http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on hudsonfire.com using RSS 2.0 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:38:30 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=101 At 3:41AM Hudson firefighters were dispatched to a reported garage fire in the rear of 442 Warren St. On arrival Engine 30 reported a working fire. One 2 inch and one 1 3/4 inch handline were used to bring the fire under control in about 5 minutes. The garage suffered moderate fire damage. Hudson Police were on scene and are investigating. No injuries to firefighters were reported. A Paramedic crew from the Greenport Rescue Squad stood by at the scene as well. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:18:28 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=101 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=99 On Thursday October 27, 2011 members converged on John L. Edward Elementary School to preach the wisdom of fire safety to grades Pre-K to 2. The children were given a presentation in the cafeteria and then given a tour of the departments' fleet of apparatus. Principle Spicer entertained the children from 50 feet above in the bucket of Tower 32. The toughest question of the day seemed to be; who had a better time, the members, or the children? Below is a link to the official slideshow on the JLE website http://www.flickr.com//photos/69115578@N05/sets/72157627991907740/show/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:36:01 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=99 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=100 At 5:21 HFD was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 245 State St. On arrival Chief Robert Pulver reported smoke showing and order first due Engine 30 to nose into a hydrant across the street and go to work. It was quickly discovered the fire originated on the rear roof of 245 State however had extended to the 2nd floor interior of 247 State St. Crews forced entry into 247 as the heaviest fire load was within, and entered 245 to check for interior fire. 2 inch lines were advanced into both buildings. The crews pushing into 247 State were faced with fire as soon as they hit the second floor landing and made quick work of the visible flames. The ceiling was pulled rapidly which revealed extension into the cockloft. This too was quickly knocked down. While the attack was in progress the crew of Truck 32 opened the eves to ventilate the interior and provide relief of smoke and heat within. There was no interior fire found in 245 State however the wall and ceiling near the point of origin were opened up to be sure there was no hidden fire. The fire was determined to be accidental in nature by the Hudson Police Department Fire Investigations Team. Also on scene, Greenport Rescue Squad Paramedics, lead by retired Albany Firefighter John Riscavage, provided rehabilitation services and physical screening for the HFD members on scene. No injuries were reported. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:35:25 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=100 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=98 At 2:53AM today Hudson Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire near 59 Dodge Street in the city. On arrival Assistant Chief Craig Haigh confirmed a working fire. Flames had overtaken the left bay of a four bay detached garage and were rapidly extending throughout with an immediate exposure problem with 59 Dodge Street, an occupied multiple unit apartment building. Three two inch hose lines were quickly put into operation and the fire was under control within minutes. No injuries were sustained and the Greenport Rescue Squad provided medical screening and fluids for firefighters. The cause of the fire is being investigated by Hudson Police Department fire investigators. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:35:48 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=98 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=97 The Hudson Fire Department participated in a large scale fire and evacuation drill of the 126,000 square foot FASNY Fireman's Home facility in Hudson. HFD assisted the Fireman's Home staff with the evacuation of the entire facility. Along with the evacuation HFD members set up a systematic water supply with a transition from the city water supply and hydrant system to water from Underhill Pond for fire suppression. This included a five inch supply line from the Home to the Underhill Pond dry hydrant about 3000' away utilizing a relay system. Several high-rise packs were carried into the building and hooked into the standpipe system for simulated fire suppression on the third floor west wing. Following the initial fire attack ventilation operations also took place. During the drill the crew from Greenport M-25 was designated the FAST Team and put into action to locate an unaccounted for firefighter. The training was a great learning experience for both the Fireman's Home staff and the HFD. Link to the FASNY Fireman's Home. http://www.firemenshome.com/ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:30:43 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=97 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=96 The FASNY Museum of Firefighting will open a new exhibit on June 10, 2011. The exhibit is entitled Social Favor and Local Flavor: the Firehouse of the 1800's. It was created with the assistance of the Museum's After School Museum Studies Program. Students in this program spent many hours researching their local firehouses. The result is this new and engaging exhibit. The history of the Hudson fire companies is providing the local flavor to the exhibit. The Hudson fire companies highlighted in the exhibit include J.W. Edmonds, C.H. Evans, H.W. Rogers, J.W. Hoysradt, Phoenix Hose and Washington Hose. Each fire company will have a digital frame scrolling pictures pertaining to their fire house history and also a segment about their history and any special tidbits found during the research for the exhibit. There is also an audio component to the exhibit that features some of the major files documented in Hudson. This audio presentation was recorded, with the assistance of Bill Williams of the Hudson radio stations, by the students in the after school program. The exhibit also includes a walking tour brochure concerning the Hudson firehouses that visitors can take with them. They can then complete a walking tour of the downtown firehouses at their convenience. The walking tour booklet was created by the students of the Museum After School Museum Studies Program and contains pictures and information the piqued the students interest from the history of Hudson's firehouses. The exhibit also includes a scaled down version of the inside of an 1800's firehouse. The visitor can walk around the firehouse social room, which showcases the elegance and sophistication of the firehouses of the 1800's. This reproduction setting is not based on any singular firehouse's floor plan, but rather is a compilation of the firehouses of the 1800's in general. Within this firehouse social room exhibit are any artifacts from Hudson's firehouses. We are sure that the visitor will find the exhibit fascinating, as many interesting pieces of information were uncovered during the students' research. For instance, did you know that Edmonds Fire Company once had an apparatus with the likeness of J.W. Edmonds painted on it? Did you know that firemen from C.H. Evans Fire Company once used a stretched out coat like a blanket to catch a baby thrown from a burning building's window? Did you know that a fireman from H.W. Rogers Fire Company had a dog that followed him to fires and once climbed a ladder to the top of a burning building to join his master? Did you know that Hoysradt Fire Company once held a benefit play entitled "The Fire Brigade" in which the firemen and their apparatus appeared on stage, in action? These and many other interesting stories are part of the exhibit. All past and present Hudson firemen are invited to attend the exhibit opening on June 10, 2011 from 6pm until 8pm. Refreshments will be served and dress is business casual. To RSVP, call 822-1875, ext 11, or sign up on the lists which are in the truck floors of both firehouses. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:58:36 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=96 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=95 The Hudson Department of Fire will hold its "156th Annual Inspection & Parade" this weekend in the city. First held in 1856, the parade is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, annual fire department parades in the United States. The four companies of the Hudson Department of Fire along with ten guest companies will participate. The inspection of firehouses, equipment, and apparatus will begin at 6PM on Friday at the J. W. Hoysradt Hose Company, No. 8 firehouse on Warren Street. That will be followed by inspection of the apparatus and equipment of J. W. Edmonds Hose Company, No. 1, H. W. Rogers Company, No. 2, and C. H. Evans Hook & Ladder Company, No. 3, the three companies, along with the Hudson Fire Police, housed at the central firehouse on North 7th Street. Commissioner of Fire Jeffrey Yates, Fire Chief Robert Pulver, 1st Assistant Chief Craig Haigh, and 2nd Assistant Chief James Schermerhorn, Jr. will oversee the inspection. Mayor Richard Scalera, Common Council President Donald Moore, and members of the Common Council will also participate. The annual memorial service for departed firefighters of the Hudson and Greenport Fire Departments will be held at 8PM Friday at the Central Station. The annual fire department parade will be step off at 5PM on Saturday with line up at 4PM. The parade will form on North 7th Street near the Central Station with the parade proceeding over 7th to Warren Street, and down Warren to Front Street where the parade will disband. Trophies will be awarded at the Central Station at 7PM. The Hudson Department of Fire is the oldest volunteer fire department in New York State. It was chartered on March 19, 1794 by the New York State Legislature in New York City in "An ACT for the better extinguishing Fires in the City of Hudson". The following month Engine Company No. 1, now Edmonds Hose Company, was formed followed in November 1794 by Engine Company No. 2, now Rogers Hose Company. To put the historical significance of the Hudson Department of Fire into perspective, the first two companies of the department were organized during the second term of the presidency of George Washington. The act of the New York State Legislature authorizing the formation of organized fire protection in the City of Hudson was passed on the same day that the United States Senate authorized the formation of the United States Navy. Hudson is also home of the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, considered by many to house the premier collection of firefighting artifacts and history in the world. Tue, 03 May 2011 12:20:46 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=95 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=94 A mid morning fire caused substantial fire damage to the first and second floor apartments at 753 Columbia Street in the city. On arrival firefighters found heavy fire venting from first and second floor windows on the side of the building. The fire was knocked down in short order using two 2 inch handlines. Also on the scene was the Greenport Fire District with a F.A.S.T. team. and the Catskill Fire Department with Engine 3-21. Catskill Tower 3-15 stood by at the Central Station to cover the city. Greenport Rescue Squad Paramedics also responded and provided rehab and screening services for firefighters. This was the second structure fire today. At 04:11 hours members responded to 98 Paddock Place for a report of an electrical problem. On arrival members found a service line feeding a residence causing the problem. The electrical problem caused the residence to become involved. Members were able to contain the fire until National Grid arrived to shut off the power and the fire was extinguished. Damage was confined to the exterior of the residence. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:10:10 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=94 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=93 Hudson Firefighters went to work Sunday morning in Catskill. At approximately four in the morning Catskill Fire Dept. requested Hudson Fire Dept. with a FAST team to the scene of a working structure fire in Jefferson Heights. Engine 30 responded. A short time after Engine 30's arrival on scene the FAST crew was requested to assist in fire attack operations. Rescue Engine 27-9 was then called to act as the FAST team. Upon 27-9's arrival, Catskill command switched from fire attack to a defensive position due to the deterioration conditions of the structure and limited water supply. E-30's crew assisted in the defensive operation while the crew of 27-9 remained alert as the FAST team. After the bulk of the fire was extinguished and overhaul operations began, 27-9's FAST team was split into two teams in order to cover both the B side and D side of the structure as overhaul operations were done from both sides of the roof. Firefighters not only battled the fire amongst other issues such as freezing temperatures and deep snow and ice surrounding the structure. All Hudson units were back in service at about 10am. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:04:08 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=93 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=92 The Hudson Fire Dept. participated in The 40th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. The Fire Dept. assisted in traffic control for both the 1 mile run and 2.5 mile run. Also again this year several members of the Central Station and Rogers Hose Ladies Auxiliary participated in the run itself, wearing standard issue bunker pants! These members trained regularly, most at the Central Stations Physical Fitness Center. The runners were given HFD Central Station shirts purchased by the Central Station House Committee. The group received many cheers of support and motivation from spectators watching the race. The group finished the 2.5 mile race together at about the 26 minute mark. The Group continues to train and plans on running the race again next year. Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:07:04 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=92 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=91 Guidelines to help prevent fires from home heating equipment. Heating equipment is among the leading causes of home fires nationally and in New York State. Very often heating related fires are the result of a lack of maintenance or simple acts of carelessness. Following the guidelines below will help to ensure that you reduce the possibility of experiencing a heating related fire. Fire Prevention To prevent fires, keep furnishings and other combustibles 36 inches from all heating sources. A heating source too close to combustibles is the leading cause of fires due to home heating. Store matches, lighters and other fire starting appliances out of the reach of children. Fires started by children often have tragic results. Follow Proper Maintenance Proper maintenance and an annual inspection of heat pumps, furnaces, space heaters, wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys and chimney connections by qualified specialists can prevent fires and save lives. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation, venting, fueling, maintenance and repair. Review the owner's manual to make sure you remember the operating and safety features. • Space Heaters – When using portable heaters, do not place them where it is possible for small children or pets to fall against them or to receive a contact burn. Avoid the use of extension cords with electric heaters. Always turn off space heaters before leaving the room or going to bed. • Fuel Burning Appliances – When taking a heater out of storage in the fall, install batteries and inspect the shut off mechanism and wick for proper operation. Fill the tank with fresh fuel. Let the heater cool down before refueling. Adding fuel to a hot heater can start a dangerous fire. • Wood Burning Appliances and Fireplaces – Do not burn trash in the wood stove or fireplace. Burn only well-seasoned hardwoods. Be sure the fire you build fits your fireplace or stove, don't overload it. Be sure wood stoves are installed at least 36 inches away from the wall. Keep combustible materials well away from the fireplace, stove and chimney. Keep the area around them clean. Always use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from leaving the fireplace and starting a fire. Never leave a fire unattended. • Chimneys - Creosote accumulation is the leading cause of chimney fires. A chimney that is dirty, blocked or is in disrepair can inhibit proper venting of smoke up the flue and can also cause a chimney fire. Nearly all residential fires originating in the chimney are preventable. An annual chimney inspection by a qualified chimney sweep can prevent fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. • Ashes – Keep wood stoves and fireplaces free of excess ash buildup. Excessive ash buildup prevents good circulation of air needed for combustion. When removing ashes, use a metal container with a tight-fitting cover. Always place ashes in an outside location away from structures. Ashes that seem cool may contain a smoldering charcoal that can start a fire. Be Prepared – No matter how careful you are with home heating, you and your family should be prepared in case fire strikes. • Install Smoke Detectors – Place smoke detectors on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area. Test your smoke detectors regularly and replace dead batteries immediately. • Make and practice a home escape plan. A Fire Safety Message from the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and The City of Hudson Department of Fire. Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:34:17 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=91 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=90 Hudson City firefighters were dispatched at 11:36pm on Halloween night to a reported structure fire on Washington Street Extension. Columbia 911 relayed that they were receiving multiple reports of the fire. Assistant Chief James Schermerhorn reported heavy smoke showing while in route and shortly after confirmed a working structure fire. The vacant structure was fully involved as the first units arrived. Initial tactics were defensive, utilizing the deluge gun on Engine 30 and the elevated master stream on Tower 32. Hand lines were also utilized in the defensive attack. A brief interior attack and vertical ventilation were attempted but called off as the buildings condition were deemed to unstable. Engine 28 and Rescue 27-9 each tagged hydrants and staged on Harry Howard Ave to provided an additional water supply to the scene. The Greenport Rescue Squad provided rehab. The Hudson Police Department and the Columbia County Cause and Origin Team are investigating the cause of the fire. Greenport Fire stood by in their own quarters with M-25 and Engine 251 and the Catskill Fire Department stood by with Tower 3-15 and Engine 3-21 at the Central Station. All units were back in service at approximately 3:15 a.m. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:39:01 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=90 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=89 On Wednesday October 20, 2010 members of the Hudson Fire Department conducted fire prevention classes at the John L. Edwards Elementary School. Children from grades Pre-K through second grades were given a presentation in the cafeteria, then given a tour of the departments' fleet which was set up outside. They were instructed in the importance of having an escape plan and practicing it, as well as general fire safety tips. They were also given presentations about the equipment used by firefighters. Children were reminded that if anyone in the school did not have smoke detectors in their homes to advise their teacher and members of the Hudson FD would provide free detector and installation. Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:03:45 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=89 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=87 About 11:30pm Friday, August 27 the Hudson Fire Dept. was dispatched to a possible boat in distress. Initial reports indicated that people heard a crashing noise followed by people calling for help, just north of the Middle Ground Flats on the Hudson River. HFD responded with M-64 and the Dive Team Trailer, Rescue 27-9 and Marine 31. After a multiagency search the large pleasure boat was found near the area of Gay's Point and Stockport Middle Ground, beached about 12' out of the water on a nearby rock pylon with significant damage. However, no persons were found near the wreckage. A helicopter was requested as the search of victims continued. The victims of the accident were later found on shore at the Hudson River Islands State Park facilities and the helicopter cancelled. Due to the limited access to the state park via land, operations continued to utilize the river to transport personnel and medical equipment to the scene. The victims were later transported to the Hudson Boat Launch via Greenport Rescue Squad Boat 1. The Columbia County Sherriff's Dept also on scene is investigating. The Stuyvesant and Stockport Fire Departments were also on scene with their Marine Units. Units were back in service about 1:30am. More Info: The Register Star Newspaper: http://registerstar.com/articles/2010/08/29/news/doc4c79bde1d437a660759586.txt Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:18:19 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=87 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=86 At approximately 6:30am today HFD was dispatched for a report of smoke coming from a building in the vicinty of 2nd and Warren St. On arrival Hudson Assistant Chief Craig Haigh reported a working structure fire at 211 Warren St. On arrival of the first Engine (30) a 2 inch hoseline was snaked through heavy smoke in the first floor apartment and the seat of the fire was located at the rear of the apartment. The fire was knocked down quickly. Finishing the job was hampered by the main electrical service meters and electrical panels in the basement which had fallen off the wall and could not be shut down until National Grid crews arrived on scene. Once the power was shut off the remaining fire was exinguished. The second floor walls and ceilings were opened up to insure no fire extension to that area of the building. Fire damage was confined to the first floor rear and basement. Also responding were Greenport with Heavy Rescue M-25, and Catskil FD with Tower Ladder 3-15 and Engine 3-21. Northern Dutchess Paramedics stood by at the scene. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:47:04 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=86 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=85 Shortly after 11:00pm on Saturday August 21, 2010 Columbia County 911 dispatched Hudson Fire for a reported structure fire with Hudson PD on the scene confirming this. While units were enroute 911 updated with a report of persons possibly still within the building. On arrival members found heavy fire venting from a rear door on the second floor and a window in the front. a 2 inch hoseline was stretched via the interior stairwell and was immediately put into service. A primary search was begun simultaneously under high heat conditions and zero visibility. Tower 32 went to work and successfully opened the roof relieving the heat and smoke from the interior. Additional 2 inch hoselines were stretched but were not needed. The main body of fire was extinguished in approximately 10 minutes with members conducting overhaul finding some fire extension into the attic and interior walls. Primary and secondary searches found that no one wastrapped in the building. No injuries were reported. Greenport Rescue responded and conducted rehab which included health screenings and hydration for interior crews. Also on scene were members of the Columbia County Cause and Origin Team lead by County Fire Coordinator James VanDeusen and Deputy Coordinator John Howe. Catskill Fire relocated an Engine and Tower Ladder 3-15 to the Hudson Central Fire Station and Greenport Station #1 was placed on standby during the incident. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:06:10 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=85 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=84 Hudson firefighters made quick work of extinguishing a shed fire at the rear of the municipal parking lot on the 600 block of Union Street late Friday evening. The approximately 25x12 foot shed and attached storage container were fully involved with fire when Hudson volunteers arrived shortly after being dispatched at 11:10PM. The fire was rapidly extinguished and did not spread to an adjacent structure that was within 15 feet of the shed. The structure currently is the site of art auctions and is the former home of the Hudson Elks Lodge. The cause of the fire was being investigated by Hudson Police and the Columbia County Cause & Origin Team. Hudson firefighters were on the scene until 1:30AM. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:32:00 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=84 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=83 The City of Hudson Fire Department will host its 154th annual Inspection Day and festivities. This year's Inspection Day differs from the past in that it will now be a three day event, May 13th through the 15th. Events will include a carnival, Mardi Gras parade, full dress parade, fireworks and much more. The midway at the Hudson Riverfront Park with Osborn Amusements, food vendors, music and more will be open to the public Thursday 5pm-11pm, Friday 6pm-Midnight and Saturday Noon-Midnight. Thursday's entertainment will be Jack's DJ Service from 6pm-10pm. Friday's entertainment will include Jack's DJ Service from 6pm-10pm and Hudson's own Sean Delaney from 10pm-Midnight with the Mardi Gras Parade taking place at 7pm. On Saturday the full dress parade will start at 5pm followed by Thunder Ridge performing from 7pm-10pm with a fireworks display to conclude the event. Sat, 01 May 2010 17:08:06 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=83 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=82 A major snowstorm blanketed the northeast with heavy wet snow bringing down power lines and causing many accidents. The storm, which started Tuesday afternoon, caused numerous power outages in the City of Hudson and surrounding communities. Hudson firefighters have responded to a number of calls for downed trees and power lines. Hudson firefighters, with assistance from the Greenport Fire Department, also responded to an odor of an electric fire and smoke at the Hudson Middle and High Schools. Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras in the building to locate the source of the odor. Hudson's tower ladder also was used so firefighters could check roof units for problems. The cause of the odor was isolated and power to the area shut off. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:10:43 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=82 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=81 Effective February 22, 2010 Carbon Monoxide detectors are required in all residencies in New York State. "Amanda's Law" as it is commonly called, requires any existing one and two family residences to have one carbon monoxide alarm installed on the lowest story having a sleeping area. More information regarding Carbon Monoxide and Amanda's Law can be found in the safety tips section of the City of Hudson Fire Dept. website. http://www.hudsonfire.com/content/carbonmonoxide/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:22:08 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=81 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=80 Hudson firefighters entertained residents of the New York State Volunteer Firemen's Home with the annual J. W. Edmonds Hose Company, No. 1 bingo party at the Home here in Hudson on Monday evening. A number of Hudson volunteers helped staff of the state of the art facility with the event. The fire company donated cash prizes for the bingo winners. The firefighters also provided food and refreshments for the residents afterwards. About 45 residents, Home staff, and Hudson firefighters attended the bingo party which has been held every February for many years. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:14:39 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=80 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=79 On Sunday, February 7th, Hudson firefighters held a vehicle extrication drill at Burch's Towing in West Ghent. Firefighters, along with junior firefighters, got to practice their skills and learn new techniques while cutting up two cars that were donated for the drill. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:13:46 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=79 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=78 A fire in a first floor storage room at Bliss Towers caused heavy smoke throughout the 9 story apartment building early Saturday morning. At 3:25AM, the Hudson Department of Fire was dispatched by Columbia 911 for an alarm activation at Bliss Towers at 41 North 2nd Street. Arriving on the scene Hudson 2nd Assistant Fire Chief James Schermerhorn, Jr., was met by heavy smoke in the main lobby of the building. Being lead by maintenance personnel, Chief Schermerhorn encountered fire in a dumpster in a first floor storage room. Hudson Fire Chief Robert Pulver notified Columbia 911 that the department was operating at a working structure fire. Engine 30, arriving on scene, stretched a 2 inch attack line to the seat of the fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, however a heavy smoke condition was found in the stairwells and hallways of the 2nd to 9th floors. Tower 32's crew was assigned to work on ventilation under the direction of Hudson 1st Assistant Fire Chief Craig Haigh. Crews from Engine 28 and Rescue Engine 27-9 were assigned to assist Chief Haigh and the crew from Tower 32 in ventilation. Ventilation of the entire structure took an hour and a half to complete. Tenants were advised to stay in their apartments until the smoke was removed. One tenant was treated at the scene by the Greenport Rescue Squad. Engines 27-9, 28, and 30 were back in service at 5:30AM. All units were back in service at 7:45AM. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:55:54 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=78 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=77 Hudson firefighters quickly extinguished a minor fire tonight on the rear porch of 934 Columbia Street. The fire was confined to framing around a window of the enclosed porch. Using thermal imaging cameras to check for extension, only a small portion of the wall of the porch was opened up with handtools. This was the third structure fire, all minor, that Hudson volunteers have responded to in the past two days. Units were dispatched this evening at 10:30PM and were back in service by 11:25PM. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:21:11 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=77 http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=76 For the second night in a row, in freezing temperatures, Hudson firefighters were called out in the middle of the night, this time for a fire alarm activation at 5 Willard Place. While enroute, Columbia County 911 provided an update that the alarm company was reporting additional detectors being activated. They also reported the building was occupied and it was unknown if everyone was out of the building. Arriving units found a smoke condition within the occupied building and immediately reported a working fire. A small fire was quickly located in the floor of a first floor livingroom and was extinguished using one 2 inch attack line from Engine 30. Tower 32 overhauled using a chainsaw to remove the burned flooring. The fire was contained to the hardwood floor as well as a few framing members in the basement. Cause was attributed to improper disposal of fireplace ashes. The homeowners had placed ashes from their fireplace in a bag and left it on the hardwood floor next to the fireplace. This is the second time in as many days in which smoke detectors played a vital part in preventing tragic outcomes. Last night at 4:51am Hudson members were called to 611 Warren Street for a fire in a third floor apartment, this too was discovered after a smoke detector activated in an occupied residential structure. In both instances occupants were sound asleep and had no idea of the danger they were in until their smoke detectors woke them up to an immediate life threatening condition. As an added bonus, only minor damage resulted in each incident. 1 - Again, everyone is urged to have a working smoke detector on every level of your home as well as outside and within all sleeping areas. Proper type, placement, and care of detectors can be found here http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pyfff/smkalarm.html 2 – Proper disposal of hot embers and ashes from your woodstove or fireplace is vital. Place them in a metal container and remove them from the building completely to a safe area such as a back yard, away from any combustibles. DO NOT place them in a combustible container or leave them anywhere that is attached to a structure such as on a porch or in a garage. The Hudson Fire Department provides free smoke detectors to anyone in our city who needs them, you may contact us through City Hall at 828-1030. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:16:33 GMT http://www.hudsonfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=76