Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Company

A very sad day with many heroes-continue to pray !

The Caroga Lake Fire Co responded to a snowmobile accident in the middle of west Caroga Lake this afternoon. The fire company responded snowmobiles atvs and a rescue sled. The patient was assessed treated and determination made to airlift to Albany Medical center hospital for advanced treatment. Response personnel from this fire company, GAVAC , Fulton Sheriffs Dept, life net and the 911 communications specialist. All assisted in this rescue. This is the first landing of a medical helicopter at the new fire station.

A great Big Thank you to the Wheelerville School and the second grade for the stock our pantry project, Community Service project for February. The community spirit supporting the Fire Company is outstanding !

Wheelerville School Community in conjunction with Second Grade's Community Service project for February: restock the new Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Department k...itchen and pantry. Let's give back to those volunteers who protect us and our homes. The list of items needed is in the monthly Wheelerville Newsletter that is coming home today. Thank you for your kindness and support with this project. See more

The first official training training session in the new fire station training room was held last night. A review of technical surface ice rescue operations, policies and procedures. We would like to welcome our 3 newest members. Tj. Andrew and Megan. All 3 participated in last nights exercise ! Welcome !

Get Ready for the Fire and Ice Fishing Derby Perfect Day On East Caroga Lake yesterday-8-10 " solid ice and "fish On" all day long

Almost there trying to reach our goal- one day left

See these? Do you know what they are and what they represent? They are the shoes of volunteer firefighters.... They are the comfortable shoes, worn at home, running errands, taking the dog out, raking the leaves. They were shed without hesitation to don heavy uncomfortable boots and bunker gear designed to offer at least some protection from fire, broken glass, and jagged metal. Clothing whose sole purpose is to protect..... those who protect you. Local guys. They work in the oil patch, the local ag supplier, trucking company, phone company or area farms. Some are even retired but just not smart enough to stay that way. They leave their wives, children, parents or whomever to come to complete strangers aid. 12 noon, 3pm, 2 am, it makes no difference. And their families want little more than to see them put their shoes back on at the end of the call. There are no words to describe the task of picking up that pair of shoes after a call, knowing the man or woman who put them there will not be returning to do it themselves. Pay attention. Get off the fricking phone. Move over. Help them put their shoes back on

Taking shape nearing completion -Station Sign went up today-Great work by Barneys Signs

What the Fire Fighters faced

The Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank Meco Fire Company, RGL Fire Company, GAVAC, Fulton County Emergency Management, NYS OFPC, National Grid, and the awesome Dispatch Professionals at Fulton County Sheriffs Department for the assistance they provided to us today at the Nick Stoner Golf Course fire. A job well done by all. We are grateful for your help. Special thanks to Rick and Jen at Campers Corner Store for feeding everyone.

Thank You Fulton County Area News for your fine coverage of our Event !