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A New York Senate proclamation honoring the life of a beloved former Northern Westchester fire chief, Raymond Baker, was presented to his family months after his sudden death.
The proclamation, prepared by New York State Sen. Peter Harckham, was presented to the family of former Somers Fire Chef and Golden’s Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Raymond Baker, Sr. the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department announced ... (Full Story & Photos)
Ryan Baker accepts the State Senate proclamation from Sen. Peter Harckham that acknowledges the lifetime of public service of his late father, Golden’s Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Raymond J. Baker, Sr., who died unexpectedly in March
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Douglas K Smith ('D.K.'), a 70-year member and three-time ex-Chief. Doug joined the department in 1954, following his older brother Leroy in serving our community.
Doug was very active in the department, so much so that in 1962, he became the 28th and youngest person to become Chief of the department.
Spring is in the air – and that means it’s brush fire season, cautions Golden’s Bridge Fire Chief Albert Melillo.
The lack of snowfall over the winter, last fall’s dried leaves and other brush debris blanketing the ground, minimal green vegetation, and springtime’s warmer temperatures and often gusty wind conditions all add up to the perfect storm for brush fires, says Chief Melillo.