Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1

A little gift from Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1 made for the Columbian Engine Co. #1. A hook recovered from the scene, mounted in memory of firefighter Jared Ll...oyd to hang for the years to come so no one ever forgets! If this hook could talk, the stories it would tell! Bent, snapped, broken and burnt! See more

The Officers and Members of the Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1 Present this 6’ hook which was recovered from the rubble at the scene of 65 Lafayette Street. Dedicated to the memory of Firefighter Jared Lloyd, Columbian Engine Co. #1 Spring Valley, NY. Who made the supreme sacrifice while in the performance of duty operating to protect life and property. Evergreen Court Home for Adults, March 23, 2021

We would like to give a special shout-out to Hillcrest Firefighter Juan Mendez and his employees at Graysons_garage for the outstanding work they did last week on our trucks! The crew of Grayson’s Garage volunteered countless hours every day last week making our fleet look factory fresh for the funeral of Firefighter Jared Lloyd. We can’t thank the Grayson’s Garage team enough!

The Hillcrest Fire Company would like to thank the Sterling Forest Fire Company, Woodbury Fire Department and the West Harrison Fire Department for covering for us today while we attended the funeral of Firefighter Jared Lloyd.

Earlier this afternoon, firefighters from Hillcrest and Nanuet Fire Department lined up in front of 6-100 and flew the flag to salute Firefighter Jared Lloyd as he was escorted to the funeral home. Rest easy brother and look after us.

Earlier today, we were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Inwood Lane in the Hillcrest area of our District. Assistant Chief Murdock (6-2) was first on scene and confirmed that we had a working car fire. 6-1750 was first due and made quick work of the fire while the crew from 6-Squad assisted with overhaul.

Huge thank you to Novinonj for catering dinner for tonight’s monthly meeting! Check out the bread too!

Happy New Year from your friends at the Hillcrest Fire Company!

Early this morning, we responded with 6-1501 to standby at Suffern Volunteer Hose Co. #1 firehouse and protect the village while they operated at a Structure Fire.

Little video of the car fire we responded to earlier this evening.

Last night, 6-75 took a trip to West Street to help out brothers and sisters at the Columbian Engine Co. #1 decorate their firehouse for the holiday season!

The Officers and Members of the Hillcrest Fire Company would like to wish all who are celebrating a very happy Hanukkah!

Never Forget Pearl Harbor

Former 6-1750 all lettered up for it’s new department

**As of 2130 hrs Keyli has been located. Thank you to everyone for your assistance. Have you seen Keyli Flores-Garcia? If you have or know her whereabouts please contact Detective Fantasia of the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-721-9562.

The Officers and Members of the Hillcrest Fire Co. #1 would like to welcome Xavier Kistoo-Miles, Christopher Armida and Crishangel Martinez as our newest members!The Officers and Members of the Hillcrest Fire Co. #1 would like to welcome Xavier Kistoo-Miles, Christopher Armida and Crishangel Martinez as our newest members!

Late last night, just before midnight, the Hillcrest Fire Company was dispatched to an extrication on Pennington Way in the New Hempstead area of our district. Our Captain, 6-4 was first on scene and confirmed one vehicle on its side with the driver trapped. 6-Squad was first due and the crew quickly went to work to stabilize the vehicle before using the Rhyno Windshield Cutter to remove the windshield to free the driver. Once the driver was freed, the crews of 6-Squad and 6-Rescue had to use speedy-dry for the fluids that spilled onto the roadway as a result of the accident. Town of Ramapo Police Department and @Spring Hill EMS were also on scene. Great work by all!

Earlier this afternoon we were dispatched to a report of smoke in the building. Captain Pomeranz (6-4) was first on scene and confirmed smoke coming from the roof. 6-Tanker was first due and the crew made entry and met heavy smoke. The fire was located in the ceiling and Chief Youngman (6-1) who was command confirmed the working fire over the air. One line was stretched from 6-Tanker while crews from the Tanker and 1750 pulled ceilings and operated the line while the crew from 6-Tower set up and made cuts on the roof. Mutual aid was received from Tallman Volunteer Fire Department and Monsey Fire Dept. Great job by all! Photos courtesy of Dylan G. and 44-1

6-ATV 6-ATV, aka "The Beast" is a 2020 Ford F550 brush truck built by Danko. The ATV has a 400 gallon tank with a Kubota skid unit pump. The ATV can carry two firefighters and is designed to go into the woods to battle brush fires and can fit into any spot in our district that a larger piece of apparatus cannot fit. 6-ATV is stationed at our Ladentown Firehouse (6-102)

The services for Willie Allen are as follows: An outdoors Christian & Firematic service will be held on Thursday October 15th, 2020 at 1 PM at the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley located at 6 Hoyt Street Spring Valley. A precession of honor will follow those proceedings passing by the Hillcrest Fire Company (6-100) at 374 North Main Street. There will be no internment. Masks and social distancing required.

Earlier today, the Hillcrest Fire Company had the honor of using 6-Tower to fly the flag for the funeral procession of Volunteer Hose Company #2 Chief Engineer Emeritus William Heckett. Rest easy brother, we’ll take it from here.

It is with deep regret that The Hillcrest Fire Company announce the passing of longtime Trustee Willie Allen. We will post more info as soon as it becomes available. Rest easy Willie, we got it from here.