ROMBOUT FIRE COMPANY
FISHKILL, NY
"A Professional, Non-Paid, Emergency Services Organization"
"THE BIG HOUSE"
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ROMBOUT FIRE COMPANY FISHKILL, NY "A Professional, Non-Paid, Emergency Services Organization"
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Update: Wednesday, July 1, 2009Pancake Breakfast ScheduledRombout Volunteer Fire Company is hosting an "All You Can Eat" Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 27, at Rombout Station #1, 901 Route 52, 8AM - 11AM. We thank you in advance for supporting our fundraising event. For more information PancakeFlyer.pdf Update: Sunday, May 31, 2009
Photos: 6245 with Trophies, and Rombout and Montrose Rombout starts the parade season off with a bang, at DCVFA parade at New Hackensack, Best Overall in County, Best Ladder Truck, Best Color Guard, Most Men in line, and 2nd Best Senior Musical Unit, Tappan Zee Bridgeman. Thank you to everyone that worked hard for this great success. Thank you to Village of Fishkill for providing standby coverage. Update: Tuesday, May 26, 2009It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Officers and Members of the Rombout Fire Company announce the passing of honorary member William H. "Bud" Pottenburgh on Sunday, May 24th 2009. Bud was an honorary member of the Rombout Fire Company since 1982. Poughkeepsie Journal ObitUpdate: Friday, May 22, 2009Rombout Tower 6245 repsonds mutual aid to Structure FireEast Fishkill - Rombout Tower Ladder 6245 responded mutual aid to East Fishkill Fire District for a Barn fire at Fishkill Farms.
Poughkeepsie Journal Articles: Photo credit: Bill Johnson, FDPhotounit.com Gallery 
Update: Wednesday, May 13, 2009Rombout Tower 6245 repsonds mutual aid to Structure FireHUGHSONVILLE - Rombout Tower Ladder 6245 responded mutual aid to Hughsonville Fire for an electrical fire at White Gate Apartments. The following was posted by Sandy Wisor on the Poughkeepsie Journal: Local Fire Fighters come to the rescueLocal Fire Fighters and Rescue Workers from Rombout and Hughsonville came to the rescue Friday 3pm in the afternoon 4/24/09. Just want to say "Thank You" for doing a job well done by saving the condo and putting out the outside wall electrical fire. Here is a photo from the scene... 
Update: Monday, May 11, 2009It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Officers and Members of the Rombout Fire Company announce the passing of honorary member John "Jack" Reynolds, Jr on Sunday, May 10th 2009. Jack was a charter member of Rombout Fire Company, formed in 1971. Jack was also a member of the founding Board of Fire Commissioners, serving until 1985. Update: Sunday, May 3, 2009Ex-firefighters, families get 'thank you'Rombout company hosts home's residentsPoughkeepsie Journal James MarconiFISHKILL - About 15 residents of the Hudson Firemen's Home stepped off their bus to a round of hugs, handshakes and smiles on Saturday. Afterward, the members were treated to a dinner social hosted by the Rombout Fire Company in Fishkill. The day's planned activities also included a brief tour of the firehouse and bingo game. In operation for more than 100 years, the Fireman's Home is a nursing home for volunteer firefighters, their spouses and members of the ladies auxiliary in New York state. Located in Hudson, the home includes a new facility completed last year that houses 92 residents. The second annual dinner at Rombout, held for these men and women, is "a giving back of thanks for the years of service that they did for their communities," First Assistant Chief Wes Hall said. For Hall, the event was also about bringing family together - his father Wally, formerly an assistant chief at the Hughsonville Fire Department, was among the residents at the social. "We just like to have them out and get them involved," said Ladies Auxiliary President Patty Lamoree. The Rombout Fire Company "has the resources to do it, so why not share it?" Connecting with Firemen's Home residents doesn't stop with the dinner, Lamoree said, but is a part of overall charitable efforts. The ladies auxiliary hosts an annual Christmas party at the home, and last year donated several electric wheelchairs for use by residents.
Billy Rosenhagen has lived at the Firemen's Home for four years and said it has been excellent. Rosenhagen, a firefighter for 28 years in Ossining, said he became a volunteer because he wanted to serve his community. Sometimes it was difficult, Rosenhagen said, recalling a "railroad station that went up. We lost about three people from the railroad. It was hard for us to accept; we tried to rescue them." Also at the dinner, the fire company presented a check for $500 to Paul O'Brien, a Firemen's Home trustee. Residents at the home remain active, O'Brien said. They have three buses to transport them, and residents frequently attend picnics, parties, pancake breakfasts and parades. Sandra Poppoon, a six-year resident, said she enjoys going out on the various trips because she loves interacting with other people and talking with her friends. Back at home, Poppoon said, the other residents become like a second family and have a place in their community. "Everybody, no matter what condition they're in, has gifts and talents given by God that they can use," she said. Update: Monday, April 27, 2009Pancake Breakfast ScheduleRombout Volunteer Fire Company is hosting an "All You Can Eat" Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 28, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 27, at Rombout Station #1, 901 Route 52, 8AM - 11AM. We thank you in advance for supporting our fundraising event. For more information PancakeFlyer.pdf Update: Wednesday, April 8, 2009New RescueAt the end of 2008 Rombout Fire District ordered a new 2009 Custom Heavy Rescue featuring a Sutphen chassis and Rescue 1 body. The Sutphen chassis is scheduled to be done in Mid July and then the body is expected to be completed in Early 2010. 
Update: Wednesday, April 1, 2009Rombout responds to house firePoughkeepsie JournalFISHKILL - A woman and two dogs were rescued this morning from a house fire on Heath Road, officials said. Rombout Fire Company spokesman Kevin Barry said the woman was taken to a local hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a firefighter removed her from the building. Barry said two pet beagles were also rescued. Thee Town of Fishkill Animal Control Department will hold the dogs until their owners can pick them up. No one else was home when the fire broke out around 8:35 a.m. The blaze started in the kitchen of the home, not far from the intersection of Route 52 and I-84. The fire was under control within 15 minutes, but Barry said the home was damaged and cannot be occupied. He said the woman and her husband declined temporary housing from the Red Cross and will stay with relatives. The fire's cause is being probed by Dutchess County fire investigators, Barry said. Firefighters from Rombout, the Village of Fishkill and Hughsonville responded to the fire. The Glenham and East Fishkill departments were on standby. Town of Fishkill police were also on the scene. Check back here later for more details or read Thursday's Poughkeepsie Journal. Update: Friday, March 13, 2009Important Smoke Detector VideoRombout Fire Company in conjuntion with Time Warner Cable 6 News recently did a test about smoke detectors. This is a must see for all Parents. 
Update: Monday, March 2, 2009Recent Elevator TrianingRombout recently held a two day training seminar on "Handling Elevator Emergencies". Photos and story. Update: Monday, January 12, 2009For 2008 Rombout Fire Company responded to 512 alarms.Update: Wednesday, December 31, 2008Happy New Year 2009
The officers and Members of the Rombout Fire Company would like to wish you a Happy New Year. Photo: on right is the recently completed Holiday Decoration by Paul Tompkins, Mike Moore, and Vinny Kelly. Rombout Fire Company receives grant for AED's1st Responder NewsFISHKILL, NY - Rombout Fire Company, serving a part of the town of Fishkill, has received a $2,500 grant from the John T. Sloper Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Dutchess County to purchase two automated external defibrillators. Rombout gift to MahopacFISHKILL, NY - To help celebrate Mahopac Fire Department's dedication of their new fire station, Rombout Fire Company presented Mahopac with a woodcarving rendition of the new station. The Mahopac members let out sounds of astonishment and surprise when Rombout Chief John Lucareillo unveiled the woodcarving for the assembled members. Before the unveiling, Rombout Past Chief Ken Scofield talked about how over 40 years ago a few firefighters from both departments became friends. From those few members a friendship has grown between both departments that endure to this day. A plaque read, "Mahopac Fire Department, Congratulations on your new fire station. This plaque is in honor of your new headquarters and our long lasting friendship. May our relationship continue to grow strong, Rombout Fire Company December 2008." Rombout members commissioned the carving from Mike Mongero of Mr. M's Custom Woodcraving of Yorktown Heights. Rombout member Mike Moore built a lighted glass enclosed display box to house the craving. 1st Responder NewsMidHudson News
Photo credit: John Muller, Firefighter Rombout Fire 
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Update: Sunday, December 7, 2008Rombout Fire Company Elects Officers for 2009The annual elections of officers of the Rombout Fire Company in Fishkill were held on December 4, 2008. The following members were elected for District Officers: Office of
Company Firematic Line Officers:
Company Civil Officers:
All members term of office starts on January 1, 2009. Congratulations and good luck to the 2009 officers. Update: Tuesday, Nov 16, 2008
Tribute bike dinner Fishkill, NY November 15, 2008The Marine (Tribute-Memorial) bike was on display before the Carmen Ramputi Marine Corps League annual dinner to celebrate the 233rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. New Windsor resident Larry Tremblay Sr. built the tribute bike for his son Joseph Tremblay, who died in Iraq defending our nation. The bike has been viewed by many at the following events, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, in Tarrytown NY, International Waterfront Fest, in Newburgh NY, Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC and at bike shows in Portsmouth NH, Wildwood NJ, Orchard Beach NY and Atlantic City NJ. To learn more about the Tribute Bike go to www.marinecorpstributebike.com Update: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2008The Rombout Fire Company is conducting its annual fund drive. Letters have been mailed out to all residences in the Rombout Fire District. We thank you in advance for your support. Copy of the Letter and Fire Inspection ChecklistUpdate: Thursday, August 27, 2008Rombout battles I-84 Car FireRob Reynolds, 1st Responder NewsOn August 27th around 7:00 p.m. Rombout Fire Department was dispatched to a car fire on I-84 west bound. Upon arrival of fire chief John Lucariello he advised Dutchess County 911 that he had a well involved pickup fire on the side of the road and that I-84 would be closed due to fire operations. The fire was put out within a few minutes of the first pumper on the scene at that time the fire chief requested the Dutchess County fire investigation team to the scene. All units on the scene were clear around 9:30 p.m. Photo credit: Rob Reynolds Jr 
Update: Wednesday, August 27, 2008Rombout responds to Minor I-84 CrashPoughkeepsie JournalNobody was transported following an accident on Interstate 84 today, when a Dover Plains woman veered off the eastbound side and her car landed in a wooded area. State Police Thruway patrols said the accident was fairly minor, and most likely a result of driver inattention. The right lane was closed near milepost 47.5 between exits 13 and 15. The Rombout Fire Department also responded. There were initial reports the accident involved ejections. Photo credit: Darryl Bautista/Poughkeepsie Journal 
Update: Sunday, July 27, 2008Rombout wins several trophies in MillbrookMembers of the Rombout Fire Company recently participated in the Dutchess County Volunteer Firemen's Association Parade hosted by the Millbrook Fire Department on July 12, 2008. Rombout took 2nd Best Firematic Color Guard, Best Apparatus 1996 and older, and Best Regulation Uniform 21 and over. Rombout would like to thank North Highlands Fire for protecting the home front and refurbishing our Engine 6214 with that hideous color "red", it was nice to reconfirm that our forefathers did it right by not choosing that color. Photo credit: John Muller, Firefighter Rombout 
Photo credit: Dutchess County Volunteer Firemen's Association Website 
Photo credit: Sharon Forbes, Firefighter Rombout 
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Rombout places new Chiefs car in serviceRombout Fire District has recently replaced 2nd Assistant Chief Wess Hall's command vehicle a 2002 Ford F-150 with a new 2008 Ford Expedition. Photos by John Muller, Rombout Firefighter 
Update: Monday, June 30, 2008Fire Commissioner Is Lauded For 38 Years Of ServicePoughkeepise Journal June 24, 2008The Rombout Fire Co. in Fishkill honored Charles Theiss for 38 years of service during its annual inspection dinner. Theiss, a charter member of the company from 1971, is still active at 79, responding to calls in his role with the fire police. He is also a fire commissioner. Theiss was an enthusiastic supporter of the new fire company and was the first member on the job when construction of the firehouse began, hammering shingles and pouring concrete. He made a wooden Maltese cross with "Rombout" in block letters to hang on the outside on the first station. Today, it hangs in the engine bay in Station 1. Theiss received an honorary membership, a 25-year active life badge and a 35-year pin. At the dinner, held at Dutchess Manor in Beacon, Anthony Cefaloni, president of the fire company, recognized several members for their service: for five years, John Webb, Kevin Barry and Chris Mazzuca; for 10 years, Jim Butler III; for 20 years Kevin Heath. Roland Reick was awarded the 25-year Life Badge. David Lamoree received a 25-year active life badge. A 30-year pin went to Dan Silvestri Sr., a 35-year pin to William Vanpelt and Robert Harvatin. Update: Sunday, June 15, 2008Rombout responds to Fire involving hay on a tractor-trailerFISHKILL, NY - A tractor trailer with a load of hay caught fire on Interstate 84 and tied up traffic for several hours Friday. Around 3:45 p.m. the Rombout Fire Department arrived on the scene in the westbound lane about a mile east of Route 9. The open flatbed tractor trailer had about 30 large round bales of hay, which were on fire. The blaze was stubborn and took foam to completely put it out, fire officials said. The cause of the fire was not determined. At one point, traffic was backed up for 11 miles. "It was unfortunate for all the people tied up in traffic," said Rombout Chief John Lucariello. "Due to the nature of the fire we had to close westbound I-84." By 8 p.m., the fire was sufficiently under control and the fire companies could begin clearing the scene. Rombout spokesman Kevin Barry said one of the difficulties in fighting the fire was getting water to the scene. Tanker operations had to be set up, with fire companies traveling from nearby areas supplying water. Responding units included fire companies from Hughsonville, East Fishkill, North Highlands, Village of Fishkill, Chelsea and Beacon. No injuries were reported. Update: Tuesday, May 13, 2008Rombout Tower Ladder takes in first fireWAPPINGERS FALLS, NY - On Sunday May 11, 2008 at approximately 0530 hours, Village of Wappingers Falls Fire Department composed of W.T. Garner Engine Co. #1 and S.W. Johnson Engine Co #2 were dispatched to a reported fire at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on South Ave (Route 9D). The new church under construction had heavy fire coming from the front. Wappingers Fire began an exterior master stream defensive attack. Wappingers Fire Command requested a second alarm and special call for an additional Aerial, Rombout Tower Ladder 62-45. This was the first Structure fire for the 2006 Sutphen Tower. Rombout cleared the scene around 0930 hours. Photo credit: John Muller, Rombout Firefighter 
Update: Thursday May, 8, 2008Retired firefighters feted by RomboutPoughkeepise Journal May 6,2008
FISHKILL - The Rombout Fire Company and its Ladies Auxiliary recently hosted a dinner for the members of the Firemen's Home in Hudson. The 12 retired firefighters came to the Rombout Fire Department Station No. 1 in Fishkill, where Second Assistant Chief Wes Hall welcomed them and introduced the Rombout Chiefs, Line Officers, Commissioners and special guests. After the roast beef dinner, Firemen's Home member and past Hughsonville Second Assistant Chief Walter Hall was honored for his 15 years of service. All Firemen's Home members received a Rombout Fire Department hat embossed with the American flag. Members then enjoyed bingo, winning gift certificates from Wal-Mart. Rombout Ladies Auxiliary President Patty Lamoree presented four motorized wheelchairs to Fireman's Home Trustee Paul O'Brien. For more than 100 years, the Firemen's Home has been the only nursing facility in New York state devoted to caring for volunteer firefighters and their spouses, as well as members of ladies auxiliaries. Visit www.firemenshome.com. PHOTO: Patty Lamoree, president of the Rombout Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary, front right, presented four wheelchairs to Firemen's Home Trustee Paul O'Brien, front left, at a recent dinner. (Courtesy photo) Update: Tuesday April 8, 2008Rombout hosts outing with FASNY Firefighters home residentsFISHKILL--Saturday April 8, 2008, Rombout and Hughsonville fire departments hosted an outing with the residents of the New York Fireman's Association of New York, Firemen's Home located in Hudson, NY. Photo credit: Kevin Barry, Public Information Officer 
Update: Tuesday April 1, 2008Rombout responds to electrical fire in basementFISHKILL--Monday March 31, 2008, Rombout and Hughsonville fire departments responded to an electrical problem at 271 Baxtertown Rd at approx. 1310hrs. Upon arrival of Chief 62-1 it was determined there was heavy smoke in the basement from an unknown source. The crew from engine 62-11 and Assistant Chief 62-2 with the help of the thermal imaging camera located an aquarium that had been on fire. The fire self extinguished itself but left heavy smoke in the basement. With the assistance from the members of Hughsonville, exhaust fans were set up and the residence was vented. There was no major structural damage, And all units cleared at 1405hrs. Photo credit: John Lucariello, Chief Rombout Fire 
Update: Tuesday April 1, 2008Rombout responds to one car rolloverFISHKILL--Thursday, March, 20, 2008, around 1640hrs Rombout fire was dispatched to rollover auto accident on Route 52 in front of Fishkill Glen condos. One victim was extricated from the vehicle. The victim was transported to St. Francis Hospital by Alamo ambulance. Town of Fishkill Police are investigating. Photo credit: Robert Reynolds Jr. 
Update: Tuesday, February 19, 2008Fire in restaurant kitchen ruled accidentalBy Lindsay Suchow Poughkeepise JournalFISHKILL - A fire in the kitchen of an empty restaurant Tuesday morning could have been far worse had it not been for the automatic sprinkler system, said Kevin Barry, public information officer for the Rombout Fire Company. At 1:38 a.m. Tuesday, the Rombout Fire Company was dispatched to an alarm at the Seasons II restaurant in the Dutchess Park shopping center at 1545 Route 52. Chief John Lucariello, the first to arrive on the scene, saw smoke coming from the building and sounded the first alarm, Barry said. Additional engines from Rombout arrived at the scene, along with mutual aid from Hughsonville's Firefighter Assist and Search Team, and it was determined the fire was coming from the rear kitchen area of the restaurant, Barry said. Firefighters gained access through a rear door and quickly located the fire in the kitchen area. Barry said an automatic sprinkler system which had been activated in the restaurant thoroughly helped firefighters contain the blaze. " Without this system going off and containing the fire, this company would've had to battle a major fire at this restaurant, so it was very good things happened this way," Barry said. One firefighter sustained a minor injury while battling the fire and was evaluated at the scene, Barry said. The Dutchess County Fire Investigation team ruled the fire accidental in nature, Barry said. Seasons II had been closed for about two and a half hours before the fire started and the building was empty during the fire. The restaurant is now closed for repairs and it has not yet been determined when they will reopen, Barry said. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and Alamo Ambulance assisted at the scene and Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. also came to turn off the electricity and the gas to the building. Sprinkler system saves business from disasterMid-Hudson NewsFishkill - Rombout Fire Department officials said that had it not been for a working sprinkler system in a restaurant kitchen, the business would have gone up in flames. Fire officials received a call of smoke in the rear of Seasons Two restaurant at the Dutchess Park Shopping Center on Route 52 shortly after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. When Chief John Lucariello arrived on the scene, he called a first alarm with back up from Hughsonville Fire Department. As firefighters entered the building from a rear door, they observed that the sprinkler system had activated and suppressed the flames. Without that, there would have been a serious fire. The cause has been determined by the Dutchess County Fire Investigatory Team as accident; however, local fire officials would not elaborate as to the suspected cause. Update: Thursday, December 6, 20071 killed in head-on crash; Route 9 is reopenedBy Christine Pizzuti Poughkeepise Journal (Photo from Journal)
Town of Fishkill police, who were in charge of the accident scene, did not release any names, pending notification of the family. "We believe it was a head-on," town police Sgt. John Miller said. "But the investigation is still pending." Initially, it seems the Utz truck was traveling north, and the dump truck, from West Hook Sand & Gravel, was heading south, on the way to deliver stone to Long Island. The two vehicles collided near Interstate 84, about a quarter mile north of the Putnam County border, Miller said. Route 9 was closed from the time emergency officials arrived on the scene around 2 p.m., and reopened about 8:15 p.m., Miller said. The state Department of Transportation was on the scene to clean up the gravel spill. Check Poughkeepsie Journal and MidHudson News for more information. Update: Monday, November 26, 2007Truck boom smashed bus windshield on highwayFrom: Mid-Hudson News NetworkFISHKILL--A sign installation boom on a truck smashed the windshield on a Monsey Bus Company bus as it traveled on I-84 in Fishkill Monday morning. The accident occurred near the Route 52 exit eastbound on the superhighway. State Police said the truck and bus drivers dispute which vehicle swayed across lanes, but the bus driver ran off the road after his windshield broke in the 10:15 a.m. accident. The coach bus, based in Spring Valley, had some 45 college student passengers. One sustained a minor head injury, according to police. One lane of I-84 was blocked for some two hours causing two to three mile backups to the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Rombout Fire Department personnel assisted in traffic control at the scene. Bus-truck accident this morning resulted in one minor injuryFrom Poughkeepsie JournalFISHKILL-- The boom on a utility vehicle hit the windshield on the right-hand side of a tour bus in an accident this morning that closed an eastbound lane on Interstate 84 around exit 12 in Fishkill for about two hours. One person was transported to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital with a minor head injury, according to Kevin Barry of the Rombout Fire Department. No tickets were issued and New York State Police at Newburgh are ruling it an accident. The bus with 44 people on board went over to the left shoulder into the ditch. Photo credit: John Lucariello, Chief Rombout Fire 
Update: Wednesday, November 12, 20072-car accident injures 4 on Route 9 in FishkillFrom: Poughkeepsie JournalFISHKILL-- A sport utility vehicle ran a red light and struck a four-door sedan on Route 9 and Merritt Boulevard at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sunday, the Rombout Fire Department said. The sedan was making a left turn into Wal-Mart, according to the fire department, when the SUV traveling south on Route 9 ran a red light and collided with the sedan. Each car had two passengers. All four, including one child, were transported by Alamo Ambulance and Mobile Life to Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, fire department spokesman Kevin Barry said. He said the victims had to be extricated from the vehicles. Traffic was detoured while agencies cleaned up the accident scene. The village and town of Fishkill police departments also responded to the scene. The accident remains under investigation by Town of Fishkill police. Update: Wednesday, November 7, 2007Rombout Fire Company takes pride in honoring it's members that have answered their last alarm with an annual Memorial Service. This years service will be held Sunday, November 11, at 10:00AM at Rombout Fire Station 1, 901 Main St, Fishkill, NY. The twenty six names of those who served unselfishly to this community will be read off and a bell is rung for each in their honor. Dress will be full dress uniform, or suit if you have not been issued one. Update: Saturday, October 27, 2007Rombout Bids Final Farewell To Past Chief Paul MoyFISHKILL, NY - Members of the Rombout Fire Company bid final farewell to past Chief Paul Moy who passed away recently at the age of 50. Chief Moy was a life member and past chief on several occasions besides an associate member of Glenham Fire Company. Firefighters from City of Beacon, Chelsea, Castle Point, Dutchess Junction, East Fishkill, Glenham, Hughsonville, North Highland and the Village of Fishkill joined with the Moy family and Rombout Fire Company to show their respects. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rombout Fire Company, In Memory of Paul Moy, 901 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524. Rombout would like to thank all those that helped us in our time of need and especially Hughsonville and Village of Fishkill for attending to matters at our firehouse during the service. Photos credit Kevin Barry 
Update: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The wake will be on Friday October 26, from 16:00 to 20:00 hours at Auchmoody Funeral Home Fishkill, NY. Rombout Fire Company will hold a memorial Service at 19:00 hours. The funeral will be Saturday October 27th at 10:00 with a service held at St Marys in Fishkill and Burial at Fishkill Rural Cemetery. Refreshments will follow at Rombout Station 1. ObituaryUpdate: Wednesday, October 10, 2007Faced with 'smoke,' kids learn what to doBy Alice Hunt Poughkeepsie JournalBRINCKERHOFF - Where there's smoke, there's usually fire, and members of the Rombout Fire District want to make sure the children in their area know what to do if confronted with either one. In honor of Fire Prevention Safety Week, members of the fire department visited Brinckerhoff Elementary School Tuesday morning to discuss fire safety. As part of the visit, fifth-grade students took a tour of the Rombout Fire District's "smoke house," a trailer that uses a non-toxic smoke simulator to show children what a room filled with smoke would look like, and to offer practice of how an escape route might be used. As the trailer filled with the "smoke," the children fell to the ground and crawled to the opposite side of the house for safety. The younger children were given a tour of one of the department's fire engines, and discussed fire safety with Rombout fire commissioner and firefighter Sharon Forbes. "We really want to instill that they need to have two ways out of each room of the house," Forbes said. Kids told never to re-enter burning siteIn her presentation, Forbes also stressed the importance of staying out of the home. "You should never, ever, ever re-enter a burning building," she told the children. Will Bowman said he learned a lot from the department's visit. "I learned if someone is deaf, there should be a fire alarm that has a flashing light," the 9-year-old said. The firefighters also wore their full uniforms and equipment for the children, including helmets and masks. "With the smaller kids, we want to show them what we look like when we have all of our gear on, so they know not to be scared if we have to enter their house," Acting Fire Capt. Kenny Schirmer explained. Fourth-grader Juliana Nikac, 9, said she liked the presentation. "It was really cool to see what they look like with their masks," she said. By teaching the children, the department ends up helping the community as a whole, firefighter John Webb said. "A lot of the time the kids educate the parents," he said. "They'll go home and make sure their parents have and practice an escape route and check the smoke detectors." Reach Alice Hunt at hunta@poughkeepsiejournal.com or 845-437-4819 Update: Tuesday October 2, 2007Fire station to give out free smoke detectorsFISHKILL . In preparation for Fire Prevention Week in October, Home Depot has donated smoke detectors to Rombout Fire Company. The detectors will be available to be picked up for residents of the Rombout Fire District from 7-8 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 1 at Rombout Fire Company, Station One, 901 Route 52. Smoke detectors will be available to residents on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Residents are reminded to change their batteries when changing their clocks back this Fall for Daylight savings time. Also if your detector is older than 8-10 years it should be replaced. For information on smoke detectors including where to install visit US Fire administation Update: Monday, September 24, 2007
Update: Monday, September 24, 2007Photos from the Monday night ladder drill. Photo's and Story Update: Monday, July 23, 2007
Fallen tree leads to 2 trucks crashing Rasheed Oluwa Poughkeepsie JournalFISHKILL --A fallen tree sent a pickup truck airborne and led to a dump truck overturning, an accident that left two men injured and Route 9 closed for several hours Monday. About noon, a tree along Route 9 fell across the north and southbound lanes near the Dutchess Mall. Police believe the heavy rain caused the tree to fall. A northbound 12-wheel dump truck carrying a load of dirt tried to avoid the tree but ended up turning on its side and sliding into both lanes. The driver of the dump truck, Nestorio Gallegos, 39, of Elmsford, Westchester County, was working for Freddy's Contracting in Peekskill. A pickup truck driven by George Monath, 55, of Carmel, was headed south on Route 9 when it drove over the tree, went airborne and crashed into the front of the dump truck. The pickup truck traveled another 100 feet before coming to a stop. Drivers hospitalizedBoth men were taken to Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, where they were treated for undisclosed injuries, according to Fishkill town police Chief Don Williams. Williams said a preliminary investigation revealed Monath was driving without a driver's license, an expired registration, switched license plates and no insurance. Officials from the Rombout and North Highlands fire departments, Mobile and Alamo ambulances and the state Department of Transportation assisted police at the scene. Northbound traffic on Route 9 was redirected at the Putnam County line while southbound traffic was re-directed at the Dutchess Mall. Tow trucks from Hyatt's Garage in East Fishkill were called to the scene to help lift the truck upright. Route 9 was reopened about 2:30 p.m., according to Williams. Update: Sunday, January 21, 2007As many are aware of the tragic fire early Friday morning, Rombout Fire Company would like for our thoughts and prayers to go out to the families and friends who are dealing with this terrible loss. We would like to thank our mutual aid fire departments for coming to our need in this tragic fire; Chelsea, City of Beacon, East Fishkill, Glenham, Hughsonville, New Hackensack, North Highlands, Village of Fishkill, and Alamo Ambulance. We would also like to thank the hospitality of the, American Red Cross of Dutchess County, Mezzaluna Brickoven Pizza, and the I-84 Diner. AMBER ALERTSAll Active Amber Alerts Will Be Posted In the Ticker Below. Please Help Recover A Missing Child
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Our MissionThe Rombout Fire Company strives to provide the best Fire Suppression, Hazard Mitigation, and Rescue Service in Dutchess County. Simply put, we try to be the best of the best, and the bravest of the bravest.
About RomboutThe Rombout Fire Company was formed in 1971 and is a 100% volunteer Fire Department. We are located in Dutchess County NY which is about 60 miles north of New York City. The District is composed of Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties. We cover 14.3 square miles. The Town and Village of Fishkill is composed of 5 different fire companies, Rombout, Village of Fishkill, Glenham, Chelsea, and Dutchess Junction. We have about 50 active members from all different walks of life. We have two stations, one located on Route 52 near Interstate 84, and a second, on Cedar Hill Rd near Route 52.
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FISHKILL - A person driving an Utz snack foods box truck was killed in a collision with a large dump truck hauling stone on Route 9 Wednesday afternoon.
It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Officers and Members of the Rombout Fire Company announce the passing of Paul Moy on Tuesday, October 23rd 2007. Paul joined the department in 1976 and was Chief of the Company from 1993 - 1995 and 1999 - 2001. Paul was an Active Life member of the Fire Company (25 Years of Active Service). Paul was also an Active Associate Life Member of Slater Fire Company, Glenham, NY.
It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Officers and Members of the Rombout Fire Company announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Ducharme on Thursday, September 20th 2007. Tony was an exempt member of the Fire Company and was serving as a Board of Director at the time of his passing. Tony served as a member of the Fire Police for twelve years and was a member of the company for twenty-two years.
