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Welcome to the Neversink Fire
Department website.
The NFD currently has 49 active members, of those 7 are also
active members of the Neversink Fire Department
EMS.
The NFD provides both Fire and EMS protection to about 1,000
people, covering approximately 50 square miles. The NFD
also provides mutual aid response to the surrounding areas,
including
Grahamsville,
Woodbourne,
Liberty, Claryville, Loch Sheldrake,
and occasionally mutual aid to
Ulster County
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The population can quadruple in the
summer time due to visitors in the area. |
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Fall EMT class at the Neversink Fire
House!
Click for details! |
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Now on Facebook! |
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Call STATS |
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2012 * |
15 |
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2011 |
53 |
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2010 |
32 |
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2009 |
49 |
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2008 |
57 |
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2007 |
51 |
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2006 |
52 |
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*approx. year
to date |
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2012 Upcoming Events |
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Annual George Knox Memorial Blood Drive May 22 from 1-6 |
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June 3rd Annual Spring Horseshoe Tournament |
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We
need
your
help!
Now
more
than
ever
the
volunteer
Fire
Departments
and
EMS agencies
need
help! |
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Pose
this
question
to
yourself... |
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What if you had an emergency and no one came? |
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This scenario is not a imaginary one! EMS
squads around the region have been forced to shut their doors and more
are closing their doors during the day throughout the normal
Monday through Friday week due to manpower issues. Relying on
surrounding also short on manpower squads and the single paid
EMS company in the county. This
puts a strain on both the covering squads and the paid companies
manpower. With today's busy life's and families that have 1 or
more member working second and third jobs they have little or no
time to volunteer. With less time in our life's for helping
others this leaves critical manpower shortages within our
communities. This critical shortage is a potential life
threatening issue. For someone who needs help due to an illness
or life threatening injury they may have to wait for help to
come from an extended distance.
This effects everyone in one way or another. Yes, mostly for
the person in need of help, but for the family member that might
suffer a loss of a loved one.
What can you do to help? Any time that you can spare is greatly
needed! Did you know that all training, uniforms and other
equipment is provided free of charge? Ever thought about
becoming an EMT? We can provide the training for free! Ever
thought about fighting a fire? That training also is provided
free! Are you willing to help but cant devote the time to the
training or maybe you just want to help around the firehouse?
Well help is also needed in all areas.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
For more information on volunteering contact us today.
nfd@hvc.rr.com
or call 845-866-6329
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What do different colored flashing lights
mean on personal vehicles?
These lights are only to be used in the event of an emergency
operation. The people who display and use these lights must have
written permission from the authorized chief officer of the
organization for which they are volunteering.
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A flashing blue
light indicates a volunteer fire fighter
responding to an emergency call. |
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A flashing green
light indicates a volunteer ambulance service
member responding to an emergency call. |
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A flashing amber
light, indicates a hazard vehicle engaged in a
hazardous operation (i.e., snowplow, tow-truck, utility company
vehicle).
NOTE: In cities with a population over 1
million, a flashing amber light
may be used on the vehicle of an individual who is a member of a
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What should I do if I am approached by a
personal vehicle with a colored light flashing?
These are not emergency vehicles. Their drivers must obey all
traffic laws. You need not yield the right of way to
these vehicles. However, if you can do so
safely, you should yield the right of way to vehicles with blue or
green flashing lights as a courtesy. Also, be
cautious in the vicinity of a hazard vehicle.
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NYS V&T Law
regarding emergency lights |
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Click here to see the new burning regulations! |
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Copyright
©
2012 Neversink FD No reproduction, partial or in whole of any
text, photos or any other content without the written permission of the
NFD. If you have any questions you may contact us at
nfd@hvc.rr.com
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