Ellenville Fire District

Rest in peace Sandee. You will never be forgotten.

Remembering D-Day 80 years ago today and all those who gave their lives for freedom!

Today we attended the 100th Anniversary Parade of the Kerhonkson Fire Company. And we won ...............BEST APPEARING OVERALL!!!!
And our brothers and sisters to the north, Napanoch Fire Company won the following trophies;;
2nd Place Best Appearing Apparatus
3rd place Best Appearing Color
Good
2nd Place Best Appearing Large Company
Most Men in the Line of March.

2nd Place Best Appearing Ladies Auxiliary.

And the Cragsmoor Fire Company;
1srt Place Best Appearing Apparatus
11 years and older. P

At last nights Ulster County EMS Council Awards Dinner Officer Castaneda and Dispatcher Carlucci of the Ulster County Emergency Communications Center were recognized for their life savings efforts performed in 2023.

Here's a piece of Memorial Day trivia for you;
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, why?

Donate to Larry Sager recovery donation, organized by Kristin Hall On Tuesday a local family had their entire life shaken to the core by the news that Larry S… Kristin Hall needs your support for Larry Sager recovery donation

Our thoughts and prayers go out to John Avery Jr. ( Past Chief ) and his wife Gail Avery ( former fire district secretary ) on the passing of Gail's mother Jean Polhemus. May God give them the strength to make it through this tough time.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the City of Syracuse Police Dept. and the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office on the Line of Duty Deaths of 2 Officers overnight in the City of Syracuse. They were investigating a reported stolen vehicle when the suspect opened fire on them from inside a residence. The suspect was also killed. RIP men, your watch is over.

Congratulations to the Blue Devils Varsity basketball team on winning the National Conference Title of the Mid Hudson Athletic League. They will play American Conference Title Champions Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday for the MHAL Title.
By the way, Ellenville is 17 - 1 this year and ranked 4th in the State Class B.
WAY TO GO!!!!!!!

EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS TOMORROW BETWEEN 930AM AND 300PM ON 209 BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND SCHRADE COURT DUE TO MOTION PICTURE FILMING BY PARAMOUNT PICTURES.

Snow Plow Safety - Echelon Plowing

Chief Officers for 2024;
District Chief - Jody Krom Sr.
1st Asst. Chief - George Budd
2nd Asst. Chief - Steve Grundt

A reminder from your local Fire Departments.... help them just in case they need to help you!

You can turn this sucker off.

all the fire departments in the county need help. We’ve heard all the excuses. I can’t commit to (fill in the blank), I’m not always available, I’m too young/old, I don’t know anything about it. They are just excuses. We are all volunteers. We can when we can and we can’t when we can’t.

This is an incredible job you get paid for in ways that aren’t money. If you’ve ever thought about it, contact the VFD in your area. The hardest part, is walking through that station door the first time.

We all live in the communities we serve. How can you make a difference?

Every fire department across the country needs help.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who were affected by the tragedy that occurred this morning on Route 28 in Mt. Tremper. May God give them the strength to get through these trying times.

A very Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Ellenville Fire District.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Katherine Depuy, 53 year wife of Floÿd Depuy, (Napanoch Fire Dept. & Past Ùlster County Fire Investigation Unit member) on her passing. She will be missed by all who knew her.

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of 66 year member of the Pioneer Engine Co. #1 John Philips. Rest in peace, sir. We have it from here.

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ROUTE 17 WESTBOUND
IS CLOSED AT EXIT 107

You can turn this sucker off.

Our Chief is right, all the fire departments in the county need help. We’ve heard all the excuses. I can’t commit to (fill in the blank), I’m not always available, I’m too young/old, I don’t know anything about it. They are just excuses. We are all volunteers. We can when we can and we can’t when we can’t.

This is an incredible job you get paid for in ways that aren’t money. If you’ve ever thought about it, contact the VFD in your area. The hardest part, is walking through that station door the first time.

We all live in the communities we serve. How can you make a difference?

Every fire department across the country needs help.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Melissa Miller, a Supervisor and 911 Dispatcher for the Ulster County Office of Emergency Management. Melissa was tragically killed in a automobile crash this past Saturday night. Our hearts also go out to all her co-workers in the 911 Center. Rest in Peace Melissa, we have it from here.

***** FIRE SAFETY TIP *****
It's that time of the year again, to think about fire safety and your chimney. Have your chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional chimney cleaning service.
A chimney fire can extend to your home and possibly destroy it. Some of the signs of a fire in your chimney are;
Loud cracking and popping
Alot of dense smoke coming from chimney
An intense, hot smell
Flames coming from chimney
Avoid the fall rush and possibly a disaster and have your chimney cleaned and inspected prior to using your woodstove, fireplace or other home heating device for the first time this season.