ELLENVILLE FIRE DISTRICT

Notice:
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Ellenville Fire District will hold its
regular meetings for 2025
on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00p.m.
All meetings will be held at the Greenfield Station Firehouse
located at 7025 Route 52 West, Greenfield Park, New York 12435.

Angela Burburan, Secretary
  Ellenville Fire District

Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island
Ban is in place until March 16, when annual statewide burn ban takes effect.
New York City, Long Island and most of the Hudson Valley are under this extended burn ban until March 16 amid dry conditions and gusty winds.


Counties in the multiregional burn ban include:

Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess and Ulster (lower and mid-Hudson Valley)
Richmond, Kings, Queens, Bronx, New York (New York City)
Nassau, Suffolk (Long Island)

What is prohibited by the burn ban?
The burn ban prohibits starting outdoor fires for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires and open fires used for cooking, according to the governor’s proclamation.
Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width or diameter are allowed, as are small, contained cooking fires.
For more information about the annual ban on residential brush burning that takes effect March 16 and tips about fire safety and prevention, visit the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s FIREWISE website.   https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires/firewise-new-york

Ellenville Fire District Extrication Drill July 19, 2023.

Members of the Ellenville Fire District participation in extrication drill.

The Ellenville Fire District is often called to extricate people from motor vehicles involved in accidents. The drill  prepares members by getting experience using the many tools used during this process. Safety and speed are key to successful outcomes and the experience gained during the drill helps to hone the skills necessary. Photos in link: 
http://www.craftyshutterbug.com/EFDExtricationDrillJuly192023/

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