BULLARD THERMAL IMAGINING CAMERA

On Saturday morning January 19, 2002 the Schuyler Hose Company took delivery of a new (demo) Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera.  This purchase was done solely using money raised by SHC through our fund raising efforts.  A fund has been established by SHC to help us offset the expenses incurred by the purchase of this camera.  We would like to thank Mrs. Yvonne Woolley of Burgoyne Rd. for getting the fund started.

Here is a portion of Mrs. Woolley's letter dated December 16, 2001:

Dear Members,

In October of 1980 there was a fire at the home of our son and his family, Paul, Jane and Aarika Woolley (then 3 months old) at 5 Church St. Ext.  It  was near dawn and the family was asleep and unaware of the fire.  Francis Murphy was a neighbor of the family at that time.  Fran noticed the fire as he was leaving his home near dawn that morning.  Fran went into the house and found his way to the bedroom through smoke so thick it was impossible to see.  He awakened the family and guided Paul, Jane & Aarika to safety.

Aarika has recently celebrated her 21st birthday, a miracle for which we are all thankful.  On behalf of our family, I would like to initiate a fund in Aarika's name for the specific purpose of purchasing an imaging camera.  The safety of our local fire personnel is of utmost importance as they serve our community.  Current technology, though expensive, is providing ways to help make your job a safer one.

Mrs. Yvonne Woolley

Fran Murphy is a life member of SHC serving since 1970.  Fran is also a career firefighter with the Saratoga Springs FD serving as the Asst. Fire Chief.  And to round it off Fran is also a NYState Fire Instructor serving Saratoga County.

The project of selecting a TIC started over the summer.  Several TIC's were tested and a lot of research was conducted.  The Bullard TIC was purchased from Steve Rossi of AAA Emergency Supply Co. in White Plains, NY.  The final cost of the camera was $13,999.  We would like to thank Steve & AAA for donating the truck mounting and charging system in the memory of FF Brian D. Myers, Sr.

TIC DONATIONS

The Schuyler Hose Company received two donations for the Thermal Imaging Camera Fund on April 4, 2002.  The Schuyler Hose Ladies Auxiliary presented a check for $1,000 and the Schuylerville Lions Club also presented a check for $1,000.  Many donations are also being received in the memory of FF Robert Varner.

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1. Schuylerville Lions Club members present President Joe Turcotte and Chief Brian Myers a donation towards the TIC fund.
2. Schuyler Hose Ladies Auxiliary Officers Dot Leone and Pat Temple present President Joe Turcotte Sr. and Chief Brian Myers Jr a check for the Thermal Imaging Camera Fund.

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