Any story that combines inter-agency cooperation and Google is bound to catch my interest. This story even comes with a happy ending. A police officer uses all the tools at his disposal — a cell phone company, and a deputy fire chief who knows how to use Google Maps — to find two kidnapped people, [...]
Posted on January 8th, 2009 by Chris Merlo
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Posted on April 6th, 2008 by Keebler
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on April 1, 2008 the company held its annual elections. The results are as follows: Captain: Christopher Merlo First Lieutenant: Ron Kahan Second Lieutenant: Eric Salant Secretary: Peter Grandazza Congratulations to everyone who won. Best of luck for the new term.
Posted on April 1st, 2008 by Keebler
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All volunteer firefighters are eligible to receive a $200 tax credit from New York State. Starting with 2008, we must choose between this credit and the homeowner’s credit you might receive. But for 2007 only, you can receive both tax credits. Download this form, fill it out, and mail it in along with the rest [...]
Posted on January 20th, 2008 by Chris Merlo
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Well hello again lads Sean here with just a few lines. Well i have just one week left in the academy and its off to Galway witch is a good thing cause its a city and a busy one at that. I was hopping to be able to make over after graduation but that will [...]
Posted on December 9th, 2007 by DCFB
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We officers decided it’s high time to reinstate an old tradition this year — Bloody Marys for the Boys on Thanksgiving Morning! I won’t be there myself (going upstate with the wife), but Ron will, and I hear he might even be behind the bar. (Of course, he might not.) Come find out, and celebrate [...]
Posted on November 20th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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This time, US Customs officials required a secondary inspection on an ambulance carrying a cardiac patient from Windsor, ON to Detroit, MI. I suppose the dying man in the back could have been a terrorist. Story from CBC.
Posted on November 19th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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A small volunteer fire department in New York State is fighting a restaurant fire. The chief calls for mutual aid as the earliest-responding crews get fatigued. But, thanks to the federal government, some of the mutual aid never arrives. The government’s explanation? Their primary responsibility is to protect the homeland. How about starting by letting [...]
Posted on November 14th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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Posted on November 10th, 2007 by Keebler
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