City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department NY Local 596

10/09/2026

🚛🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Poughkeepsie is once again offering FREE bulk curbside pickup for our residents, and registration begins next week!

If you have an old couch, mattress, or other big items you want to get rid of, the City is here to help. Just sign up October 12-16 by calling the Department of Public Works Dispatch at 845-451-4111 and leaving a message with your name, address, and phone number.

You can have up to 5 items picked up. Our sanitation crews will be out on Wednesday, October 21 to haul everything away.

Remember: You must register to have your items picked up!

Check our website for more info and to see which items are allowed: https://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/413

10/08/2026

DURHAM FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

(DURHAM COUNTY, N.C) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation received a request for assistance from the City of Durham Fire Department regarding an early-morning structure fire. Around 3:15 AM today, a 911 call reported a fire at 410 Marly Dr., Durham, NC. The first fire truck arrived at 3:21 AM, and smoke and flames were visibly coming from the structure. Firefighters began their work, and additional units were en route.

The structure is a multi-story commercial building that appears to have been used as a residence. Firefighters made entry into the building and began battling the blaze. At 3:31 AM, a portion of the building’s roof collapsed, causing the second floor to collapse as well. Multiple firefighters were on the roof and inside on the first floor during the collapse. Several firefighters on the first floor were trapped. As a result, one of the firefighters was killed in the line of duty, and two others were injured. The two injured were taken to Duke Medical Center for treatment. All occupants evacuated the building before the fire department arrived and were not injured.

The SBI’s Arson Unit was requested to investigate the cause and origin of the fire and the circumstances of the fatality. The SBI has special agents on scene collecting evidence and investigating. The SBI will be the lead investigating agency for this event.

The following agencies responded and are working the event in some capacity:

— City of Durham Fire Department
— City of Durham Police Department
— Durham County EMS
— Durham County Sheriff’s Office
— Durham City/County Emergency Management
— Raleigh Fire Department
— ATF
— North Carolina OSFM
— SBI

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and additional information may be released by the SBI when available.

10/05/2026

City UTV1 was requested to Arlington Fire District for an injuries hiker on the Locust Grove property.

10/03/2026

A raccoon that was brought to Rhinebeck Animal Hospital yesterday has tested positive for rabies. The individuals who transported the animal did not provide their contact information or details about where the animal was found. The Dutchess County Department of Health is asking the two individuals, or anyone who knows their identities, to please contact the Health Department as soon as possible regarding their potential rabies exposure.

If you or your pet had direct contact with a raccoon or other wildlife behaving unusually in the Rhinebeck area, call DCDOH immediately at (845) 486-3404 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or (845) 320-1656 on nights and weekends. Rabies is preventable if treated promptly after exposure. Please do not approach wildlife and report animals exhibiting unusual behavior.

To learn more visit: dutchessny.gov/rabies.

09/28/2026

Today is you last chance to get in on the Back to School raffle. The drawing will be held at 6 o’clock tonight at JD’s Pub & Brew on Ho**er Ave. all are welcome to attend, and last minute tickets will be available for purchase based on availability.

09/22/2026

We would like to congratulate G1 E2 Lt.Kenny Garon on his recent promotion to Captian. Capt.Garon will take over the Fire Dept training. Congrats Capt. Keep up the good work.

09/21/2026

We would like to congratulate G1 Ladder 1 Fireman Kevin Jowell on his promotion to Lieutenant. LT.Jowell will be working on G4 Engine 3. Congrats Brother…

09/10/2026

Probies first week in school.

09/06/2026

Fireman’s Fireman…..

Congratulations to City of Poughkeepsie Deputy Fire Chief Chris Burke on his recent promotion!

I am beyond proud of this guy 💥 I joined the fire service in the early 90’s because of my God Father - Uncle Paul E. Dansereau - who was very active in the S.W. Johnson Engine Co. #2 - Wappingers Falls FD, alongside Chris’s father, Tommy Burke and his grandfather, “Sparky.” To this day, I remember Sparky poking his head over my aunt and uncle’s fence from the back of the firehouse to say hello to my family. Years later, as a volunteer fire chief I shared many fire scenes with Chris and his father, at times we were all chief officers. Honestly, I wouldn’t be in my current role today if it wasn’t for those formative years as a young chief officer, so many years ago.

To see Chris achieve the title of Deputy Chief in the City of Poughkeepsie is almost nostalgic, in a way!

Congrats, Chief, I look forward to working with you in your new capacity!