More than a quarter-million Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms are being recalled, over concerns they can fail to alert for fires, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Thursday’s recall of about 226,000 units, covers Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms, according to a notice posted ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday At 6:10pm Lake Carmel Fire/EMS and PC Medic 4 was dispatched to a reported head on collision in front of the Lakeview Church on Rt 52. Chief Justyn Lewis arrived on scene found two cars in the middle of Route 52 with multiple people injured. Putnam County EMS Director Casey Quake arrived and there was an immediate request for an additional Medic and BLS ambulance. Command requested assistance ... (Full Story)

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.

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At 1538hrs Lake Carmel Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries in the area of 611 Route 52. Assistant Chief Ken Launzinger arrived on scene found two vehicles with severe damage in the roadway. One vehicle had a person trapped with the other occupants out of the vehicle walking around. Prior to arrival of the rescue the person was removed and being tended ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the LCFD celebrated it’s 75th anniversary! 
It’s not exactly how we had planned to celebrate serving the Lake Carmel community since 1945 but we couldn’t let it just pass us by.(We gathered for a quick picture and immediately returned to social distancing.)In addition to commemorating this event we wanted to recognize an outstanding member with over 40 years of service. Today Chief Donohue awarded ... (Full Story & Photos)