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Resources SFRD Front Line E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8, E-9 T-1, T-2, T-3 R-1 Reserve E-10, E-12, E-13(LDH) T-4 R-2 GFD E-32, E-34 T-31 BFD E-41, E-42 T-45 R-44 Springdale E-52, E-53 R-54 TORFD E-61, E-62, E-63, E-64 T-67 R-66 Tanker 68 LRFD E-71, E-72, E-73, E-74 Tanker 78 26 Engines, 7 Ladders, 5 Rescues, 2 Tankers + whatever other rolling stock exists. (chief's cars, fire marshal's, pick-up trucks, etc.) That's quite a collection of inventory.

01/7/11 http://www.abc24.com/news/local/story/Injured-Firefighter-Describes-Chaos-Inside/mwE3bX9EZ0mf0hkVGRjmBw.cspx

Make that two - North Stamford fire stirs controversy 12/30/2010 By TOM EVANS Stamford Times http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/story/496826 & Keatley: Christmas Blaze Exposes Fire Plan Flaw By Chandra Johnson Greene Stamford Patch December 29, 2010 http://stamford.patch.com/articles/keatley-christmas-blaze-exposes-fire-plan-flaw

Here's a wrinkle - Police investigate fire chiefs' scuffle John Nickerson Stamford Advocate December 30, 2010 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/policereports/article/Police-investigate-fire-chiefs-scuffle-929338.php

History Channel checks pockets in Danbury By STACY DAVIS The News-Times, Danbury 12/30/10 "The show is tentatively scheduled to air March 18 at 9 p.m., he said." http://www.theday.com/article/20101230/ENT13/312309565/-1/ENT

Firefighters explain situation to residents By Barbara O’Brien Buffalo News 12/14/10 http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/southern-erie/article283366.ece

Board member resigns in fire co. debate http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/erie/Board-member-resigns-in-fire-co-debate

Fire Chief Paul Milositz explains how mutual aid decisions are made and responds to criticism. By Christian Camerota Wilton patch 12/15/10 http://wilton.patch.com/articles/the-method-to-wiltons-mutual-aid

Mayor's proposed fire plan moving forward 12/08/2010 TOM EVANS Stamford Times Staff Writer http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/story/495666

Is one fire department possible in Stamford? Stamford Advocate Editorial Friday, December 3, 2010 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/Is-one-fire-department-possible-in-Stamford-858951.php

Stamford Patch Article Mayor’s Updated Fire Plan Outlines Implementation Costs Board of Reps' Public Safety and Health Committee will meet later this month or January after reviewing the plan. 12/2/10 http://stamford.patch.com/articles/mayors-updated-fire-plan-outlines-implementation-costs

From the Board of Reps Website - http://boardofreps.org/committees/publicsafety/2010/items/ps28011/ps28011_plan_101201.pdf

Mayor unveils costs for proposed fire department merger Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate Wednesday, December 1, 2010 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Mayor-unveils-costs-for-proposed-fire-department-852363.php

Firefighter Pay Questioned Report: Chiefs in Greenburgh, N.Y., Earn More Than Counterparts in Bigger Cities Wall Street Journal November 17, 2010 By MICHAEL CORKERY http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704312504575618842936161902.html?mod=WSJ_NY_LEFTTopStories

For those who are unaware - This department went from primarily career to primarily volunteer, a major change for the trend of things... Guest essay: Chief, firefighters doing what they were asked, doing it well Kay James Messenger Post Aug 19, 2010 http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x2092794851/Guest-essay-Chief-firefighters-doing-what-they-were-asked-doing-it-well

Canandaigua fire chief talks: It's time to move on By Melissa Daniels, staff writer Messenger Post Posted Nov 21, 2010 http://www.mpnnow.com/ontario_county/x535938051/Canandaigua-fire-chief-talks-Its-time-to-move-on

I am surprised that both sides are intrigued that I have chosen to respond once again. I have on more than one occasion offered up both information and advice; my guess is that history is quickly forgotten. The fact remains that a new distinct facet of information was introduced, and as always, it is my belief that all parties should know as much information as possible, to make an educated conclusion. Concerning information, a check of the minutes of the Long Ridge Fire Company; as they are posted on the Stamford Web page, shows an entry concerning the "Union" making inquiries under the FOIA. I just wonder if they will make more headway than the former evil empire/Malloy administration in gathering what they seek. Back to oblivia - http://www.cityofstamford.org/filestorage/25/64/1168/100757/122154/LRFC1110.pdf

There seems to be some new discussion in regards to the Stamford Plan. As a long term provider of the press that has hit this forum, the election of a new governor in Connecticut seems to be what prompted this "new" wave. It is my understanding that the present proposal for a new "Stamford Volunteer Fire Department" is going to require the combination of the resources of the Long Ridge, Belltown, Turn of River and Springdale Fire Companies/Departments. As has been discussed so MANY times, each of these separate agencies exist as legally formed bodies and are given sovereignty over their areas. The City of Stamford charter recognizes their existence and provides funding, to whatever extent, for them to operate. That being said, and it is well known, that funding is one of the major issues. How well, the city provides that funding, has been at odds seemingly forever. What has not been discussed, and appears to be may be lost on some, is that the existence of the above listed companies/departments, comes from being chartered by the State of Connecticut. Like any corporation, paperwork must be filed at the state level and a hefty amount of i's dotted and t's crossed before the state issues the associated documentation. As is similar in most states, the combination, consolidation, merging or termination of these corporations, would require some "paperwork" at the state level. And with that in mind, it appears that the creation of a new SVFD existence charter would also require some assistance at the state level. Perhaps the changing of the guard in Hartford will indeed have an effect on this latest proposal. Just as Pete Townshend wrote it - "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss."

Fox 12 Oregon November 9, 2010 http://www.kptv.com/news/25722470/detail.html

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By Michael Randall Times Herald-Record 09/22/10 http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100922/NEWS/9220361

Claims against Newburgh firefighter's union for harassment 11/09/10 YNN News http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/523362/claims-against-newburgh-firefighter-s-union-for-harassment/?ap=1&MP see also other posting regarding "City of Newburgh Considers Disbanding"

4 Phoenix firefighters commit suicide in 7 months: Fire chief says changes coming http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/local_news/investigations/four-phoenix-firefighters-commit-suicide-in-seven-month-span%3A-fire-chief-says-changes-coming

NWTN Today Chris Menees, Staff Reporter September 30, 2010 http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=46801

By Mackenzie Wilson, KTVZ.COM October 5, 2010 http://www.ktvz.com/news/25293325/detail.html