2005 North Greece Fire District News:
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Department Elections (12/16/2005) Congratulations to Deputy Chief Jim Maxwell on being elected as Chief at the Department elections. |
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Commissioner Elections (12/14/2005) Congratulations to Commissioner-Elect Ken Preston who won the Board position currently held by Commissioner Paul Hayes. Ken brings to the Board a wealtch of knowledge with over 44 years of service at North Greece coupled with his business and managerial talents. Final election results are as follows: Kenneth Preston (243 votes); Thomas Coyle (64 votes); John Grierson (34 votes) |
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Personnel Changes (12/9/2005) North Greece continues to grow! Congratulations to FF Rob Phelps recently promoted to Lieutenant and Tom Clark appointed to Firefighter. Welcome to new volunteers Mark Neusatz, Ed Philps and Brad Knight, as well as part-time employees Jeff Phillips and Dave Yantz |
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Dick Gielow Retirement (12/1/2005) Dick retired on December 1, 2005. The pictures are his farewell luncheon on his last day of work |
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New Engines 276 & 277 (11/4/2005) The two newest pieces of apparatus have arrived at North Greece. These new engines from Crimson Fire replace Attack 276 and Attack 277 |
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Commissioner Elections (12/13/2005) Fire District Commissioner Election. You have a voice! VOTE! One Commissioner will be elected for a five-year term |
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2005 Open House (10/16/2005) North Greece Fire District Open House held at Station No. 1 was a resounding success! Special thanks to the Fire and Life Safety Bureau and all that helped make the event a memorable one! |
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Attack 276 sale to Rose Fire Department (11/7/2005) North Greece Fire District completes the sale of Attack 276 to Rose Fire Department |
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Hurricane Katrina Fund Raiser (11/4/2005) North Greece FD in conjunction with the American Red Cross conducted a fund-raiser to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina outside Sam's Club, Elm Ridge Plaza on Sunday September 4, 2005 |
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Service Awards (7/26/2005) |
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Myrtle Rickman's kitchen (6/25/2005) North Greece Fire Department, with the support of the North Greece Ladies Auxiliary and the North Greece Exempts, honored Myrtle Rickman by naming the refurbished kitchen at the Fireman's Pavilion in honor of her |
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Down at the Meeting Place (6/16/2005) The North Greece Fire Safety Education Office introduced a new program written by Kevin Magin geared for 4th and 5th grade music and art students. This new program is a musical entitled "Down at the Meeting Place" that includes acting, singing, and children's instrumental parts with a total of four scenes and five songs |
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North Greece Scholarship (6/13/2005) The North Greece Fire Department awarded Richard Waterstreet, III and Jami Lynn Beaty each a |
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President Bush visits the District (5/24/2005) President George Bush visits the North Greece Fire District with form event at Greece Athena High School |
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NGFD History Mural at Station 1(5/1/2005) Mural displayed at Station No. 1 atrium depicting the history of North Greece Fire Department |
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New Utility Pickups (4/1/2005) NG Vehicle (2717) outfitted with brush fire skid mount unit and 2005 heavy-duty pickup (2727) has been received. Both units have been placed in service |
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Fire Extinguisher Training System (4/1/2005) Through the successful efforts of Senator Joseph Robach, North Greece purchased a fire extinguisher training system |
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New Municpal Building Award (4/29/2005) NGFD received the Greece Chamber of Commerce New Municipal Building Award at their Annual Civic Awards Banquet |
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Grant Received (4/12/2005) Through the successful efforts of Assemblyman William Reilich, NGFD has received a $4,128 grant award |
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Firefighter Wellness Center (5/1/2005) The Firefighter Wellness Center is up and running at Station 1 |
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Rescue 278 Dedicated (4/2/2005) Rescue 278 was dedicated to Captain Steve Howcraft |
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Federal Grant Received (3/19/2005) Congressman Thomas Reynolds awarded NGFD a Federal grant in the amount of $180,513 |
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Installation Ceremony Photos (2/18/2005) |
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