VSBGFD

Official feed of the Village of South Blooming Grove Fire Department - SBGFD 60. CALL 845.585.1212 for emergencies.

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🚒 Earlier today, SBGFD Department 60 responded after a duck was found entangled in fishing line in Merriewold Lake. Our members carefully removed the line and ensured the duck was no longer in distress.

We thank our members for their dedication, professionalism, and willingness to do whatever it takes, whenever called upon, to serve our community and its occasional ducklings.

As a reminder, please dispose of fishing line properly and never leave it behind. Discarded line can cause serious injury to ducks, geese, and other wildlife that call our community home. 🪿

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🚒 The Village of South Blooming Grove Fire Department - SBGFD Department 60 participated yesterday in an extensive pump operations training exercise conducted by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control in partnership with Orange County Fire officials.

The training brought together fire departments from across Orange County to strengthen coordination, water supply operations, hydrant procedures, tanker operations, hose deployment, and mutual aid response. These exercises ensure that firefighters from different agencies can work seamlessly together during large-scale emergencies, operating as one team when every second counts.

South Blooming Grove firefighters were proud to train alongside departments from throughout the county, reinforcing their commitment to professionalism, preparedness, and public safety.

We thank our dedicated volunteers for giving their time to protect our community!

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Today, our department is hard at work providing fire standby coverage for 5 different Lag B'Omer events throughout the Village, to help ensure the safety of the community.

Please remember that the NYS burn ban is currently in effect. Fires need to have permits and be supervised professionally.

Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe!

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WE ARE NOW IN SERVICE!

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🚒 The Village of South Blooming Grove Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of its new Brush Truck, marking a significant step forward in enhancing our emergency response capabilities.

The truck will now be equipped with the essential tools and prepared for active service. Following this, the Fire Department will officially launch its operations, dedicated to serving and protecting our community.🧯

#SBGFD #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety

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🔥This week, thirteen dedicated volunteers have successfully graduated from the Orange County Fire Training School, completing their exams with flying colors with full qualifications and expertise.

This achievement marks a major milestone in strengthening the Village safety and preparedness for our constituents and communities.

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[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

From Ellenville to East Hampton, firefighters and first responders from across the state have come together to battle the wildfires in Orange and Ulster counties.

Thank you for keeping New Yorkers safe.

[Village of South Blooming Grove @SBGVillage]

🚑 At the request of the Orange County Office of Emergency Management, Blooming Grove EMS was privileged to support and assist alongside our courageous firefighters during the response to the Greenwood Lake Jennings Creek Fire.

It was an inspiring moment to meet with public servants and steadfast allies of South Blooming Grove, including Governor Kathy Hochul, County Executive Steve Neuhaus, and State Senator James Skoufis, OC OEM Commissioner Pete Cirigliano and OC Fire Coordinator Vini Tankasali, all united in support of the Greenwood Lake community’s safety and resilience. 🔥

#GreenwoodLakeFire #JenningsCreekFire #CommunityStrength #PublicSafety

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🔥 Ongoing wildfires in nearby areas are impacting regional air quality, with the largest fire near Greenwood Lake covering over 300 acres. All Orange County fire departments are actively responding.

To safeguard health, residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and, if driving, to use the “recirculate air” setting.

*Please exercise caution:* fully extinguish all smoking materials and avoid any outdoor fires, as current dry conditions pose a heightened fire risk.

#AirQuality #OrangeCountyFires #FireSafety

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⏰ Daylight Saving Time Reminder – Fire Safety Check: As you turn back your clocks, take this opportunity to ensure all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly. Replace batteries, verify correct placement, and test for full operation, to maintain safety and prevent hazards. 🧯⛑️

#FireSafety #DaylightSaving #HomeSafety #VSBGFD

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🔥 Due to ongoing dry weather and recent brush fires, Orange County has issued a burn ban prohibiting all outdoor open flames, including fire pits. Please follow these regulations closely, as even a small spark can quickly escalate. Your cooperation is essential to keeping our community safe. 🚒

#FireSafety #SBGFD #EmergencyNotice