We received an email from the NYS Office of the State Comptroller letting us know how low New York State is ranking in response rates to the 2020 Census. We are sharing that here with you, our community, now as a reminder that if you have not done so yet that it is not too late. Accurate accounting of who lives in our district can help with the funding from federal and state funding sources down ... (Full Story & Photos)

To our fantastic Glenham Community:

The Glenham Fire Department, along with our friends from the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Mobile Life Support, the Town of Fishkill Police Department and at times other area support services, has been providing birthday parades to the residents of Glenham during the major shutdown period of the Covid-19 Pandemic and it has been our honor and privilege to ... (Full Story)

Dutchess County has created a community resource guide for easy reference for residents to find information within the county in regard to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). You can easily find:

1. The Dutchess County Coronavirus Hotline (Additional Information, Transportation, Food, Volunteering)
2. Information on how to protect yourself & others
3. The symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if you get ... (Full Story)

This past week, Slaterpalooza committee members Keith and Donna Perkins prepared 15 lunches for Beacon FD and the staff at Vassar Brother's Medical Center. Members Danny and Karen O'Connor also made 30 lunches for Vassar. To date, Slaterpalooza has prepared and delivered almost 150 meals to those on the front line. Thank you for all you are doing during this difficult time!... (Full Story & Photos)

To all the residents in the Glenham Fire District:
Dutchess County on Thursday the 23rd at 7:00 pm.
We will come together and thank all those in Dutchess County who have been working tirelessly in Emergency Services, Health Care, Local Government, and all the supporting agencies in our communities by activating our house sirens in unison throughout the county.... (Full Story & Photos)

As a way to help spread smiles during this “stay at home” period, the Glenham Fire Department is taking requests for birthday parades. If your child has a birthday coming up, please reach out to us (via FB messenger or through email: Info@glenhamfire.com) and we will arrange to drive by your house with a parade of firetrucks.
This is a rough and scary time so let's continue to spread joy and positivity. ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are Proud of our Town Police Department.

Extra Proud of Police Officer Martyn.

Job well done.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night's training on our Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Gearing up, or donning gear, appropriately is our first step to safety on any sort of scene, whether that's a fire, car accident, or another rescue situation.

Our gear alone adds 60 pounds to our person, and that's not counting any additional tools we need! So using our gear often, and ... (Full Story & Photos)