Greenville Fire District Firefighters taking part in "Cycle For Survival"

Cycle for Survival is an indoor team cycling event that raises funds for rare cancer research.  The event was co-founded by Jennifer and David Linn (good friends of one of our firefighters) in 2007 to raise crucial funds for rare cancer research.  Cycle has raised more than $17 million to date, directly funding clinical trials and research studies at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. (MSKCC)  The team raised over $2000 in 2012 and topped $2500 in 2013.  If you are interested in reading more about this event, click here.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Board of Fire Commissioners has created the position of Executive Officer.  The Executive Officer (XO) is a Fire Captain who will have command of the operations of the department under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Department.   Captain Gerald Park is named Executive Officer.

The Board of Fire Commissioners has created this position as an important part of its long term planning for the Fire District in order to ensure continued excellent service to the residents of the Fire District in the future.

PROMOTION TO FIRE CAPTAIN

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Greenville Fire District (the “Board”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Fire Fighter Edward J. Ladin to the rank of Fire Captain. Captain Ladin assumed his new position January 1, 2013.  

The Board promoted Captain Ladin after a competitive promotion process during which the Board considered all of the eligible candidates on the applicable Civil Service List provided by the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.  In accordance with established procedure, the Board considered written submissions of recommendations received regarding and personal interviews of the candidates.   While all of candidates for the position were commendable, Captain Ladin -- who had attained the highest Civil Service grade among the candidates -- was selected by the Board pursuant to its powers and responsibilities under New York State Law. 

Captain Ladin has been a member of the Greenville Fire Department since February of 2001. He holds an A.A.S. in Fire Protection from Corning Community College in Corning New York and a B.S. of Arts/History from Providence College in Providence Rhode Island. He attended Iona Preparatory School for his primary education.  Captain Ladin holds extensive additional and specialized coursework certifications issued by the New York State Academy of Fire Science as well as holding instructor certifications in thirty individual specialized courses of instruction in Fire Fighting, Codes Enforcement.  He is currently a Fire and Emergency Services Instructor in both: (i) the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services; and (ii) the Westchester County Career Chiefs Training Academy.

The Board of Fire Commissioners made this promotion as an important part of its long term planning for the Fire District in order to ensure continued excellent service to the residents of the Fire District in the future.

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Superstorm:  October 2012         

In the 60-hour period beginning the afternnon of Monday, October 29 through midnight of October 31, the Greenville Fire District responded to 87 calls for help within the fire district.  Mostly downed trees and wires, firefighters worked to ensure the safety of district residents. 

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FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION RESULTS:  TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012

On  Tuesday, December 11, 2012, Greenville Fire District held its annual election for the purpose of electing one commissioner for a five year term, commencing on January 1, 2013.  The only candidate was incumbent, and Board Chair, Robert Bruckenthal.  Residents re-elected Mr. Bruckenthal unanimously.

The 2013 Elections will be held on Tuesday, December 10. 

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2013:  DISTRICT UPDATES

The fire district's 2013 Budget was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners on September 13. 2012, and formally approved at the Public Budget hearing held on October 16th.  As was the case for the 2012 Annual Budget, this new budget results in a tax levy figure that is within the State-mandated Tax Levy Cap. 

During 2012, the District has worked to control spending and has searched for alternative sources of income.  A program of charging the insurance carriers of non-Town residents for expenses incurred during rescue operations was evaluated.  Although the Board of Fire Commissioners felt that such a program could serve to provide an income source reimbursing the district for materials expended, we were informed that the State of new York does not allow for such a cost-recovery program.  While this idea has been shelved, variations on this theme, and other programs that will minimize the burden on district taxpayers, will continue to be sought and carefully vetted. 

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A NEW LOOK FOR THE FIREHOUSE

Over the summer of 2012, new apparatus room doors were installed on the front of the firehouse.  The new doors are better insulated, and lighter than the glass doors that were installed during the 1991 building restoration.  Before and after pictures are below:

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PARKWAY BABY VISITS THE FIREHOUSE

In January 2011, members of the Greenville Fire District delivered a baby along the side of the Sprain Brook Parkway. (See full article below.)  In Febrauary, Baby Brook (yes, she was named for the Parkway) visited with the firefighters who brought her into the world. 

Firefighter Mark Baumblatt with Brook and her mom

Brook - now 13 months

Brook's big sister visited the firehouse too.

January 5, 2011
A woman driving her sister, who was nine months pregnant, to White Plains Hospital during this morning’s rush hour, had to pull off the road onto the shoulder of the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh.  The two women, both Bronx residents, called for help when the expectant mother’s labor pains became severe.  An engine company from Greenville Fire District found the women’s minivan pulled over near the Heatherdell Road overpass.  The engine crew, led by Fire Captain Glenn Lis, with Firefighters Mark Baumblatt, Chris Pesavento, and Matt Talbert  provided medical assistance to the woman.  Upon arrival of a Greenburgh Police Department ambulance, the woman was transported by stretcher to the back of the ambulance.  Very soon, Firefighters Baumblatt and Pesavento actively participated in the delivery of a baby girl, reportedly the woman’s fourth child.

Once delivered, mother and baby were sent off to White Plains Hospital via the Greenburgh Police department ambulance.  At last report, mother and baby were doing just fine. 

Request for a Comprehensive Investigation into the Legality of a Grant Proposal Submitted by the Town of Greenburgh 

Click here for a letter sent by the Board of Fire Commissioners to the Office of the New York State Attorney General regarding a  request for an investigation into the legality of a grant proposal submitted by the Town of Greenburgh