The Department’s Board of Instruction will be holding a multi-station drill in the truck room at 103 Maple Ave. this Sunday, starting at 9:30 am. Among the topics to be presented are the drag system built into our new bunker gear, and foam applications. I apologize for the late notice, but I only learned about [...]
Posted on November 7th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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This Wednesday, 10/17, the Lynbrook Elks will be honoring ex-Chief Noel Johnson, as the recipient of this year’s Fireman of the Year award. Company members may attend the dinner for free, but you must get a ticket from me. Contact me at chris@theyellowbox.com or call my cell phone if you would like to attend.
Posted on October 14th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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Now that we have installed smooth-bore nozzles on all of our pre-connected handlines — except for the front trash line — we took advantage of the nice weather Thursday night to get some guys some time with these new nozzles. We also determined the optimal pressure for each line, and we have re-marked the appropriate [...]
Posted on July 14th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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I know that there are still some of you who have not completed the Hazardous Materials course, which will soon be required of all interior firefighters. There are two more opportunities coming up for you to finish the course, if you need to. First, a course will be held on seven Thursday nights from 8pm [...]
Posted on July 1st, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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Our rig will be having a pump test at the NCFSA on Thursday, August 9th. We need a chauffeur and a couple of crew members at the least. Please let an officer know if you can attend.
Posted on July 1st, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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The Chiefs and the Board of Instruction will be hosting a critique of Wednesday’s fire at Hendrickson Ave., this Sunday morning at 10 am in the Council Room. All members with five years or less, and all members who worked at the fire, are requested to attend.
Posted on July 1st, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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We will be attending the Forcible Entry class at the NCFSA on Thursday, June 28th. The class starts at 8 pm; we will be leaving 103 Maple with the van at 7 pm. Any members with less than five years, and any members who frequently ride with Eureka, should strongly consider attending this class.
Posted on June 27th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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All members who have been selected to receive new bunker gear are requested to attend a fitting this Sunday, April 29th at Fire Headquarters. Fittings will begin at 10:00 am. The members selected for new gear have been notified already by e-mail, so please check your e-mail to see if you are on the list. [...]
Posted on April 24th, 2007 by Chris Merlo
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An Assistant Fire Inspector Course is going to be offered by the Fire Marshal’s Office. It will be held at New Hyde Park Fire Department Headquarters on the following dates: Tuesday April 10, 2007 @ 8:00pm Tuesday April 17, 2007 @ 8:00pm Tuesday April 24, 2007 @8:00pm Tuesday May 1, 2007 @ 8:00pm Tuesday May [...]
Posted on March 18th, 2007 by Keebler
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If you haven’t taken your fit test yet, please note the last two dates you will be able to complete it: Wednesday 3/21/07 6:00pm-10:30pm Engine 4 Thursday 3/22/07 6:00pm-10:30pm Engine 2
Posted on March 18th, 2007 by Keebler
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