| Training at controlled Burn |
| Tue. Jul 19th 2011 |
SPFD members took 329 to a controlled burn on Route 22b in Peru on the 19th of July to participate in several different training evolution which culminated in the burning of the structure. Initial training evolutions included truck placement, set-up and operation for new SPFD members as well as Peru...
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| New system implementation |
| Wed. Jun 22nd 2011 |
Members of the South Plattsburgh Fire Department are starting to recieve their system sign up notification e-mails for the new County implementation of Iamresponding.com. This is pretty nifty site that can be used for a whole host of helpful services. Its primary purpose is to act as a system to rec...
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| Department Annual Banquet |
| Sat. Apr 30th 2011 |
April 30th department members, Fire Commissioners and guests attended the annual fire department banquet held at Michelle's restaurant in Plattsburgh. The annual event was well attended. Awards for call response percentage as well as length of service awards were presented. Among several other membe...
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| Bailout System Testing |
| Mon. Apr 11th 2011 |
As part of the effort to meet new laws requiring interior firefighters to have a means of self escape the department has beefed up anchoring and safety components in Station 1 in the mezzanine training area to accommodate training with new self bailout rope systems. On Monday night the 11th of April...
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| Recruit NY Volunteer Membership Event |
| Sun. Apr 10th 2011 |
Over a dozen South Plattsburgh Fire Department members turned out to open the doors at both stations on Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th as a part of the Firefighters Association of New York (FASNY) Recruit NY weekend. The FASNY organized effort was a highly publicized statewide effort to have f...
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| Member Passes |
| Mon. Mar 28th 2011 |
The South Plattsburgh Fire Department belatedly recognizes the passing of past member Andrew Clayton Rascoe, 85, of the Military Turnpike. He died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Plattsburgh, May 13, 1925, the son of Harry and Mary (Stone) Rascoe.
Andrew served ...
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| Members attend National Fire Academy |
| Mon. Mar 14th 2011 |
Chief Jeff Santor, Captain/Past Chief Eric Day and Lieutenant Chris Butler along with Clinton County Deputy Coordinator Rick Akey (Car 6) recently attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg Maryland. The trip was part of the New York State Weekend at the National Academy. The group from Clinto...
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| Training for New Capability |
| Sat. Feb 19th 2011 |
Members of the SPFD have been attending training sessions for the past 2 months to gain proficiency in a new area, Basic Technical Rescue. About 15 members of the department are enrolled in a Rescue Technician, Basic class being taught by NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control Stat...
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| Income Tax Time |
| Sat. Feb 12th 2011 |
Members are reminded to print and submit a completed "Clain for Volunteer Firefighters' and Ambulance Workers' Credit" form, form IT-245 with your 2010 NYS Income Tax return documentation. Members who have been active members, in good standing with the department for the entire 2010 calend...
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| Retired Member Passes - Rest In Peace Lyle |
| Sun. Dec 5th 2010 |
It is with deep regret that the South Plattsburgh Fire Department announces that Lyle Delong a retired member passed away on December 4, 2010. Lyle started with the department in November of 1983 and was granted a retired status in 2006 after 23 years of service. Lyle held the positions of Fire Lieu...
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