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A <strong>Salute</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong><br />
<strong>Lifesaving</strong><br />
<strong>Volunteers</strong><br />
<strong>2016</strong><br />
— Pho<strong>to</strong> by Michael Koff.
2B <strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
GUILDERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.<br />
Organized in 1931<br />
Serves the <strong>to</strong>wn of Guilderland from The Prospect Hill Cemetery<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Nirvana Indian Restaurant, with parts of Routes 155<br />
and 146 and Old State Road.<br />
Calls:<br />
Calls: 2015: 180 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 174<br />
The Guilderland Fire Department has served the district for 84<br />
years with 36 active members currently serving their community.<br />
The department maintains f<strong>our</strong> fire apparatus, two command<br />
vehicles, and one utility vehicle. Fire apparatus includes a 1992<br />
Salisbury (Engine 27) and a 2002 American LaFrance (Engine 26)<br />
engine. Both are Class I engines that pump large volumes of water<br />
and carry firefighting hose and ground ladders. Other apparatus<br />
includes a 2008 E-One 100 foot aerial ladder platform/pumper<br />
(Truck 29) and a 2007 Spartan Light Rescue Squad (Squad 23) that<br />
contains a mobile air bank and the Jaws of Life.<br />
Our membership includes both men and women, highschool and<br />
college students and a diverse group of local professionals. Anyone<br />
16 years or older may join if they live or work in the Guilderland Fire<br />
District. Ladies Auxiliary is also accepting new members, there is no<br />
residency requirement. Applications for either may be obtained by<br />
calling the firehouse at 456-5000 or by email via <strong>our</strong> contact page.<br />
Guilderland Fire Department firematic officers, seated from left: Scott Jill, chief; Jim Schanz,<br />
assistant chief. Standing from left: Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Cox, sergeant; Michael Dempsey, captain; Allen Mason,<br />
lieutenant.<br />
Membership<br />
(* life member, ** emeritus)<br />
Bill Beha, Joe Bentley, Scott Bianchi, Tom Blank*, Larry<br />
Carpenter, Lisa Cosgrove, Chad Cox, Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Cox, Curtis Cox*,<br />
Mike Dempsey, Alex Downey, Brian Forte*, Don Gai<strong>to</strong>r, Vince<br />
Ganance* **, Ryan Gundermann, Scott Jill, Dave Kellerman,<br />
Rich Leininger* **, Mike Leonard, Robert Lynch* **, Butch<br />
Marriner, Allen Mason, Dave Messercola*, Bob Meyers, Chuck<br />
Meyers, Joe Moore, Tim O’Hara, Greg Overholt, Rev. Stewart<br />
Pattison, Albert Parshall * **, Roy Paul, Doug Ryan, Jim<br />
Schanz, Sean Smith, Dave Spiak*, Brian Sullivan, Nate Webb,<br />
Justin Wemple, George Wilhelm, Greg Wilhelm, Nick Wilson.<br />
Auxiliary:<br />
Juanita Aikens-English, Christine Burdick, Linda Campbell, Elsie<br />
Constable*, Cathleen Cox*, Pam Gai<strong>to</strong>r, Joan Ganance*, Zulie<br />
Gundermann, Shipra Lyer, Nicole Marriner, M.J. Pattison, Suzanne<br />
Pauly, Anna Russo, Cindy Schultz*, Lynn Seaburg*, Doris Selig*<br />
(charter), Clara Verreau, Melissa Wood.<br />
Civil officers of the Guilderland Fire Department, seated from left: Doug Ryan, vice president; Bob<br />
Meyers, president. Standing from left: Robert Lynch, quartermaster; Nate Webb, Brian Forte, direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
Absent: Stewart Pattison, secretary; Vincent Ganance, treasurer.<br />
Guilderland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers,<br />
seated from left: Cathleen Cox, president; Pam Gai<strong>to</strong>r, vice president.<br />
Standing from left: Doris Selig, treasurer; Cindy Schultz,<br />
Melissa Wood, direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
It’s Y<strong>our</strong> Town<br />
It’s Y<strong>our</strong> NeighborhoodIt’s<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> Home<br />
It’s Y<strong>our</strong> Turn <strong>to</strong> Volunteer<br />
DO IT TODAY!
The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 3B<br />
FORT HUNTER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY<br />
Organized in 1950<br />
Calls:<br />
<strong>2016</strong> YTD: 202<br />
Membership<br />
(* life member)<br />
Eric Adams, Don Jones, Nicole Phillips, Theresa Adams, Martin<br />
Kalkbrenner (trustee), Sean Rals<strong>to</strong>n, Bill Adams*, Chanler Kanas,<br />
David Riggi, Jeff Belli, Bill Kanas, Bill Smi*, John Bintz, Bill Kanas<br />
Jr., Peter Busa, Lewis Laviolette*, Gary Starr, Luke Chiccarelli, Dan<br />
Macchiarella, Pamela Christian, Nick Macchiarella*, Chris Warner,<br />
Greg Comparetta, Ed Marchand, Ryan McKlusky, Heidi Warner, Guy<br />
Comparetta*, Brian McMahon, Leonard Warner* (trustee), Vince<br />
Comparetta, Nick Miller, Tyler Mitchell, Brendan Wells, Jackie Coons,<br />
Eric Wells, Bill Murphy, Ed Wes<strong>to</strong>n*, Pat Donovan, Trevor Donovan,<br />
Zakai Norwood, Greg Wier, Bill Fleming, Tom Ochs, Mike Gammons ,<br />
Bob Pagnotti*, Joe Guice, Dan Paul, trustee, Scott Harris, Rob Penner,<br />
Chuck Hughes*, Paul Stukenborg, Chris Szczepanik.<br />
Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Company firematic officers, seated from left: Greg Comparetta, first<br />
assistant chief; Bill Fleming, chief; Eric Adams, captain. Standing from left: Jacqueline Coons, Jeff<br />
Belli, lieutenants; Peter Busa, second assistant chief; Chris Warner, Scott Harris, lieutenants.<br />
Fort Hunter<br />
Volunteer Fire Company<br />
Firefighter of the Year<br />
Nick Macchiarella<br />
Executive board officers of Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Company, seated from left: Chuck Hughes,<br />
vice president; Greg Wier, president; Heidi Warner, trustee. Standing from left: Eric Wells, sergeant at<br />
arms; Pam Christian, financial secretary; John Bintz, recording secretary; Martin Kalkbrenner, trustee.<br />
Absent: Dan Paul, trustee; Mike Gammans, treasurer; Ed Marchand, statistician; Leonard Warner,<br />
trustee.<br />
Cover S<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
On Sept. 22, f<strong>our</strong>teen volunteer firefighting crews<br />
rushed <strong>to</strong> the rescue as, late that night, Sally and Tom<br />
Ketchum’s home was engulfed in flames.<br />
The firefighters were hampered as they battled the<br />
blaze because there was no ready access <strong>to</strong> water;<br />
they had <strong>to</strong> set up a system for shuttling water from<br />
trucks <strong>to</strong> the scene. A huge fireball leapt from the old<br />
three-s<strong>to</strong>ry farmhouse at 3935 Western Turnpike and,<br />
although the back of the house was a loss, the front<br />
was salvaged. No one was injured.<br />
Enterprise pho<strong>to</strong>grapher Michael Koff, who is being<br />
honored as one of the Firefighters of the Year, was offduty<br />
for the Westmere Fire Department and so could<br />
capture the drama for <strong>our</strong> newspaper.<br />
It was one of three Tuesday fires within a month<br />
for the Altamont Fire Department, which in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
turned its annual open house in<strong>to</strong> a fundraiser for the<br />
burned-out families. Over $5,000 was raised. Altamont’s<br />
chief, Paul Miller, said he was gratified by the<br />
“outp<strong>our</strong>ing of support from the community.”<br />
We, in turn, are grateful for the selfless volunteers<br />
who put their lives on the line <strong>to</strong> save others. Those<br />
who staff the ambulance squads and those who fight<br />
fires spend countless h<strong>our</strong>s training <strong>to</strong> be ready for<br />
emergencies.<br />
Each year, we at The Enterprise salute them by picturing<br />
the leaders of the departments and squads and<br />
listing the members. Look for y<strong>our</strong> neighbors in this<br />
special edition, and tell them, “Thank you.”<br />
Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary officers, from left: Mary Toscano, membership;<br />
Karen Vitagliano, vice president; Rosemary Centi, secretary; Becky Donovan, president. Absent:<br />
Lisa Alonzi, treasurer; Terri Belli, emergency feeding.<br />
— Melissa Hale-Spencer, edi<strong>to</strong>r
4B <strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
McKOWNVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.<br />
Guilderland Center<br />
au<strong>to</strong> ServiCe<br />
Bruce Halsdorf — owner/proprie<strong>to</strong>r<br />
with over 30 years experience<br />
Complete Service on<br />
All Foreign & Domestic Vehicles<br />
Thank you<br />
<strong>to</strong> all of <strong>our</strong><br />
local lifesaving<br />
volunteers!<br />
167 Main Street<br />
Guilderland Center<br />
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 861-5657<br />
Thank you <strong>to</strong> all of<br />
<strong>our</strong> volunteers!<br />
McKownville Fire Department line officers, from left: Russ Becker, chief; Mike Costabile, assistant<br />
chief; Marc Scholer, captain; Gerald Lugg Jr., first lieutenant; Nolan Renna and Chris Palmer, second<br />
lieutenants.<br />
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Thank you <strong>to</strong> all of<br />
<strong>our</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong>!<br />
Civil officers of McKownville Fire Department, from left: David Clancy, president; Maureen Renna,<br />
vice president; Joe Siracusa, treasurer; Zachary Collen, secretary.<br />
Organized in 1918<br />
The McKownville Fire Department was established in 1918 and has 57 active members. Located at the<br />
eastern end of the Town of Guilderland the Department’s coverage includes 900+ residential homes,<br />
Stuyvesant Plaza, Executive Park, part of the Albany SUNY Campus, several high-rise structures and numerous<br />
public and private businesses.<br />
The Department and Auxiliary hold several fundraising activities throughout the year including a Spring<br />
Drawing, Chicken Barbecue, and a Fall Turkey Drawing.<br />
Quality • Integrity • Fair Pricing • Personal Service<br />
Total Car Care!<br />
5859 Depot Road • Altamont, N.Y.<br />
861-8321<br />
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Calls:<br />
2015: 216 — <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 196<br />
Active Firefighters<br />
(* life member)<br />
Domenico Adami*, Alicia Adamo, Bryce Allen, Noor Alzobide, Edward<br />
Anger, August Baglione*, Michael Barber*, Cameron Becker,<br />
Russ Becker, Kristian Bombard, William Bremigen*, David Clancy*,<br />
Robert Collen, Zachary Collen, Anthony Cortese*, Michael Costabile,<br />
Douglas Dean, Shane Deichman, Jahmale Dickson, Jessica Falconiere,<br />
Julia Gagnon, Thomas Glenn*, Stephen Haggerty*, Michael<br />
Hartley, Andrew Hynews, Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Joseph, Jean Joseph, Doris<br />
Kane, Ashley Koscak, Nancy Kreis, Gerry Lugg, Jr., Mark Malone,<br />
Quinn Malone, Dennis Mason, Sr., Allen McLean*, Daniel Mehr,<br />
Ryan Messina, Ryan Mleczkowski, George Mohabeer, John Scott<br />
Murray, Sean O’Brien, Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Palmer, Eric Pesaven<strong>to</strong>, William<br />
Pettit, Nolan Renna, Michael Robie, Vi<strong>to</strong>r Rossi, Eric Schanz,<br />
Marc Scholer, Joseph Siracusa*, Aidan Sobina, Kris Sweeney, Mary<br />
Sweeney, Jay Tomisman, Elliot Weintraub, Benjamin Westerman,<br />
James White*.<br />
Firefighter of the year:<br />
Kris Kelly-Sweeney<br />
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Associate members<br />
Howard Altschule, Lori Becker, Maura Clancy, Kathy Collen, Connie Dean, John Elliott, Eileen Haggerty,<br />
Gerry Lugg, Sr., Kelly Mason, Doug McLean, William Murphy, Maureen Murray, William O’Neil,<br />
Maureen Renna.<br />
Inactive life:<br />
Herb Brown, Fred Deichman, Paul Lauda<strong>to</strong>, Robert Monaghan, Paul Sweeney.<br />
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The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
WESTMERE FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.<br />
<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 5B<br />
Active Members<br />
(* life member)<br />
Steve Albert*, An<strong>to</strong>nio Arno, James Bailey, A. Barcomb, Nicholas Basile, Steven Basile, Robert<br />
Bloodgood*, James Bornt, Charles Brooks, Jr.*, Larry Burwell, Charles Cahill, Jr., Anthony Cannistraci,<br />
Anthony Carrow*, John Cochran, Bart Cohen, M. Cozza, Nicholas Desmo*, Owen Duffy, Dominic Gemmiti,<br />
Daniel Gerety, Benjamin Greenberg, Chris Hausgaard, J. Heidrich, Dave Juron*, John Keimer, E. Kersmanc,<br />
Michael Koff, Steven Kuczynski, Ted LaMountain*, Greg Larkin, E. Leung, Brian Luther, John Lutz, Jr.*, Sean<br />
Maguire, Jeffery Manor, M. Mattice, Brian Mattice, Sr.*, Barry Nelson, J. Oflaherty, Truman Onderdonk,<br />
J. Palko, Michael Pickel, Timothy Playford, Ted Raymond*, Thomas Remmert, Walter Roemer, Evan Roz,<br />
Carole Serson, Henry Smith*, John Sokil, Mike Sokil* , Kurt Swan, William Swartz, Jr.*, Matthew Taber,<br />
Mark Topper, Robert Vogt*.<br />
Social Members<br />
Donald Burkett, Bill Goodwin, Rich Reynders, Guy Comparetta, Rocco Padula, Robert Spain, Sean<br />
Coburn, Anthony Pazzola, Thomas Gannon III. , Scott Bortis, Nicholas Nelson<br />
Honorary Members<br />
James Michael, William Young<br />
Calls:<br />
<strong>2016</strong> YTD: 330<br />
Organized in 1935<br />
The Westmere Fire Department protects 12 square miles of property<br />
in the Town of Guilderland. Our district includes Crossgates Mall, Hamil<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Square, Westmere Plaza and several smaller shopping centers,<br />
and over 2,900 homes, several apartment complexes with a <strong>to</strong>tal of<br />
over 3,100 apartments and several schools and churches. The assessed<br />
value of the property in the district <strong>to</strong>tals over $1 billion.<br />
Firefighters of the Year<br />
Michael Koff and Mark Topper<br />
Our Hero<br />
Westmere Fire Department line officers, from left: Henry Smith, chief; John Sokil, second lieutenant;<br />
Brian Luther, third lieutenant; Michael Koff, f<strong>our</strong>th lieutenant; Timothy Playford, first lieutenant;<br />
Anthony Carrow,assistant chief. Absent: Charlie Cahill Jr., first captain; James Bornt, captain.<br />
All pho<strong>to</strong>s in the Volunteer Section<br />
were taken by<br />
Altamont Enterprise Publisher Emeritus<br />
James E. Gardner Sr., except where noted.<br />
Civil officers of Westmere Fire Department, from left: Brian Mattice Sr., direc<strong>to</strong>r; Don Burkett,<br />
treasurer; Mark Topper, secretary; Barry Nelson, president; Anthony Cannistraci, first vice president.<br />
Absent: Nick Basile, second vice president; Bill Swartz Jr., financial secretary.<br />
MARK LAWRENCE<br />
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(518) 895-2059<br />
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Westmere Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers, from left: Josie Geisel, direc<strong>to</strong>r; Carol<br />
Goodwin, financial secretary; Edye Benson, vice president; Tammy Pacelli, secretary; Kathy Judeikis,<br />
president. Absent: Barbara Nor<strong>to</strong>n, treasurer.<br />
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6B <strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Westerlo VolUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC.<br />
Organized March 23, 1938.<br />
Covers <strong>to</strong>wn of Westerlo;<br />
dispatched by Albany County 911 Dispatch Center.<br />
Calls:<br />
2015: 90 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 65<br />
Received a FY2015 Assistance <strong>to</strong> Firefighters Grant for the purchase<br />
of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), <strong>to</strong>tal amount of the<br />
award was $ 124,861, and this will eliminate a large expense <strong>to</strong> replace<br />
<strong>our</strong> SCBAs and cylinders which expire every 15 years.<br />
Received a FY2015 Fire Prevention and Safety for the training of<br />
members and purchase of Supplies for Cause and Origen Investigations,<br />
<strong>to</strong>tal amount of the award was $ 57,026, and this will enhance<br />
<strong>our</strong> training and increase capabilities for us and surrounding <strong>to</strong>wns.<br />
— Pho<strong>to</strong> from Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company<br />
Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company line officers, from left: Kevin Flensted, chief; Thomas Diederich,<br />
deputy chief; Andrew Joslin,assistant chief; Eric Dut<strong>to</strong>n; Donald Filkins, Ethan Sharp, Debra Filkins,<br />
Richard Gage, lieutenants.<br />
Fire Company Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs:<br />
Alan Clickman, Donald Filkins, James Brush, Richard Gage, Ethan<br />
Sharp, Eric Dut<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
Fire Company Civil Officers:<br />
President, Debra Filkins; Vice President, Kelley Keefe; Secretary,<br />
Tracey Lawson; Treasurer, Lisa Joslin<br />
Fire Battalion Line Officers:<br />
Chief, Kevin Flensted; Deputy Chief, Thomas Diederich; Assistant<br />
Chief, Andrew Joslin; Captain, Donald Filkins; Lieutenant, Debra Filkins;<br />
Lieutenant, Richard Gage; Lieutenant, Ethan Sharp<br />
Fire Police Officers:<br />
Captain, Don Garanachon; Lieutenant, Steve Bose; Lieutenant:<br />
Henry Lasher<br />
Fire police officers of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, from left: Don Garanachon, captain; Henry<br />
Lasher and Steve Bose, lieutenants.<br />
— Pho<strong>to</strong> from Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company<br />
Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary officers, from<br />
left: Richard Filkins, president; Betty Filkins, secretary; Chris<br />
Allen, vice president. Absent: Ruth Sazino, financial secretary.<br />
— Pho<strong>to</strong> from Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company<br />
Firefighter of the Year<br />
Sara Zwack, left, and John Wisenburn<br />
— Pho<strong>to</strong> from Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company<br />
Civil Officers of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, from left: Tracy Lawson, secretary; Lisa Joslin,<br />
treasurer; Kelley Keefe, vice president; Debra Filkins, president.<br />
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LIFESAVING VOLUNTEERS<br />
From The Altamont Enterprise and Enterprise Print and Pho<strong>to</strong>
The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Organized May 22, 1893,<br />
Oldest volunteer fire department in Albany County<br />
Serves the village of Altamont and part of the <strong>to</strong>wn of Guilderland.<br />
Calls:<br />
2015: 84 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 94<br />
ALTAMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />
<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 7B<br />
The department serves the Village of Altamont and part of the Town<br />
of Guilderland. Each year the department participates in a number of<br />
community related events. These include the Halloween parade, the<br />
Altamont Police Department Safety Awareness Day, the PTA villagewide<br />
garage sale and the Altamont Memorial Day Parade. Fire Safety<br />
programs were provided <strong>to</strong> the Altamont Pre-School and Altamont<br />
Elementary School children. The department hosts the Annual Fireman’s<br />
Ball in the spring of each year, as well as comedy night in the<br />
fall. The department observes a moment of silence every Sept. 11th<br />
with a memorial service. The department participates in a Santa Stroll<br />
every December. Members also assist the auxiliary’s annual Back <strong>to</strong><br />
School Brooks’ Barbecue fund-raiser every September.<br />
The auxiliary participates in the annual Halloween Party, the villagewide<br />
garage sale, the Altamont Memorial Day Parade and decorating<br />
for the Annual Fireman’s Ball. The women host the annual Brooks<br />
Barbecue each September.<br />
Membership<br />
Mark Beliveau, Sean Blakeley, Kelly Best, Adam Briseno, Arthur<br />
But<strong>to</strong>n, Adam Cohn, David Cowan, Chris Carducci, Nick Caroucci,<br />
Dezmond Dover, Joseph Dover, William Ernest, Katie King, Lawrence<br />
Grant, Kyle Haines, Michael Hale, William Hoogkamp, Jane Huggins,<br />
Jeffrey Huggins, Mark Huggins, Todd Kedik, Lucas Kerr, Katie King, Michael<br />
Malone, Laura McConchie, Timothy McIntyre, Paul Miller, Alex<br />
Olivares, Owen Murray, Gabrielle Norfleet, Anthony Olivares, Susan<br />
Olivares, Lance Peck, Thomas Person, John Pollard III, Ryan Rafferty,<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Rambo, Ryan Russo, Shane Schroeder, Stephen Therriault,<br />
Patrick Thomas, Colynn Tubbs, Thomas Tubbs, William Vinson, Mark<br />
Wertman, Robert White.<br />
Altamont Fire Department line officers, seated from left: Paul Miller, chief; Kyle Haines, first assistant<br />
chief. Standing from left: Lawrence Grant, second lieutenant; Laura McConchie, first lieutenant;<br />
Susan Olivares, second lieutenant; Thomas Tubbs, captain. Absent: Nicholas Carducci, second<br />
lieutenant; Thomas Person, captain of fire police.<br />
Altamont Fire Department civil officers, seated from left: Jane Huggins, secretary; Kelly Best,<br />
treasurer. Standing, from left: Joseph Dover, sergeant at arms; Todd Kedik, president; Lawrence Grant,<br />
chaplain. Absent: David Cowan, vice president.<br />
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Altamont Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers, from left: Teresa Freeman, treasurer; Dorothy<br />
Ernest, president; Katrina Mayba, secretary. Absent: Patricia Dover, vice president; Linda Dunn,<br />
chaplain; Kelly Best, his<strong>to</strong>rian.
8B <strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
RENSSELAERVILLE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE INC.<br />
Organized 1973<br />
Calls<br />
<strong>2016</strong> YTD: 145<br />
Rensselaerville Volunteer Ambulance, Inc. officers and members, from left: Brian Wood, lieutenant;<br />
Kenneth Decker, president and assistant captain; Barry Cooke Jr.; Bailey Wood; Barry Cooke,<br />
lieutenant; Brenda Wood, treasurer; Michael Leppig; Gerald Wood; Robert Boellner, vice president;<br />
MaryAnne Overbaugh, secretary; Dennis Wood, captain. Absent: Anythony Guadagno.<br />
The Town of Rensselaerville Volunteer Ambulance, Inc serves<br />
the three fire districts within the Town of Rensselaerville. We are<br />
volunteers handling as many calls as possible with assistance from<br />
the Albany County Sheriff’s Department for coverage when we are<br />
short on manpower. We currently have six trained EMT’s or higher<br />
as well as eight drivers, and are always looking for HELP! We have<br />
been in operation since 1973 and <strong>our</strong> quarters are located at the<br />
intersection of County Routes 352 and 357. We answer on average<br />
160 calls annually.<br />
Our vehicle is a 2009 Ford Road Rescue ambulance. Our meetings<br />
are the third Wednesday of each month, starting with one h<strong>our</strong> of<br />
training at 7:00 p.m. and a business meeting at 8:00 p.m. Whenever<br />
possible we are available for mutual aid <strong>to</strong> neighboring <strong>to</strong>wns, if<br />
manpower permits.<br />
WESTERLO RESCUE<br />
SQUAD INC.<br />
Organized July 16, 1998<br />
Incorporated December 8, 1998.<br />
Started operations January 1, 1999<br />
Serves the entire Town of Westerlo.<br />
Calls:<br />
2015: 308 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 246<br />
Westerlo Rescue Squad Officers from left: Ken Mackey, captain; Debbie Theiss-Mackey, assistant<br />
captain, secretary, treasurer and board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs; Kevin Slingerland, president; Jody Ostrander,<br />
board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs; Dan Kissling, vice president.<br />
Membership<br />
(* life member)<br />
Eve Aragona, Bob Beck*, Sue Fink, Amanda Gossman, Dan Kissling,<br />
Ken Mackey*, Dan Mackey Jr., Philip Mackey, Deana O’Hare, Jody<br />
Ostrander, Bill Riley, Jeanine Riley, Ken Siegel, Kevin Slingerland*,<br />
Debbie Theiss-Mackey*, Tara Wesley, Colin Wilkinson, Kaira Wesley,<br />
Todd Winne*.<br />
ALTAMONT RESCUE SQUAD INC.<br />
Founded 1937<br />
The oldest volunteer rescue squad in New<br />
York State.<br />
Serves Altamont with mutual aid <strong>to</strong> Guilderland and<br />
Knox. The Squad is certified at the EMT-D (emergency<br />
medical technician certified <strong>to</strong> use a defibrilla<strong>to</strong>r). We<br />
also are able <strong>to</strong> administer Albuterol and Epi Pens and<br />
check finger stick blood sugars.<br />
Calls:<br />
<strong>2016</strong> YTD: 800<br />
Altamont Rescue Squad officers, from left: Robert Trottier, direc<strong>to</strong>r; Lillian Quinn, president/direc<strong>to</strong>r; Rich<br />
Perras, direc<strong>to</strong>r; Mike Thibdeau, captain/direc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Honorary members:<br />
Judy Bailey, Ernie Cardon, Bill Ernest, Chuck Feldmann,<br />
Ed Hildenbrand, John Mahoney, Mark Naginey, George<br />
Williams, Sue Williams.<br />
Jack Conway<br />
Altamont Rescue EMS Providers of the Year<br />
Absent: EMS Provider Mike Robie.<br />
Nick Carducci<br />
<strong>Volunteers</strong><br />
Nicolle Adams, Peter Austin, Nick Carducci, Tyler<br />
Coler, Jack Conway, Daniel Delaney, Josh Donovan,<br />
John Dunn, Amanda Hickey, Monique Jacobs, Sam<br />
Groezinger, Chandler Kanas, Will Khan, Stephanie Klein,<br />
Jeff Laudano, Tom Lindberg, Cheyenne Meyer, Ed Meyers,<br />
Taylor Morrison, Anthony Nischo, Caitlin Overholt, Justin<br />
Panalone, Rich Perras, Lillian Quinn, Warren Quinn,<br />
David Reinman, Mike Robie, Chris Scholer, Dante Smith,<br />
William ”Smitty” Smith, Kim Stempel, Chris Szczepanik,<br />
Mike Thibdeau, Robert Trottier.
The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 9B<br />
ONESQUETHAW VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY<br />
Organized 1942<br />
Provides fire and ambulance service in the southern parts of New<br />
Scotland.<br />
Calls:<br />
<strong>2016</strong> Fire YTD: 72<br />
<strong>2016</strong> Ambulance YTD: 158<br />
Membership<br />
(* life member, ** inactive life)<br />
Andy Appleby**, Samuel Baker,<br />
David Briscoe**, Burl Cable*,<br />
James Cable*, Nicole Carter,<br />
Jeanine Carpenter**, Ralph<br />
Carpenter**, Daniel Cole**,<br />
Evelyn Cole**, James Collins,<br />
John Coms<strong>to</strong>ck, Vada Danckert**,<br />
Bryan DiBona, Steve Dooley<br />
Sr., Michael Dorgan, Michael<br />
Foley, John Freihofer, Charles<br />
Furman, Ann Gepfert**, Larry<br />
Gepfert**, Charles Giglia, Barb<br />
Hansen**, Vic<strong>to</strong>r Hansen**,<br />
Anna Houghtaling**, Judy<br />
Grose-Johnson, Kevin Haskell,<br />
Reid Harring<strong>to</strong>n, Frederick<br />
Firefighter of the Year<br />
Peter Houck<br />
Heilman*, Joseph Hildenbrand, Wayne Hoffman*, Jacob Houck, Jeffrey<br />
Houck*, Jenna Houck, Peter Houck, Charles Houghtaling*, Alan Hughes,<br />
David Ingraham*, Linda Ingraham**, Justin Irving, Robert Kirk, Melanie<br />
Jones, Arlene LaDuke*, Daniel LaDuke*, Anthony Latham**, Jessica<br />
Latham, Matthew Latham, Debra Lobdell*, Paul Lobdell, Randy Loucks,<br />
Ryan Lundburg, Thomas Mauro, Irving Mosher**, Earl Miller*, Michelle<br />
McCooey, James Mudge, Jeffrey Mudge*, Devin O’Brien, Donald<br />
Palmatier*, Scott Pauley, Chris Pierce, Kevin Pierce, Karen Rutnik**,<br />
Michael Rutnik*, Yasmin Salway, Michael Salisbury, William Salisbury,<br />
Raymond Shufelt**, Patricia Shultes**, Sherry Silvano, Tiffany Silvano,<br />
Roger Smith**, Fred Spaulding*, Zachery Spaulding, Meagan Sullivan,<br />
Geoffrey Stein*, Richard Stickley*, Kim Teagle, James VanBuren**,<br />
Ethan VanPraag, Ronald VonRonne*, Judith VonRonne**, Richard<br />
Voorhaar, Ryan Voorhaar*, J. Donald Weller*, Patricia Weller**, Elise<br />
Voorhaar**, Heather Watkins**, Howard Whitbeck*, Mark Wilson,<br />
Todd Winne, Florence Wright, John Wright.<br />
Associate<br />
(* life member)<br />
Helen Bailey*, Pat Colitsas, Dennis Edie, Fran Emerich, Adam Hornick,<br />
Thomas Kendall, Grace Lanahan*, Sylvester Lanahan*, Ken Mattice,<br />
George Myrick*, Darlene Stan<strong>to</strong>n, Sam Tommell, Michelle VanAlstyne,<br />
Norma Walley.<br />
Administrative officers of Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company, seated from left: Thomas Mauro,<br />
vice president; Debra Lobdell, president; Earl Miller, secretary. Standing from left: Florence Wright,<br />
membership secretary; Sherry Silvano, assistant treasurer; Jeff Mudge, chaplain; Arlene LaDuke,<br />
quartermaster. Absent: Jeff Houck, treasurer.<br />
Ladies Auxiliary<br />
(* life member)<br />
June Alberts*, Allison Appleby, Megan Appleby, Joan Bangert*, Marge Cootware, Mary Ellen Cozzy,<br />
Stephanie Davis, Denise Dooley, Ann Fia<strong>to</strong>, Sherry Silvano, Micheline Houck*, Carol Latham*, Debra Lobdell*,<br />
Julia Peck*, Caren Pierce, Aubrey Salisbury, Anna Salisbury, Tiffany Silvano, Bethany Smith, Patricia Spaulding,<br />
Mary VanAlstyne*, Barbara Wright, Nancy Wright*.<br />
Auxiliary committee and board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs of Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company. Auxiliary<br />
committee, seated from left: Nancy Wright, secretary; Sherry Silvano, chair; June Alberts, chaplain.<br />
Board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs, standing from left: Scott Pauley, James Collins, Unit 1 Clarksville; William Salisbury,<br />
Donald Palmatier, Unit 2 Feura Bush; Steve Dooley, Sr., John Freihofer, Unit 3 Unionville.<br />
Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company line officers, seated<br />
from left: Dan LaDuke, chief; Peter Houck, battalion chief Unit No.<br />
1 Clarksville; Richard Voorhaar, battalion chief Unit No. 2 Feura<br />
Bush; Jeff Mudge, battalion chief Unit No. 3 Unionville. Standing<br />
from left: James Cable, captain Unit No. 1 Clarksville; Zach<br />
Spaulding, captain Unit No. 2 Feura Bush; James Mudge, John<br />
Freihofer, captains Unit No. 3 Unionville. Absent: Mike Salisbury,<br />
assistant chief.<br />
EMS Providers of the Year for Onesquethaw Fire Company,<br />
from left: Chris Pierce, Matthew Latham, and Kevin Pierce.<br />
Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company special squads, seated from left; Fire Police: William<br />
Salisbury, captain; Richard Stickley, Lieutenant; Paul Lobdell, sergeant; Wayne Hoffman, sergeant.<br />
Standing from left; Rescue Squad: Sherry Silvano, Ethan VanPraag, lietenants; Matthew Latham,<br />
captain; Steve Dooley, Sr., sergeant of fire police.
10B <strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
RENSSELAERVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY<br />
The Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. was incorporated<br />
in 1939. Our fire district is 27 square miles including the village and<br />
hamlet of Rensselaerville. Please follow us on Facebook for updates<br />
and details.<br />
Calls:<br />
<strong>2016</strong> YTD: 29<br />
Like <strong>our</strong> neighboring volunteer fire departments, we are in need of<br />
new members. There is a position for everyone. For more information<br />
about joining, please s<strong>to</strong>p by at one of <strong>our</strong> meetings. Battalion<br />
meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and<br />
company meetings are the last Wednesday at 7:30 pm or s<strong>to</strong>p by at<br />
drills which are held the first two Mondays at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Rensselaerville Fire Department officers, from left: Brian Tanner, chief; Kathy Wank, battalion<br />
president; Eric Wilson, assistant chief; Dennis Hostash and Chris Schiralli, lieutenants; Richard Platel,<br />
treasurer; Jessica Wiley, battalion vice president; Linda McCormick, battalion treasurer; Robert Tanner,<br />
assistant chief; Gerritt Platel, vice president; David Warbur<strong>to</strong>n, president.<br />
KNOX VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC.<br />
Organized 1948<br />
(Incorportatd in 1953)<br />
Serves 40 sq. miles of The Town of Knox<br />
Calls:<br />
2015: 70 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 59<br />
Company and Auxilary Fund-raisers<br />
Calendar Drive in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, fall dinner in November, Memorial Day bake<br />
sale and August <strong>to</strong>wn-wide garage sale. The Auxiliary has been sending<br />
packages <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> troops in Iraq. Packages are sent every month while<br />
there is a need, so donations are always accepted. Contact any Auxiliary<br />
member for more information.<br />
Membership<br />
Brandon Bradley, Brodyn C<strong>our</strong>ter, Rick Fortuin, Tim Hagerott, Travis<br />
Stevens, John DeMis, Kevin Sherman, Russ Pokorny, Dave Poole, John<br />
Rickard, Jim Albert, Bill Vinson, Clark Conklin, Bob Stevens, Rich Loucks,<br />
Jeremy Rue, Greg Lemmerman, Don Champion, Frank Fuss, Ted Loucks,<br />
Ken Saddlemire, Dan Sherman, Dana Sherman, Megan Sherman, Eric<br />
Blackwell, John Graves, James Hagerott, Julianna Martin, Max Hagerott.<br />
Fireman of the year<br />
Dana Sherman<br />
Civil officers of Knox Volunteer Fire Company, from left: Clark Conklin, treasurer; Russell Pokorny,<br />
secretary; Rich Loucks, vice president; Dan Sherman, president. Absent: John Graves, membership<br />
secretary.<br />
Knox Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and members, seated<br />
from left: Pat Lightbody, vice president; Delia “Barney” Palumbo, honorary<br />
member; Maryann Saddlemire, president. Standing from left: Nancy Dexter;<br />
Dee Woessner; Mary Sherman; Linda Hodges, honorary officer; Judy Conklin,<br />
secretary. Absent: Diane Champion, treasurer; Charlotte Fuss, chaplain; Joan<br />
Becker; Sharon Humes.<br />
Knox Volunteer Fire Company line officers, from left: Donald Champion, captain<br />
of fire police; Tim Hagerott, captain; James Albert, second assistant chief; Bill Vinson,<br />
chief. Absent: Kevin Sherman, first assistant chief; Megan Sherman, assistant captain.
The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
TRI-VILLAGE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INC.<br />
The Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. was formed in 1933 <strong>to</strong><br />
cover the hamlets of Pres<strong>to</strong>n Hollow, Potter Hollow and Cooksburg.<br />
The firehouse is located on Rt. 145 in Pres<strong>to</strong>n Hollow. The Company<br />
serves the lower southwest portion of the Town of Rensselaerville in<br />
Albany County.<br />
The Company annually sponsors two boot drives in the district and<br />
distributes an annual update letter <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> residents.<br />
<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 11B<br />
Calls:<br />
<strong>2016</strong> YTD: 45<br />
Apparatus<br />
1991 Beck Pumper 1000 GPM pump/500 gallon tank<br />
2001 KME Engine Tanker 1250 GPM Pump/1,000 gallon tank also<br />
used for Rescues.<br />
2011 Cus<strong>to</strong>m Fab Engine Tanker 1250 GPM/3,000 gallon tank The<br />
Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company handles on average 60 fire/rescue<br />
calls annually.<br />
medusa VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY<br />
Founded March, 1946<br />
Serves the hamlet of Medusa in the <strong>to</strong>wn of Rensselaerville.<br />
Fundraising events include <strong>our</strong> annual Medusa Fest, Turkey Supper,<br />
Election Day Buffet, plus <strong>our</strong> famous All-You-Can-Eat Breakfasts on the<br />
third Saturday of each month from September until April, along with<br />
<strong>our</strong> Annual Horseshoe Competition on the first Saturday of August. Our<br />
Auxiliary is a part of <strong>our</strong> regular membership.<br />
Calls:<br />
2015: 56 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 33<br />
NEW SALEM VOLUNTEER<br />
FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.<br />
Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. officers and members, seated from left: Barry Cooke; Keith<br />
Nizuel, vice president; Logan Dewey; Bailey Wood. Standing from left: Brian Wood, assistant chief;<br />
Gerald Wood, Brenda Wood, treasurer; Justin Lounsbury, Robert Boellner, Stephanie Rickert, Dennis<br />
Wood, chief. Absent: Aaron Marsh, assistant chief; Jay Lounsbury, assistant chief; Joel Lounsbury;<br />
Samuel Neubauer; Richard Simon; Donald Hillicoss, president; Daryl Kane, secretary.<br />
Civil officers<br />
Warren Beeman, chaplain, Janet Case, correspondent secretary, Brenda Heath, treasurer, Mark Overbaugh,<br />
president, Ted Rice, vice president, Pat Rice, secretary.<br />
Line officers<br />
Dominick Albergo, second lieutenant, Dan Beeman, third lieutenant, Ron Case Jr., first assistant chief, Ron<br />
Case III, first lieutenant, John Gordon, second assistant chief, Chris Heath Sr., third assistant chief, Anthony Higgins,<br />
deputy chief, Scott Lee, portables, Steve Phleging, chief.<br />
Additional members<br />
Manny Abate, David Baitsholts, Norm Berkner, Charlotte Berkner, Joyce Chase, Parker Chase, C<strong>our</strong>tney Heath,<br />
Nick Heath, Bill Hillicoss, Tabitha Marres, Brandon Paden, Shirley Traf<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
Fire Police<br />
Janet Case, Jolie Pizzigati, Maryanne Overbaugh, Ronald Case Sr., Edward Pizzigati, Mark Overbaugh, Ted Rice.<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Ronald Case Sr., Mark Overbaugh, John Gordon.<br />
Organized in 1946 and incorporated in 1947<br />
The Department covers that half of the <strong>to</strong>wn of New Scotland<br />
that surrounds the Village of Voorheesville.<br />
Members<br />
Calls:<br />
2015: 88 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 75<br />
(* life member)<br />
Jillian Anderson, Mike Baker, Michael Barringer, Tim Blow, Andy Carl,<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Carl, John Conley*, Dan Coons*, Larry Cross*, Tom DeLorenzo*,<br />
Mitch Donovan, Marty Finkle*, Sean Fitzmaurice, Bob Fuglein*,<br />
Jonathan Fuglein, Matt Fuglein, John Furlong*, William Gruss, Chris<br />
Hollywood, Pat Hunsinger*, Ron Kunsel, John Lawson*, Noah Martin,<br />
Jon McClement, Eric McCollum, Stuart Morrison, Eugene Paquette,<br />
Dave Picard*, Brook Rowley, Joe Sala*, Angelo Sangiorgi*, Craig A.<br />
Shufelt*, Craig L. Shufelt*, John Springer Sr., John D. Springer, Eileen<br />
Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Keith Tuzzolo*, Charlie Unser*, Jacob<br />
Wood, Jon Wood, Nate Wood, Roger Wright*, Scott Wright*.<br />
Auxiliary Membership<br />
(* life member)<br />
Katy Carl, Paula Finkle, Sue Gruss, Ellen Hunsinger*, Lindsay Martin,<br />
Brooke Rowley, Judy Shearer*, Theresa Springer, Christina Springer,<br />
Tina Stewart, Robin Shufelt*, Patti Thompson, Shirley Unser.<br />
New Salem Volunteer Fire Company line officers, steated from left: Sean Fitzmaurice, assistant<br />
chief; Bill Gruss, chief; Roger Wright, first lieutenant. Standing from left: Brook Rowley, second lieutenant;<br />
Dan Coons, captain of fire police. Absent: Stu Morrison, captain 2303; Tom DeLorenzo, chief<br />
engineer 2306; Charlie Unser, safety officer.<br />
Firefighter of the Year <strong>2016</strong><br />
Angelo Sangiorgi<br />
Administrative officers for New Salem Volunteer Fire Company, from left: John Furlong,<br />
administra<strong>to</strong>r; Angelo Sangiorgi, direc<strong>to</strong>r of membership; Tim Blow, treasurer. Absent: Nate Wood,<br />
secretary; Keith Tuzzolo, direc<strong>to</strong>r of property.
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BERNE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY<br />
Organized 1929<br />
Covers the Town of Berne and a portion of the Town of Knox.<br />
Calls:<br />
2015 Calls: 102 <strong>2016</strong> YTD 71<br />
Community Events: In the spring and fall company members participate in a highway clean up on<br />
Helderberg Trail. In May, firefighters place American flags on the graves of departed members, and the<br />
fire company participates in many local Memorial Day Parades. During Fire Prevention Week in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber,<br />
the firefighters teach lessons on fire safety <strong>to</strong> the elementary students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo.<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> fire safety, the children learn about firefighting equipment and have an opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> meet the firefighters. Students are given fire prevention coloring books filled with safety ideas. In<br />
August, the firefighters also visit the Connections Program at B-K-W. In May and Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, the fire company<br />
hosts two Roast Beef Dinners.<br />
In case of a lengthy power outage in the <strong>to</strong>wn, residents may come <strong>to</strong> the Berne Fire Station for<br />
water, food, and showers.<br />
Membership<br />
Terry Adams, Jeff Alexander, Tyler Anderson, Eden Becker, Jay Becker, Peter Becker, Dave Clark,<br />
Holly Clark, Joe Colby, Gerry Cross, Paula Dunnells, Robert Flagler, Eric Gardner, Ed Hamp<strong>to</strong>n, Mary<br />
Hamp<strong>to</strong>n, Dave Haverly, John Todd McGivern, Daniel Meszaros, Alex Miglucci, Nick Minute, Mary Alice<br />
Molgard, Jim Mosbey, Rob Motschmann, Jack Norray Sr., Tim Norray, Jack Norray, Jason Norray, Jack<br />
Norray Jr., Mark Sampsen, Art Shultes, Ron Shultes, Vickie Snyder, Mike Vincent, Jarome Wheeler, Ted<br />
Wiederhold, Evan Quay, Alan Zuk.<br />
Executive Officers<br />
Alan Zuk, president; Edward Hamp<strong>to</strong>n, vice president; Jim Mosbey, treasurer; Robert Motschmann,<br />
secretary; Vicki Snyder, corr. secretary; Robert Flagler, asst. treasurer; Robert Hoffman, chaplain.<br />
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Berne Volunteer Fire Department officers, from left: Eric Gardner, chief; Holly Clark, captain;<br />
David Clark; Jarome Wheeler; Dan Maszaros; Ed Hamp<strong>to</strong>n; Evan Quay; lietenants. Absent: Nick<br />
Minute, assistant chief.<br />
Thank you<br />
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Berne Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Officers from left: Robin Meszaros, secretary;<br />
Bridget Minute, president; Janet Adams, vice president; Heather Gardner, treasurer; Alyce Gibbs,<br />
chaplain.
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<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 13B<br />
VOORHEESVILLE VOLunteer FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />
Organized 1902<br />
Serving the Village of Voorheesville in the Town of New Scotland.<br />
Calls:<br />
2015 Calls: 48 <strong>2016</strong> YTD 38<br />
Fund Raising Events:<br />
Annual Calendar Drive, Breakfast with Santa, Election Day Auxiliary<br />
Bake Sale, car washes, blood drive. Proceeds from donations and<br />
fund raising events are used <strong>to</strong> benefit many community functions.<br />
Some of the local organizations assisted in the past are: Voorheesville<br />
High School Dollars for Scholars, New Scotland Pop Warner football,<br />
Voorheesville High School Yearbook, Voorheesville High School<br />
Drama Club, and Hill<strong>to</strong>wns Children’s Christmas Drive, the American<br />
Cancer Society, Kiwanis baseball, Voorheesville Area Ambulance,<br />
Voorheesville American Legion Post 1493, St. Peter’s Hospice, and<br />
the New Scotland Food Pantry. There were two collections <strong>to</strong> send<br />
care packages <strong>to</strong> troops stationed in war zones. In addition, proceeds<br />
are used <strong>to</strong> benefit the FASNY Fireman’s Home in Hudson, New York,<br />
the Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Fire Prevention Week, as well as many other firematic<br />
associations. The Auxiliary assists the firemen with many of these<br />
fund-raisers and donates the proceeds from their bake sale <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Albany County Burn Fund.<br />
Community Service Activities:<br />
The department supports the Adopt-a-Highway program with its<br />
semi-annual cleanup of Route 85A through the Village; conducts<br />
firehouse <strong>to</strong>urs for the nursery and kindergarten classes in support of<br />
fire safety education; hosts three golf leagues. The Department also<br />
offers a Junior Firefighter program for Voorheesville teens aged 16 &<br />
17 who desire <strong>to</strong> learn about the fire service while fulfilling their own<br />
school Community Service obligations.<br />
Membership<br />
(* life member, ** past chief)<br />
Andrew Altieri, Emilie Belyea, Foye Belyea; Richard Berger* **; Rich<br />
Blackman* , Greg Burgoon*, Justin Burke, Connor Burns, Jim Burns*,<br />
James Cramer, Thomas Cascone; Mark Casolo, Joseph Dedrick* **,<br />
Buddy Deschenes* **, Darrell Duncan*, Jim Duncan*; Nick Duncan,<br />
Paul Duncan, Walt Fisher*, Dave Gannon; Jim Giner; Tim Gyurovits,<br />
Stanley Hadeka, Glenn Halpin*, Gary Hebert, Ron Henry Sr.; Dylan<br />
Hensel, James Hensel, John Hensel*; Mike Herzog; Brett Hotaling*,<br />
Don Houck*; Harvey Huth*; August Jones Jr., Patrick Jones, Tom<br />
Kelafont, Tyler Kelafont, Justin Lee, Michael Martin, Matthew Malark,<br />
Brendan McMahon, Shawn Morin, Dan Papa, Ernie Papa*, Frank<br />
Papa**, Frank Pierro*, Bill Reddy; Steve Rothwein, Ernie Sacco Jr., Ernie<br />
Sacco III, Edmund Schultz, Matt Schultz, Bailey Sickles, Will Smith*,<br />
Bill S<strong>to</strong>ne* **, Clark Thomas*; Randy Thomas, Christian Tomlin, Carl<br />
Treiber, Jack Wakely, Mike Wiesmaier* **.<br />
Civil officers of Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department, from left: Richard Berger, president;<br />
John Hensel, vice president; James Giner, secretary; James Hensel, treasurer; Foye Belyea, chaplain;<br />
Stanley Hadeka, delegate; Paul Duncan, alternate delegate. Absent; Harvey Huth, chaplain.<br />
Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department line officers, from left: Ernie Papa, captain fire police;<br />
Timothy Gyruovits, lieutenant; Ron Henry, captain; Dave Gannon, second assistsant chief; William<br />
Reddy, chief; Michael Herzog, first assistant chief; Thomas Cascone, captain; Nicholas Duncan, lieutenant;<br />
Clark Thomas, quartermaster.<br />
Firefighter of the Year<br />
Thomas Cascone<br />
Junior Firefighter of the Year<br />
Edmund Schultz<br />
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Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers, from left: Sarah Lindner,<br />
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14B <strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, 2015<br />
NORTH BETHLEHEM FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.<br />
Organized 1948<br />
The North Bethlehem Fire Department covers the Elmwood Park<br />
Fire District, which includes parts of the <strong>to</strong>wns of Guilderland, Bethlehem,<br />
and New Scotland, bounded by the city of Albany on the east,<br />
the Normanskill Creek on the south and west, and the McKownville<br />
Fire District on the north.<br />
Calls<br />
2015: 641 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 431<br />
Responding Members<br />
(* life member)<br />
David Ainspan, Frank Beli, Cameron Becker, Erin Bray, Justin Bray,<br />
Erin Bray, Ashley Cicchinelli, Zack Cohen, John Correlli, Patrick Cucinelli,<br />
Lisa Cosgrove, Karen Diamond, Ed Downes, Ann Evers, Joe Evers<br />
IV, Chris Fuino, Paul Fuino, Doris Hallenbeck, Alexis Holmes, Alison<br />
Holmes, Tyler Holmes, Anthony Hough, Bill James*, John Mahoney*,<br />
Quinn Malone, Kenneth Marsh, Keith Marsh, Arlene Martley, Anne<br />
Marie Massaro, Richard Maura, George Mears*, Adam Miller, Ellen<br />
Miller, Paul Miller*, Amy Miller, Robert Miller, Marco Morales, Chris<br />
Murphy, Devin Murphy, Fred Peters*, Jurgen Pettke, Mari Pettke, Ben<br />
Pontillo, C<strong>our</strong>tney Ricci, Debra Schenkel, Phil Schweppenhauser*,<br />
North Bethlehem Fire Department line officers, from left: Ed Downes, captain of fire police; Cameron<br />
Becker, first lieutenant; Anthony Wheland, captain; Paul Fuino, assistant chief; Chris Fuino, chief.<br />
Absent: Ann Marie Massaro, second lieutenant; Frank Belli, third lieutenant.<br />
Samantha Squire, Dave Szary, William Walker, Ray Wolfe, Roni Wolfe,<br />
Anthony Wheland, Josh Woodward<br />
Civil officers of North Bethlehem Fire Department, from left: Justin Bray, sergeant at arms; Amy<br />
Miller, president; Patrick Cucinelli, secretary; Marti; Pettke, vice president. Absent: Bob Miller, treasurer.<br />
North Bethlehem Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers,<br />
from left: Sheila Mears, treasurer; Georgine Plant, vice president;<br />
Debbie Schenkel, president. Absent: Desi Laz, secretary.<br />
HELDERBERG<br />
AMBULANCE INC.<br />
Helderberg Ambulance Squad line officers, seated from left:<br />
Nena Ruiz, lieutenant; Mark Resnick, captain; Sharon Humes,<br />
lieutenant. Standing from left: Gerry Cross, Rosemary Gebe, David<br />
Harnett, direc<strong>to</strong>rs. Absent: Mary O’Hanlon, direc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Helderberg Ambulance Squad executive officers, seated<br />
from left: Debra Flagler, quartermaster; Krista Safford, secretary;<br />
Cynthia Johnson, treasurer. Standing from left: Tom McQuade,<br />
president; Chuck Feldmann, vice president.<br />
Calls<br />
<strong>2016</strong> YTD: 361<br />
EMS person of the year<br />
Sharon Humes.<br />
Incorporated 1990<br />
An all volunteer ambulance<br />
squad serving the Towns of<br />
Berne and the southern portion<br />
of Knox. Certified at EMT-B<br />
level, and funded by a revenuerecovery<br />
program. The squad<br />
sponsors an annual blood drive<br />
for the American Red Cross in<br />
January. Once a month the squad<br />
provides blood pressure checks<br />
for the Hill<strong>to</strong>wn Senior Citizens.<br />
Membership<br />
(* life member)<br />
Randy Bashwinger, Eric Blackwell,<br />
Brandon Bradley, Robin Brion,<br />
Bill Callahan, Gerald Cross*,<br />
Chuck Feldmann*, Debra Flagler,<br />
George Gebe*, Rosemary Gebe*,<br />
David Harnett Sr.*, Jim Harnett,<br />
Sharon Humes, Gerry Irwin, Ralph<br />
Ives, Cynthia Johnson, Brian<br />
Kosier, Tom McQuade, Mary<br />
O’Hanlon*, Gerald O’Malley*,<br />
Michael Pemantel, Peter Polukort,<br />
Mark Resnick*, Nena Ruiz,<br />
Manny Ruiz, Krista Safford, Kimberly<br />
Stempel*, Patrick Stempel,<br />
PJ Stempel, Gil Stevens, David<br />
Tiffany, Jennifer Maley-Wheeler,<br />
Alan Zuk, Millie Zuk.
The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 15B<br />
EAST BERNE<br />
VOLUNTEER<br />
FIRE COMPANY<br />
Organized 1964<br />
Fund-raisers include the annual calendar drive, Brooks chicken B-B-Q,<br />
“Horror in the Hill<strong>to</strong>wns” haunted house, and summer cash fun<br />
days drawing tickets for the month of August. See any member for<br />
tickets.<br />
Calls:<br />
2015: 102 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 71<br />
Civil Officers of East Berne Volunteer Fire Company, seated from left: Phyllis Johnson, Jennifer<br />
Duncan, direc<strong>to</strong>rs; Mark Resnick, treasurer; Dawn Keller, membership secretary; Joanne Wright, secretary.<br />
Standing from left: David Harnett, Richard Guilz Sr., George Montesano, direc<strong>to</strong>rs; Ron Peck,<br />
sergeant at arms; Gerald O’Malley, president; Ann Resnick, chaplain; Chuck Feldmann, vice president.<br />
Absent: Vernon Wagoner, direc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Active Membership<br />
(* life member)<br />
Lacey Becker, Aileen Boehlke, Josha Burgher, John Bushnell, David<br />
Chase, Jeff Deamer, Jennifer Duncan, Scott Duncan, Matt Farnan,<br />
Patrick Farnan, Charles Feldmann, Ben Furman, Josh Gebe, Richard<br />
Guilz, Jr.*, Richard Guilz, Sr.*, David Harnett, Sr.*, James Harnett,<br />
Lee Harnett, Melissa Harnett, Jeff Hausler, Nathan Hayduke, Phyllis<br />
Johnson, Brandon Kallner, Dawn Keller*, William King*, Kris<strong>to</strong>pher<br />
Kinnear, Vincent Leombrund, George Montesano*, Joe Nosal, Gerald<br />
O’Malley*, Ronald Peck, Sean Peck, Ann Resnick*, Mark Resnick*,<br />
Sean Simpson, Cory Slingerland, Jason Smith, Ronald Sprung, Michael<br />
Stempel*, Patrick Stempel, Jr.*, Dylan Throneburg, Briana Tice, Jason<br />
Tice, Vern Wagoner,* Paul Whitbeck*, David Wright*, Joanne Wright,<br />
Leland Wright*<br />
Auxiliary<br />
(* life member)<br />
Marge Capuano*, Jennifer Duncan, Gina Farnan, Sylvia Filkins*,Eleanor<br />
Geibitz*, Beckey Gross, Carol Guilz*, Peppie Harnett*, Nicki Lyon,<br />
Virginia Mann*, Tina Meehan, Heather Murray, Fran O’Malley*,<br />
Kaitlyn Peck, Tammy Petruska, Lora Ricketts*, Danielle Shephard,<br />
Patricia Stempel*, Joanne Wright, Sandy Wright.<br />
East Berne Volunteer Fire Company line officers, seated from left: David Wright, assistant chief;<br />
Scott Duncan, chief; Jason Tice, captain. Standing from left: Lee Harnet, Melissa Harnett, Sean Peck,<br />
Brandon Kallner; lieutenants; James Harnett, quartermaster; Joanne Wright, lieutenant of fire police.<br />
Absent: Vernon Wagoner, captain of fire police.<br />
East Berne Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary officers, seated from left: Danielle Shepard,<br />
vice president; Becky Gross, president/direc<strong>to</strong>r; Marge Capuano, trustee; Carol Guilz, his<strong>to</strong>rian; Joanne<br />
Wright, secretary/sunshine. Standing from left: Francis O’Malley, trustee; Tammy Petruska, treasurer;<br />
Peppie Harnett, color bearer. Absent: Lora Ricketts, chaplain.<br />
Firefighter of the years: Chief Scott Duncan presents a plaque<br />
<strong>to</strong> firefighter of the year, Jason Tice, at right.<br />
Service. Knowledge. Selection. Delivery.<br />
TURNPIKE POWER<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
174 Western Tpk (Rt. 20), Altamont, NY<br />
518-355-8823<br />
“We thank and support<br />
<strong>our</strong> local volunteers.”<br />
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LIFESAVING<br />
VOLUNTEERS<br />
From The Altamont Enterprise<br />
and<br />
Enterprise Print and Pho<strong>to</strong>
The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, November 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
PINE GROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.<br />
Organized 1933<br />
Serves Western Guilderland and parts of Prince<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
and Rotterdam in Schenectady County.<br />
Calls<br />
2015: 192 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 135<br />
Firefighter of the Year<br />
Brian Anderson<br />
<strong>Salute</strong> To Our <strong>Lifesaving</strong> <strong>Volunteers</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 16B<br />
Membership<br />
(* honorary life member):<br />
Active Members: Brian Anderson, Jesse Bardwell, John Belles, Kyle Binkley, Colin Blessing, Marv Blessing*,<br />
Wes Blessing*, Cody Bowler, Jeff Budka, John Califano, Dan Fiorillo*, Michael Denny Sr., Robert<br />
Denny, Ed Dufek, Michael Freer, Donald Gifford, Lincoln Grimm, Bill Hickok, Herb LeTarte Jr.*, Herb LeTarte<br />
IV, Julia Longo, Rick Peterson*, Steve Romanowski, Angelo Rossi, Anthony Rossi, Dan Smith, Matt Smith,<br />
Rich Smith, Mike Stephens*, Kent Tygert, Ben Moore, Pres<strong>to</strong>n Whitley.<br />
Equipment<br />
U150 2012 Chevrolet pick-up truck<br />
E151 2002 KME pumper<br />
E152 1988 Pierce pumper<br />
E153 196 Central States mini pumper<br />
TA 154 1981 Mack Tanker<br />
R155 2006 KME heavy rescue<br />
Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers and<br />
members, from left: Joanne Fagel; Jean Smith; Deb Garner; Nola Fiorillo; Mary<br />
Jane Blessing; Charlene Aldi; Jennifer Blessing; Brenda Beliveau; Marilyn<br />
Peterson; Donna Duffy; Elizabeth Olochnowicz; Cindy Tygert.<br />
Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department line officers, from left: Wes Blessing, chief;<br />
Mike Freer, first assistant chief,<br />
GUILDERLAND CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC.<br />
Organized 1918, incorporated July of 1919.<br />
Serves the hamlet of Guilderland Center and<br />
surrounding areas in the <strong>to</strong>wn of Guilderland.<br />
Calls<br />
2015: 104 <strong>2016</strong> YTD: 127<br />
Membership<br />
(* life member)<br />
*Don Albright, Clay<strong>to</strong>n Ash, Robert Burnash, Justin Cocca, *Ben<br />
Crupe, *Mark Dean, *Harold Dederick, Frank DiCarlo, Dave Dodge,<br />
Chris Dvorscak, *William Dvorscak, *Doug Efaw, Kevin Efaw, *Burt<br />
Frederick, Dan Goldman, Chris Gould, Jim Houck, Allen Jager, John Joy,<br />
Josh Lare, Tony La<strong>to</strong>rre, Tom Law<strong>to</strong>n, Ed Makowski, Sean O’Mara, Robert<br />
Purzycki, Tim Rathburn, Jon Reimenschneider, Steve Reinemann,<br />
Tyler Reinemann, *Grant Roberts, Robert San<strong>to</strong>relli, Ryan Schenmeyer,<br />
Dean Sim, Casey VanAlstyne, Dylan Weremeichik, William West<br />
Auxiliary Members<br />
Kelly Dodge, Terry Dodge, Darci Efaw, Susan Efaw, Vala Jackson,<br />
Barb Jager, Patty Peters, Alisha Hennet, Debbie Sim, Mary Reinemann.<br />
Guilderland Center Fire Department, Inc. line officers, from left: Ed Makowski, lieutenant; Chris<br />
Dvorscak, captain; David Dodge, chief; John Jay, assistant chief; Casey VanAlstyne, captain; Jon<br />
Riemenschneider, lieutenant. Absent: Dylan Weremeichik, lieutenant and steward; Robert San<strong>to</strong>relli,<br />
captain of fire police.<br />
Community Events<br />
A Ham Game Party in March/April; Memorial Services at the GCFD<br />
and parades with Altamont and Voorheesville Fire Departments in<br />
May. Doug Law<strong>to</strong>n Memorial Golf Outing in July. Fireworks at the<br />
Albany Country Club in July. At the Altamont Fair in August. Various<br />
parades in and out of Albany County in September. Albany County<br />
Volunteer Firemen’s Association Muster; Fire Prevention Week Open<br />
House and Halloween Party in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. A Turkey Game Party on<br />
November 14th. Arrival of Santa Claus on a fire truck in December.<br />
Civil officers of Guilderland Center Fire Department, from left: Dan Goldman, treasurer; William<br />
West, financial secretary; Kevin Efaw, steward; Tom Law<strong>to</strong>n, recording secretary; Bur<strong>to</strong>n Frederick,<br />
direc<strong>to</strong>r; Clay<strong>to</strong>n Ash, assistant treasurer; Ben Crupe, steward and direc<strong>to</strong>r. Absent: Bill Dvorscak,<br />
president; Josh Lare, vice president; Allen Jager, chaplain, Doug Efaw, steward.<br />
Firefighter of the Year<br />
Bob Purzycki