The Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Department received a call for help from one of our neighbors for a flooding condition. Upon arrival on the scene Assistant Chief Byrne encountered about three and a half feet of water in the basement. The volunteers secured the water, electric and gas and used three portable pumps to remove the
Read moreVolunteers called to Cortwood Village
On Saturday evening, July 25th, a little after 11 PM, the volunteers were called to Cortwood Village for an automatic alarm. When Chief Neil Lynady signed in 44 Control told him that they were receiving phone calls on a confirmed structure fire. Chief Lynady, who arrived on scene within two minutes, declared a working fire
Read moreRockland Boces Visits Firehouse
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Read moreRed Flag Warning
Red Flag Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are conducive to the formation of wildfires. Dry conditions combined with high winds and low humidity are the hallmarks of weather conducive to producing large wildfires. In areas where dry thunderstorms are common, the hazards are considered critical and imminent. The three basic
Read moreOrangeburg Hosts Technical Rescue Drill
On Monday evening, May 18th, the Rockland County Technical Rescue Team joined the volunteers from Orangeburg to simulate a “trench rescue”. This exercise took place on Chief Billy Harris Way and proved to be challenging. A “L” trench was used and the teams worked together to secure the walls so entry into the trench could
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