Ulster Hose had a very busy July, which included going mutual aid to Port Ewen for an apartment fire, mutual aid to Napanoch with the dive team, a two-car head-on motor vehicle accident with entrapment near Station 2, and mutual aid to the City of Kingston for a house fire.
City of Kingston
On July 12th, Car 1, Car 3 and Truck 1 went mutual aid to Kingston for a second alarm at 73 Abruyn Street. Battling above 100 degrees temperatures during the incident, members assisted as the FASTeam and set up a rehabilitation unit.
Members at the rehabilitation area in the City of Kingston
Head-On MVA
On July 21st at approximately 2151 hours, a dispatch went out for a two-car head on MVA at the intersection of Route 9W and Belvedere Lane. Car 2 arrived and reported one vehicle on its side with a patient still trapped, and another vehicle with 5 patients for evaluation due to injuries. Members aboard Engine 1 and Rescue 3 immediately stabilized both vehicles and quickly removed the patient in the car on its side. In the other vehicle, 2 of the 5 patients were extricated to avoid any further injuries. The roadway was shut down for about one hour.
One vehicle showing extrication with the other on its side in the background at the head-on MVA
Dive Team
On July 16th at approximately 1854 hours, the dive team was dispatched to the Napanoch Fire District for a reported drowning. Working alongside the Ulster County Sheriff’s dive team and mutual aid companies already at the scene, divers and gear from UHFD entered the water in dangerous conditions and wooded area to try and locate the victim. One diver was deployed and quickly located the individual in about 5 minutes. Members then assisted the City of Kingston rope rescue team with removing the individual. Despite all efforts by first responders, the victim was pronounced at the scene. UHFD would like to offer our thoughts to the individual’s family and friends. The dive team was back in service at approximately 2300 hours.
Dive team operations in Napanoch
Port Ewen (Company 48)
On July 26th at approximately 1822 hours, Ulster Hose was dispatched mutual aid to the Port Ewen Fire Department for a working apartment fire with possible entrapment. Ladder 2 was requested to the scene while Engine 4 was requested to standby at the Port Ewen fire house. Cars 1 and 4 arrived and updated units that 2 apartment buildings had heavy fire on the top floor of both structures. While en route, Ladder 2 was updated to be put to work upon arrival to assist with fire suppression and searches. Meanwhile, Engine 4 had their assignment upgraded as well, being requested to the scene to assist with manpower. Both units operated for an extended time assisting with fire suppression and overhaul. Utility 2 would later respond to the scene with refreshments and misting fans and collaborated with Esopus Ambulance for a rehabilitation area. Centerville-Cedar Grove performed standby coverage at Ulster Hose HQ and responded, with other UHFD members, to three other calls within district until the return of units at approximately 2130 hours.
Ladder 2 operating at the apartment fire in Company 48’s district.
Members that responded to the the mutual aid fire in Port Ewen.
Members operating alongside Esopus ambulance at the rehabilitation area in Port Ewen.