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01/19/04

Fire Department Presents Thermal Imaging Camara to Village

Fire Dept. members Lyle Holland, Dave Haskin and Jim Pacanowski presented the department's new Bullard T3 Thermal Imaging camara to the board.  A released statement reports that a committee consisting of Dave Haskin, William Bills and Steve Pacanowski worked for over one (1) year researching the different units that were available.  At a cost of $11,399, the Dept. utilized money donated by the public to the Ambulance and Memorial Funds to purchase the unit.  Thermal imaging camaras have been credited with saving many lives, allowing firefighters to locate victims quickly, especially in heavy smoke conditions. "The Westfield Fire Department would like to thank the public for their generous donations which allowed us the opportunity to purchase this unit, therefore better extending the WFD's ability to better serve the community."

Chief Hanmann reports on December Fire & Rescue calls

Chief John Hanmann reported a total of 33 calls in December. 22 of these were rescue calls, of which 11 were in the Village, 5 at the Waters, 5 in the Town, and 1 mutual aid to another dept. 2 fire calls were in the Village, 3 were in the Town and 1 mutual aid fire call took place.  There 0 service calls, 1 NYS I-90 Thruway call, and 3 false alarms.   The board accepted the report as provided.  Mayor Catalano noted that "I hope you guys get a break soon, there have been a lot of calls this month especially."  Chief Hanmann acknowledged the statement pointing out that they're only mid way through January and they already have 33 calls.