It’s hard to fathom the sacrifice those who have died in battle have made. Because of their gift, we get to enjoy freedoms few in other parts of the world have ever known. Let us all remember and honor those who have made this sacrifice for us. Here are just a few quotes that pay just a little honor to the men and women who have laid down their lives:

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves ... (Full Story & Photos)

Credit for this picture goes to Sam DiTullo on the Beacon Remembered FACEBOOK page for posting this picture of our company from 1951. Back then we'd have been a young, 30 year old department and now this year we celebrate our Centennial! WOW, time has flown and so much has changed. There was no marching in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but if all holds steady come watch us march in Saugerties, ... (Full Story & Photos)

https://memorials.riverviewbyhalvey.com/noel-schetter/4581403/index.php?_ga=2.101835394.2067316349.1618118475-1648571015.1618029527... (Full Story)

Open Burning in New York

Help Prevent Pollution and Wildfires

Burn ban in effect from March 16 through May 14.

Open burning of household trash releases dangerous compounds including arsenic, carbon monoxide, benzene, styrene, formaldehyde, lead, hydrogen cyanide and dioxin, among others. Open burning is also the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York.

Report all poachers and polluters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Taking the Oath of the Glenham Fire District : 43-1 Steve Buchman and 43-2 Brian Marron.
Congratulations guys and best of luck to you both! ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, October 3rd, at approximately 13:40 hours, the Glenham Fire Department (GFD) was dispatched for a Priority 1 medical call for a person who fell approximately 15 feet from a ladder. Upon arrival GFD EMTs found a male on a landing with multiple injuries. Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps. (BVAC) and Mobile Life Support Service arrived on the scene and requested the ETA of a medivac. GFD ... (Full Story & Photos)

I would like to take a minute to thank some of our newer members for creating a Memorial Hike in Honor of those who lost their lives during 911. As well as honoring those who lost their battle due to complications from this tragedy. Christian Broas , James Olson and Shawn Haight thank you for your coordination in putting this together. As a department we need members that are dedicated and take ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)