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 Repaired mural Last May Goldman Sachs helped the Vollies with a bit of spring cleaning while Joe Indart painted a mural on the outside of the Blue Star Mothers Hall. Then less than two weeks later it was defaced. Now finally it has been repaired by the artist!  Defaced mural last June
For anyone looking to get into the Emergency Medical Service get certified now and for only $850 The Vollies will be hosting an NYS EMT class beginning in early October. Phone: 718-332-9292 52 Seba Avenue
 FF English & FF Sherman extinguish training fire. There was a festive atmosphere this past weekend at the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department firehouse where Engine 1 and Ambulance 3 lined the street and firefighters welcomed visitors as part of a statewide initiative to attract volunteers to shrinking fire volunteer departments. The Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is the only volunteer fire department in Brooklyn participating in the recruitment drive initiated by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. Most visitors Saturday and Sunday were young girls and boys who came with their parents to look at the firetrucks. They were allowed to clamber in and out, chat with firefighters and watch demonstrations. By the end of the open house, a string of people had come and gone with a few serious volunteers. The department plans on having an open house again before the summer. Interested in Volunteering? Dispatching? EMT? Firefighter? Special Services? Email: volunteer@gbfd.net  FF Sherman's :)  Jaws of Life: Hurst tool above, Power Hawk tool below
The Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department has been busy recently, they have scheduled an open house, and now according to their website have painted their entire fire house. We like hearing actual volley news, the website is a good step. They have a wishlist of projects that maybe you can help with or donate toward.
Via GBFD.net The Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is opening its doors to area residents, so they can learn about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community, as part of a statewide program called Recruit NY. Over the last several years, it has been very tough for many fire departments throughout New York State to recruit and retain volunteers for a variety of reasons. Like most volunteer fire departments, the Gerritsen Beach Fire Department needs to bolster its emergency responder numbers, so it can continue to provide the optimum level of protection for its residents. Now more than ever, they need more of their neighbors joining their fire department. On Saturday, April 9th & Sunday, April 10th between 12pm – 3pm, the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Departmentlocated 52 Seba Avenue will join in an initiative with volunteer fire departments all across the state at their respective firehouses for a unified recruitment drive, as part of National Volunteer Week 2011. Not only willRecruit NY be an opportunity to highlight the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer firefighter, it will also raise public awareness about the need for volunteers. The hope is that a collaborative effort among volunteer fire departments statewide will turn the declining number of volunteer firefighters around. “Come on out and join us for this unique recruitment day at our firehouse,” said Doreen Greenwood Assistant Chief. “This is a great opportunity for our neighbors to observe the tasks of a firefighter and EMT. Our current members love what they do; they are everyday heroes who help neighbors in need. We hope our recruitment day will inspire other area residents to join our fire service family.” Throughout the day, the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department will conduct tours of the station and firefighter apparatus, allow visitors to try on turnout gear, and provide activities and stations throughout the firehouse for visitors to participate in. The fire department will discuss the requirements to be a volunteer, as well as conduct demonstrations, answer questions, and let visitors know how to get involved in the fire department.
Dear Friends and Neighbors; There has been much excitement around the Firehouse this past year. The department’s Instructors have been teaching an Emergency Medical Technician course at the Vollies Memorial Training Hall since February. This class will give the department 6 new EMTs to ride the ambulance. There have also been many new firefighters in training along with many new dispatchers. Special Services has been activated so that everyone can offer their expertise to assist the department in their new growth. We are very happy to have past members join us again to share their expertise. October 2010 began our 2011 annual fund drive. Letters requesting donations were delivered to the doors of over 2,000 homes and businesses in Gerrittsen Beach. Also, in October our Officers and Fire Council were elected into office. The Chief, John Czap and our Corporation President Vincent Mezzatesta have been directing the department since our Installation of Officers ceremony that was held during the Holiday party in December. This month, our annual payment of $29,733.12 is due for the Community Fire Truck. Insurance payments of $29,000.00 are paid through the year for liability for the trucks and buildings. Supplies, equipment and operations run a costly $50,000.00 annually. These expenses cannot be paid without your help. To date a total of less than 20% of the total homes and businesses have donated. Save the dates; April 9 and 10th from noon-3pm is a weekend to Learn more about the volunteer fire service in your community. Volunteer NY will be held at the firehouse. All local volunteer fire services will be joining us all over the state. The entire community is welcome to come by. On June 18th at 9am, we will be hosting a blood drive in our training hall. On June 24th at 7pm in the Cort Club, we will hold our annual Chinese Auction. Your support is necessary to keep our unique organization afloat. Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is the only Volunteer Fire Department in Brooklyn. Please take a moment to send in your annual donation in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Golden donor this year is $85.00 but every donation counts towards our fundraising efforts. Please send what ever you can as soon as possible. If you have already donated this year, thank you . You will be receiving your fund drive sticker in July, after our fund drive is closed for 2011. Thank You Visit the new GBFD.net
The Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is going to have that $520 bill, paid by our elected officials. The bill is going to be split three ways amongst Councilman Lew Fidler, Assemblyman Alan Maisel, and State Senator Marty Golden. However, at this time this same bill will come up next year if the city council does not exempt the Vollies from this tax. Paying this bill now is a short time fix. As a long term fix, Councilman Fidler has introduced legislation to exempt the Vollies and similar organizations from this fee.
The Gerrittsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department was recently surprised by $520 bill for inspection of the Blue Star Mothers Hall. The Blue Star Mothers Hall is where the “Volleys” hold most of their training for the community. In June 2009, the City Council enacted legislation as part of the Ficsal year 2010 budget package to amend the New York City Fire Code to limit the exemption from fees for Fire Department permits, inspections, and witnessing of required system performance tests. This “fee” has long been in place but many groups, including the Vollies, have always been exempted. The whole point of removing that exemption and assessing this fee, was to raise money to prevent the closure of any FDNY firehouses. Our City Councilman Lew Fidler has said “To impose a fee that was intended to help keep firehouses open on Volunteer Firefighters is not only ironic, but wrong headed. Our community in particular knows the important work the Vollies do at no cost to the City. Putting unnecesary burdens on them that endanger their ability to continue is foolish.” The Councilman is going to introduce legislation that would exempt the Vollies, and similar volunteer services, from this fee in the future. They have submitted the paperwork to start the legislative process for it earlier this morning!
 Fire at 77 Bevy Court With another possible snow storm coming the Gerrittsen Beach Fire Department is urging everyone to clear fire hydrants on your block and to keep them clear as much as possible during the storm. If you remember exactly one year ago there was a Devastating fire at 77 Bevy Court and the main problem was frozen hydrants which delayed a response. While we cannot prevent frozen hydrants clearing snow around hydrant is something we can do.  FDNY Thaw Unit AFTER house fire
BASIC EMT ORIGINAL Feb 10, 2011 Monday – 4:30pm NYSDOH $50 Non refundable seat EMT Emergency Care (Pearson/Prentice Hall) ASHI CPR Pro
The Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department has been ready to handle any Gerritsen Beach emergency since the start of the blizzard. The FDNY and EMS response times have been completely compromised during the blizzard. Any normal type of response to Gerritsen Beach would be difficult if not impossible. The Vollies have taken up that slack going on multiple emergency medical calls. |
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