North Highlands Engine Co. #1 Honors the Fallen and Reaffirms Our Promise to Never Forget

On September 11, 2026, our nation marks 25 years since a day that forever changed America.
Twenty-five years have passed, yet the images, stories, heroism and sacrifice of September 11, 2001 remain deeply embedded in the history of the American fire service and in the hearts of communities across our country.

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North Highlands Engine Co. #1 is proud to welcome James and Jayden Luoma, a father-and-son team who were officially sworn into the department on September 2nd.

Their decision to serve together represents the strong sense of family, community, and dedication that is at the heart of the volunteer fire service.

By joining the department, James and Jayden have made a commitment to train, serve, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with profound sadness that the North Highlands Engine Company # 1 announces the passing of Earl “Butch” Allen, a charter member and Past Chief of the North Highlands Fire Department.

Butch was a dedicated member of the department and proudly served the North Highlands community.

The members of the North Highlands Fire Department extend our deepest condolences to Butch’s family and loved ones, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The North Highlands Fire Department has expanded its emergency response capabilities with the addition of a new Ford F-250 utility vehicle, which has officially been placed into service.

The truck will serve multiple roles throughout the community such as assisting the Philipstown Volunteer Ambulance Corps during EMS calls by providing additional personnel and scene support. Department officials ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 3:38 p.m., members of the North Highlands Fire Department were dispatched for a water rescue at The Gorge, which is located off Horton Road.

Members responded aboard Rescue 21-6-2 and, upon arrival, met with family members who reported that two swimmers, an adult male and a female child were trapped in the water at the base of the waterfall.

The two swimmers had made several attempts ... (Full Story)

The North Highlands Fire Department responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle motor vehicle accident that brought multiple emergency agencies together to assist those involved.

Firefighters arrived to find several damaged vehicles and immediately secured the scene, assessed hazards, and assisted EMS personnel with patient care while ensuring the safety of everyone involved. Crews also worked to control ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the North Highlands Fire Department responded to a residence surrounded by flooding and swift-moving water, where residents needed assistance evacuating the home.

Due to the dangerous conditions and rising floodwaters, the department utilized a front-end loader from the Philipstown Highway Department to safely reach the residence and assist in removing the family from the home.

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Residents across the Hudson Valley are once again noticing hazy skies and the smell of smoke as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into the region.

While the fires are burning hundreds of miles away, changing weather patterns and upper-level winds have carried the smoke south, creating reduced visibility and periods of poor air quality throughout the area. Conditions may vary from day to day depending ... (Full Story & Photos)