About Ulster Hose Co. 5
Our district is approximately 13 square miles, covering the county’s shopping and manufacturing hub, the Hudson Valley Mall, the future iPark87, two elementary schools, a middle school, and a population of approximately 7,000 residents.
The company – which staffs the fire district – is all volunteer with 70+ active members, and we provide fire and EMS response, as well as fire prevention and community outreach programs.
News & Events
Past Chief Appa Reaches 50 Years of Service
Ulster Hose honored past Chief Sam Appa on reaching 50 years of service in September of 2026. Chief Appa joined the department ranks on September 13, 1976, and became a life member in September of 2001 after 25 years of ...
9/11 Ceremony at Ulster Hose Headquarters
On Friday, September 11th at 6:30pm, Ulster Hose will be hosting an Ulster County ceremony recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the heinous 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks. Numerous Ulster County fire companies and police companies, as well as some from Dutchess County, ...
Mutual Aid to Company 48
On Monday, August 10th at approximately 1650 hours, Ulster Hose was dispatched to a 2nd alarm structure fire in the Port Ewen Fire District. Ladder 2 responded with a crew of 7 for the FAST team, while Engine 4 responded ...
