Apalachin Firemen's Field Days Celebrates 50 Years!
 This year marks a very special event for the Apalachin Fire Department, as we celebrate 50 Years of Field Days. What started as a small fund raising event with games and hot dogs so long ago has evolved into the fun-filled spectacular all area kids, and most adults, look forward to all year.
 For the kids, the rides, games, and a chance to win a bike are tops, with cotton candy and ice cream not far behind.
 The grown-ups get hungry just imagining the smell of that chicken barbeque wafting across the midway, the tang of sausages smothered with Jean Birds secret recipe fried peppers, and the crisp crunch of hot fries. Perhaps the spring night is a bit nippy, and a steaming bowl of the Lion's Club clam chowder would hit the spot. Don't forget freshly steamed clams dripping with melted butter, scrumptious kielbasa or meatball subs washed down with a chilled beer, with a slice of freshly-baked pie for dessert. Big Six and Paint Ball, Lady Bug Spiedies,  Break-A-Plate and more- it's all here waiting; all that's left to add is YOU.
 These last 50 years of Field Days have made it possible for the department, as well as many other community organizations to raise funds. We couldn't have done it without the cooperation and help of many dedicated volunteers, and the overwhelming response of the community. 

Promotions
 Congratulations to Cody Clark, having completed training to advance from Probationary to Active status. 
 Michael Grenier is our newest member: Welcome aboard!
 Joel Caccagalia has become qualified as a Crew Chief with the Emergency Squad, after completing a period of preceptoring. Joel is now qualified to supervise EMS calls.
 Kyle Telfer received his EMT certification, after three months of intensive training.
 Michael McClenon, NR-EMT-P, has taken over as Squad Captain, and Kyle Telfer as Squad Lieutenant. 

Training
 Close to 30 members attended training delivered through FASNY on CSI. On the famous forensics TV show, they investigate murders; this class dealt with Crash Scene Investigation. 
 Many of our EMS providers attended a Trauma Teaching Day on April 12. This day-long event gets the most up-to-date information into the hands of our providers and enables them to sharpen their skills and share in the flow of knowledge about Emergency Medicine.
 Also in April, department members participated in Emergency Vehicle Operator's Training. If you happened to travel Pennsylvania Avenue on April 26 and wondered why fire trucks were slaloming around traffic cones at AES, this was a great training on driving our apparatus in a safe and efficient manner. After all, we can't help you with your emergency if we can't get there safely.

Check Your Smoke Detectors, Please!         
 New information released by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control Administrator Floyd Madison emphasizes yet again the importance of working detectors.
 • Place smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area and in every bedroom.
 • Test smoke alarms monthly.
 • Vacuum alarms monthly to remove dust and cobwebs.
 • Replace old alarms. Smoke alarms 10 years old or older need to be replaced.
 • Alarms should never be disconnected and batteries should never be removed for other uses.
 If you have any questions on alarms, please stop by our station for a free brochure.