Early Monday afternoon, firefighters responded to a reported motorcycle accident. The individual had fallen off his bike and needed help at the intersection of Skyline Road and Pooles Hill Road. 79-44 and Ancram Car 1 responded with Community Rescue Squad and State Police to the scene. The extent of injuries necessitated the need for a helicopter landing at the Ancram Town Hall. 79-20 responded to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is causing a haze and smoky smells. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) at Albany has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates for our area until midnight tonight. The advisory recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.

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Members of the Ancram Fire Company tested and attempted to use a dry hydrant on East Ancram Road Tuesday night. Dry hydrants are a water source for rural fire companies that are not pressurized like your typical hydrants. Cleaning, maintaining are essential for when an emergency necessitates the need for a water source to be established. If you are interested in learning more or joining our company, ... (Full Story & Photos)

A truck struck a pole on Route 7 just before County Route 11 causing significant damage to the pole and snapping it. Ancram Car 3 and 79-31 provided traffic control around the scene until wind bent the pole over the road. The road was closed for a short time until Central Hudson was able to reopen the road. State Police waited for the flatbed.... (Full Story & Photos)

We mourn the passing of member George King Wittlinger. He passed away peacefully Sunday June 14th 2026, surrounded by family. Born August 11th 1934 in Hyde Park, George spent over 30 years residing in Ancramdale and during that time, was the towns justice from 1999 to 2021 and for several years was the Fire Company President. Funeral service will be held at the Ancram Cemetery, County Route 7, Ancram, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Ancram Fire Company were training with equipment on our apparatus when suddenly called into action with assisting Community Rescue Squad. Members divided into groups assisting the EMTs directly while 79-20 when to the Ancram town hall and establish a landing zone. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Although the parade was canceled due to rain, that didnt stop the local veterans of foreign wars and their commander Jim MacArthur from honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Color guard was the Scouts of America, with one scout playing Taps during a somber and special moment. Speakers said prayers, read poems and talked about the importance and significance of this day. A gun salute in the center ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Ancram Fire Company along with the Taghkanic Fire Company trained together Tuesday evening. Members familiarized themselves with gear and equipment. Hiked an area off of Doodletown Road in efforts to practice locating a victim in a wooded area, package the victim for transport and rescue. Members of both companies made use of all terrain vehicles and were able to hike majority of the trail to ... (Full Story & Photos)