President Fritsche has requested that this announcement be shared.
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of James "Jim" Burns of the Verplanck Fire Department. Jim was a resident of the FASNY Firefighter’s Home and passed away peacefully on October 28 at the Home. His dedicated service to the fire community spanned more than 60 years.
Jim held several leadership positions throughout his career, including serving as Past President of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Past President of the Westchester County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, Past President of the Firefighters’ Association of the State of New York, and Past President of the FASNY Firefighter’s Home Board of Trustees, among many other organizations. He also served as New York State Fire Administrator from 1995 to 2007 under Governor George Pataki.
Within the Verplanck Fire Department, Jim served as Chief, President, and Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, along with several other important roles.
Wake services will be held on Friday, November 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, located at 38 Main Street, Highland, NY. Firematic Services are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. All Hudson Valley members are encouraged to assemble at the Home by 7:15 p.m. For those attending the FASNY Committee/Legislative Weekend in Albany, bus transportation will depart from the hotel at 5:45 p.m.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, November 7, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, located at 240 11th Street, Verplanck, NY.
Jim's full obituary can be found on the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home website. |
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