by Mary Ann Cascarino, AFD Chief 

Blood Pressure Screenings
Fridays, Noon - 1 pm
 Free blood pressure screenings will be provided every Friday from Noon to 1:00 pm at AFD Station 1, 230 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin. If you are unavailable at that time, just stop by the station anytime between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm weekdays. If the crew is not out on a call, they'd be happy to take your blood pressure.  Questions?  Call 625-2216. 

 Firefighters Move South
 Lt. Brian Cascarino and Department Secretary Donna Cascarino transferred with IBM to Austin, Texas, on February 1. We wish them the very best.    

Drivers, EMTs, Firefighters Needed
 Call Dave Ritz, 625-2507, to learn about all the benefits of joining AFD.  To name a few:  free medical evaluation, immunizations, training, banquet, clam bake, service awards, fitness consultation, access to apply for scholarships to college . . . and personal satisfaction from helping your neighbors. You can make a difference! 
 If you join AFD, your commitment: Attend 10 hours of orientation, attend at least 2 hours of in-house training per month, respond to fire/EMS emergencies when they occur, and work at the AFD Annual Field Days.
 Training is held Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Thursdays 9:00  to 11:00 am, or the fourth Saturday of each month, 9:00 to 11:00 am. You choose which training session fits your schedule.