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Membership Application

All Applications should be mailed to Department Headquarters

The Clinton Heights Fire Department is actively seeking local men and women who want to serve their community. Below is a description of the process needed to become one of our members, benefits of becoming a member and some background information about our department.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Clinton Heights Fire Department is made up 2 stations; Bruen Hose Company (Station 1) which houses the departments Truck Company and Rescue Company and Community Hose Company (Station 2) which houses the departments 3 engine Companies. Currently we have over 50 active members. Clinton Heights is a fire district in the Town of East Greenbush and has a district of approximately 3.5 square miles with an estimated 10,000 residents, employees and visitors. Our district also includes numerous businesses including SUNY Albany East Campus, Albany Molecular, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Fuji Film, Computer Science Corporation, Mabey’s Moving & Storage and many other local establishments.

BRUEN HOSE COMPANYDEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERSCOMMUNITY HOSE COMPANY
207 Columbia TurnpikeP.O. BOX 33265 Sherwood Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144Rensselaer, NY 12144Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 477-9982(518) 465-3990(518) 462-2922

Although you are a member of the Fire Company your altogether a member of the department. All the equipment necessary for you to perform your duties are maintained and provided to you free of charge along with your necessary training courses.

*NOTE* - WHILE ATTENDING ANY ACTIVITY OR FUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT YOU WILL HAVE COMPLETE INSURANCE

TO BECOME A MEMBER:

  • Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. (Applicants under 18 years of age must have parental consent)
  • Good moral character.
  • Must reside within the Clinton Heights Fire District or an immediate adjourning district.
  • Complete and pass a full physical examination provided by the department free of charge.

THE PROCESS:

Upon submission of the application for the company of your choosing, you will be instructed to return on the first Tuesday of the month, where you will be interviewed by the membership committee. The applicant will then be voted on by the company for membership. Once approved by the company the applicant will return on the first Thursday of the month to be voted on by the Board of Fire Commissioners where they will review your application and the arson check form. Once approved by the commissioners you will be given a date for your physical and placed under probationary status for a period of one year. All members MUST complete Firefighter I before obtaining interior status, and members under the age of 18 will not obtain interior status until their 18th birthday.

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Yearly physical exam provided by the department free of charge with active status.
  • TRAINING - Large variety of training provided free of charge by The Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
  • PARADES -  Member will be provided with a full dress uniform and given the opportunity to march with the department in several parades throughout the year.
  • OTHER EVENTS – Given the opportunity to enjoy activities such as; department picnics, installation dinners, Christmas parties, steak & clam dinners and other exciting events.
  • Join the Clinton Heights Softball team, provided with jersey and hat.
  • These are just some of the benefits you receive as a member and it is important to note that you can choose to participate in all of these events or none at all, everyone is different, but we feel that these activities help to maintain a happy and healthy environment within the organization.

LOSAP PROGRAM:

LOSAP stands for Length of Service Award Program, designed to reward the volunteer for service to the community and acts as a supplemental retirement plan. Below is a quick description.

  • Each member MUST accumulate a minimum of 50 points to receive LOSAP credit for one year of service.
  • Every member has an account in which the yearly amount will be deposited.
  • Once the member reaches the entitlement age of 60, he will receive a check for his years of service.
  • Even if the member does not stay active within the department, any years of credit will still be paid out.

Any questions or comments email us at: membership@clintonheightsfire.com
Clinton Heights Fire Department Yearly Losap Point Distribution

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Clinton Heights Fire Department
6 months ago
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School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

If You're Dropping Off
Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. The following apply to all school zones:

Don't double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
Don't load or unload children across the street from the school
Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians

According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they're walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:

Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
Sharing the Road with School Buses

If you're driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you're on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children
If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus
Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

On most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, but bikes can be hard to see. Children riding bikes create special problems for drivers because usually they are not able to properly determine traffic conditions. The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a bicyclist.

When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist
When turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass
If you're turning right and a bicyclists is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals
Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this
Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods
Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars
Check side mirrors before opening your door
By exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
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School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. Its never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

If Youre Dropping Off
Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. The following apply to all school zones:

Dont double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
Dont load or unload children across the street from the school
Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians

According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and theyre walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:

Dont block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
Dont honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
Sharing the Road with School Buses

If youre driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if youre on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children
If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus
Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

On most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, but bikes can be hard to see. Children riding bikes create special problems for drivers because usually they are not able to properly determine traffic conditions. The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a bicyclist.

When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist
When turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass
If youre turning right and a bicyclists is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals
Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this
Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods
Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars
Check side mirrors before opening your door
By exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
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