Posted July 26, 2010
Gentlemen: Start your V-8 engines. The second annual Lt. Kenny Fowler Muscle Car Show roars back into town next month. The event, which takes place on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Pentucket Regional Middle School, 22 Main St., is being organized by Sgt. Dan Cena of the West Newbury Police Department, as a way to honor a fallen friend and raise money for the local foundation that bears his name.
With names like Cyclone, Barracuda, Cobra, Thunderbird and Charger 500, the term muscle car typically refers to cars built during the late 1960s and early 1970s that were high on horsepower and torque and low on fuel efficiency and cheesy gadgetry. This year's muscle car show runs from 1 to 6 p.m. and is free to car owners and spectators, with donations to the Lt. Kenneth Fowler Foundation gratefully accepted. No pre-registration is required.
"Just drive on down," said Fowler's sister, Mary, who oversees her brother's foundation. Last year's event attracted more than 350 cars, "a great turnout for the first year and on a day of sweltering heat," she said.
The muscle flexing ramps up another notch when Cena's older brother, John Cena, of World Wrestling Entertainment fame, arrives at 11 a.m. to sign personalized photographs as he did at last year's event. Tickets for autographs must be purchased in advance between 9 and 10:30 that morning. No personalized items will be autographed. The cost for a signed photo is $15; only a limited number will be sold. At the end of the day, one lucky winner will drive off in style in a 1969 Chevelle. Anyone interested in buying a chance to win the classic car can purchase a raffle ticket on sale now for $100 at the West Newbury Public Safety Complex, 401 Main St. Raffle ticket sales are limited to 500.
"With only 500 tickets being sold, this could be your chance to own a piece a American Muscle History," Dan Cena said. In the event that they don't sell out beforehand, remaining tickets will be sold at the show with a winner drawn at the conclusion of the day. The winning ticket holder does not have to be present at the time of the drawing. The car being raffled off is currently parked on the lawn in front of the safety complex. All types of vehicles are welcome to enter the car show. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories, including "Loudest Exhaust," "Best in Class," "Most Likely to get Pulled Over" and the "Cena Award" — chosen jointly by the Cena brothers. In addition to trophies, good food, drinks, music, T-shirts, a 50/50 raffle and other prizes will round out the day.
Fowler said her brother's passion for all things mechanical was well known. "Cars were one of Kenny's earliest loves — one of the first things he shared with our dad," she said. All proceeds from the event and the car raffle benefit the Lt. Kenneth Fowler Foundation, which raises money to support the community, particularly in the areas of public education and public safety. The 37-year-old Prospect Street resident and lieutenant in the town's call fire department died suddenly in his home of an apparent heart attack in December 2007.
This year, the foundation established in his memory awarded two scholarships to Pentucket graduates pursuing careers in fire science, public service or a mechanical trade and purchased four automated external defibrillators for the high school athletic department. It also donated funds to offset costs for the Pentucket High School Marching Band's trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Memorial Day parade, supported the Pentucket Athletic Association and contributed to Senior Celebration, the annual all-night drug and alcohol-free party for graduating seniors. But the yearly car show is more than just a way to grow the foundation, Fowler said.
"It's a great community event, which we really don't have a lot of in West Newbury," she said. Ultimately, Fowler said, finding ways to foster community spirit is probably the best way to honor her brother.
For more information about the car show or the foundation, contact the EMAIL.

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Joanne and I created our donation web page for the September 26 Hope Walk for the Vernon Cancer Canter at the Newton Wellesley Hospital. Joining Joanne in the walk will be my Dad is is also a cancer survivor. The purpose here is to raise money for patients to receive the high quality care necessary to endure both the physical and emotional challenges that cancer presents to patients. Dr James Vernon is a strong advocate for the best health care for patients regardless of their ability to pay. He saved my life and just a few months ago operated on Joanne so we feel a strong obligation to do what we can for the Center.
I have attached the link to Joanne's donation page and please keep in mind we understand that the economy is awful and some people may not be able to afford monetary donations. Even if you come out just to cheer Joanne and Dad along with myself and Mom, that would mean the world to us!!
Thank you all for your friendship and caring for our family.
Sincerely, Joanne and Stephen Walsh
Here is the link: CLICK HERE.

Posted July 23, 2010
Dear Fellow Firefighters, Once again the Oakland MapleviIIe Fire Department is having it's annual Firemen's Muster and Parade, This is our 51st continuous year for having this muster. The event is scheduled for Sunday September 5,2010 with a rain date of Monday September 6, 2010. The Parade is scheduled to kick off at 10:30 from the Oakland Triangle, which is located at the comer of School St. and Victory Highway. Truck judging and the muster will follow. Some of the categories for the judging will include oldest in service, oldest out of service , newest, and furthest traveled . The Muster will consist of 3 events, a wet, dry and a mystery event. On the muster grounds there will be games, food, soda., beer, and all sorts of raffles, plus there will be a moonwalk for the kids.
If your Department is interested in participating in either the muster or the parade or both, please either contact the station at the above address or phone number, or you can contact me via e-mail at CLICK FOR EMAIL. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the muster.

Posted July 15, 2010
The Reboboth, MA Rescue Squad is looking for information on a 1970 Chevy C10 with cube body that had served their department. The unit was traded in to Specialty Vehicles in N. Attleboro, MA in 1991, and then subsequently sold to a department in Maine. Any information on the vehicle would be appreciated. Contact Scott at CLICK FOR EMAIL.

********************************************************************************* It is an honor and pleasure to invite you to the West Bridgewater Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. The festivities for this celebration will include a parade, bonfire, open house, and famous Chicken BBQ.
The parade will step off from North Elm Street at 11AM sharp Saturday August 7th. The parade will travel from North Elm Street to Town Hall via West Center Street and North Main Street. Also, on the evening of August 7th there will be a bonfire at the West Bridgewater High School at approximately 9PM.
A chicken BBQ will take place Sunday August 8th at 1PM at Fire Headquarters. Tickets for this event will be available prior to the event by contacting the West Bridgewater Fire Department or any Firefighter. During the chicken BBQ there will be an open house, as well as, activities for the children.
Any questions regarding any of the festivities should be directed to the 100th Anniversary Committee at 508-894-1286.

Posted July 14, 2010
Fall River Fire Museum Memorial Muster
Saturday, September 11, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To be held at the Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum grounds
2 Water Street, Fall River, MA (see location “A” on map below)
“Admission is Free”
Scheduled Events
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Time of ceremony coinciding with the falling of the World Trade Center South Tower: 9:59 a.m. and North Tower: 10:28 a.m.
Followed by
Static Display of Antique and Modern Fire Apparatus
Kids Fire SAFE House
Fire Related Merchandise Vendors
Refreshments Available
“Plus Much More”
Please join the Fall River Fire Museum in honoring this date.
“Lest We Forget”

Posted July 12, 2010
Exeter NH Fire Museum 1st Annual Photo day
30 Court Street Exeter NH
Saturday July 17, 2010 (rain date July 18, 2010)
Apparatus to be displayed outside of museum:
1835 Hunneman Hand Tub "Piscataqua"
1846 Hunneman Hand Tub "Atlantic"
1873 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine "Eagle"
2-1928 McCann Fire Engines
1942 Seagraves Fire Engine
Additional old equipment and historical items on display
Contact info: Exeter Fire Museum on Facebook or EMAIL.

Posted July 8, 2010
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
Tournament will consist of 64 teams in a double elimination format.
Teams can consist of 6-10 players with 6 players allowed on the court at one time. Prizes awarded to first and second place, and best uniforms (sorry, no nudity),
Highlights
AUGUST 28, 2010
$220 PER TEAM
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MDA
IF YOU CAN DODGE A HALLIGAN YOU CAN DODGE A BALL!
Middletown Fire Firefighters
IAFF Local 1073
533 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-343-8004
E-mail: CLICK FOR EMAIL

Posted July 7, 2010

FireEngines.net and the Connecticut Fire Photographers are sponsoring a model emergency vehicle display and a photo night at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 275 Research Parkway, in Meriden CT.
It will be held on July 17th from 10AM to 9PM, and admission to the model displays and vendors is free.
*Model emergency vehicle displays – 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*Vendors – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Apparatus displays & demonstrations – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
***Photography Show & Presentations – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with an admission cost of $10.00 per person.
With Special Guest, Tim Klett of the FDNY
Contact Mike Quinn for further information on attending, displaying, hotel rooms. Vendor space ($20.00 per booth), demonstrators and display booths, are no charge. EMAIL, Phone: (203) 213-3056
Below is a list of some of the vendors that will be there;
InQuarters Decals
Code 3 Collectibles - with John Dunkel
New England CityWide - scanner/radio systems
Providence City Wide - Providence FD t-shirts
Meriden FD Local 1148 - Meriden FD t-shirts and a special "Silver City
Fire Fest" show t-shirt
Fire Apparatus Journal -books and magazines
CT Firemen's Historical Society -museum info and newly published "FDNY The Dreyfus Collection" book DMC Books
Ira Rubin - Paul Conway Shields dealer
Eagle Emblems - FDNY t-shirts and patches
In addition to the vendors, TWH, American Dioramas, First Gear, DieCast Promotions, and Corgi have all indicated that they will be sending some items for display.

Posted June 30, 2010

Sports Concepts, Inc. is hosting it's 2nd annual Hockey camp at the Fessenden School in Newton.
The camp will run the weeks of July 12th- 16th and July 19th - 23rd from 8am -1:30pm and extended day will be from 1:30-3pm
This camp is for boys and girls ranging in age from Mites through midgets.
Camp emphasis will be on ice hockey skills and strength and conditioning.
Camp coaches include former high school and division one college players to professional players and high school coaches.
Fire Fighter's Kids get a $50 discount!!!!!
For more information contact Chuck Vinciulla (a Waltham Fire Fighter) at 857-472-1136 or www.sc-hockey.com.

Posted June 29, 2010
THE LEATHER HELMET SOCIETY PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 9TH ANNUAL "BOB FITZ" FIREGROUND SLIDE SHOW
FEATURING NEW DVD / SLIDE SHOWS
NEW ENGLAND FIRES
LEATHER HELMET SOCIETY MEMBERS
FACES & FIRES -LYNN, MA. F.D. - 1960's thru 1980's
LOCAL JOBS in the 1980's / RECENT FIRE SCENES - So. N.H. & WORCESTER
DETROIT FIRE DEPT. - CHIEF DAVID TRAIFOROS
NEW JERSEY METRO FIRES
NEW JERSEY METRO FIRE PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION
NOTE: NEW LOCATION
AMERICAN LEGION HALL
43 BABOOSIC LAKE ROAD, MERRIMACK, NH
SATURDAY OCTOBER 2, 2010
SLIDE SHOW 7:OOP.M.
FIREMATIC VENDORS 6:00 P.M.
FOOD & SOFT DRINKS, CASH BAR AVAILABLE
TICKETS $10.00 ea.
To purchase tickets contact:
Charles Pierson (603) 644-8999 or Wayne Perkins (603) 429-2160 or 321-9742

Posted June 21, 2010
The Bedford Firefighters Local 2310 are having a fundraiser for MDA. They are raffling off a brand new Harley Davidson Street Glide and tickets are $100 a piece. For more information, see the PDF Flyer CLICK HERE.

Posted May 20, 2010
WATERBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS EVT F3 FIRE PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES. JULY 27, 28, 29. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Click for flyer/registration form.

Posted May 17, 2010

Bedford, MA Dispatching job:
Applications are now being accepted for a Full Time position with the Bedford Emergency Communications Center. Duties include, but are not limited to, receiving emergency phone calls and dispatching proper responses for police, fire and emergency medical services. Duties also include clerical and support services for the police and fire departments. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, as well as good typing and communication skills. Successful candidates must be willing to work any shift including nights, holidays & weekends as well as overtime hours when needed, have no criminal record, have a good work history and references and be able to successfully complete required departmental training.
Starting salary is $17.66/hr (plus additional benefits for EMT Certification). The salary will increase to $18.10/hr on July 1, 2010. This full-time position averages 37.5 hours per week, working a 4-2 schedule. Previous experience preferred, but will train if necessary. The Town of Bedford offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
Application for employment may be downloaded at: Click Here.
Applications accepted until position is filled. Please send completed applications and letter of interest to:
Chrissie Webb
Town of Bedford
10 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
or fax to (781) 275-6310
The Town of Bedford is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Posted May 3, 2010
FIRST RESPONDERS PETITION TO REPLACE “C” KIT WITH SECONDARY CONTAINMENT
Releases from rail tank cars transporting toxic gas cause more than 8,000 exposures per year. The only repair option currently available for use by First Responders is the “C” Kit.
Support Our Petition. Go to: CLICK HERE to view comments and forum.
Christopher J. Weir, Division Chief/Fire Marshal, City of Port Orange, Dept of Fire & Rescue.

Posted April 22, 2010
Fireengines.net and the Connecticut Fire Photographers Association are co-hosting an all-day fire buffing event in Meriden on July 17th at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel located at 275 Research Parkway.
The event will consist of a model fire engine show and display, an outdoor apparatus display, and a photo night. The model show will run from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in Ballroom C. The outdoor apparatus display will be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the south side parking lot. The photo night will run from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in Ballroom B. Admission to the model and apparatus displays is free, and CFPA will be charging $10.00 per person to attend the photo night. Vendor tables are available for $20.00 each on a first-come, first-served basis.
Anyone interested in displaying models, bringing apparatus, or setting up vendor space should contact me for more information and to reserve your spot for this rain or shine event. The Sheraton is offering rooms at the discounted rate of $75.00 per night to event attendees. Please contact the hotel at (203) 238-2380 and mention this event to reserve your room at the discounted rate.
Fireengines.net is one of the internet's largest online forums for builders and collectors of scale model emergency vehicles and the CFPA is one of the country's oldest fire photography groups. Together these organizations are combining their efforts to bring you an event that should appeal to everyone interested in the fire service. We look forward to seeing you in Meriden in July!
Mike Quinn, Event Coordinator EMAIL.

Posted April 19, 2010
NH Guns and Hoses Memorial Motorcycle Ride, September 11, 2010. From Hudson NH to Salisbury, MA. For more information read the PDF flyer by clicking HERE.

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Portsmouth Firefighter Sarah Fox was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 9, 2007. She was also 36 ½ weeks pregnant with twins. Twelve hours later the twins were born making a family of seven. After several setbacks Sarah fought through the many challenges and treatments and beat the odds returning to work in January 2009.
Just over a year later Sarah developed a pain in her hip which was discovered to be cancer. Sarah, her husband Matt and their 5 children and family are faced with the fight against cancer once again. As a gesture of our support for Sarah and to bring awareness to breast cancer Portsmouth Fire is going pink.
The pink breast cancer support ribbon has been personalized to show our support of Sarah. The 173 is Sarah’s number affixed on her fire helmet identifying her, the bravest describes how she faces this fight, and support is what we can all do to help. Displaying the decal shows not only that we love and support Sarah but we support finding a cure for a disease that tears families apart.
We hope you can join us by displaying a decal too. Two decals are available, a small 2 ¼” helmet decal for $5.00 and another 5” suitable for your car for $10.00. All proceeds go directly to Sarah and her family to help them during this challenging time. If you choose to include a personal note to Sarah we will be sure to get them to her for you.
To purchase a decal stop in at any Portsmouth Fire Station or mail a check with the attached order form to the Portsmouth Firefighters Chartable Association at 170 Court St, Portsmouth, NH 03801and we will send your decals right away. CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM.

Posted April 15, 2010
New Hampshire Chapter of SPAAMFAA Invites you to our two, 2010 Pump-Ins
Saturday May 22nd 9:00AM - 1:00PM 19 Peterson Rd., Deerfield, NH
Saturday July 17th 9:00AM - 1:00PM Bow Fire Station/Community Bldg. Bow Center Rd, Bow, NH
CLICK FOR FLYER WITH MORE INFO

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2010 Sportsmen's Bash Tickets are on sale now. Go to our Online Store at, www.iafflocal1715.com, for internet only specials. You can also order via telephone 24hrs a day at 301-784-1715 or go to the Sportsmen's Bash page and click the link to download the Sportsmen's Bash Prize list which has the mail order form on it.
This year we added a Custom Built Chopper from Savage Cycles to our prize list.
This years bash will be held August 5th-8th at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD.
We are happy to announce the addition of extra "Early Bird" drawings to our list of giveaways. These "Early Bird" drawings are based on early ticket purchases and will be drawn on Friday August 6, 2010 at 7:00pm. How it works.. For every Bash ticket purchased before April 30, 2010 your name will be automatically entered in the Early Bird drawings, this includes all of our loyal Bashgoers who purchased tickets prior to this announcement! For every 500 Bash tickets sold an additional $500.00 prize will be drawn. All tickets will be eligible to win every Early Bird drawing, your name stays in the barrel for the entire drawing. And like our Bash drawings you do not have to be present to win, but it would be a lot more fun if you were there! So get online and order your tickets before April 30th for the chance to win additional cash.
For more information on the 2010 Sportsmen's Bash go to: www.iafflocal1715.com

Posted April 9, 2010

From Mark Riordan
My wife and I are planning a Road Race dedicated to our son Matt who died last year in a tragic car accident on May 23rd. Matt's yearbook stated that he wanted to make a difference. We want to make this a reality by putting together the first inaugural North Branford Road Race dedicated to our son. All proceeds from the race will go toward Matt's Mission Fund which was designed to benefit students in need from North Branford.
I would love to see everyone register for this event and help make it successful and fun. Please visit my web page Click Here
Register, donate or volunteer today. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Best Regards and Thanks, Mark Riordan

From the Ashway, RI Volunteer FD:

This was the first "real" fire engine that we bought. It is a 1941 Ford/Buffalo. It was sold about 20 years ago and the last we knew it might have been in Ohio. We would love to find it and get it back. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Contact:
Fire Chief Mike Williams
Ashaway RI Fire Department
401-377-4549
email: Click for email

Posted February 5, 2010
From Steve Walsh:
Hi all, I am writing to ask for your help in donating to a very worthy cause. A young 9 year old girl who is the niece of several Brookline Police Officers and Firefighters was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at birth. On March 7, 2010, there will be an event at the Brookline Gym 66 Tappan Street called a Zumbathon to raise money for research. Here is an overview of Prader-Willi Syndrome:
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is the most common known genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children. Although the cause is complex it results from an abnormality on the 15th chromosome. It occurs in males and females equally and in all races. Prevalence estimates have ranged from 1:8,000 to 1:25,000 with the most likely figure being 1:15,000.
PWS typically causes low muscle tone, short stature if not treated with growth hormone, incomplete sexual development, and a chronic feeling of hunger that, coupled with a metabolism that utilizes drastically fewer calories than normal, can lead to excessive eating and life-threatening obesity. The food compulsion makes constant supervision necessary. Average IQ is 70, but even those with normal IQs almost all have learning issues. Social and motor deficits also exist. At birth the infant typically has low birth weight for gestation, hypotonia (weak muscles), and difficulty sucking due to the hypotonia which can lead to a diagnosis of failure to thrive. The second stage ("thriving too well"), has a typical onset between the ages of two and five, but can be later. The hyperphagia (extreme unsatisfied drive to consume food) lasts throughout the lifetime. Children with PWS have sweet and loving personalities, but this phase is also characterized by increased appetite, weight control issues, and motor development delays along with some behavior problems and unique medical issues.
Please check the Box 714 website for information and registration for this event. Also, donations can be made by making out a check to:
PWSAME
c/o Det. Jennifer Canney
Brookline Police Department
350 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445
Thank you in advance for making a difference in this little girl's life and helping many others in finding a cure!
Steve Walsh
Owner/Photographer
Box 714 Imaging

Posted January 18, 2010
Please, don't throw that American flag into the trash!
Do you have a old, frazzled flag that's no longer fit for display, that's laying around your office or home and you just don't know what to do with it? Then send it to us! We will properly dispose of it according to federal laws.
Who are we? Visit our website at www.kitchentablegang.org for details about us and what we are doing to help veterans and our soldiers overseas, plus giving proper respect for ol'glory.
The Kitchen Table Gang Trust will retire your tattered, worn out and frayed American flags with full honors! Anything else is desecration! Just send your flags to the not-for-profit Kitchen Table Gang Trust, 42922 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638-8866 and we'll dispose of your flags in a proper and dignified manner with full honors and dignity pursuant to the United States Flag Code Section 8K (PL93-344), TITLE 36, CHAPTER 10, UNITED STATES CODE . The Kitchen Table Gang (formed over 16 years ago) is a "rag-tag" bunch of patriotic military types helping hospitalized veterans and our soldiers and Marines overseas with "Care" packages.
Our flag retirement ceremonies are held on Flag Day, June 14th each year and are conducted by MGySgt Daniel Kelley USMC and an all volunteer military honor guard with Eagle Boy Scouts assisting. The Kitchen Table Gang Trust also has a nationally recognized educational program for our young people and students, teaching them the history, traditions and respect for our national emblem.
When you send us a flag, please enclose a donation for this service which allows us to continue and expand our many patriotic programs. We do good things with your contributions (just ask any veteran or military service organization). We are located at the junction of Highway 41 and Avenue 12 just down from the world famous red, white, and blue barn (with the fifty golden stars on the roof) on the way to Yosemite National Park.
Please, send us your flags!
Charles Taliaferro

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Coming soon to Providence, RI: a new firefighting themed restaurant. Ladder 133 will be located at 133 Chalkstone (next to Foxy Lady). The website address is http://ladder133.com/.

Posted January 11, 2010
The Kingston, MA K-9 Unit is in need of Donations due to a Vehicle Fire Dec 29th. The vehicle was a total loss except for the Dog which Survived. But, at this time, Olyver, will be out of Service until June or July until a new car can be outfitted for a K-9 Dog. Anyone who would like to make a donation to purchase new equipment can send checks to the Kingston Police Department at 224 Main St., Kingston, MA 02364. Checks should be made out to KTPOK9, the Kingston Tactical Police Officers and K-9 Fund. KPD is also looking for any town that has a Spare K-9 Vehicle that they are not using at this time. The department does not have a spare vehicle to use as a K-9 vehicle.

Posted December 31, 2009
GET YOUR HANDS ON THE CHALLENGING FIELD OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
The West Barnstable Fire Department is establishing an Exploring Program which offers young men and women ages 15 through 20 the chance to experience fire and emergency service career opportunities for any youth in the town of Barnstable or Sandwich.
First Meeting January 21st, 2010 for all Parents, Youth, and Adult Advisors
Meets Thursdays at 6:30-8:00pm at the:
West Barnstable Fire Department
2160 Meetinghouse way
West Barnstable, MA, 02668
(508)-362-3241
If Interested call the WBFD and ask to speak to Amy Ranum or come by and pick up an application.

Posted December 23, 2009
I received this message from a local children's mentoring service and thought I would post it in hopes that someone would be able to help out. If you are interested, please contact Angie at Click for Email.
I am reaching out to area Fire Rescue Departments with the hope that you might help me recruit a volunteer mentor for a young man who is very passionate about fire fighting , through our Big Friends/Little Friends Program.
BM is in 7th grade and lives with his mother. He has very little contact with his father who has since remarried. BM doesn't have much male support in his life. A firefighter would help instill many values in his life as well as integrity and character while acting as a role model and supporting him through some of life's challenges.
It would be great to be able to match him with someone that is as passionate about the field as he is. BM collects model fire trucks and a myriad of other firefighting paraphernalia.
I was hoping that you might be able to assist me in locating a possible mentor for him or point me in the right direction.
If possible, feel free to forward my email to anyone within your network that might be able to assist in this matter. I recruit mentors in any field - ALL the time (particularly for our MCP program, which matches Mentors with kids whose parents are incarcerated) but for this particular young man, someone in your field would have a tremendous impact in his life.
I truly appreciate your time and consideration as well as anything you can do to help me out in this matter!

Posted December 14, 2009
The Thomaston, CT Fire Regional Dive Team is in need of your help. Their vehicle is no longer able to be used and their are in need of a replacement. They have no funds to purchase a vehicle, so if any department or agency has an old step van type vehicle, small rescue, or ambulance that they are willing to donate, the team would be very grateful. If anyone can help, please contact Mike Granoth at click for email.

Posted November 30, 2009
Please follow the link to NECN regarding “Mica” a Weare NH PD K-9 who has cancer…. Her Cancer is treatable/recoverable, but costly… There is no money in the budget for her care, donations are being accepted… If anyone can help I am sure they would appreciate your kindness…..
http://www.wearepolice.com/content/view/67/1/ - http://www.necn.com/Boston/New-England/2009/11/26/Weare-responds-to-help-K9/1259256890.html.

From the Duxbury Firefighters:
The Duxbury Firefighters have formed a great relationship with FDNY Battalion Chief John Salka and are happy to help him spread the word on this very worthwhile cause.
After much planning and effort a September 11th Commemorative Coin has been struck to coincide with the 10 year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. This coin is a fundraising project undertaken by FDNY Battalion Chief John Salka and a committee of other firefighters and their friends to fund and support several charitable organizations including the W5 Firefighters World Trade Center Fund, The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation and the FDNY Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Go to our website (www.september11anniversaryfund.com) for more information on the charitable funds and to get a look at the beautiful new coin. The coin costs $20 and every penny will be dispersed to the listed funds. This is an opportunity for every firefighter in America to honor and remember the FDNY Brothers lost on 9/11 and to support the great work that the folks at the Burn Center Foundation, VFW and the W5 Firefighters WTC Fund are doing. Take a look at the attached ad and post it where every firefighter will have a chance to see it. Thanks!

Posted November 16, 2009
The Fall River Fire Museum is looking for information and photos of an old 1940's ladder truck, the former L3, that is located in a barn on a farm in Wareham. Additionally, they are looking for information and photos of a fire truck that was at Edaville RR, which was a former Fall River rig, and may now be at Kingston Sand and Gravel in Kingston. If anyone has any info or photos of these rigs please contact Scott of the Fall River Fire Museum at Click for Email.

Posted September 25, 2009
The law requires the American flag be lowered in tribute on only a few days each year. Very appropriately, one of these days is the observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, this year, on October 4, 2009. We hope to see you there but if not, hopefully at minimum, your flag will be lowered.
On October 16, 2001, President George W. Bush approved legislation requiring the American flag to be lowered to half-staff on all Federal buildings to memorialize fallen firefighters. Public Law 107-51 requires this action to occur annually in conjunction with observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
Encourage your local community to follow the Federal Government's example. When you lower your flag this year, you will recognize the brave men and women who died in the Line of Duty.
You may also want to ask your local officials to include lowering the flag in a proclamation recognizing the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Now available t-shirts to benefit the families of the fallen Buffalo firefighters. Call the number on the flyer or email Click for Email.