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jrknothead
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18 Mar 2009, 3:46 am

Fake firefighter nabbed after trying to fight fire

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SUFFERN, N.Y. – Police arrested a man for impersonating a New York City firefighter after he tried to help battle a warehouse blaze in the suburbs. Suffern police and fire officials said that the 39-year-old man was dressed in full New York City Fire Department gear, including a jacket, pants and a helmet with his name on it.

Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Stark said he asked the man what he was doing at the Feb. 5 fire. He said it seemed "kind of bizarre."

Protocol states that non-departmental firefighters must get permission to assist from a commander.

Police said the man was arrested after an investigation revealed he was not a firefighter.

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Awww, poor fella just wanted to help out... they should have sent him for coffee or something...



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18 Mar 2009, 10:13 am

If you're going to help out of good will, however commendable that may be, if you're hindering those who are competent, you'll cause more problems in the long run. =/



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19 Mar 2009, 8:57 pm

I bet this guy has AS.