HALFMOON – On Saturday February 6th The Halfmoon – Waterford Fire District No. 1 in conjunction with Halfmoon Fire Company, held its 91st annual inspection dinner at the Franklin Plaza in Troy. Two hundred plus attendees were on hand to enjoy the evening and to honor the fire fighters. Officers and Chiefs were sworn in by Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen. Company officers were sworn in by Waterford’s Town Councilman Dave Ball.
Read the entire article in the 02/11 edition.
MECHANICVILLE - The Mechanicville Volunteer Fire Department has just completed its annual Fire Prevention Training Program for elementary school students, Grades K-5, at the Mechanicville Elementary School. Over 700 students attended demonstration of fire safety practices for themselves and their homes and families. The also got the opportunity to see and us a fire extinguisher simulator. Several brave teacher volunteers also got the “thrill” of riding in tower truck’s 10 foot aerial bucket to the delight of their students. At the conclusion of the training session, each student was given a Mechanicville Fire Prevention tee shirt and a personal calculator. Member of the Hillcrest Fire Department assisted.
Article and photos in the Oct. 6th edition of the Express.