| Millerton Fire Company |
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| Motto: "Fifty One Pride" | |
| Established | 1892 |
| Staffing | ~70 |
| Annual Calls | ~350 |
| Stations | 1 |
| Engines | 3 |
| Trucks | 8 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| EMS Units | 2 |
| Tenders | 1 |
| EMS Level | BLS |
| Fire chief | Jason Watson |
| Commissioner | George Lind |
| Website | www.millertonfire.com |
The Millerton Fire Company provides full-time fire and EMS services to the residents and businesses of the town of Northeast and the Village of Millerton. The fire company is incorporated, and overseen by a board of commissioners that make up the Northeast Fire District, under which Millerton operates. Millerton has been in service since 1892, then known as the E.H. Thompson Hose Company. Millerton is staffed by approximately 70 volunteers, located in one station in the heart of the village. Millerton's Dutchess County Department Of Emergency Response ID number is "51". The number of calls the MFC runs in a calendar year totals on average in the mid 300's.
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The Millerton Fire Company covers 53 square miles (140 km2) in the northeast corner of Dutchess County. A portion of the district lies within a valley, while the rest is on top of several mountains in the area. A variety of hamlets make up a good amount of the town itself besides the village of Millerton, including the hamlets of Boston Corners and Shekomeko. Millerton also has Rudd Pond, a Taconic State Park, as well as a few other bodies of water. All areas are tied together by Route 22, which runs through the middle of the town North to South, and US Route 44 which crosses it.
The Millerton Fire Company currently runs two engines, one rescue, and one brush truck utility to any call within their response area, totaling approximately 43 square miles (110 km2). In March, Millerton is expecting the delivery of a Tanker, and another Engine in June. The fire district also provides services when requested to neighboring departments districts, which includes Amenia Fire Department in Amenia NY, and Lakeville Hose Company in Salisbury CT.
Chief Jason Watson
1st Assistant Chief Jim Milton
2nd Assistant Chief Joshua Schultz
Captain Mike Humbert
1st Lieutenant John Snyder
2nd Lieutenant Christopher Segelken
51-11 - First Due Engine - A 2010 International/Rosenbauer, with a 1500GPM Pump, Compressed Air Foam System, and a 500-US-gallon (1,900 L) tank.
51-14 - Second Due Engine - A 1996 Freightliner/KME, with a 1250GPM Pump with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), a 1,000-US-gallon (3,800 L) tank is on board.
51-13 - Third Due Engine - 51-13 - A 1989 Mack/Middlesex Pumper/Tanker. 13 Features at 1500 GPM Pump with 1,600 US gallons (6,100 L) on board
51-31 - Tanker - A 2010 Kenworth/Rosenbauer 2,000-US-gallon (7,600 L) Tanker with a 1250 gpm pump on board.
51-51 - Rescue - A 2000 Freighliner/E-One Rescue. 51 Features an Amkus extrication set that is pre-connected. An Eagle Cadet Air System, and a 6000 Watt Light Tower are just a few of its many features.
51-61 - A 1991 GMC 3500 Brush Truck carrying 300 US gallons (1,100 L).
The Millerton Fire Company Rescue Squad runs two basic life support ambulances to medical runs within the district. Advanced Life Support is provided by Northern Dutchess Paramedics, which has a station right in the town as well.
Rescue Captain Mark McAvoy
Rescue Lieutenant Marcia Hamm
Rescue Lieutenant Donna Flynn
51-71 - A 2006 Ford/PL Custom Type I Ambulance, 4WD capable.
51-72 - A 2006 Ford/PL Custom Type II Ambulance.
Millerton has a number of Firefighters who can also operate as Fire Police, directing traffic at the scene of incidents or when requested by a police agency.
Fire Police Captain Mike Milton
Fire Police Lieutenant Bernie Silvernail
Fire Police Lieutenant Bill Lutz
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