Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in U.S. homes. Local fire departments responded to an estimated average of 52,050 fires involving heating equipment each year in 2012-2016, accounting for 15% of all reported home fires during this time. These fires resulted in annual losses of 490 civilian deaths, 1,400 civilian injuries, and $1 billion in direct property damage.

Facts about home heating ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

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In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can ... (Full Story & Photos)

Looking good at the OCVFA Parade! Congratulations President Jim Gerstner and the Warwick Fire Dept... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to HFFD Firefighter Arla James and Fort Montgomery's Chief Don Smith for being recognized by Assemblyman Colin Schmitt at the Inaugural 99th Assembly District Salute to First Responders event.

Each Town and Village Board in the 99th Assembly District has the ability to nominate one First Responder that truly stands out in their community and is worthy of this official recognition. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the HFFD along with George Murphy-Dodson (their beautiful cat) congratulate Firefighter Barbara "Charlie" Murphy and John Dodson on their marriage! It was a beautiful Sunday ceremony at The Church of the Holy Innocents, Highland Falls. The bride and her attendants arrived in style on Engine 428, with Chief Erik Smith and Ex-Chief Jerry Galu as their escorts.
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