May 14, 2008: Early this morning Engine 1 was dispatched for an emergency child birth. Prior to arrival, dispatch updated Engine 1 that EMD instructions for imminent child birth were being given. Engine 1's crew, FF Rugar, FF Parise, and FF Joyce helped the mother deliver her baby safely. A healthy mother and baby were then transported to Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

MAY 13, 2008: City Firefighters were called for a reported structure fire at 120 Thopmson St. at around 5:15pm this evening. First due Engine 2 transmitted the 10-75 with smoke showing. Engine 2 quickly contained the fire to the exterior wall. City fire was assisted by the Fairview Fire District with their FAST Team. All units cleared the scene within one hour.

May 13, 2008: Engine 2 and Tower Ladder 2 were special called for a Second Alarm fire on Jones St. in the Arlington Fire District. Both companies assisted first due units on the third floor and the fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes.

After 20 years of service, Firefighter Rich Flanagan is retiring. Rich joined the ranks of the Poughkeepsie firefighters in April 02, 1988. He will be missed by all. Good Luck Brother.

The City of Poughkeepsie Professional Firefighters are holding a Rock & Roll for a cause party on Sunday May 4th, 2008 at the Chance, 6 Crannel St. Poughkeepsie NY. Doors open at 1pm and a donation of $15 can be paid in advanced or at the door. All proceeds will go towards the Local 596 Good & welfare fund in order to assist two of our brothers with ongoing medical bills. For additional info contact Jeff Moseman (845)505-4336

VIDEO - Responding To Incident

Firefighters Marinucci, Morris, Dodd, and Nielson were recognized by Mayor John Tkazyik at the Common Council meeting on February 4, 2008.