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Police: Arrest for Impersonating NYC Firefighter
SUFFERN, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say they arrested a man for impersonating a New York City firefighter after he tried to help battle a warehouse blaze in the suburbs.
Suffern police and fire officials say that the 39-year-old man was dressed in full New York City Fire Department gear, including a jacket, pants and a helmet with his name on it.
Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Stark said he asked the man what he was doing at the Feb. 5 fire. He said it seemed "kind of bizarre."
Protocol states that non-departmental firefighters must get permission to assist from a commander.
Police said the man was arrested after an investigation revealed he was not a firefighter.
Suffern is about 33 miles northeast of New York City.
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Information from: The Journal News, http://www.thejournalnews.com
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Suffern police and fire officials say that the 39-year-old man was dressed in full New York City Fire Department gear, including a jacket, pants and a helmet with his name on it.
Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Stark said he asked the man what he was doing at the Feb. 5 fire. He said it seemed "kind of bizarre."
Protocol states that non-departmental firefighters must get permission to assist from a commander.
Police said the man was arrested after an investigation revealed he was not a firefighter.
Suffern is about 33 miles northeast of New York City.
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Information from: The Journal News, http://www.thejournalnews.com
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by jeremy( THE AXE ) on
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Good way for some people to get killed!! Way to go dig it!!
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Permalink Reply by lhfd_firefighter on
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someobody is going to die from this and watch firefighters everywhere get the blame.they will probably say that we didnt do good enough knowing who was on scene.
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Permalink Reply by Cody Baker on
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Good way to get hurt or killed. Thank god that an arrest was put into action because if you aren't a firefighter you shouldn't even be near the scene.
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Permalink Reply by John Rulli Jr. on
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I hear that Kali aint that some sh*t.
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Permalink Reply by Shawna Syth on
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Good way to get only yourself hurt but others also.
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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on
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Strange stuff indeed.
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