Nyack Firefighter Dies on Duty from Heart Attack

Nyack Firefighter Dies on Duty from Heart Attack

Nyack volunteer firefighter David Jahnes died on Monday Dec. 18 from a heart attack after responding to an emergency call at a bank that morning. He was responding to a call regarding noxious fumes at the Chase Bank in Nyack when he fell ill after getting off of the fire truck. He complained of shortness […]

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is volunteer James Petriello, who has served the Nyack Fire Department for 34 years as captain, chief, battalion chief, president and training officer. “As chief, I was responsible for the lives and property of 13,000 residents who were living in the Nyack Fire District. For example, when […]