6/30/2017 Thunderstorm damage Schodack near exit 12.
On Friday, June 30th, at approximately 4:15 PM, a strong thunderstorm passed thru Schodack near I-90 exit 12 with sufficient energy to
blow down a fireworks tent and uproot several trees. 4 injured people were transported to the hospital.
06/17/2017 Hudson Valley Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Parade.
East Greenbush Fire Company Wins Four Trophies.
The dedicated members of the East Greenbush Fire Company were awarded four trophies this past
weekend at the 128th Annual Convention of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association, which was hosted by the West Glens Falls
Fire Department. [...]
On Saturday, May 20th, the East Greenbush Fire Company was honored to participate in the 125th
Anniversary of the Fireman's Home in Hudson, New York. As part of the weekend's events, a spectacular parade, coordinated by the Fireman's
Association of New York State (FASNY) in partnership with the Hudson Fire Department's Inspection Day Parade, was conducted on the streets
in the City of Hudson and concluded at the Fireman's Home.[...]
4/30/2017 RecruitNY Open House Phillips Rd. Station.
On Sunday, April 30th, the East Greenbush Fire Company participated in the FASNY state wide program
to recruit new members into the volunteer fire service. "Volunteer fire departments need more than firefighters. You can use your skills to
benefit the volunteer fire service in a number of ways. Visit your local department to see how you can truly make a difference."
On Friday April 7th the third East Greenbush Fire Company Fish and Chips Night
was held in the Phillips Rd Banquet Hall. The last Fish Night will be April 14th.
3/18/2017 Thin Ice Rescue in Stephentown Fire District by Martin Miller.
On Saturday March 18, A man walking his dog cut
across a pond and broke through the ice. He was in about five and a half of water, that was
just about freezing. [...]
At 5:30 PM on Friday March 3rd, East Greenbush Fire District
was dispatched for a chimney fire on Hayes Rd. Engine 7, Engine 9. Truck 11 and Utility 11 responded.[...]
3/3/2017 Mutial Aid Tanker Truck rollover in Defreestville Fire District.
On Friday March 3rd, Defreestville and Wynantskill
was toned out for a Tanker Truck rollover on the Exit 8 exit ramp.
East Greenbush was toned out for assistance.[...]
East Greenbush Fire Company Elects Officers for 2017
The gala 101st Annual Installation and
Inspection of the East Greenbush Fire Company was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in
Troy, New York on Saturday January 21, 2017.
The traditional inspection of the members was performed by East Greenbush Fire District
No. 3 Commissioner Michael Benson, Sr. Fire Company Chaplin Fr. Joseph O’Brien provided the evening’s Invocation.[...]
Past Chief Timothy Boel offered the oath of office to the Executive Officers for 2017:
Vice President Marc Iorio installed the officers of the Ladies Auxiliary to the
East Greenbush Fire Company for 2017:
1/4/2017 Mutial Aid Shed fire in West Sand Lake Fire District.
West Sand Lake (Sta. 43)
was toned out for a large shed fire on Best Road with day-time mutual aid &
special calls for tankers. Engine 8 originally was called to cover in
Best Luther's Main Station but was called to the scene to help with overhaul.[...]