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)

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 145pm Putnam 911 dispatched Lake Carmel Fire Dept to a reported house fire. Upon arrival of Asst Chief Kenny Launzinger he found smoke coming from an attic area. A call went out for mutual aid from surrounding agencies. With the assistance of Kent Police the all the tenants were evacuated. The fire was located in the attic and quickly extinguished by first arriving crews. ... (Full Story & Photos)