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Good day and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department’s Corner. I hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable Fall season and I’m sure you’re getting ready for the holidays and the New Year. Also, a reminder that this is a good time of the year to ensure that the smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in your house are charged and working properly.
We have two October events to report about. On the morning of October 15th, Members of the Montauk Fire Department spent several hours at the Montauk Public School to instruct the students in Fire Prevention. We had several pieces of apparatus parked at the school and gave demonstrations to all classes. Later that evening the Department’s Heavy Rescue Team conducted a drill simulating a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus. Thanks to all Members participating.
On October 22nd the Montauk Fire Department provided an escort to the Montauk Public School’s field hockey team. The lady Mustangs had just completed an undefeated season, winning the field hockey championship for the East End. Congratulations to the team!
Congratulations to sixty plus year active fireman, Dick White. Dick was recently honored by County Legislator Ann Welker for his 55 years of service as the East Hampton Town Member presiding over the Suffolk County Parks Department. Congratulations, Dick. Please see the photo of Dick receiving the Award.
As always Montauk Fire Department’s Company No.6 assisted with traffic control at the annual Montauk Halloween Parade. It was a great event even though the wind was gusting to 40 plus MPH. All the trick or treaters, young and old, had a nice time.
I’m asking everyone if you have the means to assist the Fire Department with our holiday drive for Toys for Tots. The Montauk Fire Department has been involved with collecting toys for children for many years and this year we ask for your generosity once again. 
If you are interested, you can utilize the big toy box we placed on the Village Green by donating a new toy in the box. Your gift will certainly make a young Montauk boy or girl very happy.
Many Montauk Fire Department Veterans celebrated Veterans Day this year at the Montauk Public School on November 10th. 
The school dedicated an entire assembly to honor Montauk Veterans. On November 11th many of the MFD Veterans participated in a flag raising ceremony at the Montauk Playhouse. Thank you to all of them.
On behalf of all the Members of the Montauk Fire Department I want to thank the community for your support throughout the year. I wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season.
~ Peter Joyce Jr., Chief, Montauk Fire Department
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