Beukendaal FD

Today some of our members took advantage of the nice weather and spent the day learning pump operations to become drivers of the Department. We are always looking for new members. Driving/pumping are important key factors to a succesful operation. Training is free. If this is something that interests you and If you’d like to apply, please message us or stop by the station any Monday between 6pm-9pm.

One of our members working hard to advance his skills within the fire service in Saratoga County. Keep up the great work Firefighter Brad!

This afternoon we responded to a brush fire off of Heritage Parkway. Crews made quick work to extinguish the fire and were all back in service within an hour from being dispatched. Cars 259 and 258, Engine 252, Engine 253, and Utility 251 responded.

Winds will be picking up today and will become especially strong tonight behind an Arctic cold front. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph will result in downed trees an...d power outages are expected across the area. Here's a look at the expected top wind gusts for today into tonight and where High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect. See more

Yesterday evening C-259, ER-254, R-250, and U-251 assisted Glenville PD with multiple vehicles off the road due to hazardous road conditions. This weeks drills we are focusing on advanced ladder skills, taking patients out a 2nd story window, bringing them down a ladder, and utilizing scoop stretchers.

Rest In Peace Alex! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alplaus FD family as well as the Coppola family.

Due to the ongoing pandemic we perform drills on 4 nights of the week to limit members exposure to one another. With this, it has helped our response times to the residents of District 5. Today we responded to a motor vehicle accident, a possible structure fire and 2 medical calls. This week, members have learned ladder skills and were required to show competency and proficiency in how to carry, set up, and take down ladders. They also had to perform given tasks on the ladder and properly demonstrate the motions. At the end of each evening, crews assure the apparatus is clean and the equipment is ready in the event of a call to service.

We would like to welcome our 2 newest members to our active membership. Joshua Rosenberg, and Angelo Fraley. Angelo has been a part of our Explorer post since 2018. Welcome to the Beukendaal family!

The members of the Beukendaal Fire Department would like to thank Past Chiefs Marty Bailey and Dave Ferris for their years serving in the fire officers ranks. These gentlemen have served for many years as officers even after completing terms as Chief's of the Department. We thank you both and wish you well and some very much deserved rest.

Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and condolences are with our brothers and sisters of Carman FD, as well as the family for the loss of Frank Ruzza.

Happy Thanksgiving!

From our family to yours, have a safe and happy New Year! Celebrate smart and dont drink and drive. Photo taken: September of 2019

Road conditions are steadily becoming more hazardous as the night progresses and snow will continue to fall into the early morning hours. Please use caution and avoid driving if necessary.

From everyone at Beukendaal Fire Department, we would like to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas. We hope you spend your day with the people closest to you and cherish the moments you are able to share together. Make sure to go the extra mile and reach out to your family members and/or friends that can’t be with you today and make their day as special as it can be during these hard times. If you need us today for an emergency, we’ll respond as if it is a normal ordinary ...day. We would also like to send out our gratitude to the community and all who may have to work today. Career and Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Town/Village DPW workers, Medical Laboratory Technologists, Doctors, Correction Officers, Mohawk Ambulance employees, Truck drivers, Stewarts Shop workers, Teachers, Bus drivers, National Grid/Spectrum workers, UPS/FEDEX/USPS workers, Tow Truck operators, warehouse workers, Dispatchers, Nurses, Janitors, Grounds maintenance workers, Xray Technicians, business owners, all of the men and women in our armed forces, and many many more. We thank you today and everyday for your hard work, your dedication, and your personal sacrifices to be away from your loved ones on holidays like today. From our family to yours, Have a very Merry Christmas! See more

Engine crews this evening went out to assist district residents remove snow from fire hydrants. Whether a hydrant is on your property or near-by your property, you should always make sure it is not buried by snow or ice.

This Friday were giving you a tour of our apparatus and what each vehicle is primarily used for. If you would like to apply: see any member or stop by on any Monday night between 6pm-9pm.

Congratulations to the Beukendaal Fire Departments 2021 Officers Chief - Nick Renus Assistant Chief -Paul Chevalier Captain - Robert Counter... 1st Lieutenant - Mike Carpenter 2nd Lieutenant - Christian Soto 2nd Lieutenant - Kurtis Butler 2nd Lieutenant - Mike Palleschi Jr Medical Captain - Carol Kiddle Medical Lieutenant - Walter Pfuntner III Fire Police Lieutenant - Walter Pfuntner Jr President - Matt Radom Vice President - Mike Palleschi Sr Treasurer - Dan VanHeusen Secretary - Matthew Cramer Also congratulations to Joe Czerepak, Korey Feeley, Brad Benjamin, and Alex Jacob for coming off Probationary status tonight.

Santa will be touring Beukendaals Fire District 5 on Sunday December 20th at 10am. Join Buddy the elf and Olaf greet and wave hello to Santa! Due to COVID-19, we will not be handing any candy out and we will be on a continuos flow throughout the District. Thank you and we hope to spread some holiday cheer for you on Sunday!

Happy Veterans day!

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour tonight!

Happy Halloween! Due to Covid-19 we will not be handing out doughnuts and apple cider this evening. We plan to continue this tradition when safe to do so. Everyone, use caution if going out throughout the town this evening and be safe.