Recently, the members of the Clinton Heights Fire Department visited the Red Mill Elementary School for our annual Fire Prevention Week visit. We were able to share the message of fire prevention and safety education with the students.

We reviewed this year’s theme “Every second counts, plan two ways out!” Every family should have an escape plan for their home with two ways out of each room. We reviewed the need to have and practice their escape plans at least twice per year.

As always, the students enjoyed the visit and especially getting to see Sparky and our fire apparatus. We’re grateful to Principal John Caporta and the staff at Red Mill Elementary for supporting our mission to educate the students about fire safety.

On Saturday October 14th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, we will host an open house at Station 1 on Hampton Avenue. Please stop by with your children. We will have our trucks out for them to sit in, gear for them to try on and other fun things to do. They can even put out a “fire” on our digital simulator with a real fire hose. We’ll have many “photo ops”, so bring a camera!

The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” ‎This reinforces why everyone needs an escape plan. If you do not have an escape plan for your home, please make one with your whole family. Also, please practice this plan at least twice a year.

Today our members gathered to pay respect and honor those who gave their lives helping others on September 11, 2001. The annual ceremony was hosted by the Melvin Roads American Legion Post. Several local dignitaries addressed the attendees, including Town Supervisor Jack Conway and County Executive Kathy Jimino. We take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th as well as those who have passed away in the years since 2001. We continue to pray for those suffering from 9/11 related illnesses.

We are thankful to be a part of such an important occasion. Our members are proud to serve as firefighters in our community.

Sixteen years later… Gone but never forgotten!

On a beautiful Friday morning, members of the Clinton Heights Fire Department assisted with the Character Education Walk at our community’s elementary school. This was the 3rd annual walk for the Red Mill School. Throughout the year, the students learn about good character traits and the walk is a culmination of these lessons and a fund raiser for a chosen charity. The fire department leads the entire school group through Hampton Manor and around the lake. When the group returns to school grounds, they were greeted by Truck 8 flying the American Flag.

We are honored to participate in this very worthwhile event.