MARCELLUS
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Serving the Town of Marcellus for more than 150 years
Spring 2012
Marcellus Town Board wants to retain volunteers by granting service awards
Left to right: Jessica Lingyak, Nick Edwards, Amy Kennedy, and Billy White
MVFD new recruits Congratulations to the members of the Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department who recently completed the Firefighting Standards 1 training course offered at Cayuga County Fire Training Center. The course introduces new recruits to basic firefighting techniques and equipment. Each recruit was required to complete a written and practical exam and received National Fire Protection Association 1001 Level I Standard certification. Volunteers need no prior experience to apply. We welcome and encourage transfers from other departments as well.
Who do you call for help in the Town of Marcellus? You may be surprised to learn that it actually is your neighbor or a friend who responds to your emergency call as part of a professionally trained, volunteer team of compassionate individuals—The Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department. “Volunteer fire departments have been the backbone of a community for decades,” said John Rossiter, Chief of the Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department. “Our sole purpose is to help the members of this community and keep them safe.”
“We greatly value the service of the members of our department. Their service is not only provided at great personal risk but requires a significant amount of training hours in order to be certified. ” -Town of Marcellus Board
HONORING MVFD FIREFIGHTERS
Chief James Rossiter, Larry Abrahamson, and Tim Chase together have provided a combined service total of 85+ years to the Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department.
But this long-time tradition of neighbors helping neighbors has had its struggles maintaining its ranks over the years. “Every person I serve with sacrifices time with their families not only to run into burning buildings and rescue people in car accidents, but to continually train to keep up with firefighting and emergency responder standards. It takes commitment and dedication,” said Rossiter. “These days, many people just
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don’t have that kind of time.” The Town Board of Marcellus wants to honor these dedicated individuals who have put in countless hours helping the community by implementing the New York State endorsed Length of Service Award program.
SERVICE AWARDS IMPORTANT DATES JULY 12
Marcellus Fire Dept. Open House & Information Night Marcellus Fire House, 7 p.m.
JULY 25
Town of Marcellus Public Hearing on Service Award Referendum Marcellus Fire House, 7 p.m.
AUGUST 21
Town of Marcellus Referendum Vote on Volunteer Fire Dept. Service Awards Marcellus Fire House Noon - 9 p.m. VOTER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be eligible to register to vote, 18+ years old, U.S. Citizen, and a Marcellus resident for more than 30 days Apply for absentee ballot by contacting Marcellus Town Clerk, Karen Pollard.
“We greatly value the service of the members of our department. Their service is not only provided at great personal risk but requires a significant amount of training hours in order to be certified. Their service protects our property 24/7, 365 days a year,” wrote the Marcellus Town Board in a letter to residents. CONTINUED INSIDE
Learn more at www.marcellusfd.com