Welcome to the
Perth Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
"Serving the community since 1945"
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The next Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be at the Perth Fire Station on September 10, 2010 after the 7 p.m. Memorial Ceremony at the Broadalbin Fire Station.
New members welcomed!
Alarms to Date: 210
Top Responders to date in 2010:
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Calls
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Ken Studier
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144
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76%
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Peter Watrobski
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Edwin Leonard
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47%
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Mike Quinn
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38%
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Steve Mack
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Last Updated 08-31-10
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The Perth Volunteer Fire Company Inc. would like to congratulate FF Steve Mack, FF Seth Friedlander and Support Staff member Shannon Serafin !!
Steve and Shannon has completed their 6 month probation period and have been accepted as full members. Seth has turned 18 and joined the ranks as a FireFighter after completeing his last 2 years as a Junior FireFighter/Explorer.
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The Perth Volunteer Fire Company encourages any 16, 17 or 18 year olds who live in the Town of Perth or an adjoining district to join our Junior FireFighter program and invite any 14 - 19 year olds to join our Explorer Program. Contact us for more info.
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**RAFFLE NOTICE:**
The Perth Volunteer Fire Company Inc. has started off our new Raffle Fund-raiser celebrating 65 years of service to the community. This raffle is for a Pellet Stove which includes 2 pallets of pellets, a hearth and installation. Tickets are $5.00 donation each and can be purchased from any member in the fire company or stop in any Monday night from 7pm to 9pm.
You do not need to be present to win.
For more info, contact Firefighter Joseph Blongiewicz at
848-0705
Drawing to be held November 8th, 2010. ____________________________________
A WORD FROM THE CHIEF
August 22, 2010
Another month has passed and the members at Perth Fire are busy selling tickets for our 65th Anniversary Raffle. We are also just starting the layout for our Annual Newsletter that will be out 2 weeks prior to elections and planning our Annual Halloween Dance that will be held October 30, 2010 from 8pm till midnight. This year the Fire Company will be celebrating the Dance in conjunction with our 65 years of service to the Town of Perth.
Over the years our community has been very supportive in the Memory Tree Program that we offer. This program is where for a donation, the Fire Company lights a lite on our Memory Tree in the front of the station from dusk till dawn starting Thanksgiving Day and runs through till New Years Day. Your donations to this program is what made it possible to construct the Memorial in the fromt of the station honoring all past, present and future members of the Perth Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
Since last reporting, the Fire Company has taken delivery of forestry equipment made possible through an ENCON matching grant and now we are waiting for the final inspection before we can place this equipment in service. The seven sets of gear obtained with the help of Senator Farley through a State Grant has been delivered with a few alterations needed to be completed, but we are very thankful for the Senators help.
This past month the Fire Company, in with conjunction with Galway, Hagaman and a few other fire companies, had completed its yearly hose testing by Safety First. This is the first time Perth Fire has had an outside company complete this task and are very happy with the results. We look forward to working with this company in the future.
The Perth Fire Company is very fortunate to have a group of people so dedicated to keeping our Town safe. These individuals all have families and work, some working two or three jobs, and they still find the time to not only answer the call for "help", but to train to better themselves as Firefighters and EMT's. Place that to the side and now ask these same members to raise money through fundraising instead of raising the fire tax. All in all, our members believe fundraising is what keeps the Town spirits alive. We ask for your support in each and every event we sponsor, from fundraising to open houses.
Lets not forget the Auxiliary Election Day bake Sale. This has been very succesful over the years!!
Chief Watrobski
Help Wanted
Ever thought to yourself, "what can I do that will help my community?", well, we have a solution for you. Join us at the Perth Volunteer Fire Company! We are very competitive with other fire company's out there. We will offer you the following:
- End of Year Income Tax Credit.
- Or a choice of a Property Tax Credit.
- Education Scholarship.
- State and Local Training (from EMS to Advanced Firefighter).
- Friendly Environment.
- Fitness Center Membership
- The ability to help your community or surrounding communities.
We at the Perth Volunteer Fire Company pride ourselves in what we do and how we help one another. If your looking to join an organization that is Fun, Friendly, and Giving, then look no further. Come visit us on any Monday night for a tour and application. If you would like to get in the fast lane, you can start by filling out our pre-application process here on the Internet. We look forward to hearing from you. We are an EOE operation.
Positions include:
Firefighter
EMS
Fire-Police
Support Staff Members
Ladies Auxiliary
Junior Firefighter (16 years of age to 19)
Explorer Post (14 years of age to 19)
Requirements: must be 18 years or older, have reliable transportation, be able to follow directions from superiors, able to attend a minimum of 15% of alarms, and are required to obtain 50 out of a possible 80 points in a calendar year.
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The Perth Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary
Next Meeting is Friday Sept 10, 2010, 7 pm at the Firehouse
4080 State Highway 30 North
The Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank all that supported their Annual Dinner Raffle.
To see a complete list of prizes, please click on Annual Dinner Raffle in the column to the left
Our Monday Night Agenda's
1st. Monday of the month - monthly apparatus checks/Station Cleanup
2nd. Monday of the month - monthly membership meeting
3rd. Monday of the month - training night (will be announced)
4th. Monday of the month - training night (will be announced)
5th. Monday of the month - training night (will be announced)
**Unless otherwise announced, all training/ Work Nights start promptly at 7:00 pm. Please feel free to stop by and see what we do. You can start the process by filling out an application on-line. A formal application will need to be filled out at the station. Thank you for your continued support!!
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