Stories and memories from Firefighters of Orange County Firefighters can tell some interesting stories about "the BIG one" and over the years they have collected quite a few! There are men and women who have answered calls for help for more than 75 years right here in Orange County. These Senior Members are more than happy to regal you with tales of days gone by and "how we used to do it" We are proud to Honor these Veterans of the fire service by immortalizing them "In Their Words" and saving their stories for us to share in now and for generations to come. On this page we will showcase stories as we add them to our planned Interactive Exhibit at the museum. Fire Departments who would like to Honor their Senior Members by having their stories included in the Exhibit please -click here for more information-. NEW MAY 26, 2008     Larry Schaffer Walden FD for over 63 years -click here for his words- Ted Schmidt Montgomery FD Since '51 Past Captain -click here for his words- Hap Schmidt Montgomery FD for over 60 years -click here for interview- KennethYereance Circleville FD Since '51 Past Chief -click here for interview- James TenKate Circleville FD Since '51 Past Chief -click here for interview- Chief Jim Grey 37 year Veteran Past Chief -click here for interview- Donald "Donny" Atkin Member Since 1948 Walton Engine & Hose Co. Chester Fire Dept. Check out Donny's video -click here- Marvin Cohen Member since Aug. 1951 Monhagen Hose Company Middletown Fire Department See & Hear his story -click here- Bill Haight 27 years on the job! City of Newburgh Fire Department See & Hear his story -click here-

 

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