At 04 :42 this morning Hudson FD was alerted by Columbia County 911 of a reported chimney fire at 438 East Allen St.

On arrival members found an active fire in the floor joists between the first floor and basement of a large 3 story peaked roof building.

Members from Engine 30 and Truck 32 and Rescue/Engine 27 went to work isolating the fire and checking for extension utilizing several 2.5 gallon ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our department is in need of volunteers!

Just a little about us.

The City of Hudson Department of Fire is the oldest active volunteer fire department in New York State. Organized in 1794 with the chartering of J. W. Edmonds Hose Company #1; our department has provided uninterrupted protection to the residents and visitors of our fine city ever since.

Besides fire protection, our department specializes ... (Full Story & Photos)

FROM THE COLUMBIA COUNTY FIRE COORDINATOR:

​It is with regret that we inform you of the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Stewart Hunt of the Ancram Fire Department

Firefighter Hunt passed away after suffering a medical event while performing his duties at an emergency scene.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Peck and Peck Funeral,8063 NY Rt 22 Copake, N.Y. 12516
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At 1:37am today Tower 32-55, Car 1-Chief Shawn Hoffman, and Car 3-Assistant Chief Michael McCrady Jr responded mutual aid to 251 County Route 16 in the Town of Claverack for a structure fire.

Shortly after these units arrived, Claverack Command, Chief Brennan Keeler, requested additional manpower from our department. Engine 30-25 and Utility 17-71 responded.

Truck 32 was assigned to ventilate ... (Full Story & Photos)

The City of Hudson Fire Department is excited to announce the purchase of our new Engine/Rescue. With the support of the Mayor, Council President, Treasurer, and Hudson Common Council the new truck had been approved and ordered. The new Engine/Rescue will replace the current engine/rescue and carry the designation of 27-42. It will be manufactured by E-ONE in Ocala, Fl, and Hamburg, NY. Local ... (Full Story & Photos)