I started out at station 10, now I'm at 35, which is old 11.

Bob:
That's bittersweet "good" news.
However; if you guys don't want to see this guy's record expunged at the end of his parole, you need to go to the sentencing phase and ask the judge to BAR HIM from ever serving on a fire department again. If you don't, he will show up somewhere else after he gets out.
As far as the chief and wife stealing money; having a husband/wife team or any relative that handles money is a bad thing. There should always be two signatures on checks; checks written should be stated at the next meeting and an audit every year should be done.
Man; the department has had a rough go, but with the right people, they will pick it up and be stronger and better.
Get out there and start to re-build the public trust.
You have the support of an entire nation's fire service.
It's times like this where you find out where your brothers and sisters are.
TCSS.
Art

Thanks Bob, That info will be of interest to us.

Hey Cuz all is great here. I hope all is good with you and Judy. Keep in touch, Great to see some family on here

hey mate just wanting to say hello and wondering if you are able to send me 1 xl fd tshirt and and 2 fd patches as i am a patch collector stay safe

I think i saw Joe Boo!! Nice pics Bob. Good job!!!!!

Yeah some days I could even spell. How's things home?

There, Steve, how's that ... I even included "camera-shy Carl"

Hey Bob great slide show but you need to have some more pics with me in them!!

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Hey Bob. I am going to mirror some of what Art has stated. A lot of times in the case of "whacker pyro's" they travel in small packs. (usually 2-3 people) the one arrest is scaring the hell out of the brethren of the arsonist you have locked up, and to try and clear the name of the person in custody, be prepared for more arson fires, and potentially with a greater frequency. Good luck

(I was a assistant deputy fire marshal for the state of Rhode Island)

Sounds like copycat or someone was working in concert with him and is letting you know that he's "still working".
Man; there's just no rest.
Stay safe.
Everyone goes home.
Art

Bob:
Unfortunately, when our adoring public sees the headline, they don't think like we do.
I agree; that aren't firefighters-they are scumbags, lower than whale shit.
But people expect cops to catch scumbags. It's when they get someone with a pedigree like a firefighter that gets the media attention.
As much as I'd like to think that a firefighter arrested, charged and convicted of arson doesn't touch an entire fire service, I believe that it does.
Fire departments are quick to point out that it wasn't THEIR scumbag. But the fact is that the fire service has its share of scumbags, too.
Let me know where I can go to stay hooked into the trial. I love reading trial transcripts. (I was going to be a lawyer at one time).
Take care and I hope this is the last one like this that you will deal with.
Art

Bob:
That is great news.
Still sucks that it was a firefighter though.
With the rape charge, he will go away for a very long time; that is, if some wienie prosecutor doesn't plea bargain it.
Hope there is a happy, happy ending.
I'd have more than one cold one.
Congratulations.
Perseverence pays off.
TCSS.
Art

I agree with the profiling of your arsonist as art has said. Has the dispatcher recorded all conversations via 9-1-1 and if they have check for voice patterning. If it gets down to it, you can also make a mandate at all reported building fires to do a scene size up AND do a preliminary search for evidence outside. (shoe prints, gas trails, etc.) Patterning behaviors will also help you pinpoint your arsonist. Remember this one useful tidbit of knowledge and use it for your investigation. At 0230 there should be only one person who is wide awake without sign of sleep, and thats a good lead for a suspect. Not many stay awake that late, and once you get a name or 2, you have a starting point.
I wish you the best of luck, it sucks when one turns on you.

Bob:
And you will catch him/her.
Does the person that you suspect fit within any profile that you know of?
When you respond with the other departments, is there anyone who stands out among the rest? Is there someone who is uncharacteristically asking alot of questions with regards to fire cause and origin?
Have you spoken with the other departments about anyone who might be getting a jump on the call? Any pattern to who is arriving at their station first?
Email me.
TCSS.
Art

Thanks for the welcome Bob ! Tell me a little bit more about your connection to Nyack ! Brian - Photofires@aol.com

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Welcome aboard Brother and thanks for the add.

Hey Bob

Thanks for the Add

Be Safe

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