Congratulations to Sam Insana for completing all of the requirements to complete his probationary period. In order to be removed off of probation, Firefighter Insana had to successfully complete both MFRI Firefighter I, a 135 hour course, and MFRI Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation Couse, a 42 hour course. After complete both of these courses, Firefighter Insana had to responded to 25 emergency incidents and then complete an in house a basic skills packet which covered such topics as:

- Apparatus Familiarization
- Supply Line Layout
- Ladder: Carries, Raises and Placement
- Exterior Attack Line Operations
- Fire Ground Roles and Responsibilities
- Infectious Control Training
- SCBA Use and Emergency Procedures
- Hose line advancement and Interior Attack Lines
- Operating all power equipment
- Radio Procedures

Congratulations to Firefighter Insana on successfully completing his probationary pack and being removed off of probation and receiving his black helmet. You will be soon seeing Sam make his movie star debut in our soon to be released recruitment video.

If you're looking for way to make an impact to your community, please consider joining your local volunteer fire department. Applications to the New Windsor Fire Department can be found on the Fire Department Website.