Poughkeepsie Firefighters - Local 596

Welcome to the website of the City of Poughkeepsie Professional Firefighters. Members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 596. The City of Poughkeepsie Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 596 consists of 65 uniform members of the fire department. This includes 52 Firefighters, 5 Captains, and 8 Lieutenants.

The members of IAFF Local 596 operate 3 engines and two trucks at all times. These companies are staffed with a minimun 2 Firefighters on each apparatus, 1 Lieutenant on Engine 2, and 1 Captain as Shift Commander on Car 10. [ More... ]


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Recent News

2ND ALARM SMITH ST. AT THOMPSON ST.

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9/3/10: Firefighters were dispatch for a reported structure fire in the area of Smith St and Thompson St. First due Engine 2 transmitted the 10-75 bringing in Fairview FD with their F.A.S.Team. Within a few minutes the fire was showing through the roof and Car 10 transmitted the 2nd alarm bringing in off duty members and and Company's to relocate into the City.

AUDIO FROM 3RD ALARM FROM 7/1/07


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Congratulations to Steve Sutka on his Promotion to Captain.

CAPT. GEORGE FINN'S RETIREMENT PARTY

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2ND ALARM 84 NORTH WATER ST - DUTTON LUMBER

June 2, 2010: A fire ripped through the Old Dutton Lumber Yard destroying a large warehouse. Firefighters were called to the scene around 7pm and most of the building was involved with fire. Mutual Aid companies from Fairview and Arlington FD assisted at the scene. The fire appears to be suspicious and an investigation is ongoing. There was one Firefighter injured and units cleared the scene around 10pm.
Poughkeepsie Journal Video

2ND ALARM 46 SOUTH CLINTON STREET

May 29, 2010: Firefighters were dispatched for a reported structure fire at 46 South Clinton St at around 12am. Engine 2 arrived on scene with smoke showing and Unit 20(Eng. 2 Lt.) transmitted the 10-75 bringing in Fairview Fd with their F.A.S.Team. The fire was located in the rear 1st floor but quickly extended to the 2nd and eventually the 3rd floor. The fire was eventually brought under control and units cleared around 7am. The fire is labeled suspicious and one firefighter sustained minor injuries.