Unsung Hero: Megan Zarcone, Volunteer Female Firefighter, Monsey Fire Department

Unsung Hero: Megan Zarcone, Volunteer Female Firefighter, Monsey Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER A growing number of women are climbing tall aerial ladders and rescuing Rockland County residents from smoky rooms as members of volunteer fire companies. People who call 911 are not concerned about the gender of the firefighter who responds and rescues those plagued by a fire emergency. “Megan Zarcone joined in 2010 […]

Unsung Hero: Monsey Fire Dept. Fire Safety Officer Raphael Ziegler

Unsung Hero: Monsey Fire Dept. Fire Safety Officer Raphael Ziegler

BY BARRY WARNER Firefighters are exposed to the most hazardous of situations and greatest risk activities during emergency scene operations. To ensure that firefighters don’t become victims, volunteer Fire Safety Officer Raphael Ziegler engages in the operations, recognize the hazards of different types of construction, address them in a proactive manner and maintain communications with […]