RonaldWPiperJr

In Hudson N.Y. there are some.Valatie N.Y.,Niverville Fire District,Athens N.Y.,

There's one in  Port Chester at 110 Willet  Ave  Former HQ   , not used as a fire station after 1904 . Some body will have to go and get a photo of it as I don't go to that dump anymore .  

I wouldn't be calling PCFD ENG58 out over anything that is taken out of context on this site.  The guy devoted his whole life to the PCFD both with and without a paycheck.

As a member of local 1971 [ retired ]   and a 44 year member of the PCFD . It's not about the firefighters it's about the community we live in and the safety of the residents  that now  are at risk . Most of you guys know me and know that during my career I had my share of fires over the years many and I mean many that I pulled up to by myself.  Many voll pulled lines off my rig and started to attack the fire before the rest of the rigs got there . Now that element is lost  We worked together well and that my fellow firefighters is what made our dept work .

Wow, I'm totally disgusted by this very sad news. In my 48 years with the Department I have always been proud of our reputation as one of the best Fire Departments in Westchester County. That reputation was earned by the dedicated service and hard work performed by the Career and Volunteer staffs working together. Sure we had our differences at times (some not so pleasant) but we worked them out for the betterment of the service. The Village of Port Chester has been very fortunate to have a Fire Department that has saved many lives and millions of dollars in fire losses over the years. The quick response of the Career Staff with Engines 58 & 59 and the superb firefighting tactics of it's dedicated Volunteers have prevented many small fires from becoming major conflagrations. Anyone in the Fire Service knows how fast uncontrolled fires multiply by the minute and therefore the importance of the quick initial response. In most cases that is what the Career staff provided. To the Mayor and Members of the Village Board, as a former Chief of this Department I'm appalled by this decision. You should be ashamed of yourselves for taking this horrendous action and placing the lives and property of the citizens in jeopardy. I hope your actions don't cause any hardship or sorrow to anyone involved. To the Career staff I wish you Godspeed in finding new suitable employment in your chosen profession. To the Volunteers watch your backs, you never know who's next on the hit list.. In closing I feel a list of how the Village Board Voted should be posted so the residents know who is responsible for this unfortunate decision.....

Congrats , Now You Ang ,& McGinty can get together to have Java.Peace . What a minute Peppy will Buy.

Congrats , Now You Ang ,& McGinty can get together to have Java.Peace . What a minute Peppy will Buy.

Ang BEST TO YOU.Yes you LEFT a BIG MARK.Thanks for being a great P.C.F.D. Fireman

Ang BEST TO YOU.Yes you LEFT a BIG MARK.Thanks for being a great P.C.F.D. Fireman

Gloves, We don't need no stinking gloves. If you were a wussy you had a pair of bright orange ones.
Coats were made of Cotton Duck with silver reflector stripes, Nomex was unheard of (still have that coat).
Riding the back step up 684 to the Katona Parade waiving to the people in cars. (The new guys were forced to ride in the hose bed.)
Those were the days

What times we had, will never forget all those fires we had also, we got the job done. Hey Angelo and all others back then, thank you all... Bill Flynn

Had to be in the BOWERY Firehouse Bell tower.

The South Main Firehouse was built in 1888. RJR Bricks. What a Pool Table. It was GREAT.

Copake NY 12516. 4 Guys 2000gal . 1500gpm. pumper

Copake NY 12516. 4 Guys 2000gal . 1500gpm. pumper