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He had a guy visit the firehouse Tuesday afternoon after hearing about the rigs returning, turns out he restores old trucks as a hobby and he is going to take care of the door repairs (rust) for us as a donation. The interest by the membership has far exceeded what I would have thought. I had a close to 50 year member (he was against this project) call me and wanted to know what he could do to help. It's been great, so far (fingers crossed)

Wassaic had 313 runs, combined fire and ems.

Stay safe to all, Happy New Year

It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of East Pembroke (Genesee County NY) Firefighter Norm Koch. Norm was the Past Chief of the Corfu Fire District and currently a Commissioner of the East Pembroke Fire District and their Fire Police Captain. Norm passed away yesterday afternoon while assisting at the scene of crash. Captain Koch suffered an apparent heart attack and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced. Firefighter Koch had over 50 years in the Fire Service with Corfu and East Pembroke FD's. posted with permission from the secretlist. Rest in peace FP Capt. Koch

Thanks Seth and Happy 6th B-Day to the site.

Sure why not, but it would of course have to be BLUE!

Thanks Chief for sharing that, nice to see the support.

An update from the secretlist: Troopers from the Collision Reconstruction Unit at Troop 2 formally charged Joseph Taye, 28, of Bear approximately one hour ago with Murder in the first degree. This charge was upgraded from Manslaughter due to Michelle Smith of the Delaware City (DE) Fire Company losing her life while performing her duties. Edward Reiss' injuries (the motorcyclist she was treating) charge of Assault 2nd was changed to Assault 1st due to the severity of Mr. Reiss' injuries. The charges of Driving while Revoked, Leaving the Scene of a Crash and Failure to Report a Crash remained the same. Mr. Taye was committed to Howard Young Correctional Institute without bail. This case is still very much active. Investigators are seeking to identify the operator of the Honda as well as locating that particular vehicle that fled the scene of the crash with Taye in the car. At the time of this release, Mr.Reiss is still in Christiana Hospital in stable but serious condition.

Yep, I will check with 69-1 elect, aka Butter and the crew, I are sure they will come. Location of the next officers meeting there SIGNMAN.

Thanking for adding that for our viewing pleasure.

ok not a problem, maybe it will just the two of us?????

I found out today that I got the night off too, Cooperfields here we come and Dan the offer still stands as the DD.

What the hell are these people thinking when they post this crap, damn that is the lowest of the low. Great job again guys!!!!!

I was just thinking the same thing, Wow there is alot of hate there in the relies. Good save!!!!

thanks for all the kind words and support.

easy there Joe, remember I know where you live!!! All kidding aside, the hose was nasty indeed, there was some other colors other than green mixed in there too.

Nice rig and it is my preferred color scheme. The building looks great too. good luck with both; nice job and thanks for sharing

The best part of the day was trying to get off that 2000' of 2 1/2" that has been in the bed since we guess 1988 or so, it was all frozen too, tons of fun.

That's it for now, I will post more as we make progress with the project.

Signman, Birdie, Don Cummings and Dan Killmer. The signman taking her to the back of the station

And Yes the roof light actually worked The bring her home crew The empty hosebed

A true Redneck Fire Company Shot here

Back home, getting ready to be unloaded and yes they are trees growing out of the hosebed. Pulling off the hose, yep that's me in the shorts! An EMTBRAVO promo shot from the SIGNMAN

Firefighter Brian Whalen after driving her onto the trailer Getting chained down Our kind donor Marty Rahilly On her way back to Wassaic, nice shirt Signman!!!