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1990 E-One 110' Aerial

We proudly serve the people of Ossining, New York with the eight other companies that comprise the Ossining Fire Department.

Ladder 42 is an E-One 110-foot rear-mounted aerial stationed at the Northside Firehouse on Snowden Avenue along with Engine 96.

On Thursday Governor Paterson signed legislation allowing firefighters to operate fire trucks and other emergency apparatus without a commercial drivers’ license during non-emergency situations, such as training, building inspections and ceremonial duties, including parades.

Some of the defect was cured by language in the recently enacted NYS budget, which exempted firefighters from the CDL requirement while going to and from an emergency situation.  The legislation now completes the exemption and makes it clear that ceremonial activities, such as parades, are also exempted activities.

The legislation was sponsored by Senator Brian Foley and Assemblyman Bob Sweeney.  FASNY worked closely with the Chiefs and Districts Associations to support the efforts of the sponsors in getting this bill through.  FASNY commends the members of the Legislature for passing the bills, and Governor Paterson for signing it into law before Memorial Day. FASNY also thanks its members for their active support of this important bill.

The Governor’s office issued a press release on the bill signing, which included the following quote from FASNY President Tom Cuff:

President of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Thomas J. Cuff, Jr., said: “This law restores the ability of our dedicated volunteer firefighters to operate fire apparatus in both emergency and non-emergency situations - such as training and drill evolutions - and community events, including school visits and, of course, this weekend’s Memorial Day parades. Our members already receive many hours of safety and operational training before getting behind the wheel of these rigs, making the need for a CDL unnecessary. On behalf of the volunteer fire service, our leadership thanks the Legislature and Governor for their swift action in passing and signing this important piece of legislation.”

To read the full release from the Governor’s office, please follow the following link:http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0522093.html