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Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp.

1 week ago

Drill Night.

On Tuesday April 15th the members of the CHVFC headed out to our brothers and sisters out in Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company Seeks New Members to utilize the training building they have next door to Westerlo station 1.

We conducted 4 evolutions where members searched the structure for a victim inside. During these searches the building was smoked out using fog machines and limited lighting as to simulate the near 0 visibility we encounter on fire scenes. This building also had a area for a drop down floor to simulate a floor collapse and rope and wiring that would cause our members to think on their feet to get through or get out if they became tangled in any of it.

While doing these evolutions we rotated out officers and members into the role of command so members can better familiarize them selfs with radio communication and running a fire scene. As well as working with our exterior firefighters going over what can be done on the outside of the building.

We would like to thank the Westerlo Fire company for letting us use their building and assisting with the drill as well.

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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Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp. is with Zach Collins - County Legislator.

3 weeks ago

On Saturday April 5th the members of the CHVFC held our annual installation banquet. We hold this event every year after our elections but this year was special as it marked our 80th year anniversary of the incorporation of the Fire Company. We also use this time to give out awards and years of service pins.

This years masters of ceremony was one of very own George McHugh he was also present as one of our district commissioners. He started off by introducing our quests from Selkirk Fire Department , Ravena Fire Dept. , Coeymans Fire Company #1 , Cornell Hook & Ladder Fire Company , Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company , Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company Seeks New Members , Greenville Volunteer Fire Company and Ravena Rescue Squad and Thomas Marra who did photography for the evening.

After introductions prayer was held by Maryann Dennis.

After prayer there was a video played from County legislator Zach Collins as well as a proclamation. After the video and proclamation was read and given to Chief Haight.

Our membership would like to thank Zach Collins for honoring us with a proclamation and a very nice thought out video for our 80th Anniversary.
We are so grateful and we are all very aware you would have liked to attend, but understood you were already committed to another engagement.
Your thoughtfulness to our fire company and your community means a lot.

Awards where next.

Chief Haight started off the awards portion with years of service pins.

Sherle Slingerlands achieved 25 years of service which makes her a life member with the company.

The next service pin was given to Darlene Wilson for 40 years of service. We would like congratulate these two members on their service and dedication the to Fire company.

The next award given out was for most calls of the 2024. This award was presented to firefighter Jordan Flach he responded to a 110 calls for the year.

The next award given out was for most drills for 2024 this award was presented to Captian Dan Houghtaling. He made 40 drils for the year of 2024.

The next award was for Firefighter of the year. This award is given out to a member who goes above and beyond the duties required of them. This member has stepped up and taken on new roles and has a growing family at home this years Firefighter of the year is Roger Church.

The final and last award of the evening was present by Assistant Chief's Williams and Kapusta was the officer of the year award, this a new award we just started this year, with the same purpose as firefighter of the year, the membership takes a vote on which officer receives this award. This award is to recognize all the hard work and the countless hours that officers put in during the year, this year the membership decided the award goes to our very own chief Daniel haight. Chief Haight has dedicated many hours attending calls, drills,meetings. He is always there for us late at night or early in the morning, there's really no way to thank him enough but this is a start, congratulations and thank you chief!

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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Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp.

4 weeks ago

This morning, your CHVFC attended a live burn drill in the Medway Grapeville fire district.

Members got to exercise their interior operations skills in a controlled environment with Certified Fire Instructors

We would like to give a big thank you to Medway-Grapeville Fire Co. for the invitation and the opportunity to practice our skills.

Chvfc units attending drill:
Car 6-01
Car 6-02
Engine 6-20
Rescue 6-40
Utv 6-50

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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