the course facilitator about this. Please let us know if you will be using your own equipment. Download the form here (http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/downloads/08-75WROLSWRTL.pdf) text/html 2008-05-29T16:00:00+01:00 http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/ http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org//content/view/163/94/ The Hastings-on-Hudson Volunteer Fire Department recently received a new 2008 LifeLine Ambulance. This Ambulance went into service on May 18th after a short dedication ceremony. The new Ambulance was christened by Village Manager Fran Frobel with a bottle of Champagne and blessed by Father Matthew Fernan of St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church.