ON THIS DATE – AUGUST 18, 1893. The Gen. Schuyler Steamer Co. breaks the world record for long distance water throwing at the state fireman’s tournament, at Coney Island. The new world record was established at 234ft 11in and the company won a prize of $325 ($10,700 in 2022).
SHC 2020 Recap. Our Top 10 Events. #7 February 7 - WINTER ICE STORM An ice storm hit the area snapping tree limbs and bringing down power lines leaving most of our district without power. Members worked for nine hours straight on Friday responding calls for assistance.
SHC 2020 Recap. Our Top 10 Events. #9 May 15-SPRING STORM. An intense line of thunderstorms impacted our region producing damaging winds. SHC spent many hours that evening removing trees from roadways and standing by with downed power lines.
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Structure fire at a trailer home at 56 Vincent Lane in Louden Acres in #Wilton. Wilton FD, Greenfield, @iaff343, SGF FD on scene. Resident made out safely, Saratoga County Sheriff on scene along with Wilton EMS. #Saratoga