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Wet Down for Rescue Engine 27-9 APRIL 20 - On Saturday April 19, 2008 members of several area fire departments converged on the City of Hudson Central Fire Station for the "Wet Down" of Rescue Engine 27-9. SLIDESHOW http://www.hudsonfire.com/content/front/Media/279%20wetdown.wmv Attendees from the public and other departments were treated to tours of the station and apparatus as well as refreshments prepared by members. The event ... (Full Story & Photos)

27-9 Officially being welcomed to the fire service. Photo by Stottville Firefighter and Columbia County 911 Dispatcher Frank Martin Jr.

FF's David Charron and Justin Elliot remove a window as part of the training. Photo by FF Joseph Morrison Jr.

Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response Course MARCH 29 - Hudson Firefighters, along with Firefighters from other Columbia County agencies, recently received train rescue instruction at the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak rail yard. The instructors were veteran Amtrak employees who instructed attendees on proper techniques in removal of victims from rail passengers cars. Click on the link below for a slideshow of the class http://www.hudsonfire.com/content/front/Media/Amtrak%20Training.wmv ... (Full Story & Photos)

Amtrak Train Collides with Tractor Trailer in Hudson JANUARY 16 - Hudson firefighters were dispatched at 12:53AM to a reported accident involving an Amtrak passenger train and a truck. The northbound train, out of Penn Station in New York City, was nearing the Hudson train station when it struck the rear of a tractor trailer. The truck, which was hauling road salt, had accidentally backed into the path of the oncoming train. The collision caused some damage to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The damaged trailer that was struck by the Amtrak train. photo by Neal A. Van Deusen

Firefighter Michael J. Madison Deployed to Afghanistan JANUARY 09 - On January 8th, Firefighter Michael J. Madison was deployed to Afghanistan for active duty with his Army National Guard unit. He will be arriving there sometime on January 10th. Mike serves as a Combat Medic in his unit. Please keep Mike, and his family in your thoughts and prayers.... (Full Story)

Great Stop on Allen Street DECEMBER 24 - At 22:16 hours Columbia County 911 dispatched Hudson Firefighters for a reported fire in the attic at 330 Allen Street. Assistant Chief Robert D. Pulver arrived in short order to find a large 1850ish era 3 story well off on the interior and exterior second floor and attic with heavy fire showing from the B side. Engine 30 and Tower Ladder 32 arrived within 3 minutes of the call and immediately ... (Full Story & Photos)

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