Sparrowbush Engine Company

Mon. Dec 1st 2008
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Wed. Nov 12th 2008
Congratulations to Lt. Tom Snyder and FF Andrew Witkowski

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Wed. Nov 12th 2008
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Contact Information

Sparrowbush Engine Company
79 Main St
Sparrowbush, NY 12780

Non-Emergency:
845-856-5047

Emergency:
911

Fax:
845-856-5472

Contact Us
Driving Directions
Map

Links

Regional EMS/Rockland Paramedics 10-13

Official site of the Rockland Paramedics Regional EMS 10-13 ( Member Injuried)

Goshen Fire Department

Official Website of the Goshen Fire Department

Carbon Monoxide Poisioning

The dangers of carbon monoxide and what can be done to prevent it.

Welcome to the Sparrowbush Engine Company

Prevent Home Fires

9-11-01 Let Us Not Forget

"343"

— The Firefighter's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage,give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age.

Help me to embrace a little child before it's too late,or save an older person from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me,
to guard my neighbor and protect his property.

And if according to your will I have to lose my life,
bless with your protecting hand my loving family from strife.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Councilman Robert W. Cunningham. Councilman Cunningham had served this town in various capacities for more than a quarter of a century. He was a tireless public servant that always looked out for the citizens of Deerpark. He will be sorely missed. Our condolences go out to his wife Joan and his family.

Get Well and Return to us Soon

Fire Police Captain Charlie Elmore!!!!!

SPARROWBUSH FIRE DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF

ANNUAL ELECTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annual elction of the Sparrowbush Fire District will take place on December 9th, 2008 between the hours of 6pm and 9pm at the Sparrowbush Fire Station located at 79 Main St, Sparrowbush, NY for the following purpose:

To elect one (1) Fire District Commissioner or a five (5) year term commencing on January 1st, 2009 and ending on December 31, 2013.

All duly registered residents of teh Sparrowbush Fire District shall be eligibile to vote. The last day to register at the Orange County Board of Elections to eligible to vote on December 9th, 2008 ius November 17th, 2008. Candidates who wish to run for district office shall file their names with the Secretary of the Sparrowbush Fire District no later than November 19th,2008 at Po Box 530 Sparrowbush, NY 12780.

By Order of The

Sparrowbush Board of Fire Commissioners

Roxanne S. Babcock

Secretary/Treasurer

Sparrowbush Fire District

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL)

On June 18, 2008, BC602 ran a house fire where the occupant reported a haze of smoke in the structure. The first Engine reported an electrical odor at the top of the basement steps that had the distinct odor of light ballast. Initial investigation both visually and with a Thermal Image Camera revealed no unusual hazards. The house contained no “traditional” fluorescent light fixtures. The occupant informed us that they had installed CFL bulbs in numerous fixtures and lamps throughout the house.

We began the process of checking each bulb and found one in a ceiling fixture that had a ballast failure much like we are accustomed to finding in traditional overhead tube lighting fixtures in commercial buildings.

A CFL bulb contains a ballast at the base of the unit between the spiral tube and (Edison) screw. This ballast, encased in a plastic shell, may or may not have visible vent holes or slots.

The ballast contains a Voltage Dependent Resister that, when failure occurs, opens like a fuse to protect the device and associated electrical equipment. The resultant heat and smoke should escape from the vents in the housing. Light smoke may be visible and one will smell that distinct electrical ballast odor. As in the case the other night, there were visible smoke marks and a small, brown oily/gooey residue at the vent holes. These signs were not visible with the bulb in its socket.

Since more CFL bulbs are finding their way into the home, don’t overlook these items when investigating a smoke odor.

BC Allen Colby

Maps of Orange County Emergency Service Districts:

Orange County Fire Districts

Orange County EMS Districts

Orange County Police Districts

Deerpark and Port Jervis Election District Maps:

http://gis.orangecountygov.com/Gallery/PDFs/Districts/ED_11x85/Deerpark.pdf

http://gis.orangecountygov.com/Gallery/PDFs/Districts/ED_11x85/Port_Jervis.pdf

Weather Link from the OC Emergency Services Center in Goshen, NY:

www.weatherlink.com/user/ocesc/

Pictures of Apparatus provided by OCNYfire.com and Michael Prohira Photographer.

Graphic Header Logo courtesy of Tony Donato from fireforums.us/1st responder news/ChesterFD

Home Page Music: "Amazing Grace" by Bergen County, NJ Firefighters Pipe Band

Webmaster: Scott Glynn

Recent Calls

Sun. Nov 30th 2008
MVA Roll Over

This morning at 0955hrs SECo was disptahed to a 1 car roll over MVA at the intersection of St Rte 42 and Old Forestburg Rd. S...

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Sat. Nov 1st 2008
Possible Water Rescue

At 1545hrs on Nov. 1st SECo along with Automatic Mutual Aid was dispatched to a report of a raft with life vests in it floati...

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Thu. Oct 16th 2008
Stubborn Rubbish Fire on Hawks Nest

At 0100hrs on Oct 16th SECo was alerted for a unknown type of fire on the Hawks Nest section of Rte 97. Units arrived on scen...

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Upcoming Events

Tue. Dec 2nd 2008 7:00pm
Annual election of officers

Fri. Dec 5th 2008 7:00pm
Department Holiday Party

Tue. Dec 9th 2008 6:00pm
Annual District Election of Commissioner

Every 2nd Tue. 7:00pm
Ladies Auxillary Meeting

Every 2nd Wed. 7:00pm
Commissioners Meeting

Every 1st Tue. 7:00pm
Monthly Meeting

Every 3rd Tue. 7:00pm
Monthly Drill

Every 4th Tue. 7:00pm
Monthly Station Safety Check/Work Detail

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2008 Call Volume

	Fire	EMS
January	13	13
February	13	9
March	18	10
April	18	12
May	5	12
June	10	9
July	6	18
August	8	13
September	9	14
October	13	8
November	5	8
December
Total	118	126

View Call Volume History

Birthdays for December

16th Joseph Tunney
21st Thomas McCooey
26th Dan Tarallo

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