Union Issues, Events & Benefits
- INACCURATE INFERENCE BY FDNY CONCERNING CORRECT ACTIONS OF ENGINE 303
- ENGINE 273/ LADDER 129-FEW OPENINGS REMAIN
- WIDOWS & CHILDREN'S BOWLING FUNDRAISER FDNY/NYPD /EMS
- JOB OPENING AT BRONX ZOO
- 5TH ANNUAL JOHN CLANCY MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
- BURN CENTER FOUNDATION 5K RUN/WALK
- SKEEHILL ONE PITCH SOFTBALL
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
INACCURATE INFERENCE BY FDNY CONCERNING CORRECT
ACTIONS OF ENGINE 303
We still do not understand why the Department would take a common occurrence and blow it completely out of proportion. Here is a copy of the press release, which went to all the media editorial staff as a 'Letter to the Editor';
Dear Editor;
I am responding to the comments made by the New York City Fire Department to the media inferring that a Queens fire company was wrong by not responding to a fire emergency without a qualified motor pump operator.
The officer in charge of Engine Company 303 did the right thing by notifying the fire alarm dispatcher that this company was unable to respond due to an injury to the apparatus driver. This is what department regulations mandate. God forbid an unqualified driver was directed to drive the 20- Ton Apparatus to the scene and either had an accident causing injuries to a civilian of members of his company or if that same driver arrived on the scene and was unable to provide water for the fire due to his lack of training. The department brass would then be looking to bring the officer or the firefighter up on charges for not following regulations. The facts are, that there was no time delay because the officer used his head by properly notifying the dispatcher so that another engine company could respond in their place.
Many times the first due company is unavailable due to training, medicals or other emergency situations and the job still gets done because of the back-up system which is set in motion through, the current departmental policy.
To criticize this company for following regulations is wrong and shortsighted I would recommend that the deparnment and its leadership rethink their position on this issue before they allow unqualified personnel to drive a 40,000-Pound apparatus with the potential of injury or even death to others.
President
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ENGINE 273/ LADDER 129-FEW OPENINGS REMAIN
Still, just a couple of openings at this Flushing Firehouse. Chauffeurs or MPO's wanted. Call Tom DaParma.
WIDOWS & CHILDREN'S BOWLING FUNDRAISER
FDNY/NYPD /EMS
Jib Lanes at 67-19 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, will play host to this 1st Annual fundraising event on May 25th at 7:00pm. Teams consist of four people. $30 entry fee includes bowling, hot buffet, bar specials, trophies and a great time. Proceeds benefit the Widows & Children's Fund. For info or registration contact Bill Corey at (718) 591-0600.
JOB OPENING AT BRONX ZOO
Act quickly if you are interested in a full time job opportunity at the Bronx Zoo. Must be an EMT. Call Maggie Errico at ( 718) 220-7100 or 7109.
5TH ANNUAL JOHN CLANCY MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Mill Pond Golf Course in Medford ( L.I.) will host this year's event on Wednesday, May 31. A $125 fee includes golf, continental breakfast, BBQ, buffet dinner, drink, prizes and raffles. Driving range 8:30am, breakfast 9:00am, shotgun start 10:00am. Collared shirts and soft spikes required. Donation of $100 for tee or green sponsorship. Call Joe Pette or Rich Berkhout at Engine 298/Ladder 127- (718) 476-6298.
BURN CENTER FOUNDATION 5K RUN/WALK
In honor of BC John O'Regan, a 3.1 mile road race or walk will be held on Thursday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. in Central Park. Competition is for the Jim Meyerjack Trophy and the N.Y.-Boston Firefighter Challenge Trophy. There will be a kid's race, fire safety expo, awards ceremony and post race party. Start and finish is at Tavern On The Green. Tee shirts to all participants; medal, tee shirt and lunch to all kids; merchandise awards, theater tickets, etc. Proceeds benefit the N.Y. Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, Cornell Medical Center. For details and applications call Jim O'Donnell ( L-35) 516-928-8625, Vic Navarra (ret) 718-981-3459, Jim Gormley or Ray Pfeifer 212- 570-4240.
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SKEEHILL ONE PITCH SOFTBALL
May 20th at Van Cortland Park 9:00am and Galelic park 3:00pm.
(Rain date June 3) Benefits the Thomas Elsasser Fund.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
On Wednesday, May 10th, the Community Mayors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are seeking volunteers to assist disabled children at their 'Day at Prospect Park' in Brooklyn. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Flatbush Avenue entrance at 8:30 A.M. to help with the many wheelchairs expected to be at this outing. No man is so tall as when he stoops to help a handicapped child.
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Fraternally,
WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary,
KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
