Fort Plain Fire Department

We are always looking for new members. Consider paying us a visit or joining our team.

Our deepest condolences to the Carnesville FD members, community and family/friends of Clem. RIP!

A partnership with SOMOS Community Care to provide COVID-19 vaccines directly to accredited primary care physicians in SOMOS' health network who will vaccinate ...underserved New Yorkers. The program will initially cover 75 practices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, and will scale up to 100 practices as supply allows. The program will launch in the coming weeks and New Yorkers will be able to make appointments directly through SOMOS. www.governor.ny.gov//governor-cuomo-announces-partnership-

SEVERE WEATHER AHEAD Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible south of the Greater Capital Region for wind gusts 58 mph or greater. A High Wind Warning has ...been issued from 10 pm tonight to 6 pm Monday for the Greater Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, northern Catskills, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, northern and central Taconics in eastern NY and the Berkshires of western MA. A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 10 pm tonight to 6 pm Monday for the southeast Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, Lake George northern Saratoga Region, Hamilton and northern Fulton Counties in eastern NY, southern VT and Litchfield County in northwest CT.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY A winter weather advisory remains in effect starting midday and ending Wednesday morning for all of eastern New York and western New Eng...land. We expect a period of light to moderate snow to overspread the region late this morning into the early afternoon hours, becoming steady during the afternoon and early evening. Snowfall rates may briefly approach 1 inch per hour. The snow will turn lighter tonight. Snow ends during the morning hours on Wednesday. Storm total snowfall amounts range between 2 and 6 inches with up to 4 to 8 inches in the Mohawk Valley, southern Adirondacks and Lake George Saratoga region. This snowfall will result in hazardous traveling conditions, especially for the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commute.

Montgomery County Public Health Covid-19 update January 25.

Let's start Taking 5 for NY again! The county-wide campaign launched in the spring in an effort to encourage Montgomery County residents to take five minutes ou...t of each day to call a friend, loved one, or acquaintance who may be alone and feeling isolated during this period of social distancing. We are calling on our residents to take just five minutes of each day to call a loved one, friend, neighbor, acquaintance to say hi and check on them, County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort said. We understand that with social distancing in full force, people may be feeling lonely, especially our senior population. Taking five minutes can make a huge difference during this difficult time. Throughout this pandemic we have emphasized the importance of trying to remain healthy and mental health is an important piece of that, County Public and Mental Health Director Sara Boerenko said. Our daily lives have been disrupted, causing stress and anxiety for many. Please consider taking five minutes to give someone you know a call, it might be a mood booster for you as well. Please share with us when you #Take5ForNY #StrongerTogether #MontgomeryCounty

*****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT**** Due to some unforeseen circumstances the members of the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department advise that we have had to pause our annual Christmas Tree Sale. We will resume sales on Wednesday December 9th. Thank you for your understanding, patience and support throughout this process.

Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for southern Vermont tonight until noon Friday. Dense Fog Advisory for the Capital District through this early Thursday... morning. Complex storm to impact the region today through Friday with rain, mixing with and changing to accumulating snow. At this time, the greatest confidence for snow accumulations are for southern Vermont. Additional adjustments to the forecast are to be expected, so ensure to check weather.gov/albany for your forecast details.

See below for answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding Covid-19.

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

CONGRATULATIONS to our own Meghan Hazzard and Dawson Nare for successful completion of Interior Firefighter training. These two have now completed over 130 hours of State Fire Training and numerous hours of in house training. They are valued members and we are all appreciative of their commitment! Thank you and congratulations, we look forward to you serving our community for years to come!

Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department doing its Fire Prevention service again this year for the school. Serving our community is something we really enjoy, especially our youth!!

On behalf of the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department members, thank you to each and everyone of you who donated today, shared well wishes/thanks or simply waved as you went by! We appreciate all of you and are thankful for the support! We volunteer to serve you, the money raised today will help us operate throughout the year! THANK YOU!!!!

****NOTICE**** Today from 8 AM until Noon is our annual boot drive. Please consider providing us a small donation, come see us and help support your volunteers. The money raised helps with equipment, training, maintenance and support items for all of the volunteers.... We enjoy serving our community, who knows maybe you will want to join us in volunteering! Thank you!

Heads-up afternoon commuters! Line of showers and some thunderstorms heading into the Mohawk Valley and Greater Capital District has produced winds gusts up to 50-55mph. This may lead to downed trees and power lines through 5PM. Stay safe if you are you traveling. #nywx

The Village of Fort Plain Trick or Treat will be Saturday October 31, from 6-7:30 PM. After careful consideration the Fire Department has made the difficult decision to not hold a parade this year, keeping everyone’s health and safety a top priority. We instead will provide treats pre-bagged out in front of our station during the trick or treat hours. Feel free to stop by and help yourself to one. ... Thank you for your understanding. Have a safe and Happy Halloween. Thank you!

Wind Advisories will be in effect during the late morning into the evening for wind gusts up to 50 mph. Some isolated severe thunderstorms may produce stronger... gusts at 58 mph or greater ahead of a cold front. Secure any loose items with the gusty winds. Tree or tree limbs may fall with isolated to scattered power outages. See more