Canajoharie Vol Fire Dept

WIND WARNING ISSUED Areas include southern Fulton and all of Montgomery and Schoharoe Counties in Upstate, NY. HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVEN...ING TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital Region, Schoharie Valley, Helderbergs, northern Catskills, northern and central Taconics of eastern New York and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Monday. Strongest winds between 4 am and noon on Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, southeast Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, Lake George Northern Saratoga County, southern Adirondack Foothills, Hamilton County, Upper Hudson Valley in eastern New York and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Large tree limbs and isolated trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Our condolences to Rockland County, Town of Spring Valley fire department on the LODD of firefighter Jared Lloyd. RIP brother, we've got it from here.

Tonight at about 5:19pm Rural Grove Fire Department was dispatched to a trailer fire on Carlisle Rd in the Town of Root. Rural Grove was assisted at the scene b...y the Canajoharie Vol Fire Dept, Ames Volunteer Fire Dept, Carlisle Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - NY, Montgomery County Fire Coordinators and GAVAC. Fort Plain Fire Department and Town of Glen Volunteer Fire Department provided stand by coverage. The trailer was currently under renovation and no one was at the structure when the fire began. No firefighters were injured during the fire and the last firefighters cleared the scene around 8:45pm. The trailer was deemed a total loss.

The New York state burn ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14. Open burning is prohibited in New York, with several exceptions. Guidelines are available from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: https://on.ny.gov/3ev5PTZ

With the amount of snow we have received you must check these vents on your house!!! Newer furnaces vent and draw in air from PVC pipes to the outside, as pictured. In order to function properly, they must be free of snow and ice accumulation. This can also cause a deadly level of CO in your home. ... #beprepared #carbonmonoxide

Just a reminder to please keep the fire hydrant closest to your property clear of snow and other debris.

We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of retired firefighter William Booner Nalli. Boomer was an icon in our department for over 50 years. We will miss his smile and witty sense of humor. To the Nalli family we are so sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Boomer thank you for all your years of dedication, service and humor. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here.

Congratulations and thank you for all the support you give our department.

State Fire reminds New Yorkers about the importance of keeping a natural tree properly hydrated since trees can rapidly dry out, increasing the risk of fire. Al...ways keep the tree stand secure and filled with water. Do not place a tree near a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. Do not put a live tree up too early or leave it up for too long. Remember to have working smoke alarms. #firepreventionfriday See more

Wear your mask. Stay socially distant. Follow instruction and cooperate. We are all in this together. Let’s make it a safe holiday event.

John was a member of our department for 20 years. Please support him and his family during these difficult times. Please share this post.........

Canajoharie and Palatine Bridge Trick-A-Treat tonight is from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Have a safe and Happy Halloween.

The official time for people to turn the clocks back an hour is at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, meaning the time will go back to 1 a.m.

National First Responders Day; National First Responders Day takes place on October 28 and commemorates the heroic acts of the men and women who are there first on the scene of an emergency. This day is all about showing appreciation for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, police, and others who risk their lives to save others. Thank you for all you do every day! Be safe out there!!

Last night while the department was out on an EMS call we were dispatched to a possible structure fire at the Chinese Restaurant in the Price Chopper Plaza. Upon arriving on scene our Chief requested a full house roll from Fort Plain FD as there was heavy smoke showing and there was one person unaccounted. That person was quickly located outside the back of the structure. All stores in the vicinity of the restaurant were evacuated. The fire was contained to the kitchen area b...y the sprinkler system. The heavy smoke was ventilated from three businesses and sprinkler system was shut off. Code enforcement and a sprinkler system technician were notified. The outcome was minor fire damage, smoke and water damage in two businesses. Thank you to Fort Plain FD, STJ Ambulance(SAVAC), Montgomery County Fire Coordinators, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department (road patrol and 911 Dispatch), Village of Palatine Bridge Code Officer, and PFP (Professional Fire Protection) for there assistance.

New York State has issued guidance regarding Halloween celebrations and activities this year. You can also view the documents at: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov//13244_covid_halloweengu

Creosote accumulation is the leading cause of chimney fires. Nearly all residential fires originating in the chimney are preventable. An annual chimney inspection by a qualified sweep can help prevent fire or CO poisoning. #firepreventionfriday #publicsafety

Special Thanks to WSYR for highlighting the need to educate the public on fire safety and to our Chief Fire Protection Specialist 3 Guy Swartwout for his excellent message as always.

Thanks to Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Quick Response for making our apparatus and buildings clean and disinfected from COVID-19. The safety of our members is our number one priority and we are glad you made it your priority also.

Congratulations to our very own Katie DeBenedetti for completing SCBA/Interior Firefighting Operations class. We are all proud of you!

Second day on the water for the Emergency Boat Operators course, today they worked on the water against the current at lock 11. this course is presented by NYSOFPC with support from NYSDEC and Amsterdam Fire Department.

Four Canajoharie firefighters joined other volunteer firefighters from Montgomery and Fulton counties in a 24 hour Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue class held this weekend in Montgomery County. Instructors from New York State OFPC AND NYS DEC shared their knowledge to prepare our local firefighters with the skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate rescues boats in emergency situations.

Another BBQ you don’t want to miss. Support our mutual aid partners.

We will be out tonight in the Village of Palatine Bridge and Sprakers. We are raising funds to purchase new turnout gear. The current cost to outfit a member is around $4,000. Our members will be wearing masks and have safety jackets or traffic vest on. If you would like to donate and didn’t have the opportunity to meet our members please send donations to:... Canajoharie Volunteer FD P. O. Box 28 Canajoharie, NY 13317 PLEASE SHARE!!!!!!

TBT - If you grew up in the Canajoharie/Palatine Bridge area as a kid and you were sitting in school, did you know your fire signal when the alarm sounded? As an adult when the fire signal alarm sounded, did you run to this chart just to see where it was?