Central New York First Responder Devoted 50 Years to Saving Lives

50 years! That's a long time to devote your time to saving lives. That's why this Central New York firefighter is being honored as our First Responder of the week.

Meet Robert Tabor

Robert Tabor devoted 50 years of service to the Poland Volunteer Fire Department. He recently retired as Fire Chief but you'll still find him at the firehouse.

Bob is spending his retirement working on renovating the antique fire truck the department owns.

"He really deserves the recognition for all of the past years he was an active firefighter," said Jessica Jones who nominated Bob for First Responder Friday. "He is a true role model."

Thank you for your 50 years of service, Chief Tabor. May you enjoy your retirement. You've certainly earned it.

Credit - Poland Fire Dept/Facebook

Nominate a First Responder

Do you know a first responder who deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication?

Tell us about someone who should be honored in Central New York - a firefighter, police officer, EMT, forest ranger, paramedic, DEC officer, military, rescuer, front-line worker, or any other person first on the scene.

Include their name, a picture, and why they should be recognized during 'First Responder Friday." We'll honor one first responder every Friday and as a way to say thank you, we'll give them a Bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes.

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Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 1/01/2024:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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