Mutual Aid Plan for County of Ulster [ 176 KB ] This describes the backround and responsabilities of Fire Dept.'s within the County in terms of Mutual Aid response.
New Radio Procedure Detail [ 142 KB ] This is a presentation going into detail about the reasons and set-up of the new radio procedures. This has been all summed up in that we have been doing most of this all along on our end.
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Announcement of Amanda's Law to take effect February 22, 2010 [ 80 KB ] This is the announcement from the State of New York about the requirement of Amanda's law wwherein it legislates that all buildings are to have a carbon monoxide detector installed on the lowest story having a sleeping area. This law takes effect February 22nd, 2010.
County Radio Identification Numbers (Tillson is '60') [ 15 KB ] Example: E-60-14 means Engine-Tillson-Truck# 14. T-60-12 is Tanker-Tillson-Truck#12. Since Rosendale's ID # is 50, E-50-10 would mean Engine-Rosendale-Truck #10. Bloomington is '18', Rifton is '49', High Falls is '30' and New Paltz is '43'. County Fire Control is 'Ulster 911' Tillson's Base Station at Firehouse is KQU-201.
Explanation of Fire Pump Cavitation [ 138 KB ] This is something to be aware of whenever operting the pumps, especially when drafting water or in any scenario where your water supply may be cut off or reduced.
NYS Volunteer Fire Dept Laws [ 178 KB ] These laws are printed directly from the NYS Assembly website. They are sections contained within Article 11 of the New York State Town Law.
NYS Volunteer Fireman Tax Credit Form #IT-245 [ 341 KB ] This is the form you fill out to get the NYS Tax Exempt Credit for providing service in a Volunteer Fire Department.Instructions are at the bottom of the form.