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2024 Incidents |
Jan | 11 |
Feb | 11 |
Mar | 16 |
Apr | 5 |
May | 7 |
Jun | 10 |
Jul | 9 |
Aug | 13 |
Sep | 6 |
Oct | 6 |
Nov | 5 |
Dec | 0 |
Total | 99 |
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Welcome to the Official Website for Ancram Volunteer Fire Company
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Controlled Burn Extinguished
Captain Alexander Skoda, November 07
Thursday evening at approximately 19:00 Ancram units were dispatched to a possible brush fire out on Prospect Hill Road. Shortly after responding units were told it was a controlled burn but to continue to extinguish the pile. Conditions are still to dry and Columbia County is under a burn ban until the end of the month. The pile of items was sprayed with water from 79-66 and 79-31 and then covered ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Notice of Annual Election
Captain Alexander Skoda, November 02
Election of one Fire Commissioner for the term of 5 years is to be held on the 10th of December between the hours of 6pm and 9pm at the Ancram Firehouse. Candidates must file their name with the district secretary on or before November 20th... (Full Story & Photos)
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Car Swerves to Miss a Deer
Captain Alexander Skoda, November 01
A car traveling on Route 3 swerved to miss a deer causing the driver to go off the road and into a cluster of small trees. Ancram units were called to assist the driver who was complaining of chest pain. The driver was transported by Community Rescue shortly after and members disabled the vehicles battery before being released by State Police. All taking place around 21:30 on Friday evening... (Full Story & Photos)
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Burn Ban Ordered
Captain Alexander Skoda, October 30
A State of Emergency has been ordered for Columbia County beginning at 17:00 hours on October 30th, 2024. This order is in effect for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days. the State of Emergency has been declared due to conditions produced by severe drought conditions. Please do not burn during this time! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Helicopter Landing in Ancramdale
Captain Alexander Skoda, October 15
Ancram Firefighters responded to set up a landing zone for Community Rescue in Ancramdale Tuesday evening. The helicopter landed at approximately 17:59 at the intersection of County Route 8 and County Route 8A. Ancram Units were back in service at approximately 18:18... (Full Story & Photos)
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Honoring Heroes
Captain Alexander Skoda, October 08
Members of Ancram went to Albany to honor 32 fallen firefighters in New York State Tuesday morning. Among those 32 is fallen firefighter Stewart G. Hunt who passed away after a medical emergency back in June of 2023. The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial was dedicated in 1998. As of October 2024, there will be 2,692 names on the wall.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Abandoned Car Into Pole
Captain Alexander Skoda, September 24
At approximately 8:15 on Tuesday night in the area of County Route 7 between Route 11 and Gallatinville Road, members were alerted to an abandoned vehicle into a pole and promptly dispatched. Members secured the scene and investigated the area for occupants. Columbia County Sheriff released the fire company shortly after arrival once it was determined that occupants were gone. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Public Hearing
Captain Alexander Skoda, September 23
Public hearing will be held on October 15th to discuss the proposed fiscal year for 2025 at the Ancram Firehouse at 7pm. Copies of the proposal are with the Ancram Town Clerk and with the Secretary of the Ancram Fire District.... (Full Story & Photos)
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