LIEVT had a very successful 2007. Our membership has grown to one of the largest mechanics' societies in the nation.

The majority of our guest trainers this year were excellent.

We look forward to a bigger and better 2008 for LIEVT - thanks to your continued participation and support.

President Steve Velazquez and the entire LIEVT administrative team wish all our members and their families a very safe and happy holiday season.

The servers on which LIEVT.ORG runs will be going down for maintenance over the night of Nov. 30th. The site may be unavailable for large portions of that weekend. LIEVT.ORG email will also be down.

The regular meeting of the Long Island Emergency Vehicle Technicians was held on Thursday, November 15 at the Bay Shore Fire Department. Fifty members were in attendance and all enjoyed an excellent dinner – the LIEVT chefs’ hats were presented to the hosts.

President Steve Velazquez opened the meeting with a pledge to the flag. He expressed his interest in drawing from the membership talent to provide training and classes for the group. He asked any member who was interested to contact him and discuss their area of expertise. Steve also talked about membership cards, shirts and jackets and asked Nate Berry to make several versions of the LIEVT logo available for review by the members. Paul Sailon, the treasurer, gave his report and reminded the members that some dues were long overdue.