nice website
i belong to Sleepy Hollow FD in westchester county NY,
Union hose engine company #2 (engine 86)
go to our website sleepyhollowfd.org
this way we could have each-other info, when we have a parade we invite u guys up

Hi,
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and it looks like you all have been busy. I miss everyone and I hope all is well and everyone is staying safe. I have included the Silver Spring VFD web page incase you were interested in viewing it.

Miss You,
Megan

Letter to my pen pal in Israel
We are absorbing news flashes from Israel like a sponge.

We live in a really huge forest and know and understand the dangers that accompany that lifestyle, so we are wondering how close to the confligration were you, and if any of your friends or family suffered losses. Fire is the thing we most fear, here.

We were suprised that wilderness fire fighting in Israel was lacking. Our firefighting consists of volunteers with paid superior officers. Every little town here in the forest has a firehouse and when we have a problem they work together. The firehouse in the next town moves up closer to the next empty firehouse to cover for those firemen who are in the front lines.
They raise money for firefighting equipment by sponsoring events in the summertime - like BBQs or ball games - and everyone attends and enjoys the fun. In the end we have a system that has worked for us over many many years.

Please keep me posted.

If you have someone who would like to come here to see how we do things, please let me know. I can make arrangements and they can stay here with me or even with some of the volunteers.

Here on the lake, we purchased a special fire boat. The local firemen know where it is and what equipment it houses. You can take a look at www.saranaclakefire.com. They have an equipment link. See also www.uppersaranac.com

Love to you, be safe
eMolly

Hi Molly dear,

Thanks for your concern. I and my family and friends are all OK.
My family is in the Tel-Aviv area.
My town - Karmiel (not Carmel), is located 40 Kilometers ( 25 miles) north of Haifa
and the Carmel mountain reserve where the fire took place.
Yes indeed - this was the biggest fire in Israel's history, taking 42 lives,
burning some 6 million trees, destroying hundreds of homes,
evacuating 15,000 people,
and raging over an area of some
50 square kilometers. (Almost 12,500 acres of forest fire...).
I think we have it under control now.
Allow me not to write about the lacking of fire -fighting
equipment, aircrafts and budgets. It is very upsetting to me
to say the least. After this tragedy the subject will never be the same here.
Thank you for the interesting links and once again, for your concern.

Be well, Molly.

Hugs,

Avi

Just thinking about the good old days in SLVFD. (Early 1990s) Talking about some of the fun I had there with some co-workers. Wife and I would love to move back when I retire in 9 years and 7 months, but who is counting. Keep Safe.

Hi,

I just watched your dog 'Smokey' on Animal Planet HD and must
congratulate you with it.
I'm a cat lover myself but also like dogs. Keep up the good work.
God bless.

Greetings,

Paul Moortgat (Belgium)

I grew up in saranac lake I lived on Trudeau Rd and Moir Rd class of 1980

Fantastic site. I especially like the history photos.
Keep up the good work and stay safe

Hello,
My name is Tibor and I am a firefighter from Slovakia.
I am a collector of firefighter patches.
Your web page is very nice and interesting.
I wish you a lot of success in your future work.
Greetings from Slovakia
Tibor

Great site, love the pics. Be safe.

great site keep up the good work

Good looking site.... Keep up the good work....

Congrats on the new website. A perfect venue to show the citizens you serve that you are a professional and proud agency. I was a member for 8 years and a Paid Driver for 3.5 yrs. I miss the department, it's members and my home town. I moved to VT to serve in the Vermont State Police in 1983. Retired from the VSP in 12/2007 with 25 years of service as the Lt/Station Commander of the Derby Station. Currently serving the US Dept of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol as a Supervisory Sector Enforcement Specialist at the Swanton Sector. I haven't been home to SL in over a year but hope to make a trip this summer and will stop in to say Hi. Stay safe, I am proud of you all.

Great website guys!! Stay low and stay safe!!

LOOKS GOOD !!!! STAY SAFE !!!!!

Great web site. Your house looks great.

Nice job guys!!!! My best wishes for smokey to make a great recovery!!

(Webmaster Note: Smokey spent last night at the Vets for a stomach problem. She is back at the firehouse today and doing well)

Nice looking site. Look forward to seeing added content. Great job!

Congrats on your new site. Thanks to Everyone and all you do for us. You are truly angels to many of us.

Super super job on web site. I was an original member of the dive team. This site makes me very homesick. I was and still am very proud to have been a member of SLVFD. Keep up the good work and will visit you all in June 2010

Great site, our department uses Firehouse Solutions too. Visited your area many times years ago when we had friends living in Syracuse. Great area. Keep up the good work and be safe doing it!

God Bless you all and thank you for all your good work.

Beautiful website! What a great testament to all that you do!

Thanks for what you all do, and May God Bless you all and your familys!

VERY NICE SITE TRAIN HARD AND STAY SAFE. CHECK OUT OUR SITE WWW.PINCH FIRE.COM ,GOD BLESS..BOB

Great job, easy to move from one place to another and return without problems. Very user friendly. Nice job Jim....glad your back :)

wow!
The site really looks great! Lots of nice features.
Great job....keep up the good work!

This is looking like a great site....... Kudos to you for all the hard work.....