KFD voted to purchase it in April and it was delivered in September. Members from Katonah and Bedford Hills participated in a joint live burn drill along with other neighboring departments who choose to attend. Democratic candidate for State Representative District 54 Ash Marwah recommends voting No. The District enters into its first contract with Kurtz Ambulance Service to provide Advanced Life Support EMS. A reporter from the local newspaper, The Recorder, was on hand to observe the test and the men involved. Want more information about the Fire District referendum? Around 20 evolutions occurred, each containing an attack line, multiple back up lines, search and rescue crews and other various jobs for the firefighters to perform.
Additional personnel remain on standby at fire headquarters to cover Katonah Fire District territory and to collect and organize the tons of donations people drop off for rescue workers in New York City. This tank holds 1000, 000 gallons of water and still stands today. The new station located at 105 W. Nebraska St. opens. First, there would be no need to pay $70, 000 to $80, 000 annually in administrative fees to the county. Paul's assistance with community engagement, public opinion research, message development, voter analyses and other pre-referendum services focused on respecting and involving our taxpayers in the planning process was invaluable. The last successful referendum in the District was 30 years ago and the last comprehensive referendum that addressed all facilities passed in 1950. The resolution was amended before year's end by Judge Robertson, who drew up a legal form authorizing the expenditure of not more than $1, 000 to "purchase a water engine, hose, ladder, hook and chains, buckets, etc. Wednesday May 25, 1966 started out as a gorgeous spring day, with a forecasted high in the 80s.
As construction neared completion on the new firehouse, the old fire alarm bell was mounted on its pedestal in front of the new building. One of the main fundraisers held was the annual Firemen's Ball. In the end, even when the pandemic threatened to derail our momentum, the $149 million bond measure and mill levy override passed resoundingly. I will attempt to make this as simple as possible, even though it is not easily understood. This is a 2% tax on fire insurance policies sold by foreign (out of state) insurance companies for properties in the District, with the funds being used for the maintenance, use, and benefit of the Department, as set forth in state law. If you are a current homeowner in Sumter County, you are paying for new fire/rescue infrastructure (firehouses, fire trucks, and ambulances) to support the expansion of The Villages. February: Working Fire at Goldens Bridge's Fire Station: Tanker 6 was requested to respond to Golden's Bridge for a working structure fire in their headquarters. Carbonate of soda and dry acid helped, but could not continue because the chemicals ran out.
The bill also provides the boundaries may be modified, extended, or enlarged upon approval or ratification by the Legislature. KFD received high praise for an outstanding job of firefighting from the school's insurance agent. The day's events included firematic contests and races and games for children. June 8: A bed and some benches were donated to the Firemen's Home in Hudson, NY. The accident resulted in 4 injuries and the death of New Lenox Fire Fighter Ken Sobbe, who was 19 at the time. This vehicle is now in service. Summer: Two Chevy S-10 pickup trucks are purchased for use by the First and Second Assistant Chiefs. Paul has helped many districts, including ours, run successful campaigns.
Bedford Hills was dispatched to a possible structure fire on Chestnut Ridge Rd, car 2031 shortly requested KFD's tanker to respond. The Hope Hook and Ladder Company truck—amber with red and blue stripes--also arrived. Sadly, two developer puppet commissioners remain on the BOCC until November 2022. It went into service June 13. 2015: November 10: A large brush fire on Cedar Rd E spanning over 2 acres was quickly brought under control with the help of several mutual aid departments. October 13: KFD sponsored a Food Tent for Katonah Historical Day, and put the 1874 hand pumper on display. New Junior Corps members begin joining KFD. The Engine has a 500 gallon per minute pump capacity. 7 million bond proposal as well as with data analytics.