North Highlands Fire Responds Mutual Aid to Putnam Valley
June 25, 2010
On Friday June 25 the North Highlands Fire Department responded mutual aid to the Putnam Valley fire Department for a working structure fire on South Highland Rd. This was the 2nd call for a working structure fire within 24hrs.
North Highlands Fire Responds Mutual Aid to Cold Spring
June 24, 2010
On Thursday June 24th with temperatures near 100 degrees, the North Highlands fire Department responded mutual aid to the Cold Spring FD for a working Structure fire on Windy Ridge in the Town of Philipstown.
Upon arrival of the CSFD they found heavy fire in the attached garage extending into the main body of the house.
An aggressive attack was made by the members of the CSFD who were later assisted by many mutual aid departments at the scene.
Fund Raiser to Benefit Irvington Officer
May 6, 2010
Irvington officer critically injured in collision during stolen car chase
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Pasta Benefit Dinner
For Honorary Member: Officer Louie Osso
When: 5pm-8pm on Saturday May 15th
Where: North Highlands Engine Co. #1 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for kids 5 and under
Dinner includes: Salad, pasta, meatballs, rolls, beverage, and dessert.
There will be a 50/50 raffle at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm.
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Pasta Benefit Dinner
For Honorary Member: Officer Louie Osso
When: 5pm-8pm on Saturday May 15th
Where: North Highlands Engine Co. #1 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for kids 5 and under
Dinner includes: Salad, pasta, meatballs, rolls, beverage, and dessert.
There will be a 50/50 raffle at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm.
May 13, 2010
Firefighters from the North Highlands Fire Department were joined by volunteers from several surrounding departments in battling a blaze in a single-family home on East Mountain Road South late Wednesday and early today.
North Highlands Fire Chief Joseph Hyatt said firefighters arriving at the home at 307 E. Mountain Road South minutes after the 10:06 p.m. call saw flames shooting high into the night sky.
"The flames were 30 to 40 feet high, coming through the roof on the back side of the house," Hyatt said today.
No one was injured in the fire, which caused extensive damage to the home and rousted the family living there. Hyatt said the parents spent the night at the home of a North Highlands firefighter the family knows, while the children stayed with other family members.
Hyatt said Putnam County fire investigators determined that the blaze started in the basement near a wood stove then spread upward, damaging first-floor support beams and causing smoke damage throughout much of the two-story home. The damaged beams will likely need to be replaced, he said.
"They got the main body of the fire knocked down in about 10 minutes and then spent time dousing hot spots. It was an older house with a lot of voids in the walls. Some of the house has a full basement but other areas it's just a crawl space with dirt floors," Hyatt said.
Firefighters cleared the scene around 1:10 a.m. today.
North Highlands firefighters were assisted by volunteers from Cold Spring, Garrison, Rombout, Fishkill, Glenham, Hughsonville and Continental Village departments. The Philipstown Ambulance Corps also responded to the scene.
North Highlands Fire Chief Joseph Hyatt said firefighters arriving at the home at 307 E. Mountain Road South minutes after the 10:06 p.m. call saw flames shooting high into the night sky.
"The flames were 30 to 40 feet high, coming through the roof on the back side of the house," Hyatt said today.
No one was injured in the fire, which caused extensive damage to the home and rousted the family living there. Hyatt said the parents spent the night at the home of a North Highlands firefighter the family knows, while the children stayed with other family members.
Hyatt said Putnam County fire investigators determined that the blaze started in the basement near a wood stove then spread upward, damaging first-floor support beams and causing smoke damage throughout much of the two-story home. The damaged beams will likely need to be replaced, he said.
"They got the main body of the fire knocked down in about 10 minutes and then spent time dousing hot spots. It was an older house with a lot of voids in the walls. Some of the house has a full basement but other areas it's just a crawl space with dirt floors," Hyatt said.
Firefighters cleared the scene around 1:10 a.m. today.
North Highlands firefighters were assisted by volunteers from Cold Spring, Garrison, Rombout, Fishkill, Glenham, Hughsonville and Continental Village departments. The Philipstown Ambulance Corps also responded to the scene.
Philipstown North Highlands Fire District seeks bidders for fire apparatus.
April 28, 2010
Sealed bids for the purchase by the Philipstown North Highlands Fire District of a Pumper Rescue with 1000 gallon water tank incorporating other miscellaneous equipment will be received at 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring New York 10516, Philipstown North Highlands Fire House, until May 13, 2010 at 7:15 p.m., at which time bids for the apparatus will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Specifications for the vehicle and equipment may be obtained by interested suppliers free of charge at 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring, New York 10516, 845-265-7285, extension 14, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
A bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid amount must accompany bids submitted.
The Philipstown North Highlands Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid best suited for its specific needs.
All bids must include a non-collusive bid statement pursuant to section 103-D of the general municipal law.
Bids shall be in accordance with the instructions to bidders.
Dated March 25th, 2010
Philipstown North Highlands Fire District.
Specifications for the vehicle and equipment may be obtained by interested suppliers free of charge at 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring, New York 10516, 845-265-7285, extension 14, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
A bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid amount must accompany bids submitted.
The Philipstown North Highlands Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid best suited for its specific needs.
All bids must include a non-collusive bid statement pursuant to section 103-D of the general municipal law.
Bids shall be in accordance with the instructions to bidders.
Dated March 25th, 2010
Philipstown North Highlands Fire District.
North Highlands Responds to Structure Fire
April 20, 2010
At approximately 10:35 pm on April 20, 2010 the North Highlands Fire Department was dispatched for a possible structure on Route 9 near Lady Blue Devil Lane.
Arriving on scene first was 2nd Asst Chief Christopher Hyatt. He immediately advised he had a working fire at Wing It at the corner of Route 9 and Horton Road and a second alarm was requested by North Highlands Fire Chief Joseph Hyatt. A second alarm brings in additional personal and equipment from Cold Spring, Garrison, Village of Fishkill, Rombout, Glenham, and Hughsonville fire departments. Also assisting was the Philipstown Ambulance Corps and the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team.
The fire was quickly knocked down and under control within 20 minutes and fire damage was limited to the roof and walk in cooler. The rest of the building suffered smoke and water damage.
All units were back in service by 1:30am after an investigation by the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team.
Arriving on scene first was 2nd Asst Chief Christopher Hyatt. He immediately advised he had a working fire at Wing It at the corner of Route 9 and Horton Road and a second alarm was requested by North Highlands Fire Chief Joseph Hyatt. A second alarm brings in additional personal and equipment from Cold Spring, Garrison, Village of Fishkill, Rombout, Glenham, and Hughsonville fire departments. Also assisting was the Philipstown Ambulance Corps and the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team.
The fire was quickly knocked down and under control within 20 minutes and fire damage was limited to the roof and walk in cooler. The rest of the building suffered smoke and water damage.
All units were back in service by 1:30am after an investigation by the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team.
North Highlands takes in Cold Spring Mutual Aid Fire
February 24, 2010
A Cold Spring family was homeless but glad to be safe Saturday after a Christmas Eve fire in their home on Main Street.
"We're all OK", said Astrid Harrison, who was at the house Saturday. "We're right in the middle of cleaning everything up." She declined to say where the family was staying but the large, recently built house was uninhabitable, she said.
A family dog died in the fire, which was reported at 7 p.m. Thursday, but the family of five escaped, including three children. No cause has been determined.
The fire started in an addition on the east side of the large house and burned through the roof and most of the first floor in the two-story home. It was brought under control about an hour later, said Cold Spring Fire Chief Tom Merrigan.
More than 100 firefighters turned out to help, Merrigan said, and many stayed until the early hours of Christmas Day.
Firefighters from Cold Spring, North Highlands, Garrison, Continental Village, Fishkill, Rombout, Hughsonville, Beacon and Philipstown were on the scene, and Putnam Valley was on standby.
The fire is under investigation by the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team.
"We're all OK", said Astrid Harrison, who was at the house Saturday. "We're right in the middle of cleaning everything up." She declined to say where the family was staying but the large, recently built house was uninhabitable, she said.
A family dog died in the fire, which was reported at 7 p.m. Thursday, but the family of five escaped, including three children. No cause has been determined.
The fire started in an addition on the east side of the large house and burned through the roof and most of the first floor in the two-story home. It was brought under control about an hour later, said Cold Spring Fire Chief Tom Merrigan.
More than 100 firefighters turned out to help, Merrigan said, and many stayed until the early hours of Christmas Day.
Firefighters from Cold Spring, North Highlands, Garrison, Continental Village, Fishkill, Rombout, Hughsonville, Beacon and Philipstown were on the scene, and Putnam Valley was on standby.
The fire is under investigation by the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team.
