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Brian Brophy to a hard fall and fractured his hip. He had surgery on Wednesday and is now in Helen Hayes for rehab. Send some prayers and positive thoughts to Brian for a speedy recovery! Dave

To the Valley Cottage Firefighters - Below is my interpretation and brief summary of the “Communications Procedures & Guidelines for Rockland County Fire Services” recently updated by the County Fire Coordinator. Their full document is attached for your review. When to use the radio: Incidents Training (only on UHF Fireground Channel 8 AKA “Training 1”, or UHF Fireground Channel 9 AKA “Training 2”) When to use the phone & NOT use the radio: Non-incidents Non-training *44-Control can be called by phone at 845-364-8500 *Emergencies not related to active incidents can be reported to 911 When speaking on the radio: Only speak when necessary Be brief Be professional Use a normal voice Hold the mic a few inches from your mouth. If SCBA is on, hold your mic next to the facepiece voice emitter on either side. Use plain English (e.g. say “Received” to acknowledge) Use radio designations, for example: Say “22-1” to contact the Chief Say “44-Control” to contact Control Say “22-1501-Can” if that is your riding position Identify yourself first, then say who you are calling (e.g. say “22-1500 to 44-Control)” How to use the radio: Use the right radio “700” labeled mics will communicate with 44-Control. The primary talk group is “Fire 1”. Different talk groups, if directed to switch to them, are available on those radios. “HI” labeled mics represent the generic term “High Band” and will communicate over the Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) Fireground Channels. Fireground 1 is the Valley Cottage channel, shared with Central Nyack, West Nyack, and Haverstraw. On our portables, the channel selection dial can be turned all the way to the left or all the way to the right for our Fireground 1. Make sure it is on Wait until nobody else is speaking Push and keep holding the button Wait to speak until after hearing the tone (count three seconds) Keep holding the mic until you finish your message, then let go. EXPECT FIRE. EXPECT VICTIMS. Stephen C. Wisely Lieutenant Valley Cottage Fire Department 20 Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 845-268-7247 (station) 347-781-4401 (cell) VCFD Drill Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDcalendar VCFD Training Resources: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDtraining VCFD Online Training Platform: www.targetsolutions.com/vfis

Please find attached, the current Bylaws Dave

To all VCFD Firefighters - See attached for changes to the county extrication class schedules. - Wisely Begin forwarded message: From: "Byrne, Peter" <ByrneP@...> Date: April 2, 2025 at 3:59:39 PM EDT To: "Peter W Byrne (Pbyrne@...)" <pbyrne@...> Cc: "Kear, Christopher" <KearC@...>, "John C. Checco" <john.c.checco@...>, "Powell, LuAnn" <PowellL@...>, "Healy, Michael" <HealyM@...> Subject: FW: Extrication 102 Session A, B and C Offerings ? Chiefs, Training Officers and Commissioners A lack of registration have us changing the offerings that were sent out on March 4th. We dropped Session A, Session B changed to Extrication 101 which the new flyer is attached. Session C will stay the same as Extrication 102. Any questions please give me a call Pete From: Byrne, Peter <ByrneP@...> Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:29 AM To: Peter W Byrne (Pbyrne@...) <Pbyrne@...> Cc: Kear, Christopher <KearC@...>; Healy, Michael <HealyM@...>; Powell, LuAnn <PowellL@...>; John C. Checco <john.c.checco@...>; FD22 Dennis Borrelli <Toybuff911@...> Subject: Extrication 102 Session A, B and C Offerings Chiefs, Training Officers, Commissioners and DFC’s We are offering Extrication 102 three times – Session A, Session B and Session C. Each Session is limited to 16 students as this is an intense hands on training. This course also uses many vehicles therefore we once again will ask you to make sure your firefighter that signs up for this course can make all three dates in the session they choose. This is a popular class so we expect to fill up quickly. To take a spot knowing you cannot make all dates is wrong. We are planning on offering this course again later in the year so if these dates do not work wait till the next offering comes out. Simply stated, when training isn’t prioritized, funded and advocated, you eventually will pay the bill. This cost for lack of training always is higher then the cost of continued training………. Frank Leeb FDNY Acting Chief of Training Firehouse June 2022 Peter W Byrne Rockland County Office of Fire & Emergency Services 845-364-8800 Byrnep@...

Review the below or the attached document to see what you have not done yet, and let me know if there are any discrepancies. If not all completed, those who are firefighters with gear will have it pulled after March 31st. -Steve Wisely Annual Physical Discuss with 22-1 if this is not done. Gear Inspection DeLorenzo Fennel, R Gerber Latimer Lynch Zoom Recording of Safety & Health: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDsafety Fennel, C Zoom Recording of HazMat Ops: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDhazmat Fennel, C Gerber Zoom Recording of Sexual Harassment Prevention: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDharassment Fennel, C Gerber Thakur Zoom Recording of Workplace Violence Prevention: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDviolence Fennel, C Fennel, R Gerber Latimer Online OSHA Assessment: http://www.targetsolutions.com/vfis Banyckyj Ebner Fennel, C Fennel, R Gerber Latimer Latin Reynolds Sasso Walters EXPECT FIRE. EXPECT VICTIMS. Stephen C. Wisely Lieutenant Valley Cottage Fire Department 20 Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 845-268-7247 (station) 347-781-4401 (cell) VCFD Drill Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDcalendar VCFD Training Resources: https://tinyurl.com/VCFDtraining VCFD Online Training Platform: www.targetsolutions.com/vfis

Begin forwarded message: From: D Borrelli <toybuff911@...> Date: March 31, 2025 at 12:13:54 EDT To: David Dillon <david.dillon@...>, Howard Gerber <howard.gerber@...> Subject: Fwd: HERRO Tuition Program Updates/Changes ? Begin forwarded message: From: "Kear, Christopher" <KearC@...> Date: March 31, 2025 at 10:02:36 AM EDT Subject: HERRO Tuition Program Updates/Changes ? Chiefs, Recently there has been a few changes in the Rockland County HERRO tuition reimbursement program. The changes are to help streamline the overall process and help assist your applicant in completing the application. The following changes in the program are as follows: Section: Program Incentives and Disclosures: #2: Previously, the program only indicated that the applicant was eligible up to $6000 annually in tuition reimbursement. Added was ‘up to $3000 per semester’. #8: added ‘Check regularly for the latest updates to the program’. Section: Application Requirements: #3: added the ‘volunteer shall be a legal resident of Rockland County and serving in an eligible Rockland County Sponsoring Agency’. Section : Application Process: #3: Application process. Fall semester deadline extended to January 7. (but, please do not wait too long to submit the application!!) Completed applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Section: Tuition Reimbursement: added ‘W-9 must be signed and dated’. Appendices: added, Appendices A, B, C and D must be completed and submitted. Appendix A: Grades: changed the fall semester date to the new date of January 7. added ‘Mark your calendars so that you do not miss the deadline. Completed Applications will not be accepted after the deadline’. School Bill: added ‘please contact your school directly who will provide this information’. Re; itemized school bill. Proof of Payment: added a few new options: Bank Statement Detail Page (ACH) , Bank Statement and Paid in full with no loans. County of Rockand Fire and Emergency Services Website: added three short tutorial sections that will assist the applicant. added a FAQ section. Online application is now in a ‘fillable’ form. Please make sure that your officers and members are aware of these most recent updates/changes. This e-mail should be forwarded to you department/company President or the individual who is in charge of the HERRO program. Christopher Kear Director-Fire Coordinator O: 845-364-8933 C: 845-222-1311 ‘It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning’ -Colin Powell

Begin forwarded message: From: "Byrne, Peter" <ByrneP@...> Date: March 31, 2025 at 5:06:30 PM EDT To: "Peter W Byrne (Pbyrne@...)" <pbyrne@...> Cc: "Healy, Michael" <HealyM@...>, "Kear, Christopher" <KearC@...>, frank.jewett@... Subject: NYS EVOC ? Chiefs, Training Officers, Commissioners, DFCs and OFES Webmaster This afternoon I submitted a request to NYS to host their EVOC here at the RCFTC. The following are the dates. Firefighter must attend all dates and please share these dates with your members that register as many call the FTC looking for the dates. May 12th 7PM May 13th 7PM May 27th 7PM May 28th 7PM June 4th 7PM Saturday June 7th starting at 8AM – second session at 11AM Simply stated, when training isn’t prioritized, funded and advocated, you eventually will pay the bill. This cost for lack of training always is higher then the cost of continued training………. Frank Leeb FDNY Acting Chief of Training Firehouse June 2022 Peter W Byrne Rockland County Office of Fire & Emergency Services 845-364-8800 Byrnep@...

Begin forwarded message: From: "Byrne, Peter" <ByrneP@...> Date: March 31, 2025 at 9:49:56 AM EDT To: "Peter W Byrne (Pbyrne@...)" <pbyrne@...> Cc: "Kear, Christopher" <KearC@...>, "Healy, Michael" <HealyM@...>, dcoughlin@... Subject: NYS Basic Passenger Vehicle Rescue 2022 ? Chiefs, Training Officers, DFCs and OFES Webmaster This morning I sent a request into the State for their course “NYS Basic Passenger Vehicle Rescue Course 2022.” The dates, which all must be attended, are Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30PM Thursday, May 8th at 6:30PM Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30PM Saturday, May 17th at 8AM and second session starts at 11AM – both sessions need to be attended. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FIREFIGHTERS THAT REGISTER – MANY CALL THE FTC LOOKING FOR THE DATES Simply stated, when training isn’t prioritized, funded and advocated, you eventually will pay the bill. This cost for lack of training always is higher then the cost of continued training………. Frank Leeb FDNY Acting Chief of Training Firehouse June 2022 Peter W Byrne Rockland County Office of Fire & Emergency Services 845-364-8800 Byrnep@...

Begin forwarded message: From: "Byrne, Peter" <ByrneP@...> Date: March 31, 2025 at 9:39:42 AM EDT To: "Peter W Byrne (Pbyrne@...)" <pbyrne@...> Cc: "Kear, Christopher" <KearC@...>, dcoughlin@..., "Healy, Michael" <HealyM@...> Subject: June Offering of NYS Basic Passenger Vehicle Rescue Course 2022 ? Chiefs, Training Officers, DFCs and OFES Webmaster This morning I sent a request into the State for their course “NYS Basic Passenger Vehicle Rescue Course 2022.” The dates, which all must be attended, are Sunday, June 22nd starting at 8AM – double session starts at 11AM Wednesday, June 25th starting at 6:30PM Sunday, June 29th starting at 8AM – double session starts at 11AM. Both sessions on the 22nd and 29th need to be attended PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FIREFIGHTERS THAT REGISTER – MANY CALL THE FTC LOOKING FOR THE DATES Simply stated, when training isn’t prioritized, funded and advocated, you eventually will pay the bill. This cost for lack of training always is higher then the cost of continued training………. Frank Leeb FDNY Acting Chief of Training Firehouse June 2022 Peter W Byrne Rockland County Office of Fire & Emergency Services 845-364-8800 Byrnep@...

Good afternoon, 1) there is a signup sheet for defensive driving in the radio room. Only firefighters are allowed to sign up till April 9th, after that household family members are allowed to sign up. There are only 40 spots available. It is $25 per person for non members. 2) If you do not complete the annual training by midnight of April 1st your gear will be pulled. If there are any questions or concerns reach out. Thank you, Kyle Garrabrant Chief Valley Cottage Fire Department Cell:(845)548-8604