Special thanks to Captain Conte for keeping a close eye on the NY State legislature and the licensing requirements for fire apparatus operators.   According to Capt. Conte, a huge ground swell of from the NY fire associations is hammering the legislature to rescind or otherwise, reinstate the fire fighter exemption from needing a CDL.  Please be patient, but remember as of right now, those affected need a CDL.  The chief is looking into assistingthose in obtaining a CDL if need be.  Stay tuned.