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Thiells and West Haverstraw FD Rescue Worker Who Fell 6 Floors at Bowline Point Power Plant

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Early on Wednesday morning, the Thiells FD & West Haverstraw FD responded to a call for a person who had fallen into a boiler who sustained life threatening injuries and needed extraction at the Bowline Point Power plant. It was determined that a worker had fallen from the 8th floor to approximately the 2nd floor, inside a boiler hopper.

Firefighters were able to pin point where in the ducting the victim was by listening for breathing and ringing the cellphone. Firefighters quickly began to breach the steel duct work. The Rockland County Technical Rescue Team was dispatched. They were able to cut away the thick ducting materials and access the victim.

Once the victim was extracted from the boiler ducts, he was then brought to an awaiting ambulance. The ambulance transported the victim to the nearby landing zone and later transported to Westchester Medical Center. via @thiellsfd

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Rockland County Mourns the Loss of Hero Firefighter Fredrick Simms Jr.

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June 14, 2025

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In Loving Memory of FDNY Captain and Tappan Fire Department Ex-Chief Fredrick Simms Jr.

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of FDNY Captain and Tappan Fire Department Ex-Chief Fredrick Simms Jr., who courageously fought a long battle with 9/11-related cancer.

Freddie was the embodiment of dedication to the fire service. He joined the Tappan Fire Department in March 1998, rising through the ranks from Assistant Engineer to Chief of Department, serving honorably from 2014 to 2016.

On July 15, 2001, Freddie began his career with the FDNY at Ladder Company 58 in the Bronx. He was later promoted to Lieutenant at Ladder Company 40 in Harlem and eventually returned to his roots as Captain of 58 Truck.

His commitment extended beyond the firehouse. Freddie was a New York State Fire Instructor at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, a member of the Orangetown Fire Chiefs Council, and since 2016, served as Rockland County Deputy Fire Coordinator, proudly holding the designation 44-3.

Fredrick Simms Jr. left an indelible mark on Rockland County, making it a better and safer place through his service, leadership, and unwavering courage.

Please keep the Simms family, his FDNY brothers and sisters, and the members of the Tappan Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

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Ramapo Officials Enhance Safety Measures Amid Global Developments

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June 14, 2025

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Michael Specht Town of Ramapo Supervisor and Chief Dan Hyman have been actively monitoring developments in the Middle East and assessing any potential impacts on our local community here in the Town of Ramapo.
Out of an abundance of caution, the Ramapo Police Department has deployed additional patrols and resources to areas deemed especially vulnerable. Chief Hyman has been in direct contact with Sheriff Louis Falco, our Detective assigned to the FBI –Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and our liaison within the NYPD Intelligence Division.
This close coordination between agencies ensures rapid information sharing, real-time threat assessment, and a unified approach to safeguarding the public. Communication and collaboration remain essential to our public safety mission.
While there is no credible threat to Ramapo at this time, the Police Department continues to monitor the situation closely and remains ready to respond to any developments.
We thank the community for its continued support and remain committed to your safety.

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