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Ramsey Fd and Ramsey Rescue to Piermont NY after Sandy DECEMBER 03 - On November 24, 2012, a contingent of Ramsey Firefighters and Rescue Squad members went to help the members of Piermont FD clean up their quarters and apparatus after Hurricane Sandy. Since the storm, members of Piermont FD have had almost no time as they continue to answer calls to tend to there own firehouse. A effort spearheded by Sparkill FD brought over 65 firefighters from all over Rockland ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of Ramsey FD and Ramsey Rescue, with Piermont FD 13 Rescue

Hurricane Sandy OCTOBER 28 - As of this writing it seems that Hurricane Sandy will affect our town beginning with rain starting tonight and continue thru Wednesday. Sandy may produce sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph that could last for more than 24 hours and gusts may top 80 mph. Residents and emergency responders should be preparing for widespread power losses possibly for a period greater than 24 hours. Residents should move ... (Full Story & Photos)

Perfect Weather for Golf Classic JULY 26 - We had perfect weather for the golf classic. Just check out these photos. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before Tee Time, Temp : 76 , Humidity : 23% , Barely a cloud in site.

Mutual Aid to Allendale House Fire JULY 12 - On Wednesday afternoon July 11, the Allendale Fire Dept was dispatched to a reported kitchen fire at 24 West Crescent ave. First due units reported a working fire bringing mutual aid assistance to the scene. Ramsey engiine 432 and Tower Ladder 441 responded with Chief Carl Held (430), Asst Chief Randy Sterbinsky (440), and Capt John Krehel (470) along with a Rescue from Waldwick, FAST from Mahwah ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ramsey Fire Dept 2nd Annual Golf Invitational MAY 09 - Get out the clubs, the Ramsey Fire Department is sponsoring the 2nd annual RFD Golf Invitational. It will be held on July 21, 2012 at Loch Mor Golf Club in the Catskills. The cost is only $125 per golfer and that includes a full day of meals, golf and beverages as well as transportaion from Ramsey to the course and back. Last years inaugural event had over 80 golfers and featured a $10,000 hole ... (Full Story)

Ramsey firefighters practice drafting from lake APRIL 22 - On Monday April 16, 2012 members of the Department spent the evening practicing drafting water from a nearby lake. In anticipation of a potential drought this summer, the department may not be able to rely on the towns water system in the event of a fire. The seldom used practice of drafting water as a primary water supply requires pump operators to to hone their skills as it requires a certain ... (Full Story)

Update on New Utility Truck FEBRUARY 20 - On Monday February 20th, a few members of the Fire Department did a field inspection of the new truck. Things are progressing along. A final inspection of the truck will be done in the next week. The RFD expects delivery soon after that. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The front

New Utlity Truck Makes Progress FEBRUARY 05 - The new Utlity Truck (451) has been painted and is now in the process of the mounting of the necessary equipment. The FD expects delivery sometime later this month. A final inspection is planned before delivery so RFD members can go over the truck to ensure all is done properly. Once delivered, FD members will letter it and place and mount equipment for service. The truck will replace a former DPW ... (Full Story & Photos)

RFD Members Inspect New Truck DECEMBER 09 - Members of the RFD went to Odessey Specialty Vehicles in Wharton, N.J. on Friday afternoon to inspect the new utility truck that was ordered earlier this year. The truck is built on a 2012 Ford F-550 FWD 4-door chassis. The body construction has been completed and the vehicle will be prepared for paint and the installation of lights and other specific equipment. When the vehicle is placed in service ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Utility Unit 451

Photo By John Conklin

Firefighter Kerry Conklin Receives "Volunteer of the Year" Award NOVEMBER 13 - At the November Borough Council meeting, Ramsey Firefighter Kerry Conklin was awarded the "Volunteer of the Year" award from the Mayor & Council. Kerry joined the FD several years ago and has been very active with the Public Education team, who works many hours bringing Fire Prevention and safety education to groups of people of all ages during the year. This year she took an active role in scheduling ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tree on a House with Trapped Residents SEPTEMBER 04 - After the brunt of the storm came through and the sun started shining again, Irene was not done with us yet. Strong winds began blowing trees and power lines down into the night, which brought the now exhausted emergency services back on their toes. During the afternoon on Sunday, a call to the Ramsey PD, who in turn dispatched the FD, Rescue, and EMS units to 293 South Central ave. for a large tree ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tree into a garage on Elm Ave Photo by FF Kerry Conklin

Storm Totals SEPTEMBER 02 - When the paperwork was done and the equipment restored back to regular duty, we came up with the following statistics for Ramsey Fire: 80 calls answered between 10pm Saturday and Tuesday afternoon, including 55 during the time the storm was raging Saturday and Sunday. Almost 10 inches of rain fell here in Ramsey. and tropical storm force winds blew down some very large trees. Most residents if not ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mutual Aid to Allendale Garage Fire JULY 25 - At 2:00 A.M. on Monday 7/25 the Ramsey Fire Dept was called to Allendale for a fully involved garage fire on Franklin Turnpike. Tower Ladder 441 with Lt Jon Krehel (OIC) responded with Chief Jim Dougherty (430), Deputy Chief Randy Sterbinsky (450) and Captain Lou Warnet (460). Tower 441 was directed into the driveway and instructed to go to work with a master stream and then assist in extensive overhaul. ... (Full Story)

Thank You .....

Thank You Ladies !!!!! JUNE 15 - The Ramsey Jr Woman's Club has recently donated to the Local Emergency Services ... Thank You ladies for your hard work and time ... The money donated to the fire department has been used for the purchase of FIT - 5 .... Fire Interruption Technology....a new tool in the fire service to be deployed by first arriving Chiefs to "hold" a fire in check until the troops arrive. Thank You!... (Full Story & Photos)

Monsignor Cull Retires JUNE 14 - On Sunday June 12,2011 , Monsignor Cull Served his last Mass as Pastor of the St Paul's Parish.. Monsignor has been a long time Chaplin of the Ramsey Fire Department and a long time friend of the Department members. We wish him well along his journey of life .. Good Luck Good Health, and may God be with you sir!... (Full Story & Photos)

Senior Firefighter Arther Keys , Monsignor Cull, Ex-Chief George Rough

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