2006 News
December
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12/5/06 - Fire rages through Summit Ave Residence.
On Tuesday December 5, 2006, at approx 3:45am the Catskill Fire Department was dispatched to a
working structure fire at 6 Summit Ave. Upon arrival of the first unit the basement was fully
involved. Firefighters tried to advance the hose line into the building but due to a partial roof
collapse they had to retreat. As a result of the roof collapsing, they then turned to a defensive
attack, fighting the fire from outside the structure instead. The fire was brought under
control in about an hour and a half. Also responding to the scene were Hudson Fire, Athens Fire,
West Athens Fire, the Greene County Cause and Origin Team, NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control
(OFPC), NYS State Police and the Catskill Police Department. At this time two teens are being charged
with arson for starting this fire.
12/2/06 - Fire burns for hours before being reported.
At approx 6:00pm on Saturday December 2, 2006 the Catskill Fire Department was dispatched to a
structure fire at Cranesville Block located at the end of Fyke Rd just outside the Village of
Catskill. Upon arrival of the first unit there was a small fire in the corner of the building.
After extinguishing the fire and doing an initial observation of the scene it was apparent that the
fire had been burning for some time and had completely destroyed the building. At that time the chief
in charge requested the Greene County Cause and Origin Team, who then requested the NYS Office of Fire
Prevention and Control(OFPC). Firefighters remained on the scene for hours while investigators tried
to determine the cause of the fire. At this time the fire is still under investigation.
November
11/28/06 - Lehigh Cement Company makes generous donation following June fire.
On Sunday June 4, 2006 at approximately 8:10am the Catskill Fire Department responded to a call
for a possible structure fire at the old Lehigh Cement factory located on State Rt 9W in the Town of
Catskill. Upon arriving on the scene fire was evident and mutual aid companies were requested.
After a few hours the fire was under control but in the end it consumed a large portion of the
second floor consisting mainly of old offices, as well as the attic area. The Catskill Fire Company
was assisted by Malden West Camp Fire, Saugerties Fire, Kiskatom Fire, Leeds Fire, Athens Fire, and
Hudson Fire Departments.
On Friday, November 17, 2006 on behalf of Lehigh Cement Co., Plant Manager Cheryl McElroy made a
generous donation of $1,000 to the Catskill Fire Department for their services that day.
11/22/06 - New Rescue Truck
The new rescue truck, R3-16, has been put into
service, replacing the old M3-16, and will now be responding to calls.
11/19/06 - Thank You
We would like to thank all those who came to the
benefit breakfast on the 19th. A big thanks to those who helped out with the setting up, cooking,
serving, and breaking down of the event. It was a huge success raising over $5,000 to help support
Sean McCullough and his family. Thank You!
11/9/06 - New Rescue Truck
The new rescue truck has arrived in Catskill. It
will be put into service some time before the end of November.