Ulster Hose
Company No. 5
The Ulster Hose Fire Department protects the 5th
fire District of the Town of Ulster, NY.
IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 911 | NON-EMERGENCY: 1 (845) 339-1280

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
Memorial Day Services
On Monday, May 26th, Ulster Hose hosted its annual Memorial Day Services at Headquarters. A dedicated crowd joined a large contingent of fire department members and the VFW Post #1386 in remembrance and honor. Ulster County Veterans Service Agency Director ...
Ulster Hose Mourns the Loss of Life Member Jim Williams
Ulster Hose members mourn the loss of life member James R. "Jim" Williams, who passed away on May 17, 2025. Williams joined the department on April 25, 1966. He reached life status after 25 years of service in 1991. His ...
Mutual Aid to Centerville-Cedar Grove for Structure Fire
On Wednesday, April 16th at approximately 1237 hours, Ulster Hose was dispatched under automatic mutual aid to the Centerville-Cedar Grove Fire Department for a second alarm structure fire. Upon dispatch, Unit 61-10 (Engine 4) is to standby at the Cedar ...