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Late breaking news
We are pausing at this time to request your prayers at the
passing of our longtime friend and Secretary, Jim Wright of
Norwich NY. Jim was a friend to all in the fire service, and
as you read the attached obituary please remember him and
his family in your thoughts and prayers.
James W. Wright
of Norwich
James W. Wright, of Norwich, passed away after an
illness the morning of March 3, 2009. He was 71. Jim
is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janice Kenyon
Wright; by four daughters, Nicki Conroy of the Town
of Union, Bety Lynne Wright of Somerset, NJ, Wendy
Sue Wright and David Burdick of Norwich, and Jamie
Lynn Moore and husband, Gary of Norwich; and nine grandchildren, Edwin,
Andrew, Elise, Susan, Benjamin, and Daniel Conroy, Logan and Noah
Bufalini, and Dustin Moore. He is also survived by his sister, Kathryn Vona;
and was predeceased by his parents, James Lowell Wright and Katherine
Greene Wright. Born in March of 1938, in Sayre, PA, Jim lived in Hornell
until moving to Owego in the mid-1940's. He attended Owego Free Academy
and was a member of the graduating class of 1956. While attending school,
he served as a full-time sports reporter for the Owego Times and Gazette.
Upon graduation, Jim attended Temple University and wrote sports for the
Temple Owl. He left school to become the sports editor of the now defunct
Endicott Daily Bulletin. Shortly after becoming the Tioga County Bureau Chief
for the Endicott Daily Bulletin, Jim was greeted by the now infamous Apalachin
Gangland Convention at the Joseph Barbara estate. He covered the trials
of many arrested, including Joseph Buffalino. Jim served as a disc jockey,
news director, and play-by-play sports commentator for WEBO in Owego.
After working as an interim Tioga County Bureau Chief for the Binghamton
Press, Jim left Owego to become the Chenango County Bureau Chief,
headquarted in Norwich, on July 11, 1966. He covered all aspects of news
including courts in Chenango and Delaware counties and parts of Madison
and Cortland Counties until the early 2000's when the bureau was closed.
At the time, Jim was shifted to the main office in Broome County to cover
police and fire beats and serve as a secondary courts reporter. During his
forty years of exclusively covering Chenango County, Jim covered scores of
murder trials, including the Cynthia Raymond Trial in G reene. In November of
1995, he received the Press and Sun-Bulletin Employee of the Month award
for his years of dedication and service. On May 2, 2008, Jim was honored
by the Chenango County Bar Association for his contributions to reporting
in the courts. He received the 2008 Liberty Bell Award at the Law Day
Celebration on May 2, at the courthouse where he covered many trials.
State Senator Thomas W. Libous declared that day "Jim Wright Day" in honor
of his services. Along with his reporting, Jim was an avid volunteer in the fire
service, both in Chenango and Tioga counties and statewide. He served as
the Norwich Fire Department's treasurer, secretary, and vice president, and
was a 53+ year olunteer firefighter, many of those years with the George
Rider Hook and Ladder Co. of the Norwich Fire Dept. He was also a Chenango
County Deputy Fire Coordinator from 1976 until his retirement from that
position in 2006. He was the secretary of the Chenango County Fire Chiefs
Association at its inception, and served as secretary of the Chenango County
Fireman's Association for ten years. In 2003, Jim was named Norwich
Firefighter of the Year. He was also presented with the Chenango County
Fire Coordinators' coveted Howard Bartlett Award, on May 31, 1998, for
meritorious service to the fire service. Jim had served as secretary to the
New York State Fire Safety Educators' Association, having held the position
for more than ten years. He was also on the New York State Fire Chiefs'
Public Education Committee, serving several years as chairman. Jim was
currently in his second five year term representing the Central New York
Firemen's Association as trustee at the Firemen's Home in Hudson. During his
first term, he served as secretary of the Board of Trustees. At his death, Jim
was serving a two year term as president of the Board of Trustees. He was
also currently one of the directors of the Firemen's Association of the State
of New York's Museum of Firefighting. Jim enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren and attending sporting events from Syracuse University football
to Binghamton University basketball, to Binghamton Senators hockey.Funeral
services for Jim will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 10:00 a.m. from the
Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Norwich. The Rev. Wayne Jagow, Chaplain of
the Firemen's Association
of the State of New York, will officiate. Friends are invited to call at the R.J.
Fahy Funeral Home in Norwich on Thursday evening from 7-9 and again on
Friday from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. Additional parking will be available at the
Chenango County Office Building, one block east of the church. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim's honor to
The Firemen's Home of the State of New York, 125 Harry Howard Avenue,
Hudson, NY 12534.
Please help us honor Jim's memory by making a donation to
the Firemen's Home on the Hudson
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REMINDER
2008 dues are overdue!!
2009 dues are due
Please send your individual or organization
membership dues to:
Interim Secretary
Rick Nemier
102 Merideth Ave, Nedrow, NY
13120
or
Membership Secretary
Frank Fiato
2 Cliff St
Rensselaer, NY 12144
With the unfortunate passing of our secretary, Jim Wright,
Rick Nemier is temporarily filling the roll of secretary until
elections in May 2009, at the request of the President Tim Boel.
Mission Statement
The mission of NY-SAFE is to reduce mortality and morbidity to the public
through the support of Fire Safety and Life Safety Educators. NY-SAFE
will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among educators and those
charged with the responsibility of presenting safety programs. NY-SAFE
will promote continued education and fraternity among the membership as
well as all Fire and Life Safety Educators. Education endorsed will include
but is not limited to fire safety, life safety, injury prevention, fire prevention,
arson prevention and burn prevention.
Anyone wishing to join can go to the Membership & Membership Application
pages, print an application, and apply. We would be more than happy to
add you to our growing membership roster.
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safety programs? Then send us your
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Any information, announcements, or ideas are welcome
& appreciated.
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Now is the Time
to start working with your local schools and
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see Operation EDITH page for more info
or contact Joe Jahelka
at NYSAFE01@aol.com
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From USFA
Focus on Fire Safety
In the event of a fire, a properly installed and maintained smoke
alarm can save your life and those of your loved ones. Smoke alarms
are a very important means of preventing home fire fatalities by
providing an early warning signal so you and your family can escape.
They are one of the best safety devices you can buy and install to
protect yourself, your family, and your home. You can prevent
tragedies simply by testing and maintaining your smoke alarms and
practicing a fire escape plan. All smoke alarms in your house should
be tested once a month and their batteries replaced annually or as
indicated by the manufacturer’s instructions.
Some quick facts
- Ninety-six percent of all homes have at least one smoke alarm. Overall, three-quarters of all U.S. homes have at least one working smoke alarm.
- Sixty-five percent of reported home fire deaths in 2000-2004 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
- No smoke alarms were present in 43% of the home fire deaths.
- In 22% of the home fire deaths, smoke alarms were present but did not sound.
- The death rate per 100 reported fires is twice as high in homes without working smoke alarms as homes with working smoke alarms.
- An estimated 890 lives could be saved each year if all homes had working smoke alarms!
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| Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your summer kick-off barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Safety tips
- Propane and charcoal BBQ grills must only be used outdoors. If used indoors, or in any enclosed spaces, such as tents, they pose both a fire hazard and the risk of exposing occupants to toxic gases and potential asphyxiation.
- Position the grill well away from siding, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
- Place the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas and foot traffic.
- Keep children and pets away from the grill area: declare a three-foot "safe zone" around the grill.
- Put out several long-handled grilling tools to give the chef plenty of clearance from heat and flames when flipping burgers.
- Periodically remove grease or fat buildup in trays below grill so it cannot be ignited by a hot grill.
Charcoal grills
- Purchase the proper starter fluid and store the can out of reach of children, and away from heat sources.
- Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals or kindling have already been ignited, and never use any flammable or combustible liquid other than charcoal starter fluid to get the fire going.
Propane grills
- Check the gas cylinder hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. A light soap and water solution applied to the hose will quickly reveal escaping propane by releasing bubbles. If you determine your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. I f the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department.
- If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not attempt to move the grill.
- Use only equipment with the label of a recognized testing laboratory. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions on how to set up the grill and maintain it.
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