The Philmont Fire Company Had its ANNUAL BANQUET. April 14th, 2012

Matt Oakley was the MC

Cesterninos catering prepared the food

M&M dj services rovided us with music

The Banquet committee did an excellent job putting on a banquet

Awards Given

Fire Service Community Achievement Award- Dick Howard

Rookie of the Year- Ryan O,dowd

Most  Improved- John Calderon

Fire Chiefs Award- Mark Beaumont & John Calderon

Administrative Officer of the Year- Matthew Oakley

Operational Officer of the Year Vernon Higgins

Top 5 Responders- Vern Higgins, Mark Beaumont, Max Dannis, Brian J. Wheeler, Dick Howard

Firefighter of the Year- Ryan O,dowd

Special Awards- Max Dannis for all of his contributions to the Philmont Volutneer Fire Company

Robert Card for dedicating 60 yrs to the Office of Tresurer

The Process.

Fill out an application and talk to Chief Higgins. We will present your application at our Fire Company meeting which is the 3rd Friday of the month. You will be presented with more information at the meeting.

Different types of a Firefighters

Class A Firefighters are interior Firefighters who fight fires and search for any persons inside a burning building.

Class B Firefighters are exterior members who are classified as Scene Support. These members will tag a hydrant help set up a ladder when necessary, bring tools to the firefighters as well as other duties.

Class C Firefighters are classified as Fire Police members who direct traffic, or drivers who drive our fire trucks.

Current Requirements: Firefighter I or Scene Support Class within the first 18 months of membership. OSHA 8 hour  once a year, Firefighter physical once a year.

REMINDER
No open burning
March 16th to May 14th
 There are some exceptions.

Click for Questions & Answers Regarding New Open Burning Regulations Effective Oct 14, 2009

CONTROLLED BURN INFORMATION

Report controlled burns to Columbia County 911 at 518.828.4114

Is it windy? If so, consider burning another day

Clear an area 10 to 15 feet around the burn site

Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids to start the fire

Keep the fire small enough so you can control it

Do not leave the fire unattended

Maintain a means of communication at the site (cell phone, etc)

Have a plan to extinguish the fire (garden hose, buckets of water, Flat shovel or broom)

When done, make sure the fire is completely out