On Sunday, April 28 the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company held an open house to the community in efforts to recruit new members. In addition to free BBQ, residents had an opportunity to see the firehouse and tour the trucks. The members also did a live demo of an extrication. Interested in Joining the Volunteer Fire […]
BY BARRY WARNER Mike and Diane Conklin have contributed to the Volunteer Blauvelt Fire Department in many ways. Mike served as Chief of the Department and Incident Commander and is currently the Treasurer. Diane is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and an instructor in the Explorer Program. “As Fire Chief in 1979, I performed […]
BY BARRY WARNER Firefighters are exposed to the most hazardous of situations and greatest risk activities during emergency scene operations. To ensure that firefighters do not become victims, the Assistant Chief as Incident Commander must engage in the operations, recognize the hazards and address them in a proactive manner. “The working fire is a dynamic […]