Fire at Spring Valley Assisted Living Facility: One Fatality, Firefighter Missing, Many Hospitalized 

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Fire at Spring Valley Assisted Living Facility: One Fatality, Firefighter Missing, Many Hospitalized 

By: Joe Kuhn and Jennifer Korn  The Evergreen Court Adult Home in Spring Valley burst into flames last night at around 1 a.m. 23 of Rockland’s 26 Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire, which remains active but “under control” according to Chris Kear, Rockland County’s Fire coordinator. At least one resident died after being […]

Unsung Hero: Tom Brown, Volunteer Stony Point Fire Police Officer

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Unsung Hero: Tom Brown, Volunteer Stony Point Fire Police Officer

BY BARRY WARNER A volunteer Fire Police Officer (FPO) receives sworn police powers and special training to support firefighting efforts at emergency incidents. “Under the direction of the fire chief, the FPO has a duty to make certain that the firefighters and EMS personnel are given the opportunity to operate unimpeded by making sure no […]