Fire Explorer Recruitment Night (Tuesday, May 24th 7:30PM)

The Hughsonville Fire Department would like you to join us for an informational night on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:30PM.

Are you graduating from middle school and between the ages of 14-20, who is interested in a career in Fire or Emergency Medical Services? If you are, we want YOU to join our team!

Our Fire Explorer Program provides a ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday evening, the HFD was dispatched to a reported chimney fire at a residence located off of Marlorville Road. HFD units arrived on scene within 4 minutes to find a homeowner removing the pipe from the top of a wood burning stove. The house was full of smoke and the chimney pipe was occluded causing it to overheat and preventing the wood burning stove from ventilating into the chimney. Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

A Monday morning car fire on Tuscarora Drive threatened another vehicle and a residence. The crew on Engine 45-11 was able to quickly knock down the fire limiting the damage to the adjacent vehicle, while protecting the home.

Pre-Arrival Photos: Chris Burke... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday evening, New Hackensack FD joined the HFD for joint training provided by Central Hudson Gas & Electric. Central Hudson’s Director of Gas Operations and his team instructed members from both departments on a multitude of subjects, including natural gas recognition and safety, gas metering, and shut off considerations and processes. Central Hudson brought their Gas Safety trailer, which included ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the Hughsonville Fire Department mourn the loss of Past Captain Kevin Dooley. Captain Dooley served our department from 2005 through 2008. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dooley family during this difficult time. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 5:37am, the Hughsonville Fire Department was dispatched, under preplanned mutual aid, to assist the New Hackensack Fire Department for a reported barn fire on Widmer Road in the Town of Wappinger. Arriving units found a commercial garage containing multiple vehicles and a fuel tank heavily involved in fire. HFD 45-31 (Engine-Tanker) responded with manpower and established ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:02am, February 27, 2022, Hughsonville Fire Department was dispatched with 45-31(Tanker) to the New Hackensack Fire District for a reported garage fire. Hughsonville Fire Department responded with 45-1(Chief), 45-2(Asst. Chief), 45-7(Dist. Duty Captain) and 45-31 with a crew of four firefighters. Hughsonville's 45-32(Tanker) and a crew of two firefighters were also requested by New Hackensack ... (Full Story & Photos)

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

For Additional Information Contact: District Duty Captain William Beale (914) 475-4075

On Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 10:00am, the Hughsonville Fire Department was dispatched for a possible house fire at 6 MacFarlane Road in the Town of Wappinger. Residents contacted Dutchess County 911 and reported smoke coming from a closet in a living room.
The first Hughsonville ... (Full Story & Photos)