Glenham Fire District in the Town of Fishkill,
Dutchess County, New York

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 175 of the Town Law, and other applicable statutes, an annual election of the Glenham Fire District will be held on the 13th Day of December, 2022 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Slater Chemical Firehouse located at 76 Old Glenham Road, Glenham, N.Y. 12527 ... (Full Story & Photos)

So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire.

Top safety tips

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Meet Deputy Chief David Dross!

Dave has been a member of Glenham Fire Department since he was 16 years old, joining the department back in 1985. Dave has been a firematic officer for over 20 years, with a majority of these years serving as a chief officer. Dave is also an EMT with the department, and he takes so much pride in serving his community. Deputy Chief Dave is an asset to the members of ... (Full Story & Photos)

(Right up front we’re not saying not to own E-Bikes & Scooters: Please just know what you’re doing. Learn from your reputable E-Dealer. Properly maintain and store your E-bikes and E-scooters).

From our friends at the NFPA:

Electric bicycles and electric scooters, or e-bikes and e-scooters, are more popular than ever. These devices give riders a lower-cost and environmentally friendly way of getting ... (Full Story & Photos)

Let's meet Chief Steve Buchman!

Steve has been a member of the department for 33 years, joining back in 1989 at only 16 years old. Chief Buchman is also one of the few chiefs we've had that started out as a junior member.
Steve is a dedicated member of the company and he strives to be the best firefighter and chief that he can be. We are honored to have you as a leader of this department. Thanks ... (Full Story & Photos)

It’s known to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency, but do you know where it came from? In 1957, the National Association of Fire Chiefs proposed the idea that a single number be used to report all fires. With this in place, people were required to call different numbers depending on the emergency – i.e. fire was one number, police another, etc. In 1967, it was determined that this was counterproductive, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to our membership and the faculty and staff of Glenham Elementary School for helping us keep this beloved tradition going!... (Full Story & Photos)

What a proud day for the Slater Family at the Nyack Chief's Inspection Parade on Saturday, October 8th. Here's a bunch of pictures and a couple of video's of the days event for you to enjoy!

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