Fishkill FD

Annual Inspection and Clam Bake

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:18:30 -0400

Inspection Picnic 2008

Fishkill, NY - Saturday, June 28, 2008 The annual Department Inspection was held followed by a Clam Bake at Sarah Taylor Park in the Village of Fishkill. The weather was great for the Brothers and their families to enjoy an afternoon of recognition and camaraderie. Joining the Department for the event were several mutual aid department representatives, officials from the Village of Fishkill, and other close friends of the Department.

The Program started with a welcome and thank you from Ex-Chief Glenn Scofield Jr. and President Jeff Lucariello followed by the introduction of guests by Chief Dean Scofield.

50 Year Service Award Ceremony

Richard �Dick� Macewicz

John Ligotino (Posthumously as John passed away one week before our Inspection)

25 Year Service Award Ceremony

Richard �Radar� Wolfe was recognized for 25 years of active service.

The F. T. Williams Memorial Award was presented to Past Assistant Chief Richard �Radar� Wolfe and Lieutenant William �Bill� VanPelt for their extensive work on Fire Prevention Programs and with Child Mentoring. Congratulations Radar and Bill!

Ex-Chief Glenn Scofield Jr. ended the formal program with a thank you to all the Brothers, a special thank you to their respective spouses and a Moment of Silence for the Brothers that have passed away.

This year�s event committee was Dean Scofield, Glenn Scofield Jr., Pete Phillips and Rad Wilson.

Fine job men!

Village of Fishkill Memorial Day Parade & Service

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:02:28 -0400

Fishkill, NY � May 26, 2008 The Village of Fishkill with the help of VFW Post 1286 sponsored a Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service. The Parade stepped off from Church St. at 10:30AM with a Joint Police Color Guard from the Town and Village leading the parade down Main St., to Jackson St., to Broad St. and ending at Monument Square near Rt. 9 and 52. The Wappingers Central School Band provided music with several Boy and Girl Scout troops, Little League teams, Civic Organizations and Societies, Fire Departments, Police Departments, a Bagpiper and elected officials enthusiastically participating.

At 11:00AM at Monument Square, Master of Ceremonies, Deputy Mayor Peter Phillips started the Memorial Service with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the singing of the National Anthem. The VFW placed wreaths at the Monument; Kaitlyn Miccio sang, Levi Horton was the Key Note Speaker and "Honored Guest", and the Village Essay Contest winner, Jack Decker, was announced and read his winning essay.

The Memorial Service was officially closed and all were invited to assemble for refreshments at the Dutch Reformed Church Fellowship Hall.

A special thanks to all of the Brothers that volunteered their time to march in this Memorial Day Parade!

C. Milton Wolfe 2008 Scholsrship Award

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:20:52 -0400

Fishkill, NY � July 2, 2008 John Jay High School�s Lucio Battista met with members of the Benevolent Association at the Fishkill Fire Station to receive the C. Milton Wolfe Scholarship Award, which is given each year by the Fishkill Exempt Firemen�s Benevolent Association to a graduating John Jay High School senior.

Lucio plans to further his education at Johnson & Wales University.

All of us at Protection Engine Company No. 1 wish Lucio well with his upcoming studies.

Picture: Lucio receives his check from Benevolent Treasurer Pete Phillips as Benevolent President Rad Wilson and members of the Board of Directors look on.

Editors Note: For further information on the C. Milton Wolfe Scholarship, go to the Community Section of this web-site and read the scholarship summary.

Fishkill Firefighters Honored

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:40:00 -0400

2008 Hero's Award

Poughkeepsie, NY April 10, 2008 - More than 40 local police officers, EMTs and firefighters were honored at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel during the Salute to Dutchess County Heroes Awards Dinner sponsored by the Exchange Club.

Award categories included Lifetime Achievement, Community Involvement, Child Mentoring, Heroic Acts and Teamwork Within a Squad.

Village of Fishkill, LT. William VanPelt and FF Richard Wolfe were recognized and awarded for their outstanding work in Child Mentoring.

These men have developed a fire prevention program that is adjusted for age so each group receives a customized fire safety message. The fire prevention program for 2007 was presented to over 365 children ranging from preschool to elementary school age. Sessions included discussions on fireworks, electrical safety, smoking materials and kitchen safety. Demonstrations were also held using student participation covering the making of a 911 call using working telephones, checking doors for heat and crawling low to avoid smoke, stop-drop & roll, EDITH, firefighter victim removal and of course, all groups toured the fire station, sat in a fire truck and wore a fire helmet.

Several Members were on hand to support and recognize the Brothers as they received their Award.

Good Job!

Top Fund Raisers Honored

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:18:00 -0400

Fishkill, N.Y. - Protection Engine Company recently recognized four firefighters for their continuing efforts in fundraising activities for the Company. President Jeff Lucariello, Lieutenant Tom Ricotta, Ex-Chief Donald Williams Jr., and Firefighter Keith Scofield were each awarded a 3 month membership to All Sport Racquetball and Fitness Center for their efforts during 2007. We would like to thank All Sport-Fishkill for their generous donation of the memberships.

Photo shows (left to right): Ex-Chief Williams, Lt. Ricotta and President Lucariello. Keith Scofield was not available for the photo.

2008 Election Results

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:30:27 -0400
Fishkill, NY - April 2008 The 2008 results are in! Chiefs

Chief Dean Scofield
Assistant Chief
Deputy Chiefs

Rad Wilson
Glenn Scofield Sr.
Glenn Scofield Jr.
Don Williams Sr.
Don Williams Jr.
Line Officers

Captain Brandon Knapp
Lieutenant Bill VanPelt
Lieutenant Tom Ricotta
Lieutenant Brian Canero
Civil Officers

President Jeff Lucariello
Vice President Steve LaDue
Treasurer Peter Phillips
Secretary Don Williams Sr.
Trustee Rad Wilson
Trustee Glenn Scofield Sr.
Trustee Hans Klingzahn
Trustee Russ VanPelt
Fishkill Exempt Firemen�s Benevolent Association Officers

President Rad Wilson
Vice-President Hans Klingzahn
Treasurer Peter Phillips
Financial Secretary Eugene LaDue
Secretary Keith Scofield
Trustee Steve LaDue
Trustee Raymond VanVoorhis
Trustee Dean Scofield
Offiicers Page Updated: Photos
Editor's Note: Many thanks to outgoing Lieutenant Kevin O'Brien and Vice President Kevin Kilkenny for their dedicated service.

2008 Francis T. Williams Memorial Award Nomination Needed

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:21:29 -0400
Fishkill, NY - Nominations are now being accepted for the yearly Francis T. Williams Memorial Award. This award is given yearly to a member that has shown exemplary service to the company, department or community. Please place your nomination in a sealed envelope marked �personal & confidential� addressed to President Lucariello. Deadline for submitting nominations is May 31st.

2008 Turkey Supper Update

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:39:04 -0400

Photos from event

Fishkill, NY April 1, 2008 � Protection Engine Company held its 105th Annual Turkey Supper at the Fire Station located at 1132 Main Street. As in past years, this fundraiser was well attended by Village residents, neighboring firefighters and other friends of the Fire Department. Many take-out orders were also delivered by the members to residents that could not make the trip to the fire station.
Event Chairman and President Jeff Lucariello with the help of many members did a fantastic job coordinating and running this fundraising event. A special acknowledgement goes out to the members that worked the event, the many friends of PECo that helped serve the supper and cook the turkeys; and to the attendees that continue to support this fundraising event.

Again, thanks to all for your supports and we hope to see you at the supper again next year.

R.I.T. Personal Bailout System Training

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:16:19 -0500

Fishkill, NY - February 2, 2008 The Village of Fishkill Fire Department initiated training on a new R.I.T. Personal Bailout System.

This system is designed for emergency personal escape from upper floors of a structure by using a rope, harness and descender. Each member is required to become proficient with the system and its usage through classroom training and actual bailouts. The initial training was held at the East Fishkill Fire Training Facility and continues at the Fishkill Fire Station from a bailout window simulator that was built at that location for additional training.
For more information contact Chief Scofield.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Garger

105th Annual Turkey Supper

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:26:41 -0500

February 23, 2008 will mark the 105th time Protection Engine Company of Fishkill, NY has served this Annual Event.

In 1904, Protection Engine Company was reorganized from Eureka Engine Company and one of the methods the organizers used to raise funds for Protection Engine Company was to sponsor a yearly dinner prepared by the members and their families for the community. In the beginning ham and turkey was served with all the trimmings at Van Wyck Hall on Main Street in the Village of Fishkill because the Fire House on Robinson Street was too small to accommodate such a dinner. The tradition of home cooking with all the trimmings, served family style, moved in the 1940�s with the Company to a new Fire Station at 1132 Main Street and has continued for over 100 years.
Please join Protection Engine Company�s Officers, Members and their families for a hardy meal on Saturday, February 23, 2008.
Date: February 23, 2008
Place: Protection Engine Company, 1132 Main Street, Fishkill, NY
Times:
Seating at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Take-out and local home delivery service is available.

Prices: Adults $ 10; Seniors & Children $ 9; Take-out/delivery $ 11

Please call Protection Engine at (845) 896-6613 for dinner reservations or to arrange for take-out service.
We look forward to seeing all of our friends and neighbors on February 23, 2008; please call early to guarantee your seating.
Thank you,
Jeff Lucariello
President & Dinner Chairperson