LIEVT MEETING -- 2/3/2005 by Kit Cafaro

Middle Island Fire Department hosted the dinner meeting for approximately fifty members and guests at the Headquarters at Rte 25 and Arnold Place.

The Middle Island hosts served an excellent dinner followed by a superb dessert table and beverages. The president, Steve Velazquez, presented each of them with an LIEVT chef’s hat.

Long Island Emergency Vehicle Technicians show up in force for the 17th annual Apparatus Specification & Vehicle Maintenance Symposium held by FDSOA (Fire Department Safety Officers Association). Their interaction with the manufacturers and expert speakers allows manufacturers to better understand the concerns and needs of Emergency Vehicle Technicians nationwide. Pictured here are the long island representatives. Planning today for a better vehicle tommorow.

DESIGNING SAFTEY INTO APPARATUS. WHATS NEW IN 2007 EPA ENGINE CERTIFICATIONS. 2005 OPERATIONS IN FIRE DEPARMENT SERVICE SHOPS. AERIAL MAINTANCE-THE COST OF NOT DOING IT. AMBULANCE CHASSIS/CONSIDERATIONS. and STEPS IN GOOD AERIAL DESIGN.

On Wed. February 16, Chris Lo Preto of the Sayville Fire District who is an Adjunct Professor of Automotive Engineering, will conduct a study session in preparation for the Wed. March 23 test. He will outline a course of home study.

YOU MUST REGISTER 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE with the EVT Certification Commission to take the test!

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