Tip #1
Learn the fire department's emergency number, especially if the community does not have 9-1-1 service.  Make sure that all family members know to escape the fire first, then call the fire department from a neighbor's phone.
 Tip #2
It is important to regularly discuss with the entire family what to do in a fire.  Every family member needs to know what to do in case the entire family in not together when a fire occurs.  Also, awareness helps reduce fear and ensures that all family members know what to do.
  Tip #3
Establish two escape routes from every room in the house.  Escape ladders should be a consideration for sleeping areas on upper floors.  These ladders should be stored near windows.


Several members were honored at the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown's Annual Banquet on January 27th.

EMS Top 10 Responders:

1.

 Timothy J. Barrow
2. Jonathan G. Huntley
3. David d Chillas
4. Patrick A. Drejka
5. Jeffrey R. Ong


(Left to Right: David d Chillas, Patrick Drejka, Jeffrey Ong, Jonathan Huntley, Timothy Barrow)

6. Lynnesue K. Bennett
7. Jeffrey W. Smith
8. Richard A. Sochia Jr.
9. Dennis M. Murphy
10. Michael W. Hrivnak


(Left to Right: Michael Hrivnak, Dennis Murphy, Beth, Richard Sochia Jr., Jeff Smith, Lynnesue  Bennett)

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FIRE Top 10 Responders:

1.

 Theodore W. Price
2. Shawn D. Mullen
3. Jeffrey M. Sword
4. Gary W. Burge
5. John G. Timney


(Left to Right: Gary Burge, Shawn Mullen, John Timney, Jeff Sword, Theodore Price)

6. Joseph M. Debus
7. Patrick A. Drejka
8. Timothy J. Barrow
9. Timothy L. Hoffecker
10. Phillip D. Brackin


(Left to Right: Joseph Debus, Timothy Hoffecker, Philip Brackin, Timothy Barrow, Patrick Drejka)

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Fireman of the Year:

Jeffrey W. Smith


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EMS Person of the Year:

Jonathan G. Huntley


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Junior Fireman of the Year:

Philip D. Brackin


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President's Award:

Milton Hilliard


(Left to Right: Daniel Burris, Milton Hilliard)
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Outgoing Director:

Sean Klabe (no pic)
Kevin B. Reinike (no pic)
Mathew S. Borsari


(Left to Right: Daniel Burris, Mat Borsari)
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Special Awards:

Years
Matthew J. Demarco 10
Michael W. Gratkowski 10
Kristen N. Wharton 10
Michael W. Lightcap 10
Bruce G. Fillingame (no pic) 10


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  Years
Kenneth E. Rively 15
Kenneth D. Rively 15


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  Years
Gary W. Burge 30


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  Years
Garry L. Collins 35


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  Years
James K. Craig 45
David d Chillas 45


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  Years
Charles E. Price 60


(Left to Right: Franklin Bailey Jr., James Craig, Charles Price, Kenneth Branner, Frank J. Bailey)