Fire company creates fund for Slater family

MILLERTON — The family of Tim Slater, who suffered significant injuries after an accident with his truck on June 5, is being supported by his fellow volunteers at the Millerton Fire Department.

Slater, 38, was working underneath his truck on the morning of June 5 when the jack slipped and the truck fell on top of him. Luckily, as fire company member Carolee Andrews explained, his 8-year-old son was outside when the accident occurred. Within minutes fire department members were on the scene and were able to get the truck off Slater and save his life.

“So much was done right on this accident call,� Andrews said about the efforts of the fire company. “Because of the heroic efforts that everybody made, Tim is with us today.�

Slater was transported to Sharon Hospital and then sent to Westchester Medical Center. Andrews said he suffered three fractured ribs, a bruised heart and lacerations on his lungs, among other injuries.

“He took three steps last Saturday,� Andrews said. “And he’s talking. He’s ready to come home.�

Slater recently joined the Millerton Fire Company, having served previously with the Ancramdale department. He has five children and a wife, Karen, and Andrews said that the fire company has set up a fund at Salisbury Bank & Trust to help the family with any financial burdens during this tough time.

The fire company has so far raised nearly $225 through donation jugs that were set up at the Lions Club carnival.

Donations can be made to the Tim Slater Fund/Millerton Fire Company, Inc. and mailed to Salisbury Bank & Trust Co., P.O. Box 768, Millerton, NY, 12546 Attn: Lana Morrison. For other information contact Al Andrews at 518-789-3768 or Carolee Andrews at 518-789-9608. Flyers, printed at no cost by Moore & More Printing, will also be hung around town.

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