Unsung Hero: Mike Barish, Volunteer Probationary Firefighter, Suffern Hook & Ladder Company No. 1

Unsung Hero: Mike Barish, Volunteer Probationary Firefighter, Suffern Hook & Ladder Company No. 1

BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is Mike Barish, who is serving as a Volunteer Probationary Firefighter or โ€˜Proby,โ€™ which is the lowest rank in a fire department rank structure. The primary responsibility of the โ€˜Probyโ€™ is to train to be a firefighter while being mentored and instructed by senior firefighters and officers. […]

UNSUNG HEROES: Richard Willows, Volunteer Captain and Training Officer of the New City Fire Engine Company No. 1

UNSUNG HEROES: Richard Willows, Volunteer Captain and Training Officer of the New City Fire Engine Company No. 1

BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is Richard Willows, Volunteer Captain and Training Officer of the New City Fire Engine Company No. 1 and member of the Rockland Regional Technical Rescue Team. The volunteer training officer plays an essential part in the success and safety of everyone in the department. Continuing education is […]

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is volunteer James Petriello, who has served the Nyack Fire Department for 34 years as captain, chief, battalion chief, president and training officer. โ€œAs chief, I was responsible for the lives and property of 13,000 residents who were living in the Nyack Fire District. For example, when […]

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

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. โ€œUnder 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 […]