Woodstock Fire Department

Woodstock Fire Department responded this weekend to assist Diaz Ambulance during a time of multiple calls for their agency. Also during that time assisting them, Woodstock handed their own medical emergency in the Town.

Tonight, 12/27/2020, the Woodstock Fire Department responded to an injured hiker on the Comeau Trails. Patient contact was made with the patient and moved from the woods for transport. In the last 72 hours the Woodstock Fire Department has responded to over 40 emergency calls.

We would like to wish all of our followers a Happy Hanukkah.

Request for Sealed Bids Sale of Surplus Apparatus ... The Woodstock Board of Fire Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for the sale of a 1992 IH 4900 fire engine pumper. Details include a 1,000 tank and pump, 11,143 miles, 957 hours. Sealed bids must be delivered to 242 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY, or mailed to PO Box 483, Bearsville, NY 12409 by January 14, 2021 at 7:30pm at which time they will be opened and read aloud publicly. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For info. or to schedule a time to see said vehicle, call the district office at 845-679-9955. Dated: December 18, 2020 By Order of the Woodstock Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners Judy Peters, District Secretary/Treasurer

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 Woodstock Fire! You can vote once a day through December 13th https://a.pgtb.me/fDD5q6

A little rain didn't stop you Woodstock first responders. Last night, Christmas Eve, Woodstock Fire Dept responded to an odor of smoke in a commercial building. Units arrived in just a few minutes and quickly mitigated the situation. The Woodstock Fire Department also responded to several weather related emergencies throughout the night. Happy Holidays to all of our followers.

As winter approaches the Woodstock Fire Department would like to remind everyone of some helpful safety tips. Make sure your chimney has been cleaned! Keep your hydrants clear! Make sure all portable heaters are plugged directly into an outlet and have 3 feet space in all directions! Visit the link for even more safety tips. http://www.woodstockfiredept.org/LatestNewsStory.php

While we don't think the incoming weather tonight will impact Santa, it may create problems for the rest of us. Heavy rain and high winds may create flooded roadways, power outages, and water in basements. Please take some time to prepare. We wish everyone a happy holidays.

Woodstock Fire is providing an engine for the Firefighter 1 class at the Ulster County Training Center.