Holiday Parties Fun for All 12/3/04
The Alert Hose Company teamed up with the Adams Police Department and the Adams Ambulance Service to host its annual membership holiday party at the BountiFare Restaurant Friday night. DJ Foot provided the entertainment. The children's Christmas party Sunday featured balloon sculptures, face painting, and of course, a visit from Santa himself! Photos.

Volunteers Wanted 11/20/04
The Alert Hose Company is seeking new volunteers. If you are interested, see one of the elected officers: Joe Koscinski, Forman; Andy Brown, First Assistant Foreman; Ed Capeless, Second Assistant Foreman; Tim Ziemba, Secretary; and Andy Gigliotti, Treasurer. Volunteer today!

Mock Mass Casualty Drill Held 11/12/04
The Alert Hose Company participated in the fire departments mock mass casualty drill Tuesday. The senario was a vehicle into a school bus with the bus being overturned. Both vehicle had entrapped victims. Three local ambulance services sent rigs to participate. Playing the role of victims were the local boy scout troop 38 and member's children. Refreshments were available to all those involved following a briefing after the event. Unfortunately, pictures of the drill failed to come out.

Open House This Weekend 10/6/04
The Adams Fire Department and Alert Hose Company's annual Open House will held Saturday, October 9 from 11-3  at the Mill Street fairground. Events scheduled include a demo of the newly purchased "Jaws of Life" and a fire extinguisher class. In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week, officers of the company will visit the local schools during the week, giving fire safety demonstrations and invited the children to attend the open house with their parents or grandparents.  Local businesses once again will provide raffle items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and the like, while others like the Lions Club will be onhand to offer food.   We hope to see you there!  For more information on National Fire Prevention Week, visit the Education Section. Click here for photos from the event!
 

Alerts March in NA Parade 10/6/04
With weather conditions the picture of a perfect fall day, the Alerts participated in the 49th annual Fall Foliage parade in North Adams this past Sunday. The theme of "Just Having Fun" was echoed by the large crowd in attendance which gave enthusiastic applause to all of the attendees on parade.  Click here for photos!

Alerts Elect New Officers 8/3/04
The Alert Hose Company elected its new slate of officers at its monthly meeting Tuesday. Tony Piscioneri, Jr. received thanks from the company for his years of service on the board. The newly elected officers are: Joe Koscinski, Forman; Andy Brown, First Assistant Foreman; Ed Capeless, Second Assistant Foreman; Tim Ziemba, Secretary; and Andy Gigliotti, Treasurer.

New Software Purchased Through Grant 8/3/04
The Alert Hose Company / Adams Fire Department recently received a $1,500.00 grant from the Berkshire Taconic Foundation's General Fund program. The grant was used to purchase Fire Point software.
The software will allow the department to better manage records such as incident reports, training, personnel records and much more. For example, the software will first generate an incident report  for every incident the department responds to, and then  electronically submit that report to the state as required by law.
The Berkshire Taconic is a non-profit organization and catalyst for philanthropy. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in Berkshire, Lithfield, Columbia, and Dutchess counties. The Foundation establishes charitable funds, provides community leadership, distributes grants, assists donors and prudently manages the Foundation's resources.

Alerts Win Parade Honors 8/1/04
The Alert Hose Company participated in the Pittsfield Fourth of July Hometown Parade and received the Best Appearing Fire Department award.  At the 150th Anniversary Hope Hose parade held in Great Barrington, the Alerts took home the Best Appearing In-State Department trophy. Thank you go out to all members who participated and brought home the honors to own town.

New Member Elected 6/1/04
The Alert Hose Company elected at it monthly meeting it newest member, Lynn Hyland. Lynn is a paramedic with  Adams and North Adams Ambulance. Congratulations Lynn!

Company Appearances Scheduled 4/7/04
The Alert Hose Company recently scheduled the following parade appearances: Pittsfield July 4th Parade- 7/5/04, Great Barrington Anniversary Parade- 7/11/04.  Additionally, the company's annual golf tournament was scheduled for June 12 at the North Adams Country Club.
Annual Solicitation 3/29/04
It is time, once again, for the Alerts Annual Solicitation.  During the year 2004, the Alerts will be celebrating 128 years of community service.  For over a century, the annual solicitation has been and continues to be the company's largest fund raiser due to your generosity.  All monies collected through this drive are used to  support the numerous efforts of the company and its volunteers who donate their time and energy in protecting Adams.  Monies previously raised were used recently to purchase a new Hurst "Jaws of Life" automobile extrication tool set to replace the company's original unit which was purchased in the 70's.