Saturday, April 17, 2010
Application Period for National Fire Academy Opens April 15
The application period for the first semester of FY2011 at the National Fire Academy (NFA) will be open from April 15 to June 15. NFA courses and course-materials are free, and transportation and lodging for students who represent career or volunteer fire departments, rescue squads, or state/local governments attending on-campus courses are currently provided as part of funding under the student stipend reimbursement program. The first semester includes classes that begin October 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. Learn more and apply at www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Short Range Fire Weather:
FOR IMMEDIATE CIRCULATION:
DISCUSSION...
THERE IS AN ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD ACROSS MOST OF MASSACHUSETTS
THIS AFTERNOON AND THROUGH WEDNESDAY. MINIMUM AFTERNOON RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO BETWEEN 20 AND 30 PERCENT COMBINED WITH POTENTIAL
DRY SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 MPH. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CAUSE VERY LOW
FUEL MOISTURES IN ALL DEAD OR DORMANT LIGHT SURFACE FUELS AND RESULT IN AN
ELEVATED RISK OF ACTIVE AND/OR DANGEROUS FIRE BEHAVIOR.
EASTERN FRANKLIN, HAMPSHIRE, HAMDEN COUNTIES COULD SEE RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES DROP BELOW 20% DURING THE AFTERNOON PERIODS CAUSING RAPID
DRYING IN LIGHT SURFACE FUELS AND LEADING TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
FIRE BEHAVIOR.
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
DRY AND UNSEASONABLY WARM WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY. THE
HIGHEST TEMPERATURES WILL GENERALLY BE IN THE INTERIOR WITH COOLER
TEMPERATURES ALONG THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH COAST. THE HIGHEST CONCERN
FOR FIRE SPREAD WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY WHEN HIGHS REACH INTO THE 80S
AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH ARE FORECAST. MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
WILL DROP BETWEEN 20 AND 30 PERCENT. INCREASING CHANCES OF RAIN
FRIDAY INTO THE WEEKEND.
DISCUSSION...
THERE IS AN ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD ACROSS MOST OF MASSACHUSETTS
THIS AFTERNOON AND THROUGH WEDNESDAY. MINIMUM AFTERNOON RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO BETWEEN 20 AND 30 PERCENT COMBINED WITH POTENTIAL
DRY SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS TO 25 MPH. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CAUSE VERY LOW
FUEL MOISTURES IN ALL DEAD OR DORMANT LIGHT SURFACE FUELS AND RESULT IN AN
ELEVATED RISK OF ACTIVE AND/OR DANGEROUS FIRE BEHAVIOR.
EASTERN FRANKLIN, HAMPSHIRE, HAMDEN COUNTIES COULD SEE RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES DROP BELOW 20% DURING THE AFTERNOON PERIODS CAUSING RAPID
DRYING IN LIGHT SURFACE FUELS AND LEADING TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
FIRE BEHAVIOR.
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
DRY AND UNSEASONABLY WARM WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY. THE
HIGHEST TEMPERATURES WILL GENERALLY BE IN THE INTERIOR WITH COOLER
TEMPERATURES ALONG THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH COAST. THE HIGHEST CONCERN
FOR FIRE SPREAD WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY WHEN HIGHS REACH INTO THE 80S
AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH ARE FORECAST. MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
WILL DROP BETWEEN 20 AND 30 PERCENT. INCREASING CHANCES OF RAIN
FRIDAY INTO THE WEEKEND.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
2009 National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
2009 National EMS Memorial Bike Ride (NEMSMBR)
Team “ Charles”
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Inc. honors Emergency Medical Services personnel by organizing and implementing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve every day, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty.
Starting Wednesday, May 20th , Charles Spirydowski will be taking part in the NEMSMBR on behalf of the Southern Berkshire Ambulance. His bike ride continues on Thursday, May 21st and Friday, May 22nd, which will complete his 200 miles of the 600-mile ride.
For more information, please contact Charles at C.Spirydowski @ Verizon.net or mail support (a straight contribution) to Southern Berkshire Ambulance, 31 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington, MA 01230
Checks should be made out to the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride. Please write the name of Charles Spirydowski on the memo line.
Interesting Web Links:
Muddy Angels National EMS Memorial Bike Ride – www.muddyangels.com
National EMS Memorial –www.nemsms.org
Muddy Angels
A little history:
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride is a National ride to honor the lives of EMS heroes. The ride was established in 2001 and began in Boston, MA and ended in Roanoke, VA, the current home of the EMS National Memorial. Today the ride begins in New York City, NY, or Lexington, KY and concludes seven days & 600 miles later in Roanoke, VA.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Team “ Charles”
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Inc. honors Emergency Medical Services personnel by organizing and implementing long distance cycling events that memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve every day, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty.
Starting Wednesday, May 20th , Charles Spirydowski will be taking part in the NEMSMBR on behalf of the Southern Berkshire Ambulance. His bike ride continues on Thursday, May 21st and Friday, May 22nd, which will complete his 200 miles of the 600-mile ride.
For more information, please contact Charles at C.Spirydowski @ Verizon.net or mail support (a straight contribution) to Southern Berkshire Ambulance, 31 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington, MA 01230
Checks should be made out to the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride. Please write the name of Charles Spirydowski on the memo line.
Interesting Web Links:
Muddy Angels National EMS Memorial Bike Ride – www.muddyangels.com
National EMS Memorial –www.nemsms.org
Muddy Angels
A little history:
The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride is a National ride to honor the lives of EMS heroes. The ride was established in 2001 and began in Boston, MA and ended in Roanoke, VA, the current home of the EMS National Memorial. Today the ride begins in New York City, NY, or Lexington, KY and concludes seven days & 600 miles later in Roanoke, VA.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
72nd Roll Call Banquet
Past Chief Harry Chesbro presents Fire Chief Chip Chesbro with a pin for 25 Years of Service. Photo Taken by Paul Vallone
Saturday,November 1,2008 The Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company held its 72nd Annual Roll Call Banquet. Guest attended were:
Area Departments;
Adams Fire Department - Chief Steve Brown, Assistant Chief P.J. Goyette
Cheshire Fire Department - Assistant Chief Fran Gwozdz,filling for Fire Chief Tom Francesconi - Mike Biagini, Jr.
North Adams Fire - Steve Meranti
Readsboro Fire - Chief Carl Marchegiani, Captain Adam Codogni
Stamford Fire - Chief Paul Ethier, Deputy Chief Bob Costine
Williamstown Fire - Chief Craig Pedercini, Assistant Chief Mike Noyes
Berkshire County - Fire Coordinator Butch Garrity
MASS.DCR - Fire Warden District 12 Larry Ray, Patrolman Margaret Carnevale
Town of Clarksburg - Administrator Mike Canales
Clarksburg Police - Chief Mike Williams
North Adams Ambulance - John Meaney
Inactive Members:
Fred Perry
Al Brooks
Phil Fosser
Walter O'Dell
Neville Toye
Paul Blanquart
Mike Daigneault
Past Chiefs:
Harry Chesbro
Howard Chesbro
Joe Moran
Honorary Members:
Ed McGowan
John Tietgens
The Pins of Years of Service
From Left to Right: Mike Rivers 10 yrs,Don Boudreau 10 yrs,Chip Chesbro 25 yrs,Krystal Chesbro 5 yrs,Kie Chesbro 40 yrs,Kevin Blanchard 30 yrs, Steve Meranti 15 yrs.
Keith Bush given a pin for 15 yrs of service.
Keeping the Family Tradition:
Fire Company Group Shot
Saturday, September 6, 2008
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
/O.CON.KALY.FA.A.0012.000000T0000Z-080907T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ NORTHERN LITCHFIELD-SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD-NORTHERN BERKSHIRE- SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE-WESTERN GREENE-EASTERN GREENE-WESTERN COLUMBIA- EASTERN COLUMBIA-WESTERN ULSTER-EASTERN ULSTER-WESTERN DUTCHESS- EASTERN DUTCHESS-WESTERN WINDHAM-EASTERN WINDHAM- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TORRINGTON...OAKVILLE...NEW MILFORD... TERRYVILLE...PITTSFIELD...NORTH ADAMS...GREAT BARRINGTON...LEE... LENOX...HOUSATONIC...HUNTER...TANNERSVILLE...WINDHAM...CATSKILL... COXSACKIE...ATHENS...CAIRO...JEFFERSON HEIGHTS...HUDSON... CHATHAM...SUNDOWN...ELLENVILLE...WOODSTOCK...WEST HURLEY... KERHONKSON...NAPANOCH...PHOENICIA...KINGSTON...NEW PALTZ... POUGHKEEPSIE...BEACON...ARLINGTON...PAWLING...DOVER PLAINS... MILLBROOK...PINE PLAINS...AMENIA...MILLERTON...JACKSONVILLE... NEWFANE...BRATTLEBORO...WEST BRATTLEBORO...BELLOWS FALLS 1140 AM EDT SAT SEP 6 2008
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR
* PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS... EAST CENTRAL NEW YORK AND SOUTHERN VERMONT...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT...NORTHERN LITCHFIELD AND SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD. IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS... NORTHERN BERKSHIRE AND SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE. IN EAST CENTRAL NEW YORK...EASTERN COLUMBIA...EASTERN DUTCHESS...EASTERN GREENE... EASTERN ULSTER...WESTERN COLUMBIA...WESTERN DUTCHESS...WESTERN GREENE AND WESTERN ULSTER. IN SOUTHERN VERMONT...EASTERN WINDHAM AND WESTERN WINDHAM.
* THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
* TROPICAL STORM HANNA CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTHEAST ALONG THE EAST COAST AND WILL SPREAD HEAVY RAIN INTO THE WATCH AREA THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL WILL LIKELY OCCUR LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. BY THE TIME THE RAIN ENDS ON SUNDAY...THREE TO SEVEN INCHES OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED IN THE WATCH AREA.
* FLOODING COULD BE ENHANCED BY THE UPSLOPE FLOW ALONG THE HIGHER TERRAIN...ESPECIALLY THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE CATSKILLS...BERKSHIRES...SOUTHERN GREENS AND LITCHFIELD HILLS. ALSO POTENTIAL FLOODING MAY INCREASE WHERE THERE ARE LARGE PAVED AREAS SUCH AS PARKING LOTS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS. RIVERS THAT ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE INCLUDE THE HOUSATONIC RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES...RIVERS IN SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT...AND TRIBUTARIES TO THE HUDSON RIVER IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK. TIDAL FLOODING MAY OCCUR ON THE HUDSON RIVER SOUTH OF ALBANY.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR
* PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS... EAST CENTRAL NEW YORK AND SOUTHERN VERMONT...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT...NORTHERN LITCHFIELD AND SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD. IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS... NORTHERN BERKSHIRE AND SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE. IN EAST CENTRAL NEW YORK...EASTERN COLUMBIA...EASTERN DUTCHESS...EASTERN GREENE... EASTERN ULSTER...WESTERN COLUMBIA...WESTERN DUTCHESS...WESTERN GREENE AND WESTERN ULSTER. IN SOUTHERN VERMONT...EASTERN WINDHAM AND WESTERN WINDHAM.
* THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
* TROPICAL STORM HANNA CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTHEAST ALONG THE EAST COAST AND WILL SPREAD HEAVY RAIN INTO THE WATCH AREA THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL WILL LIKELY OCCUR LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. BY THE TIME THE RAIN ENDS ON SUNDAY...THREE TO SEVEN INCHES OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED IN THE WATCH AREA.
* FLOODING COULD BE ENHANCED BY THE UPSLOPE FLOW ALONG THE HIGHER TERRAIN...ESPECIALLY THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE CATSKILLS...BERKSHIRES...SOUTHERN GREENS AND LITCHFIELD HILLS. ALSO POTENTIAL FLOODING MAY INCREASE WHERE THERE ARE LARGE PAVED AREAS SUCH AS PARKING LOTS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS. RIVERS THAT ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE INCLUDE THE HOUSATONIC RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES...RIVERS IN SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT...AND TRIBUTARIES TO THE HUDSON RIVER IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK. TIDAL FLOODING MAY OCCUR ON THE HUDSON RIVER SOUTH OF ALBANY.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The big winner
TheTranscript.com
Article Launched: 08/13/2008 09:42:45 AM EDT
Wednesday, August 13
Jim Bua, left, gets tickets to a Fenway Park game between the Red Sox and Yankees from Clarksburg firefighter Don Boudreau. Bua, of Monroe, won the raffle, which raised about $4,600 for the Clarksburg Fire Company. The money will be used for equipment, primarily dress uniforms, one of which Boudreau is proudly wearing in the photo.
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