* We Mourn Our Loss *

It is with deep regret and great sadness that the Sloatsburg Fire Department announces the passing of Ex-Chief and 60-Year Life Member Frank Palazzone.

Being 77 years old and a 60 year member of the department meant nothing as far as Frank slowing down.  He was a truck driver by profession and was still an active chauffeur and our main driver trainer.  His attendance at any fundraiser, drill, dinner or incident rivaled that of a gung-ho 18 year old member.  It didn't matter the time of day or conditions, Frank was there.  In fact he would routinely express his disappointment when he would miss a call as minor as a pump out because he was out of the area.  In an even more amazing feat, Frank at 75 years old decided he simply was not doing enough and got a job driving a school bus for the Tuxedo School District; a position he held until his death.

Frank was one of a kind and his experience, knowledge, friendship and most importantly, dedication will be sorely missed.

Special Thanks to Brian Duddy for this great picture of Frank driving 15-500 at the 97th Annual RCVFA Parade in Tallman, New York on September 12, 2009.

Sloatsburg Fire Department

The Sloatsburg Fire Department is one of the 26 fully volunteer fire departments in Rockland County, New York. We provide fire protection services to the Village of Sloatsburg and surrounding Unincorporated Town of Ramapo.

Responding to over 125 emergency calls a year, our responses range from structural fires, automatic fire alarms, vehicle accidents & extrications, brush fires, hazardous materials incidents and most recently water rescues.

Our nearly 70 active members unselfishly and proudly dedicate their extra time to ensure the safety and comfort of the Village of Sloatsburg's visitors and residents. Aside from responding to emergency calls, our volunteers train weekly and routinely attend full training courses at the Rockland County Fire Training Center. The expertise and professionalism of Rockland's Volunteer Firefighters undoubtedly saves tax payers millions of dollars each year.

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