WCVFA Convention - 2015

[RWC130 594]

Westchester County

Volunteer Firemen's Association

2015 Convention

September 17-19, 2015

Buchanan Engine Company No. 1

"Maroon Platoon"

75th Anniversary

BFD Golf Outing: September 11, 2015

WCVFA Convention Meeting: September 17, 2015

BFD Friendship Night: September 18, 2015

WCVFA Covention Parade: September 19, 2015 (2 PM)

BFD Clam Bake: October 11, 2015

Buchanan FD Website: http://www.buchananfire.com/

WCVFA Website: http://www.wcvfaweb.com/

[GAW6 66]

Glad to see there will be a Westchester County Convention again. Unfortunately, be prepared for all the negative comments about parades and social events.......

Edited December 17, 2014 by GAW6

[RWC130 594]

2015 - Buchanan

2016 - Hastings-On-Hudson

2017 - Briarcliff Manor

2018 - Scarsdale

2019 - Montrose

2020 - Ossining (awaiting confirmation)

[BFD2553 75]

Hope to see everyone in September.

[bad box 371]

"BFD Golf Outing: September 11, 2015" I was under the impression that members of the fire service are either on duty or attending remembrance ceremonies on this day. For those who are unaware, (or have forgotten) on September 11th, 2001 the fire service lost more firefighters at one incident than ever in its history.

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Wow, not good

[dwcfireman 656]

"BFD Golf Outing: September 11, 2015" I was under the impression that members of the fire service are either on duty or attending remembrance ceremonies on this day. For those who are unaware, (or have forgotten) on September 11th, 2001 the fire service lost more firefighters at one incident than ever in its history.

Maybe it's time that we also start to celebrate the joy that our fallen brothers gave to us. We tend to remember the sadness, but we quickly forget the happy memories. They would want us to enjoy ourselves, no matter what the circumstance may be. We can still remember them for everything they gave, but you have to remember they gave so we could live. A golf outing seems pretty harmless. Understandably, many will be attending ceremonies throughout the region, but I'm sure people will attend the ceremonies before teeing off.

[spike2231 38]

well i got married on sept 11th and my family was glad that after all the years of saddness and negative things that surround a sept1 11th observance that now finally we have something to celebrate on that day some people were upset about it but life goes on

[Spartan052 43]

"BFD Golf Outing: September 11, 2015" I was under the impression that members of the fire service are either on duty or attending remembrance ceremonies on this day. For those who are unaware, (or have forgotten) on September 11th, 2001 the fire service lost more firefighters at one incident than ever in its history.

sir i assure you that we at buchanan engine have not forgotten in any way shape or form

[bad box 371]

Maybe it's time that we also start to celebrate the joy that our fallen brothers gave to us. We tend to remember the sadness, but we quickly forget the happy memories. They would want us to enjoy ourselves, no matter what the circumstance may be. We can still remember them for everything they gave, but you have to remember they gave so we could live. A golf outing seems pretty harmless. Understandably, many will be attending ceremonies throughout the region, but I'm sure people will attend the ceremonies before teeing off.

Clearly you were not affected by the events of 9/11 in the same way that many of us in the fire service were. There are 364 other days of the year for folks who claim to be firefighters to 'yuk it up'.

[bad box 371]

sir i assure you that we at buchanan engine have not forgotten in any way shape or form

Does that mean that rather than playing golf on 9/11 your members will attend a 9/11 remembrance?

[bad box 371]

well i got married on sept 11th and my family was glad that after all the years of saddness and negative things that surround a sept1 11th observance that now finally we have something to celebrate on that day some people were upset about it but life goes on

Yup, life does go on, but that doesn't mean that we (as firefighters) should use life going on as an excuse to not take out time every year to honor all of the first responders who were murdered on 9/11/01. And, in case you haven't kept up with what's going on in the fire service, thousands of 9/11 first responders are seriously ill due to the time they spent at the World Trade Center site and many have died from various cancers. 9/11 is still affecting responders and their families in a very bad way over 13 years after the attacks. Clearly you have no problem planning non 9/11 related events specifically on 9/11 rather than any other day of the year and clearly you have no knowledge of (or don't care to acknowledge) what this event did to the firefighters, EMS personnel and law enforcement personnel who responded, lost lot's of close friends, relatives and co-workers that day as well as in the years that follow, are haunted by the effects of PTSD as well as cancers, and chronic health issues. Anyone can dress like a first responder, but not everyone has what it takes to actually be one. God bless all those who were murdered that day, suffer from chronic illness and continue to die directly as a result of the bravery, dedication and patriotism they exhibited when our country was attacked. And don't forget, our nation's first responders are dealing with the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks still to this day.

[spike2231 38]

i only want to ask does anyone remember what happened on dec 7th 1941 of course we remember but also life goes on and those who died so we could live would want us to go on and enjoy life enough saddness already they want to be remembered for the good not the bad things

[bad box 371]

i only want to ask does anyone remember what happened on dec 7th 1941 of course we remember but also life goes on and those who died so we could live would want us to go on and enjoy life enough saddness already they want to be remembered for the good not the bad things

It's so sad that some folks who live in NYS (within an hour or less ride from NYC) and dress like firefighters don't understand that 9/11/2001 was the most tragic event that the American fire service ever experienced. HUNDREDS of first responders (firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel) were murdered that terrible day, THOUSANDS more are suffering from disabling effects of the exposure they had to the many toxins at the WTC site during the rescue and recovery operation and HUNDREDS more have died due to their exposure to the toxins. It definitely is not asking too much for members of the fire service to honor one day out of 365 every year. I worked with and was close friends with many of the Firefighters who were murdered that day and although some people here claim to know that these fallen heroes would want 9/11 to be just another day, I know that is not what any of them would want. These heroes come from a culture that has tremendous respect for our nation, our first responders and their families. I've retired from the job and live in Florida. Down here (1200 miles away from NYC) Firefighters honor 9/11 every year with remembrance events and fundraisers. These men and women get it, I'm sorry that some of you don't.

[RWC130 594]

What FD's are attending the Parade on Sat. 9/19?

[frost025 94]

NO BRAINS......

[KJ8806 44]

What FD's are attending the Parade on Sat. 9/19?

Rob I know Peekskill FD is attending

[MESS11FOREVER 246]

Is there a list or lineup for the county parade coming up somewhere

[BFD2553 75]

I'll see if I can get everything posted this coming week. Spectators can watch the parade along the length of Tate Ave, or at the Village Circle or along Broadway from the circle to the Pavillion.

2551

[BFD2553 75]

Here is the Parade Line-up. Not set in stone yet but we're pretty sure this will be the final order.

Buchsnan Engine Company #1

Escort:

Hastings FD

Montrose FD

Verplanck FD

Montrose VAFD

Croton FD

West Glens Falls FD

Queensbury Central FD

Cortlandt VAC/EMS

1st Division

Peekskill FD

Peekskill VAC/EMS

Mohegan FD

Mohegan VAC

Ardsley FD

Hope Hose (Tarrytown)

Coldenham FD

Hughsonville FD

2nd Division

Sleepy Hollow FD

Briarcliff FD

Irvington FD

Yorktown FD

Putnam Valley VAC

Continental Village FD

Port Chester FD

Mahopac FD

3rd Division

Ossining FD

Elmsford FD

Brewster FD

Millwood FD

Patterson FD

Chelsea FD

Fire Cats

[Westfield12 65]

Does anybody know where the reviewing stand is going to be?

[BFD2553 75]

On Tate Ave near the circle

[MESS11FOREVER 246]

BFD2553 thanks for posting the lineup

[BFD2553 75]

Was already posted earlier in the thread but here it is again. Tate Avenue from Kings Ferry to the Village Circle. Then Up Westchester Avenue to the Village Pavillion. Reviewing stand is on Tate Ave in Front of Village Hall. We are hosting a friendship night at our HQ tonight at 7pm. Food, Drink and a Live Band. Come see the newly refurbished Engine 160. All are welcome. Hope to see everyone tonight and tomorrow.

2551

[MESS11FOREVER 246]

Congrats to Ossining:

Best Overall, Best Engine Under 10 Years - Engine 97, Best Firematic Color Guard, Best Overall Apparatus - Engine 96

[X2321 133]

Photos from Buchanan's parade.

http://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2015/09/19/buchanan-fire-department-75th-anniversary-parade/72493900/

[BFD2553 75]

_{Thanks to everyone who attended. Congrats to O-Town! Special thanks to X2321 for providing the coverage.}

[BFD2553 75]

Thanks for posting that! 2551

[BFD2553 75]

Here's another link to the "In-House" production video with remarks towards the end: