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.

Congratulations to Steve Sutka on his Promotion to Captain.

Pictures of Captain George's party.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

It is with deep regret that we advise you that Captain Vince Iaccino of the Roosevelt (Dutchess County, NY) Fire District has died in the Line of Duty. While training at the Dutchess County Fire Training Center last evening, Captain Iaccino developed severe chest pains. He was transported, ALS, aboard Roosevelt's ambulance to a local hospital.
While en route to the hospital, Captain Iaccino went into Cardiac Arrest. CPR and ALS interventions were administered, however the Captain tragically never regained a pulse.

Mookie Wilson will be at Dutchess Stadium Wednesday June 23rd to sign autographs. Tickets are $20.00 and photographs for signing will be available for $5.00. Click the picture to view larger.

It is with deep regret that Local 596 announces the passing of retired Firefighter Thomas Ashline Sr. The Funeral Details are as Followed:

WAKE:
March 10th at Sweets Funeral Home on Route 9 in Hyde Park from 2-4 and 7-9
Firefighter services with be held at 7:30pm ( All FF's in Class A Uniform) Please meet at 7pm

FUNERAL SERVICES:
10am Thursday March 11th at the Sweets Funeral Home

The Dutchess County Firefighter's Ski Day will be Friday , Feb 12 @ Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, MA . The price is $30 which includes a lift ticket , free rental ( if needed ) , race course ( optional ), door prizes and apres ski party with beer, soda and food. This is open to firefighter's and their families. For further info contact Jeff Moseman @ 845-505-4336.

For those Firefighters who bought a street box, Captain Deichler would like to offer his services in restoring them like the photo above. If you are interested, please contact Greg for pricing at 505-7458.

All members should please check the "Dailys" section once logged in to the site. New information is available for you to view.

The Official Run Stats for 2009:
Total Runs: 4,594
Structure Fires: 41
Multiple alarms: 7

Engine 1: 2,496
Engine 2: 2,152
Engine 3: 1,544
Ladder 1: 1,249
Ladder 2: 1,013
Rescue 1: 241