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The members and officers of the CHVFC extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company as they mourn the tragic loss of one of their own.

Rest easy, Chief. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.Firefighter Line of Duty Death – Broome County

The West Colesville Fire Company along with the Broome County Office of Emergency Services are saddened to announce the line of duty death of West Colesville Fire Company Fire Chief James Sitek, who passed away while assisting at the scene of a residential fire in the Town of Conklin early this morning.

On Friday, July 4, 2025 at 2:53am, the Broome County 911 Center received a call reporting a possible house fire at 21 JR Blvd in the Town of Conklin. Crews from the Conklin, Five Mile Point and Town of Binghamton fire departments as well as Broome Ambulance were dispatched to the scene while Kirkwood and Hallstead, Pennsylvania Fire Departments were placed on stand-by.

First arriving units at the fire scene found a residence with heavy fire and immediately called for a second alarm response, bringing firefighters from the Kirkwood, West Colesville, West Windsor and Hallstead fire departments to the scene. All occupants were reported to be out of the residence with one suffering light burns to the legs. Firefighters battled the fire and were able to bring it under control in under an hour. Firefighters then continued their work to make certain there were no leftover pockets of fire in the residence.

During the course of the incident, Fire Chief James Sitek, who had responded to the fire scene with the West Colesville Fire Company, suffered an apparent medical emergency. Medical care was immediately rendered by emergency personnel at the scene and he was transported to Wilson Hospital by Broome Ambulance where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Jim was a 35-year volunteer firefighter of the West Colesville Fire Company. He held many roles and most currently served as the Fire Chief for the past 3 years.

The fire is currently under investigation by the Broome County Fire Investigation Office, the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the Broome County Sheriffs Office.
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The members and officers of the CHVFC extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company as they mourn the tragic loss of one of their own.

Rest easy, Chief. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from CHVFC! 🇺🇸

The members of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Company would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

While many are still asleep or preparing for the day’s festivities, your CHVFC crew is already hard at work getting Engine 6-20 ready for this morning’s parade in the Town of Westerlo.

We’d like to extend a big thank you to Westerlo Fire for the kind invitation — we’re honored to take part and look forward to seeing everyone out there.

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday! 🔴⚪🔵

24/7/365 requirements to fulfill any emergency request whether in our District or helping neighboring departments. We are always looking to bring in new members to our organization and bring growth to the fire house. Feel free to reach out to this page, a member or stop by the firehouse on Tuesday nights during our weekly drills!

Stay kind, Stay Alert and Stay safe
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🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from CHVFC! 🇺🇸

The members of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Company would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

While many are still asleep or preparing for the day’s festivities, your CHVFC crew is already hard at work getting Engine 6-20 ready for this morning’s parade in the Town of Westerlo.

We’d like to extend a big thank you to Westerlo Fire for the kind invitation — we’re honored to take part and look forward to seeing everyone out there.

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday! 🔴⚪🔵

24/7/365 requirements to fulfill any emergency request whether in our District or helping neighboring departments. We are always looking to bring in new members to our organization and bring growth to the fire house. Feel free to reach out to this page, a member or stop by the firehouse on Tuesday nights during our weekly drills! 

Stay kind, Stay Alert and Stay safe

Meeting Night Recap

At last night’s monthly meeting, the members of CHVFC gathered to discuss recent events and upcoming activities. The evening included the swearing-in of a returning member and the presentation of special recognition awards.

We are pleased to welcome back Justin Myers, who was officially sworn in during the meeting. Justin was previously a member of CHVFC but had stepped away due to a demanding work schedule. We're excited to have him rejoin the company.

The meeting also featured the presentation of certificates sent by Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy, recognizing the efforts of members who were deployed to assist with the Orange County wildfires. Chief Haight had the honor of presenting these awards to the following members:

2nd Assistant Chief Billy Kapusta

1st Captain Daniel Houghtaling

2nd Lieutenant Rob Radley

Firefighter Jordan Flach

Firefighter Abigail Robbins

We extend our sincere thanks to these dedicated volunteers for once again stepping up to assist in a time of need. Your commitment and service are greatly appreciated.

24/7/365 requirements to fulfill any emergency request whether in our District or helping neighboring departments. We are always looking to bring in new members to our organization and bring growth to the fire house. Feel free to reach out to this page, a member or stop by the firehouse on Tuesday nights during our weekly drills!

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Congrats to All🎉

Congratulations!

Congratulations Justin

Congratulations to Everyone!!

Congrats all.

Awesome

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Are thoughts and prayers are with the Coeur D'Alene Fire Department and the Kootenai County Fire Rescue. God speed brothers. ... See MoreSee Less

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What a terrible thing to happen to firefighters

Sending prayers your way with lots of love too 💖 🙏

RIP

🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏

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🚨🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨🚨

Today is the capital region road race starting at the R.C.S high school and will take place mostly in the Coeymans Hollow Fire District. We ask that when traveling use caution. We will have members from the CHVFC and the Ravena Fire Dept. Out assisting with traffic at certain intersections.
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🚨🚨TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨🚨

Today is the capital region road race starting at the R.C.S high school and will take place mostly in the Coeymans Hollow Fire District. We ask that when traveling use caution. We will have members from the CHVFC and the Ravena Fire Dept. Out assisting with traffic at certain intersections.

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Thank you Ravena Fire Dept. For the assistance today!

🏖Summertime ⛱️

With the summer just beginning we at the CHVCF have plenty of spots to fill for junior firefighters from the ages of 16 to 18 year old and plenty of spots for anyone over 18. We aren't just looking for Firefighters we are also looking fot EMT'S, Associate members, Exterior and Interior Firefighters, and Fire Police Officers.

If your interested please reach out here to our Facebook page or stop down on any Tuesday night. Or to any of Or members you may know some of them.

24/7/365 requirements to fulfill any emergency request whether in our District or helping neighboring departments. We are always looking to bring in new members to our organization and bring growth to the fire house. Feel free to reach out to this page, a member or stop by the firehouse on Tuesday nights during our weekly drills!

Stay kind, Stay Alert and Stay safe
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Drill Night with Neighbors

Last night at our regularly scheduled drill night we teamed up with our neighbors from the Ravena Fire Dept. for some vehicle extracation training.

Crews took the night and went over taking the doors , roof and windshield out of one vehicle so we could roll the dash to simulate a person with thier legs trapped. Crews used this time to go over different techniques and ways to get this done as fast and as safe as possible. On the second vehicle Crews took the doors and windshield testing different methods.

We would like to thank the Ravena hose company for joining us. We look forward to training more with our neighbors

24/7/365 requirements to fulfill any emergency request whether in our District or helping neighboring departments. We are always looking to bring in new members to our organization and bring growth to the fire house. Feel free to reach out to this page, a member or stop by the firehouse on Tuesday nights during our weekly drills!

Stay kind, Stay Alert and Stay safe
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Strong work! Awesome to see agencies training together! Keeps the system running perfectly

My co fire department, I'm adopting from GA. Thoughts and prayers love you guys for being with my Abby.

Rachel Saint

🚨Announcement 🚨

To all the residents of the Coeymans Hollow Fire District we ask that anyone looking to use our back parking lot please avoid the black top area as we are set up for some training evolutions in that area.
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