BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is Mike Barish, who is serving as a Volunteer Probationary Firefighter or ‘Proby,’ which is the lowest rank in a fire department rank structure. The primary responsibility of the ‘Proby’ is to train to be a firefighter while being mentored and instructed by senior firefighters and officers. […]
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 […]
BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is Elsa Seguinot, retired NYPD Police Sergeant and the first female President of the non-profit Rockland County Police Hispanic Society (RCPHS). “The RCPHS was founded in 1996 and is the only Hispanic Law Enforcement organization in Rockland County. Its membership is made up of active and retired […]
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. “As chief, I was responsible for the lives and property of 13,000 residents who were living in the Nyack Fire District. For example, when […]
BY BARRY WARNER This week, The Rockland County Times’ Unsung Hero column is featuring Glen Wilson, who has been a volunteer at the Suffern Hook and Ladder Company No.1 since 1973. He has served as captain twice, chief from 1990-1993 and is currently the president for the third time. As the president, he runs the […]
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 […]