In The News
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Times Herald-Record
LOCALS READY TO GO
New Paltz - Two local firefighters are on standby alert to join international efforts to fight a raging fire outside of Haifa, Israel.
Scott Schulte and Roger Thorpe Jr. are part of a five man team who trained in Israel last summer to help fellow firefighters in the event of military attacks.
Butch Dener, who organized the training said Friday evening, "They've got their bags packed and are ready to go." Dener said their involvement would be based on the country's assessment of its needs.
"The call could come as early as Saturday morning, or as late as early next week" , he said.
- Jeremiah Horrigan
JUNE 8th 2010
The New Paltz Heroes For Israel were honored with a Community Award from the Jewish Federation of Ulster County tonight in Kingston, NY. They all attended the Federation's Annual Dinner, and accepted the award in person to a standing ovation, and were thanked and hugged by a grateful community. They were able to thank the Federation for their support as well, in our fundraising efforts. Scott Schulte spoke, and memorably noted that they are all now part of the Nation of Israel, and Israel is a part of them, forever.
The presentation of the award can be viewed here:
We are proud to post the link below to a promotional video for the Emergency Volunteer Project (EVP) in Israel, featuring our New Paltz Heroes and their training in Israel for emergency response.
The New Paltz Heroes for Israel project continues to raise funds for emergency travel to Israel in the event of a national emergency, and your donations are appreciated now more than ever. Please keep us in your giving plans.
We thank all of you for making the training trip possible and hope you will enjoy this film.
Updates on an Israeli Website about the Program and Training with many photos
APRIL 8th 2010
The guys left Station 1 at 2pm for a 10pm flight, allowing travel time to JFK and 4 hrs of security for an International flight. They arrived in Tel Aviv early April 9th and will return home on April 22nd.
FUNDRAISER MARCH 14th IN NEW PALTZ was a big success and a great time was had by all! THANK YOU EVERYONE for attending, donating and supporting our Firefighters!
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