During 1884, an application was received by the Village Board to supply Haverstraw with water, and shortly thereafter construction started on a pressurized water system. By 1885, it was recommended to the Board of Engineers that fire hydrants be placed throughout the Village to improve fire protection. This work was to commence the next spring, and [...]
Entries from September 2008
The Hose Carts
September 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Apparatus, Front Page, History
Tags: Congers FD Steamer·Fire Hydrants·Handtub·Hose Carriage·L. Button & Company
Mass Casualty Drill September 1994
September 16th, 2008 · No Comments · H.F.D., History
Almost 14 years ago, there was a Mass Casualty drill on the Bowline Property. General Warren participated, and here are the video’s. Thanks to Joey
Click HERE for the Media page
Tags: Mass Casualty Drill·Mutual Aid·Rockland County Fire
The 1977 FMC John Bean High Pressure
September 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Apparatus, Front Page
“The Jaws and Covered Crew Bench”
Our 1977 FMC John Bean High Pressure truck was a logical replacement for the 1954 International. Designed with a covered crew bench and air pack racks behind the cab, this apparatus carried our first ‘Jaws of Life’, had a permanent foam dispensing system, and carried 6 firefighters comfortably and safely [...]
Tags: 1977 FMC·firefighting foam dispensing system·High Pressure·Hurst Tools·John Bean·The Jaws and Covered Crew Bench
