[quote name='amcare38' post='303680' date='May 8 2009, 07:39 ']I didn't realize the airport had a fire crew. For some reason I thought South Plattsburgh provided coverage. Also if a photo tour of Clinton County happens I'd be interested. Please keep me in mind.[/quote]
Hi Randy,
When the base closed in 1995, South Plattsburgh became responsible for the portion (The new Base) that fell in their fire district, including the airfield. The City FD took control of the Old Base section. A few years back, the Clinton County Airport moved to the former AFB, changing it's name to "Plattsburgh International Airport". The County hired airport firefighters utilizing three of the former AFB crash trucks and the P-19 crash truck that served at the old county airport. The Airport fire dept. is responsible for the airfield and buildings conected to airport operations. South Plattsburgh has the remaining portion of the base and responds to airport emergencys when needed.
The airport is expecting a new Rosenbauer Panther crash truck within the month.
I'll let you know when a photo tour is confirmed. Are there dates/days that work best for you?
Mike
Hi Randy,
When the base closed in 1995, South Plattsburgh became responsible for the portion (The new Base) that fell in their fire district, including the airfield. The City FD took control of the Old Base section. A few years back, the Clinton County Airport moved to the former AFB, changing it's name to "Plattsburgh International Airport". The County hired airport firefighters utilizing three of the former AFB crash trucks and the P-19 crash truck that served at the old county airport. The Airport fire dept. is responsible for the airfield and buildings conected to airport operations. South Plattsburgh has the remaining portion of the base and responds to airport emergencys when needed.
The airport is expecting a new Rosenbauer Panther crash truck within the month.
I'll let you know when a photo tour is confirmed. Are there dates/days that work best for you?
Mike
Mike
Firefighter - Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh, NY &
Morrisonville VFD, Morrisonville, NY
Retired USAFR Firefighter, Westover ARB, MA
Owner - 1962 Maxim F 85' ladder truck, ex. Callicoon & Albertson, NY
Remember: "Everyone Goes Home"
Firefighter - Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh, NY &
Morrisonville VFD, Morrisonville, NY
Retired USAFR Firefighter, Westover ARB, MA
Owner - 1962 Maxim F 85' ladder truck, ex. Callicoon & Albertson, NY
Remember: "Everyone Goes Home"