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EMERGENCY SERVICES (continued from page 26)
Chief Engineer: Rob Manna First Assistant Engineer: Dave Ober Second Assistant Engineer: Mike Aurelia Engineer: Tim Hoeffel Newtown Hook & Ladder Company, No. 1, is located behind Edmond Town Hall. It has been formally serving Newtown since 1883. The company is made up of dedicated men and women from all walks of life. Hook & Ladder responds to a variety of calls, including structure fires, brush fires, smoke investigations, motor vehicle accidents and extrications. Anyone interested in becoming a member may contact the company by telephoning 203-270-4383 and leaving their name and address. The fire company will provide the training and equipment needed to allow members to help their community, family, and friends. Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Main Firehouse, 18-20 Riverside Road Fire Substation, 249 Berkshire Road http://sandyhookfire.com Administrative Officers President: Brad Richardson Vice President: George Lockwood, Sr Secretary: Karin Halstead Treasurer: John Jeltema Assistant Treasurer: Karin Halstead Commissioner: Michael Burton Firefighting Officers Chief: Bill Halstead Assistant Chief: Anthony Capozziello First Assistant Chief: Kevin Stoyak Second Assistant Chief: Michael Burton Captain: John Jeltema Lieutenant: Ryan Clark First Engineer: Matt Dobson Second Engineer: Tim Whelan EMS Captain: Karin Halstead Fire company meetings are held the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 pm. Monthly drills are held the second Sunday morning and the fourth Monday evening of the month. Work sessions are each Monday evening. The annual election is in June. Annual events include a Lobsterfest in June, a golf tournament in July, and sales of Christmas trees and wreaths in December. An annual fundraising campaign begins in April. Sandy Hook Ladies Auxiliary President: Shari Burton Vice President: Joanne Thompson Treasurer: Laura Comerford Secretary: Linnea Stoyak The Ladies Auxiliary is the support group for the fire company. The group sponsors flower sales for Easter and Mother’s Day, and holds other fundraisers during the year. New members are always welcome. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the fire company’s main station.
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