Legislative Update: Fire Service Reacts to Governor’s Veto of Fallen Firefighter Memorial Legislation
Jan. 2, 2012
Last June, the Fallen Firefighter Legislation (S.4655/A.5933) passed both houses of the Legislature. The bill required the names of volunteer firefighters that have died in the line of duty to be inscribed on the NYS Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Albany. This morning, the Governor vetoed this legislation. FASNY and our fellow fire service organizations have the released the following statement in reaction to the Governor’s veto of this bill. All three organizations remain committed to finding a fair and equitable solution to this important issue.
STATEMENT FROM THE NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS, THE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
RE: VETO OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL BILL
“We are disappointed in today’s veto of legislation that we felt would have clarified and standardized criteria for placing the names of fallen firefighters on the Memorial Wall on the Plaza in Albany. Paul Brady was a Malverne volunteer firefighter tragically killed while preparing his department’s rescue truck for a training exercise. His death is an example of sacrifice in the service of his community and we will continue to work with leaders in the fire service and the state government to explore solutions that will appropriately acknowledge the loss of firefighters like Paul.”
The Annual NWFD Member Only Christmas Party
The annual Christmas party for current NWFD department members, exempt members and their guests will be held on Sat., Dec. 10, 2011 at the fire house. Cocktail hour, with shrimp and snacks starts at 6PM with a fully catered dinner at 7PM. Guests who desire may bring a wrapped gift ($10-$15 Max. cost) to participate in the gift pick/steal game. We will try and contact all present and exempt members, but if we don't reach you, please feel free to attend.
The Annual NWFD Roast Beef Dinner will be on Sat. October 15, starting at 5PM. Served Family Style, all you can eat. Featuring sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, gravy, rolls, dessert and milk, coffee or tea. Only $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for under 12, under 3 free. Join us for a great dinner! And since the week of Oct. 9 through Oct. 15 is National Fire Prevention Week, please test your smoke detectors and make sure you have an escape plan in case of fire.
The New Woodstock Fire Department is sorry to announce the passing of longtime NWFD member and friend Andy Smith, 75, on Sept. 14th. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. See Andy's picture on the Photo Gallery page.
Please see the following new features recently added to this web site, including:
1) The calender (at left) allows you to see our upcoming events. Just hover your mouse over a date (or click on it) to view the scheduled event.
2) We have added a page "Emergency Planning Tips" that contains useful information to use in case an emegency or disaster should strike your family or our area. Hopefully this information will never have to be put into action, but as they say: "Fail to plan and plan to fail". Please feel free to print out these pages of tips for easy reference & to use as a checklist.
3) We have added a "Contact Us" page that contains our mailing address
for written correspondence, donations, etc., as well as our other contact information.
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