Arlington Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2393

This month, Arlington Professional Firefighters have been conducting in-house confined space training. Members trained on various aspects of setting up for and executing a confined space entry/rescue, including air monitoring, ventilation, utilizing high point systems like the paratech_inc tripod, rope systems, communications, and patient packaging. These training opportunities allow our firefighters and our Special Operations Technicians to hone their skills and better prepare for unique and challenging emergency situations. Special thanks to the Town of Poughkeepsie Water Department for making this training possible.

Congratulations to Westchester County Career Chiefs Fire Academy graduates Class of 01-2024! We especially congratulate Arlington’s own Probationary Firefighters Ahchouch, Torhan, Burke, Goldstein, and Nikisher! With the academy successfully completed, the Probationary Firefighters will return to AFD and continue their training regiment learning the tools, apparatus, and procedures specific to our operations. Best wishes to all of Class 01-2024 in their careers!

Arlington Professional Firefighters are proud to announce that the Arlington Fire District has been awarded grant funding through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. These funds will provide for the installation of a sprinkler system at Rochdale Station #4. Additional grant funding awarded will support technical rescue training efforts for our Special Operations team. Thank you to our many elected officials who continue to support our local firefighters including Rep. Pat Ryan, Marc Molinaro, Senator Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand. Special thanks to the District and Commissioners for supporting our firefighters as well, so we may continue to deliver to our community the best and most advanced comprehensive emergency services possible. Please see the press release below for additional details.

Arlington FD awarded FEMA grant in Round 1 of AFG awards

⛔️ Road Closure: Ongoing Incident ⛔️

UPDATE: 19:41 Arlington units are back in service. Rt. 9 Northbound between Spring Rd. and S Gate Dr. will remain closed for an extended period of time.

Arlington Professional Firefighters are operating at a 2 car motor vehicle accident, with extrication in progress, at Route 9 Northbound and Sheafe Road. Route 9 Northbound is CLOSED. Expect heavy traffic delays and avoid the area.

Local 2393 is back with another power equipment raffle! Featuring STIHL gas-powered w**d whackers, blowers, saws, and trimmers. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve included Milwaukee Tool battery-powered chainsaws and a pruning saw! Additionally, we have 12 The Home Depot gift cards from $50 to $100 so you can shop for your own tools or supplies for that ever-growing to-do list. With all these great prizes, you get 25 chances to win! Tickets are $20 each. Get a 6th ticket FREE when you buy 5 for $100. Drawing will be held on September 26, 2024. Special thank you to our local Adams Power Equipment on Dutchess Turnpike for their partnership and support! Contact your favorite L2393 firefighter for tickets, or send us a DM and we can coordinate in-person or online ticket transactions with one of our firefighters. As always, we thank you for your ongoing support!

On July 11th, Local 2393 members attended the “Family of the Year” dinner event. Local 2393 proudly supports our local nonprofit organizations and partners in the community that work tirelessly to make Poughkeepsie and the surrounding area a better place to live, work, and grow. It was a pleasure to see as well, who always supports our local firefighters and community organizations. Thank you to Family Services for your ongoing efforts.

Our Probationary Firefighters, currently in the Westchester County Career Chiefs Fire Academy, are hosting a charity banquet and raffle. Proceeds will be donated to Homes for Heroes. If you are interested in raffle ticket, send us a DM and we will put you in contact with one of our probationary firefighters for online ticket sales! Best of luck to all the recruits nearing completion of the academy!

Arlington Professional Firefighters wish you and your family a very Happy Independence Day! Please enjoy your freedoms safely and responsibly!

Congratulations Lieutenant Minunni! With 21 years of dedicated service to the Arlington Fire District and Local 2393, we wish you a long, happy, and healthy retirement!

Arlington Professional Firefighters were on scene of a car vs. motorcycle accident on Dutchess Turnpike in front of Arlington Animal Hospital. 1 patient was treated and transported to Vassar aboard . The westbound lane of Dutchess Turnpike remains closed for investigation by Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept. Expect traffic delays and avoid the area if possible.

Congratulations Battalion Chief Finn! With 27 years of dedicated service to the Arlington Fire District and Local 2393, including 6 years of service in our Fire Prevention Office, we wish you a long, happy, and healthy retirement!
- Special thanks to FDPhotoUnit

On 5/30, alongside members of the Town of Poughkeepsie PBA, L2393 members attended the annual The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse dinner, celebrating their Champions Against Child Abuse 50th Anniversary. We thank the CPCA for their efforts in protecting our community’s children. We are proud to support them in their efforts, and we look forward to our continued partnership in their mission.

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸 Arlington Professional Firefighters are proud to fly our Nation’s colors. Local 2393, with honor, maintains the Red, White, and Blue flying on Main St. between Taft Ave. and Raymond Ave. Initially, 10 flags flew, however, in preparation for Memorial Day and Flag Day, Local 2393 retired old flags, replaced them with new flags, and added an additional 5 poles and flags for 15 flags total.

Arlington Professional Firefighters wish you a happy Memorial Day. Please take a moment today to reflect upon, honor, and remember all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Please enjoy your freedoms safely and responsibly.

As you prepare for your Memorial Day weekend festivities, please consider supporting our hard-working, American laborers by shopping for union-made goods!

Arlington Professional Firefighters wish a safe and happy National EMS Week to all of our EMS partners and providers, especially our partners at Empress Emergency Medical Services and IAEP Local 20! In honor of the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week, 'Honoring our Past. Forging our Future.' a brief history on Arlington's EMS history: The District was created in 1922 and began it's EMS history early on when Engine Co. 1 was designated as one of the first American Red Cross 'Road Stations' allowing delivery of aid to the community. In the 1950's the hospitals which were providing ambulance transport, could no longer maintain coverage to the District and the District began providing its own local ambulance services with providers knowing First Aid and CPR, who would later become NYS Emergency Medical Technicians. In 1990 the District began providing Advanced Life Support with 4 Paramedics. In 2017, the District contracted with a commercial ALS transport agency to manage patient transport to the hospital. Currently, we have 40 EMTs and 34 Paramedics, with an ALS Engine First Response model, and Empress as an ALS Transport partner. Each fire engine is staffed with at least one paramedic, which provides for rapid ALS care to our patients prior to ambulance arrival, while maintaining sufficient fire protection of the district.

On Thursday, 4/25 Arlington Professional Firefighters were dispatched to a kitchen fire at Manchester Garden Apartments. The first due engine was on scene in approximately 2 minutes, to find fire and smoke showing from a second floor apartment. A 10-75 working fire assignment was transmitted bringing remaining Arlington equipment to the scene: the incident was then upgraded to a second alarm bringing in mutual aid for station coverage. One handline was put into operation. Fire had extended into a neighboring apartment unit, but was extinguished and under control in less than 15 minutes. Arlington was assisted on scene by City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department NY Local 596 and Empress Emergency Medical Services. The fire displaced 8 people who are being assisted by the Red Cross. One firefighter sustained minor injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Arlington Fire Investigators. Roosevelt Fire District, Pleasant Valley Fire Company, and New Hackensack Fire Company provided station coverage. While Arlington was operating at the apartment fire, Pleasant Valley handled a dumpster fire in the Manchester area, and callback firefighters along with Empress handled a Cardiac Arrest in the Spackenkill area. Scene photos courtesy of FDPhotoUnit.

Arlington Professional Firefighters are operating at a 2nd Alarm fire in an apartment at Manchester Garden Apartments. The main body of fire was knocked down in approximately 10 minutes from arrival and crews are overhauling at this time.

Arlington Professional Firefighters have been requested mutual aid to LaGrange Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3813 with our FAST Team, for a 2nd Alarm structure fire.

Arlington Professional Firefighters extends its sincerest condolences to the brothers and sister in blue, from Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and the Syracuse Police Department following the Line of Duty Deaths of an officer and deputy. Our hearts are with the families, loved ones, and both agencies during this tragic time.

TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY:

On Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at about 7:07 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle in the area of Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street. Police officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver refused to stop and fled the area. The officers lost sight of the vehicle but were able to record the license plate information.

Officers checked the vehicle registration and determined the registered owner resides on Darien Drive, in Liverpool, New York.

Syracuse Police responded to the address, along with members of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle was found to be parked at a residence on Darien Drive.

Shortly after arrival, the police officers and sheriff’s deputies were encountered by an armed male and an exchange of gunfire followed.

One Syracuse Police Officer and one Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy were struck by gunfire. The armed suspect was also shot.

Both law enforcement officers were transported to Upstate University Hospital where life saving measures were conducted. The Syracuse Police Officer and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy succumbed to their injuries.

The suspect was also transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as well as with their brothers and sisters in law enforcement who are suffering in the wake of this tragedy.

We thank the community for their outpouring of support.

More from this week’s Active Threat Integrated Response Course! Great work by all agencies involved, and special thanks to the agencies and officials who made this joint training effort possible!

While some members were training in Rope Rescue this week, other members of Arlington Professional Firefighters attended a 4 day Active Threat Integrated Response Course. This class was attended by both Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS agencies from the county. Students learned and trained how to operate together as a Rescue Task Force to triage and treat victims in an Active Threat environment. The course was delivered by LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) with support from DC Government, New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, and Dutchess County Emergency Management. Special thanks to all our local officials who made this training possible!

This week, Arlington Professional Firefighters conducted 1 of 2 in-house Rope Operations Classes. Our Training Division is hosting the class for our members to more efficiently provide training, and to improve the capabilities of our firefighters in rope rescue operations, as well as better support Technical Rescue operations. This training was made possible by the Municipal Investment Grant funding and the support of our Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino. Special thank you to Oakwood Commons for use of their property.

Arlington Professional Firefighters extends its sincerest condolences to the Alongi and Cox families following the passing of Joan Alongi. Joan’s daughter and son both served for the district in the roles of Fire Commissioner and Chief, respectively. Rest easy, Joan.

Joan Alongi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Share Memories of Joan & Support the Alongi Family

The rain will stop and we'll be ready to rock n' roll this Saturday, April 6th!

Join us, along with our Co-host, VASSAR COLLEGE for
SPRING FEST 2024

Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Vassar College, Joss Beach
Located on the lawn along Raymond Ave.
124 Raymond Ave. *see parking suggestions below
Admission: Town Residents FREE
*If you can, we ask that you bring a non-perishable item to benefit our local food pantry.

We'll have the Hudson Valley Ghostbusters organizing the non-perishable donations and challenging us to "Fill the Ghostbusters Ecto Truck". They will also have lots of fun activities for the children.

Vassar College students are planning some fun children's activities to enjoy as well.

The day will also include:
DJ Bob Martinson - Bounce Houses and Gaga Pit - Egg Hunt with Prizes (for the first 300 children) -Special Guest: The Easter Bunny-The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept.-The Town of Poughkeepsie Library with Rover the Mobile Library- Face Painting, Sand Art, and More!

PARKING SUGGESTIONS:
Shortest walk: Park along Raymond Ave.
or
Parking will be available on campus in the NORTH Lot, use the North Gate Entrance on Collegeview Ave. and walk up the hill.

There will be limited Handicap Parking on campus: Enter the North Gate Entrance on Collegeview Ave. and show your Handicap parking sticker to the parking attendant. They will advise you of the best parking available.

Please drive with caution when on campus

Last night, shortly after 20:00, our Joint Special Operations team was activated for the Structural Collapse team, to respond to Dover for a building collapse. Arlington Professional Firefighters and Structural Collapse Technicians, along side City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department NY Local 596 and LaGrange Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3813, responded to the scene with technical rescue apparatus and resources. Crews began shoring operations to gain access to the building to find a basement floor collapse as a result of excavation of earth beneath. This compromised the 3 stories above. Residents of the floors above the collapse had evacuated to safety. With basement occupant probability low, our technical rescue team conducted void search using cameras, as well as, partnering with Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Drone Unit, and New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services OFPC Canine Search Unit to confirm there were no victims within the collapse.

Congratulations to our recently promoted officers who were sworn into their new roles at last night’s BOFC meeting: Lieutenant West, Lieutenant DelliPaoli, Captain Sylvester, and Battalion Chief Dunderdale!

On Friday, 3/29/24 at 15:07, Arlington Professional Firefighters were dispatched to a possible house fire in HQ area. First arriving units were on scene in just over a minute, to smoke and fire showing from the residence. A 10-75 working fire assignment was transmitted, bringing in City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department NY Local 596 with a FAST Team and Empress Emergency Medical Services with an ambulance. One handline was put into operation and interior crews conducted searches. The fire was contained to the first floor and extinguished in less than 15 minutes. One patient was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Town of Poughkeepsie Building Dept. also assisted on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Arlington Fire Investigators.

Arlington Professional Firefighters wish you and your family a safe and happy Easter!