Rombout Fire Company pancake breakfast

 

The Rombout Fire Company will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 31, February 28, March 28 and April 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 at Rombout Station One at 901 Main Street, Fishkill near I-84 exit 12. Firefighters will be serving hot pancakes with sausage, bacon and toast with orange juice, tea and coffee. The price for adults is $8.00, senior citizens is $7.00, 12 and under is $6.00. For more info phone 845-896-8620 or visit our website at www.romboutfire.com.

A Benefit for Past Chief, Mike Hehir

 

Given by the Hehir Family, Friends, and fellow Firefighters


January 1, 2010


The purpose of this letter is to ask for your support with an upcoming event.


Mike Hehir, a Past Chief of the Depew Fire Department, has been diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin’s disease in October of 2009. Mike is currently undergoing chemotherapy which will make continuing his job extremely difficult. The proceeds from this benefit will relieve some of the financial burdens that will come throughout the course of his treatment. This way Mike can focus on his tough road to recovery.


We are currently looking for support from the community to help make this event a success. Our main revenue for this event will be a Chinese Auction and a Silent auction that we will need donations for. Donations will be greatly appreciated in helping with this cause for a great man.


This benefit will be held on March 20th, 2010 at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew NY, 14043 from 7PM-12PM. We hope that you are able to make a donation to this cause and
help his family.


We thank you for your time and consideration, if you have any questions or need any additional information please contact either Mike Hehir (Son) at (716)238-4624, Dave Adamberger at (716)868-5699, or Doug Moore at (716)725-7555.


Thank you,
Family and Friends of Mike Hehir
 

 

Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award

Recognizing a Commitment to Firefighter Health and Safety

 

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)are accepting nominations for the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. Presented annually at the CFSI National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, the award recognizes organizations for outstanding leadership in advancing firefighter health and safety. Taking place on April 29, 2010 in Washington, DC, the dinner will be attended by our nation's top political leaders and 2,000 state and national fire service officials. The nomination deadline is March 26th. Applications should exemplify one or more of the five goals of the award in advancing firefighter health and safety:

 

 -Recognition of the Life Safety Initiatives originally developed by the American fire service during the 2004 National Fire Service Summit hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

 

- Recognizing the need to address firefighter health and safety and becoming an advocate for this cause.

  • Leadership in promoting and supporting firefighter health and safety initiatives at the local, state or national level.

 

  •  Reaching out to other organizations and developing partnerships to further the cause of firefighter health and safety.

 

  • Engaging government leaders at all levels to work together for changes and for the establishment of government programs that can enhance the personal safety of firefighters.

CFSI and NFFF recognize State Farm Insurance and VFIS for their support of the awards program.  For additional information about the Sarbanes award, please visit the CFSI and NFFF websites at www.cfsi.org and www.firehero.org, respectively.  Or contact CFSI at 202-371-1277.The award recipient will receive an all-expense paid trip to our Nation's Capitol to be honored at the annual CFSI National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.    The deadline for submitting applications is March 26, 2010.

 

For additional information about CFSI, please visit our website at www.cfsi.org.

FIRE SPRINKLER INCENTIVE ACT INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE

 

On January 22nd, Senators Tom Carper (DE) and Susan Collins (ME) introduced the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act in the Senate. This bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation. The bill, S. 2947, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. Both Senator Carper and Senator Collins are co-chairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. "Senator Carper and Senator Collins are to be commended for introducing the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act in the Senate," said CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb. "Passage of this legislation can have a significant impact in reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by fire." On February 25, 2009, Congressman Jim Langevin (RI-2) introduced similar legislation, H.R. 1194, in the House of Representatives. The House version currently has 111 co-sponsors and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. CFSI will continue to provide updates as this legislation moves through the legislative process.