East Herkimer Fire Dept.

On January 22, while EHFD was conducting its monthly training, the department was dispatched to a chimney fire on Smalls Bush Rd. Upon arrival, units were met with a chimney fire that extended into the second floor of the structure. The fire was confined to one room on the second floor with significant heat, smoke, and water damage throughout the residence. East Herkimer was assisted at the scene by Mohawk and Little Falls Fire Departments along with MOVAC Ambulance Service.

The East Herkimer Fire Department assisted the Frankfort Fire Department along with departments from four counties at the scene of a major fire at the former Union Tools Factory. The fire consumed approximately eight buildings during the blaze.

The East Herkimer Fire Department provided manpower, a tanker and an engine to assist the Middleville Fire Department at the scene of a large barn fire in the early morning hours of July 31, 2012 on Hard Scrabble Road in the Town of Fairfield. Middleville was also assisted at the scene by Newport, Salisbury, and Mohawk Fire Departments along with KVAC ambulance. Schuyler Fire Department was on standby at the Newport Fire Station. Several head of cattle were lost in the blaze.

The East Herkimer Fire Department along with multiple fire agencies assisted the Poland Fire Company on July 18, 2012 at the scene of several structures on fire including a large barn and a residence. Water was shuttled to the scene by approximately a dozen tankers.

206 Grant Rd Russia Fire 07182012 Courtesy of Poland Fire Co.

In the early morning hours of Thursday July 12, 2012 the East Herkimer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on McKennan Road. The occupant of the residence met firefighters outside and reported that he had also saved his cat. The fire was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes however the home was heavily damaged by heat, smoke, and water. EHFD was assisted at the scene by Mohawk, Frankfort, and Schuyler Fire Departments as well as MOVAC. Herkimer Fire Department established a fill site at a hydrant in the village. The Red Cross assisted the occupant of the residence and the East Herkimer Ladies Auxiliary provided hydration and refreshments for emergency responders.

The occupant reported that his smoke alarm woke him from a sound sleep, allowing him to escape safely. Please take the time to test your smoke alarms and make sure that you have one in each bedroom, outside of your sleeping area, and on each floor so that you will have adequate warning. Also practice your home escape plan with you family to make sure that you are prepared.

Herkimer Evening Telegram Article Link:http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x642577042/Smoke-alarm-credited-with-saving-man-s-life