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History of the Bangor Volunteer Fire Company The first Bangor Fire Department was organized in the hamlet of North Bangor about 1920. The village corporation purchased two soda and acid wheeled extinguishers which were housed in a building immediately south of the Grange block on then-New York State Route 122 (the Bangor Road). Hydrants had been installed in the hamlet when the new waterline was laid, and a quantity of hose and a hose-wagon were

purchased. The water pressure in this line was described as only fair. The corporation was dissolved in the late 1930s. Major fires in the 1940s and ’50s stimulated interest in the formation of another fire department. An out-of-control grass fire once again threatened to burn out the North Bangor business section. Several Bangor citizens were struggling to control the blaze before the Malone Fire De-

partment came to their aid. After a disastrous fire involving the Mullarney warehouse, the talk of starting a fire department grew stronger. The result of these conversations

lead to a July 9, 1957 meeting of concerned Bangor citizens. At this meeting Fred Mullarney, a local businessman that had a large fire loss, presided and described the purpose of the

meeting was to officially form a volunteer fire department within the township of Bangor. Thus the newly formed Bangor Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. came into existence.

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St. Regis Falls responders ready for any emergency The St. Regis Falls Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1889. The department offers fire protection to the residents of St. Regis Falls, Santa Clara and automatic mutual aid for the town of Dickinson. We have three fire trucks: Engine 151 is a 2003 International, Engine 152 is a 2014 Ford F-550, and Engine-Tanker 351 is a 2006 International. We have an ATV Rescue trailer donated by the Franklin County All-Terrain Riders Inc. We also have a 2008 Ford Expedition

Miscellaneous-358. We have trained members in Car Extracation, Bus Extrication, Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, RIT/FAST, Pump Operation, EVOC, Scene Support Opperations, Wildland Suppression, Technical Rescue, CPR, Chemical Suicide, Calling Mayday, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection Program, Scott Air Pack Repair Technicians, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Risk Management and Scene Safety, Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness, Basic Wildland

Search Skills, Truck Company Operations, Fire Police, Defense against Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation/Utility Fire Training, Rediation Safety for Firefighters, CPR/AED instructors. We have recently separated our ambulance department from the St. Regis Falls Volunteer Fire Department, but we offer automatic mutual aid for every EMS call. Roster includes Fire Chief Wilbur Bailey; 1st Asst. Fire

Chief Adam Cox; 2nd Asst. Fire Chief Zach Brockway; 4th Asst. Fire Chief Anthony Susice; President Michael Bailey; Vice President,Winnie Simpson;Secretary Adam Cox; Treasurer Mark Sears; Safety Office Ron Hubbard; Fire Police Ralph Cox; Interior firefighters Gregory Aiken, Wilbur Bailey, Ernie Boyce, Zach Brockway, Jared Brockway, Adam Cox,Christian McDonald, John

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Recognizing the Constable Volunteer Fire Department Pictured above is the Constable Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Front row, from left, are Michael Shea, Harold Phillips, Roger Tremblay, Ronald Cook, Cameron Herdman, Daniel Fleury, Richard Sprague and

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Fireplace CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 • Start with the chimney. Begin by having your chimney thoroughly cleaned and inspected. • Install or check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. • Inspect the chimney from outdoors as well. Inspect the mortar surrounding areas for cracks. • Inspect the damper. A damper is a valve or plate

that stops or regulates the flow of air inside a chimney. It should be checked prior to the first use of a stove or fireplace so homeowners can be certain it opens and closes smoothly. • Clear out flammable items. Move flammable items away from the front of a fireplace or stove. Be sure curtains or other home furnishings are far enough away that they will not catch fire. • Order wood now. Be sure there is plenty of wood for the season.

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Members of the Dickinson Fire Department include Chris Strack, Dennis Clark, Jonas Hastings, Zach Meacham, Makensy Bazdaric, Rachel Provost, Ricky Provost, Rich Fountain, Morgan Walker, Barney White, Jeff Jock (kneeling), Mathew Artus (kneeling). Missing from the photo are James Alexander, Andy Hastings, Brent Poquette, Mike Prosper, Don Work, Jeff Clark, Noelle Fefee and Connor Palmer.

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Duane Fire Dept. Prior to late 1970, the town of Duane had neither fire protection nor emergency medical services for its residents. After a disastrous house fire and heart attack death of a resident a week later, a group of concerned individuals began the task of organizing a fire department. Public meetings were held to obtain ideas. Finally, through the untiring efforts of Franklin County Coordinator Elton Cappiello, the group of founders was accepted into the Franklin County Mutual Aid System in November of 1970. At last, neighboring departments could legally respond to calls in Duane.

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Holiday decorations help make a special time of year even more memorable. Whether you’re hanging mistletoe above a doorway or decking the halls, safety must be a priority when decorating a home for the holidays. This season, keep the following safety tips in mind. • Work with at least one partner. Never go it alone when stringing holiday lights. Make sure someone is there to hold the ladder steady as you climb up and down. Partnering up when stringing holiday lights allows decorators to use both of their hands to climb up ladders. • Inspect lights before hanging them. Wires can fray, and sockets can crack or break. When replacing bulbs, use bulbs of equal wattage.

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Westville Fire Department members pictured above, from left, are Chief Thomas P. McLane, Asst. Chief Norm Bonner, Asst. Chief Jordan Hession, Geroge Rochill Jr., Jamie Gratton, Bill Armstrong, James Johnston, Ernie Premo and James Premo. Missing from the photo are Donald Gravell, Jarrod Allen, Tom Bartlett, Alaina Collins, Jeremy Collins, Todd Collins, Austin Dishaw, Brett Durant, Craig Fleury, Peter Gravell, Brian Griffin, Barry Griffith, Shawn Hanna, Andrew Jock, Breanna Jock, Steven Jock, James Jones, Mike McDonald, Ralph Otis, Charles Perry, Justin Perryman, Scott Premo, George Rockhill Sr., Clayton White, Tony Willis, James Wilson and Michael Wilson.

Lights CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 • Use an extension cord of adequate length. Exterior holiday lights are often plugged into extension cords that extend to a shed or garage. Do not connect several extension cords to power holiday lights; instead, use just a single cord thatÕs lengthy enough to reach the outlet. Connecting extension cords is a fire hazard. In addition, make sure the amperage of the decorations matches the amperage rating of the extension cord, which can be found on the product label. • Make sure lights do not pose a safety hazard inside. Some people string holiday lights indoors as well. Lights might be hung on Christmas trees or along hallways. Such lights and the cords connecting them to power sources should never pose safety hazards, so make sure they are not lying on the floor. Staple lights to the wall and never place them beneath furniture or rugs. Lights can overheat when placed beneath rugs, and lights that are not proper-

ly secured to a wall are potential tripping hazards. • Hang the correct lights. Make sure you hang lights designated as exterior lights on the exterior of your home and those designated as interior lights inside your home. Hanging lights in the wrong places poses a fire hazard and creates additional safety concerns, so adhere to manufacturer instructions when stringing lights.

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Members of the Owls Head/Mountain View Fire Department are Anthony Boyea, Mike Boyea, 1st Assistant Chief Brian Hart, Dustin Hart, Kevin Hart, EMS Captain Scott Harwood, Chief Pat Carr, Matt Johnson, 2nd Assistant Chief Chad Johnson, Matt Cooley, Jordan Spaulding, Jeremy Stewart, Lena Marshall, Jeni Scott, Greg Phillips, President Pete Tebeau, Wade Burr, Barry Cook, Brandon Cook, Cory Cook and Roger Livernois.

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A house fire can engulf and destroy a home in a matter of minutes. Even with the fast-acting response of firefighters, a home that has caught fire may be irreparably damaged by flames, soot and water. Fire is no laughing matter, and it behooves homeowners to take precautions to fireproof their homes as much as possible. In 2010, it is estimated that someone died in a fire every 169 minutes in the United States alone. A person was injured by fire every 30 minutes, according to the National Fire Protection Association, Fire Analysis and Research Division. Most fires are largely preventable. The following are a few fireproofing measures for safety-conscious homeowners. • Install smoke detectors and check the batteries regularly. Smoke inhalation causes many fire-related deaths. A smoke detector should be installed outside of every bedroom and on every level of the house. Don’t install a smoke

detector near a window, door or forced-air register, where drafts could interfere with the detector’s operation. • Have a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location. Ideally, there should be a fire extinguisher in every room of the home, but at the least keep one wherever fire is used regularly, such as a kitchen or by a

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Moira Fire and Rescue Dept. Members of the Moira Fire Department, pictured above, are Keith Fletcher, Tim Trimm, Jamie Niles, Stephanie Potter, Marty Burnett, Curt Lucey, Matthew Niles, Maurice Laraby, Travis Bodette, Brandon Jock, Tom DeBeer, Kevin Fleury, Brad

Fletcher, Jack Rogers, Charlie Dimick, Wayne Brockway, Pat Curran, George Guyett and Don Prue. Missing from the photo are John Barney, Travis Brockway, Katie Bushey, Ryan Bushey, Steve Damon, Patricia Davenport, Brian Davey, Jamie Desnoyers,

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• Use a fire-resistant roofing material. A roof should be made from metal, clay or asphalt tiles. Trim any overhanging branches or vegetation to reduce the amount of combustible material nearby. • Have a fire-safe wall be-

hind wood heaters. A brick wall or another fireproof material should be used.. • Verify electrical safety. Extension cords and power strips should be kept to a minimum, and the outlets should not be overloaded.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 • Do not exceed the recommended bulb wattage for lights around the house. There may be overheating or shorting that can lead to fire. • Look for fireproof interior decor items. Nowadays, carpeting and furniture can be coated with fireproof chemicals. • Do not leave candles unattended. Candles can be easily knocked over and start a fire. In fact, candles are one of the top causes of house fires. Never leave a candle unattended, even for a short amount of time. And certainly never go to sleep without extinguishing a candle. • Keep the chimney clean. Inspect the chimney flue regularly and have it cleaned to prevent an abundance of residual burnt material from accumulating. This creosote can catch fire itself.

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The members of the Burke Volunteer Fire Department include Scott Barrett (4th Asst. Chief), Arnie Bell, Kate Brown, Chris Brown, Austin Cook, Morris Cromp, Robbie Demerse (Car 7), Carol Dumas, Craig Dumas, Kevin Dumas (2nd Asst. Chief), Megan Dumas, Jim Dumont, Carl Dunn (3rd Asst. Chief), Mike Feiman, Patrick Gordon, Dylan Johnston, Kyle Johnston (1st Asst. Chief), Shelly Johnston, Don King, Ryan LaBare, Charles LaPlant, Larry LaPlante, Maryann Larkin, Jason Lawrence, Jim Lobdell (President), John Martin, Rick McCoy, Gene Nesbitt (Chief), Nick Perham, Matt Prue, Josh Roulston, Mark Secore, Cody Smith, Anthony Smythe, Calvin Spinner, Loura Stewart and Lloyd Walfield.

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Emergency responders, the first to arrive at the scene of an incident, are in the business of protecting others and helping to save lives. These volunteers are on call during natural disasters, technological failures, terrorist attacks, and many other potentially traumatic events. Emergency responders are the unsung heroes of many communities that they work hard to keep safe and secure. While emergency responders are heroes, it’s important that people know these brave men and women sometimes need assistance, too. The pressure and stress associated with being an emergency responder can sometimes be overwhelming, and it’s times like that when emergency responders need help. Comprehensive statistics on stress-related medical conditions among first responders are difficult to tabulate because many incidents go unreported or unshared. However, pressures of the job and post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can take its toll. EMS World reports that, between January and September of 2014, the United States had around 58 documented fire/EMS

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Support CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 • Limiting social networks and general withdrawal • Poor problem-solving abilities • Poor concentration • Inability to rest • Self-medicating with alcohol While there is no single method to cope with the physical and psychological demands of a first reponder’s job, a combination of therapies can help. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that responders need to take care of their own health to maintain the constant vigilance they need for their own safety. These steps can put workers on the right track. • Form a support network in which each responder looks out for one another. • Take frequent breaks to clear the mind and rest the body. Try to take breaks away from a work area. • Accept what cannot be changed, such as chain of command or long hours. • Take advantage of mental health support services when they are made available. Recognize that it is not indicative of weakness to discuss difficult emotions. • Maintain a healthy eating pattern and try to get adequate sleep. • Exercise, which can reduce feelings of stress and be a healthy way to clear the mind and strengthen the body. Recognizing that emergency responders are not invincible

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In honor and memory of America’s heroes, New Holland is offering an American Salute Program that provides a $500 Customer Incentive* on the purchase of select new, New Holland tractors, haytools and light construction equipment. Available to active U.S. military personnel, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and military veterans.

We salute YOU! Stop by today for details!

BURKE FARM SUPPLY 1089 Co. Rt. 23, Burke

483-5090 *Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details

Kohler Generators Respond With Reliable Power When You Need It Most

To All The First Responders That Selflessly Give of Themselves Day After Day...

Thank You BGR POWER, INC. Bills General Repair, Inc. 2317 ST. RT. 11B, N. BANGOR • 518 483 4459 MON-FRI 8AM-5PM • www.bgrpowergenerators.com

Salute to First Responders

16 • October 2016

Swap Your Ride During October

2016 Chevy SILVERADO 1500 Double cab, standard box, 4WD 4.3L FlexFuel Ecotec3 V6, Trailering Package. WORK TRUCK! Stk.# CT2879 MSRP $38,285 Rebates- $8,350

SALE $29,900* 2016 Chevy TAHOE LTZ 4WD, Bluetooth, MyLink Radio with Navigation and 8”Diagonal Color TouchScreen, Sun, Entertainment & Destination packages, Blue Ray DVD, Stk.# CT2854 MSRP $70,690 Rebates- $8,790

2016 Chevy SILVERADO 1500 LT Z71 Double cab, standard box, 4WD Mylink Radio with 8” Diagonal Color TouchScreen, 5.3L FlexFuel Ecotec3V8, Trailering Package. Stk.# CT2903 MSRP $44,410 Rebates- $8,882

SALE $35,528* 2016 Chevy MALIBU Bluetooth, MyLink Radio with Navigation and 8” Diagonal Color TouchScreen Convenience & Technology Package, Stabilliy Trak Stk.# C2839

MSRP $27,185 Rebates- $4,350

SALE $22,835*

SALE $61,900* 2016 Buick ENCORE AWD, Audio System, AM/FM/SiriusXM Stereo with MP3 CD Player,Intellilink, Buick QuietTuning. Stk.# B1188

MSRP $27,135 Rebates- $4,119

SALE $23,016 2016 Buick ENCORE AWD, Audio System, AM/FM/ SiriusXM Stereo with MP3 CD Player,Intellilink, Buick QuietTuning. 5 yrs. OnStar. Stk.# B1177

MSRP $29,175 Rebates- $4,050

SALE $25,125*

• Expert Collision Repair Don’t worry. We can fix it! • State of the art equipment • Undetectable Color Matching • Rental Cars Available • Insurance Claims Welcome We use only Axalta waterborn paint. It’s safe, environmentally friendly, and provides a highly durable mono coat finish. QWIK Liner® Truck Bed Liners -

provides a permanently bonded protective barrier between your vehicle and the environment, protecting against rust, dents, scratches, and chemical corrosion.

ALL฀MAKES฀&฀MODELS฀•฀FREE฀ESTIMATES 550฀East฀Main฀Street฀•฀481-5100

551฀East฀Main฀Street,฀Malone฀•฀483.1880 CHEVROLET-BUICK-GMC

www.ellisauto.com

SALES Mon.-Fri฀8-6฀•฀Sat.฀9-2 SERVICE Mon.-Sat.฀8-4:30 PARTS฀Mon.-Fri.฀8-4:30 * Tax, title, registration, and dealer fees extra. Offers expire 10/31/16.