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April Drill With Taghkanic

Captain Alexander Skoda, April 13

Taghkanic Fire Company joined the Ancram Fire Company for some drafting and pump operations Sunday morning. Members attached hard suction into the stream and truck operators used it to draft water up into their trucks. 79-20 and 79-30 were used for Ancram drafting and 56-20 and 56-30 were used for Taghkanics operations. An incredibly important role involved with emergency events, the truck operator ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Brush fire on Overmountain Road
Brush fire on Overmountain Road

Two Brush Fires, One Day

Captain Alexander Skoda, March 13

The burn ban is in full effect, the area is still extremely dry and two different brush fires got started in town. The first brush fire started along the side of the road possible from a cigarette that spread to a field, at approximately 14:00, Thursday afternoon. 79-20 and 79-30 were on scene to extinguish the blaze.
The second brush fire came later at approximately 16:30 when a pile of debris was ... (Full Story & Photos)

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State of Emergency

Captain Alexander Skoda, March 11

A state of emergency has been declared for Columbia County effective at 16:00 hours today. No open burning for the remainder of the time till the end of the normal burn ban. Just today alone the Ancram Fire Company has responded to three different brush fires in neighboring districts within a 4 hour time span. Strong winds and extremely dry conditions are a recipe for disaster for open burning. Please ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Captain Alexander Skoda, March 09

The Ancram Fire Company with Taghkanic Fire Company came together to discuss and train on brush fire emergencies. Members gathered at the Taghkanic State Park Sunday morning to setup and run hose lines for brush fires. Crews were able to cover large areas with multiple trucks and large amount of hoses to show members the proper setup when fighting the blaze. The New York State burn ban starts March ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Check Your Smoke Detectors

Captain Alexander Skoda, March 09

The long-standing “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries” campaign encourages the public to change their smoke alarm batteries when turning back clocks in the fall and ahead in the spring.

On Sunday, March 9 states throughout the U.S. will turn their clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time. Many people will use this opportunity to change their home’s smoke alarm batteries as well.
Following ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Captain Alexander Skoda, February 27

Ancram Fire Company was dispatched to a possible chimney fire on Route 22 by Boston Corners Road late Thursday evening. At approximately 19:30 members were told by 911 that the homeowner saw flames coming from the top of his chimney. Ancram Car 1 got on scene quickly followed by 79-20 and 79-31. Firefighters went to work raising ladders and removing contents of the fireplace. It was discovered that ... (Full Story & Photos)

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February Training

Captain Alexander Skoda, February 25

Members of the Ancram Fire Company came together Tuesday evening to review and practice emergency communications and self rescue techniques. A brief discussion, followed by a physical skills evolutions. Members followed a hose line, practice disentanglement, and calling for a mayday. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Captain Alexander Skoda, February 22

The Ancram Fire Company Winter BBQ has come to an end, we would like to thank everyone who purchased a meal, we hope you enjoyed it. Members spend a few evenings prepping for the event and volunteering their time to help out the local fire company. If this is of interest to you and would like to learn more on how to help your community, look into joining the Ancram Fire Company.... (Full Story & Photos)

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