2009 News
January
January 5, 2009
At approx. 0820 on Jan 5, 2009 West Athens Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire by Greene County 911. The fire location was on Schoharie Turnpike in the Town of Athens. Upon arrival of West Athens car 27-0 confirmed a large commercial building fire and requested Catskill Fire with T3-15 and Athens Fire with ETA 2-4. During the height of the fire West Athens command made additional requests for Catskill Fire with (2) ETA's, Leeds Fire to relocate to West Athens Station 2 and (1) tanker from Earlton Fire to the scene. Catskill Fire Car 3-10 requested Kiskatom Fire and Hudson Fire Tower 3-2 relocate to Catskill's Central station for standby duty.
During the fire on Schoharie Turnpike, Catskill Fire along with Kiskatom and Hudson were dispatched to 2 different calls in Catskill. Both calls were service related and did not require any fire Department activity.
January 4, 2009 - Guestbook launched
We've launched a Guestbook! Please use this area to post your opinions or suggestions and respond to other posts. We look forward to reading your comments.
Jan. 1, 2009 - New Year, New Officers
With the start of the new year the new line officers assume their responsibilities.
Department Chief: Jack Ormerod Sr.
1st Assistant Chief: Jonathan Dees
2nd Assistant Chief: Paul Ormerod Jr.
Captain: Harold Rivenburgh
1st Lieutenant: Randy Ormerod
2nd Lieutenant: Barry Sheil III
Safety Officer: Glenn Kazanjian
Training Officer: Robert Wade
Fire Police Captain: Ronald Smith