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Volunteer Graduates Academy
- 7/14/2010 |
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Jeff Hare is the latest Volunteer Firefighter to Graduate the New York State Firefighter I class having joined the volunteer side in December 2009.
This 16 week course trains new firefighters with everything necessary to begin their career. Some subjects covered include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Fire Extinguishers, Fire Suppression, Ropes & Knots, Hazardous Materials and many other subjects necessary to insure their personal safety and the safety of those they serve to protect.
Congratulations to Jeff on his accomplishment.
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Brighton Police Chief Retires
- 7/10/2010 |
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Chief Tom Voelkl announced his retirement effect July 10, 2010 after a 38 year career with the Brighton Police Department.
Also, effective July 10th, is the appointment of Mark Henderson as the new Chief.
The Brighton Fire Department wishes Chief Voelkl the best of luck in his retirement and will be missed.
We look forward in our continued relationship with Chief Henderson in the upcoming years.
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The British Are Coming
- 7/9/2010 |
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A group of British firemen are biking across the country to raise money for charity.
July 9th, 2010, the Brighton Fire Department welcomed the four firefighters from Cheshire England Fire Brigade for lunch.
The four Cheshire firefighters are on a 3,600 mile trip across America on bicycles.
The firefighters hope to raise money for the Firefighters Charity which cares for sick and injured firefighters and their families, as well as victims of fire.
Their trip began in Astoria, Oregon about one month ago and will wrap up July 15 in New York City.
The cyclists stay overnight at firehouses across America.
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New Career Firefighter
- 6/1/2010 |
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Nick Jeffries joins the family of firefighters making the transition from the volunteer side to the career side.
Nick has been with the Fire Department since the age of 14 when he joined the Explorer Post 513. At the age of 18 he moved into the volunteer department and subsequently was hired full time.
Nick is a 3rd generation firefighter and the son of Jay Jeffries, Past Chief of the Brighton Fire Department.
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