Thanks to outgoing officers and congratulations to the incoming officers.

There will be a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners on January 20th, 2010 at 5:30 pm at Station 1.

BUDGET for 2010 has been finalized.  Visit the Budget Tab if you would like to see it.  Please remember even though there is a 9.6% increase, the budget was basically kept flat ($5,000 increase).  Because of the town wide reduction in assessment value the majority of homeowners will see a very small reduction in the actual fire tax.

NEW FIRE BURNING LAW - http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4261.html  PLEASE REVIEW THE ACTUAL LAW from the Link above.  A real simplified overview is the following but it is your responsibility to verify the facts.

1) If you need a burn permit you must contact the NYS DEC instead of the Town of Union Vale.
2) The only burning that is allowed (again check the complete regulation) A) Burning of brush (must have limbs less than 6 inches, not just leaves) and CANNOT BURN BETWEEN March 15th and May 15th B) Barbeque grills and Sugar houses as long as actually cooking/processing food. C) Small campfires with charcoal or natural wood but can't be left unattended D) On-site Agricultural Burning (See rules very specific) E) Smudge Pots to prevent Frost F) Ceremonial Bonfires with natural wood G) Flag Disposal H) Contraband burning by Police I) Prescribed Burns on State Lands J) Fire Training

The District has approved the purchase of a Tanker. It's arrival date is approximately June 2010.

Several new Policies have been added.  A-090 on Personal Vehicles, E-017 on Epinephrine Injectors, update A-088 Explorer Policy

Pictures are being kept up to date by the Chief Officers so be sure to go on the Action Shot Page to see the most current shots ...just click in the right spot to go to them.

I'm trying hard to keep the calendar up to date.  If anything is missing or wrong, just let me know (secretary@uvfdny.com).

And for more classes visit www.dc911.com