Schumer announces plan to help fight brush fires

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http://www.lohud.com/article/20090425/NEWS01/904250336

Since I am neither in any form of fire service nor related to anyone who is, I am interested in the opinions of those who are regarding Up-Chuck's latest plan for Rockland fire services.

I am also curious as to why not Westchester... any theories?

Fire away (bad pun-sorry)- but don't shoot the messenger (me) for sharing this story and potentially provoking yet another controversy. In the past I have offered to fellow Bravo-ites stories and ideas and have been jumped on for doing so. I know people (cranky ones). Bashing me will undoubtedly get bambi buckets full of mad carnivorous fish dumped on your favorite car (hopefully a convertible) or perhaps in a backyard pool.

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Al this money and the press conference are not about brush fires. Brush fires are just the vehicle for Schumer to get on the podium and push for money for the Fire Act grants, SAFER Grants, etc. If anything is going to change these depts are going to have to follow the standard grant application process. Its not just for rockland, everyone potentially has access to the money.

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This is the fire that brought the Senator to Rockland

http://www.brianduddy.com/g/h040909

Coming down Route 202

View from the command post

2 shots from down the road after I left

http://www.brianduddy.com/g/h040909

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http://www.brianduddy.com/g/h040909

Command Post

Command Board

Command reviewing photos taken from Chopper-1

http://www.brianduddy.com/g/h040909