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.

Multiple ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

As we celebrate our nation's 250th Independence Day, the members of the North Highlands Engine Co #1 would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.

We would also like to remind you if you're celebrating with fireworks please make safety your top priority and follow these simple rules.

• Never allow children to handle or light fireworks.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose within ... (Full Story & Photos)

Training is an essential part of keeping our members prepared for any emergency, and this week the members of the North Highlands Fire Department spent Sunday morning sharpening some of the most important skills on the fireground.

Crews focused on Dry hydrant operations and drafting techniques, giving members hands-on experience establishing reliable water supplies under different conditions. Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)