It is with deep regret and profound sadness the Howells Fire Company #1 announces the passing of Past Fire Chief John Stephens. Chief Stephens was a member of the Howells Fire Company #1 for 37 years Please keep the Stephens family and the Howells Fire Company in your prayers.
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Last Thursday howells units kept busy and operated at 2 structure fires. The first was a 3rd alarm fire in Circleville fire district that the tanker and squad responded too and a first due shed fire later that evening.
Reminder the annual NYS BURN BAN starts March 16th and goes till May 14th. Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. Do your part to help keep your community safe! Attached is the like to NYS DEC with the burn ban laws. https://t.co/lllQxAPfnL.
Mark your calendar for Feb 28th! You can give the gift of life with the members of the @howellsfire21 from 2-8 PM. @LouIngrassia
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The Howells Fire Company is hosting a blood drive in Honor of past chief John Stephens who is currently battling some health issues. Join the Howells Fire Company on February 28th from 2pm to 8pm.
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๐จ๐จAttention residents๐จ๐จ siren testing will be taking place today while repairs are made at our fire house. Donโt be alarmed if the siren is heard multiple times throughout the day.
Last night around 8pm Howells units responded to a reported chimney fire. Units arrived to find active fire in the chimney and confirmed no extension to building. Members utilized our chimney chains to clear debris of the chimney and ensure the fire was out.
Last night around 2125 hours Howells was dispatched to a reported electrical fire in a residence. Car 2 arrived to find active fire in a bedroom ceiling. Members from the squad stretched an attack and back up line to extinguish the fire.
This morning around 0130 hours Howells was requested on the 2nd alarm with the tanker to cuddebackville fire district to assist with a structure fire. The tanker shuttled water while members assisted with fire extinguishment and over haul. Units returned to service at 0350 hours.
This morning at 0745 hours Howells was alerted for a CO alarm in a residence. Units arrived to find over 110ppm of carbon monoxide in the basement. Units located the source to be a faulty boiler and ventilated the building. Howells units were assisted by Pocatello and there squad
This morning around 0735 Howells units responded to a 1 car rollover mva. Units arrived to find 1 vehicle overturned off the roadway and the occupant out of the car with no injuries.