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Guardians of the community. Members of the Yulan Volunteer Fire Department pose by the department’s recently acquired Class A pumper. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Yulan Fire Department.

YULAN, NY — The Yulan Volunteer Fire Department (YVFD) has a proud history of service to the local community in the Upper Delaware River Valley. According to “In the Eye of the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

Michael Bunce, captain of the Town of Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps, served as a United States Marine Corps corpsman before becoming a highly-trained paramedic in civilian life.

The little mouse that roars

COCHECTON, NY — The Town of Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. held its first meeting on December 8, 1969. Chairman James Creegan called the assemblage to order. The corps was … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

Sullivan County Division of Public Safety Commissioner Rick Sauer. The division oversees the county’s Office of Emergency Management/Homeland Security, Bureau of Fire, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the E-911 Center. Sauer previously had a noteworthy career with the New York State Police.

Neighbors helping neighbors

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In 2017, former NYS Trooper Rick Sauer was appointed as Sullivan County’s Commissioner of Public Safety, taking over the helm of the division with more than three … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

Alex Rau, Sullivan County E-911 and EMS coordinator, joined the Liberty Volunteer Ambulance Corps at the age of 16. “We have a great team of public safety people,” said Rau of the 911 Center that serves more than 70 agencies.

‘We’re here for them’

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — As Sullivan County E-911 and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator Alex Rau explained, the mission of the bureau is to “provide the leadership, support, … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

Sullivan County Fire Commissioner John Hauschild was inspired to join the fire services by his father Donald “Pop” Hauschild, who served for 56 years.

‘You’re giving back to your community’

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — “I was born and raised in the fire service,” said Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild, adding that his father Donald “Pop” Hauschild … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

Scott “Wally” McGowan serves as chief of the Jeffersonville Volunteer Fire Department Protection Hose Co. No 1. He joined the department as a 16-year-old in 1993, two years before graduating high school.

‘It’s something I always wanted to do’

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Jeffersonville Volunteer Fire Department recently received a 50/50 matching grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to purchase a new … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

Volunteer fire departments serve their communities in more ways than responding to emergencies. Last year, several local fire departments helped out during a demolition derby at Bethel Motor Speedway by providing safety backup and wetting down the track. Pictured are members of the Kauneonga Lake Fire Department: Ryan Pennell, left, and Bill Pammer with the nozzle.

Calling all volunteers

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Your local volunteer fire departments and ambulance corps need dedicated volunteers every day of the year, 24-7. A recurring theme when talking to folks involved in … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

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