Kingston Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 461

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Truck 1 is currently operating at a mutual aid house fire in the Spring Lake Fire District.

Thank you Ulster County 911 for all you do for us and the residents of the City of Kingston.

Engine 1 responded to this incident.

Today, 4/10/21, the Kingston Fire Department responded for an unresponsive female. Upon arrival of Engine 2 and MLSS crews found an unresponsive female and started CPR, Truck 1 responded to assist. While on scene the patient had ROSC, or the Return of Spontaneous Circulation. The patient was transported to the hospital with fire department personnel assisting on the ambulance.

Its important to know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. If believe you are having a medical emergency be sure to call 911 immediately. Your Kingston Professional Firefighters, who are all trained as Emergency Medical Technicians as well, will respond immediately to assist you.

There is nothing more important than vehicle safety. Take the extra minutes needed to fully clear your windows of ice and snow. Make sure you get the snow off the top of your car; otherwise, you are putting your fellow drivers in danger. #IAFFsafetytips #KPFFA #KingstonNY

CHECK DRYER VENTS FOR BLOCKAGES OF SNOW AND ICE While you begrudgingly head outdoors to once again shovel or snow blow your driveway, don’t forget to also clear the snow away from your dryer vent. While your dryer vent lets out heat while in use (and a great indicator that your dryer vent is not clogged is to look for a steady stream of steam coming out of your dryer vent), no clothes dryer can fully melt its way through deep snow. A blocked dryer vent can cause moisture, li...nt and other debris from escaping, causing a blockage. This blockage will prevent cooling of your appliance and also overheating the accumulating debris, causing a fire. CARBON MONOXIDE DANGER WITH GAS DRYERS Perhaps the most harmful effect from a snow-covered or ice-blocked vent stems from the carbon monoxide (CO). This gas can get trapped within the gas dryer and get released back into your home or commercial building. Exposure to the gas can lead to health problems, including headaches and dizziness. Prolonged carbon monoxide exposure can even lead to death. Although carbon monoxide buildup and exposure are not hazards with electric dryers, gas dryers need to be checked after every snowstorm or deep freeze to ensure they are venting properly. Please check your dryer vents and clear them of snow and ice TODAY!

The officers and members of the KPFFA would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2021.

Last nights second alarm fire.

FURNACE VENT SAFETY TIPS It is important to make sure your Furnace vents outside your home are free of snow. These pipes are generally a white PVC material. Furnaces can shut off entirely because these vents are blocked with snow or ice this is simply a safety mechanism. Without the proper ventilation, carbon monoxide can build up inside your home. The blockage of your vents will also decrease your energy efficiency. It is important to keep your Furnace vents clear and here...’s some tips how to do it: CLEARING SNOW AWAY FROM VENT During and after this coming snowfall, check outside to make sure the vents are clear. If there is a snow buildup blocking the vent, we recommend removing the snow by hand to avoid damaging the vent pipe. Use caution when clearing the vent pipe as there may be an ice build up hidden under the snow attached to the pipe. CLEARING ICE OFF VENT If there is an ice buildup, do your best to scrap it off with a plastic putty knife. Shine a flashlight inside the pipe to inspect if there is any more ice. Sometimes, these pipes will have a stainless steel screen at the end. If your pipes are equip with the screens, be certain to inspect them during cold spells and snow storms. These can be problematic as the moisture freezes over the mesh and creates a barrier. The stainless steel screens are helpful when you have a critter problem. These screens are available at your local hardware and home center.

Second Alarm At 8:18pm Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, and Truck 1 were dispatched to 81 Green St. for a house fire. Engine 2 and Truck 1 arrived on the scene in 2 minutes and found heavy fire on the second floor of a multi family house. Firefighters extinguished the fire and searched the building for any trapped occupants. Luckily everyone escaped the blaze just before the FD arrived. Several families have been displaced by this fire and are receiving assistance with housing.

Happy New Year's to everyone. We ask that you have a designated driver if you plan on drinking tonight. And remember, your Kingston Professional Firefighters are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to your emergencies.

In preparation for the forecast of an accumulation of 12-20 inches of snow in our region, the City of Kingston has declared a Snow Emergency beginning TONIGHT A...T 12:00AM. Parking restrictions will go into effect at 2:00AM. Please move your vehicle to the ODD side of the street as soon as possible. Vehicles may only be parked on the ODD side of the street, which means the side of the street with odd house numbers. The best place for vehicles is off street. Vehicles should remain on the odd side of the street throughout Thursday, December 17, 2020. Vehicles not in compliance with these parking restrictions will be ticketed and towed. Snow Emergency Routes will be maintained as priorities for plowing throughout the storm. City Services: * Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday, and will be delayed one day. Please do not put your bins curbside tonight! * All parking lots and meters are suspended.

We are in the running for the Mid- Hudson Hero's Contest. Visit the link, click on Health, Housing, and Human Services, search "Fire" and select the Kingston Professional Firefighters! https://a.pgtb.me/fDD5q6

With our first significant snowstorm of the season coming in today, please remember to clear the snow away from around the fire hydrant near your house. Fire hydrants are essential to help save life and property at an emergency, and the seconds saved by firefighter having a clear hydrant to use will greatly impact the outcome of the emergency.

KPFFA DECORATING THE CITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Members have spent the last few days decorating the stations. We also decorated the trees at Academy Green Park, and Firemen’s Park which is located at the intersection of Hurley Avenue and Washington Avenue. We will have a picture of the Rondout Station (Engine 3) soon.

Our first major snowstorm of the season is headed our way. Check with City of Kingston Facebook page for important updates as the storm progresses. Also monitor local forecasts, such as from Hudson Valley Weather, for further updates.