Fair Harbor Fire Department

Fair Harbor Ambulance

Update 8/15/10:

With great thanks to all involved, the new ambulance has been ordered. We are hoping that it will be in service around Labor Day 2010.

Update 9/25/09:

Dear Friends and Neighbors in Fair Harbor,

Raising money for our new ambulance has been an extraordinary experience. In spite of the bad economy $91,000 has been pledged, most of which has been received. The donations have come from 150 families in Fair Harbor, Dunewood and Lonelyville.

The spirit of the community of those who have contributed is simply wonderful. We all feel so proud of being part of this endeavor. The contributions have ranged from $6 (from old toys and painted shells sold at the dock by kids) to $10,000 each from 3 donors.

We have almost met our goal. With a little bit more help,we will have our new ambulance next year without the burden of additional taxes for all of us.

If you have not had the opportunity to join us in this gratifying communal effort it is not too late! Our original donation letter is attached.

Thanks to all.

Carol and Howie Tichler

Howard M. Tichler, DDS
Jenny E. Abraham, DDS
725 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, NY 11795
631-661-6202

Howard M. Tichler, D.D.S., P.C.
725 Montauk Highway West Islip, New York 11795
631-661-6202 Fax: 631-661-7269
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August 10, 2009

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

We are writing to you as fellow Fire Islanders. At the last Fair Harbor Community Association meeting it was announced that a new ambulance is needed. Apparently, our ambulance was bought used from Ocean Beach, and is about 14 years old. It is in bad shape due the wind and weather of Fire Island. Last year, the steering system went, and we had to depend on Saltaire, which affected response time negatively. The idea is to replace it before it fails to function in an emergency.

Given the recent beach replenishment and the upcoming firehouse renovation project, our tax bills will increase. The fire commissioners are sensitive to this, which is why they are looking for other ways to raise the necessary funds for a new ambulance.

The cost of the ambulance is estimated to be approximately $100,000. We want to raise the funds as soon as possible so that we can be in the best possible bargaining position when the time comes to make the purchase. The EMS team plans to attend the Fire/EMS Equipment show at the Nassau Coliseum this coming January.

Our initial response from the individuals we have contacted so far has been wonderful. Lucy and Phil Suarez and the Barbash family have donated considerably with a matching incentive. The Richmond (Greatneck) family has also donated generously as well as our assembly woman Ginny Fields. The members of the Fair Harbor Fire Department residing in Fair Harbor, Dunewood and Lonelyville have donated $10,000. So far we have raised $42,000. This is sensational!

We are asking owners, renters and lovers of our communities to donate as much as possible for this indispensable service. On a recent weekend, EMS took four people to Good Samaritan Hospital. We cannot afford to worry whether or not our current ambulance will start up in an emergency.

Our EMS people are great, but they can’t carry us to the hospital on their shoulders. We need an ambulance we can count on to work 100% of the time. To send in your tax-deductible contribution, please fill out the form below, make your check payable to Fair Harbor Fire District and return it to:

Howard & Carol Tichler
725 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795

Let’s keep our beloved community healthy and safe!

Sincerely,
Howie & Carol Tichler

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