Lake Carmel Fire Department has teamed up with Red Cross in a Smoke Detector Installation Program for further information Email fireprevention@lcfd.com or call 845-225-3730 ext 1780 and somebody will return your call as soon as possibe
Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened conditions ... (Full Story)
At 5:11pm Lake Carmel FD members were dispatched to a one car motor vehicle accident with injury in front of Advanced Automotive on Rt 52. One person was transported to an area hospital while fire crews from Lake Carmel FD with assistance from Carmel FD keeping the road closed. Road is closed for an extended period of time while NYSEG replaces the utility pole.... (Full Story & Photos)
At 2:11am Lake Carmel FD was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on I84 east on ramp. Upon arrival of command they found a trailer engulfed in flames. Command requested assistance surrounding agencies. The even closed the ramp for over 12hrs. ... (Full Story & Photos)
New members of the Lake Carmel Fire Department came down Monday evening for basic training. The training involved going over where to find the SOG's and how they work, the basics of tunrout gear and SCOTT Packs. ... (Full Story & Photos)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, March 16
Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin March 16, and run through May 14. With spring approaching, DEC is reminding residents that conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most wildfires occur.
