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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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Next Meeting: Thursday, February 3rd, 2005 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Middle Island Fire Department 31 Arnold Place Middle Island, NY 11953 Speakers & Topics: Nate Berry of Fire Research Corp will introduce members to the new website – www.lievt.org Jon Moore of Temptest Technology will make a presentation covering their products as well as a proven method of positive pressure ventilation . Click "read more" for directions and map.Reminders: LI Mega Show – January 29th and 30th – Nassau Coliseum Directions: LIE to exit 64 North to Route 25 (Middle Country Rd) at Coram go east 3 miles to Fire House - Corner of Route 25 and Arnold Place.

Steve Velazquez of East Setauket FD was voted in as the new Association president. Steve is shown here on the left with Toby Morgan and Scott Helmick of Harrison Hydragen who presented an informative training seminar for the Harrison line of hydraulic PTO generators at the Thursday, Nov 18th meeting held at Mastic FD.