Millerton Fire Department
| Millerton Fire Company | |
|---|---|
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| "Fifty One Pride" | |
| Agency overview | |
| Established | 1892 |
| Annual calls | ~350 |
| Staffing | ~70 |
| Fire chief | Keith Roger |
| Commissioner | George Lind |
| EMS level | BLS |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Stations | 1 |
| Engines | 3 |
| Trucks | 9 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| Ambulances | 2 |
| Tenders | 1 |
| Website | |
| http://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.
District layout
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.
Department Squads
Fire and Rescue
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.
Fire Officers
Chief Keith Roger
1st Assistant Chief Joshua Schultz
2nd Assistant Chief Jim Milton
Captain Cary Farrar
1st Lieutenant Jimmy Tanner Jr.
2nd Lieutenant Larry Selfridge
Fire apparatus
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).
Emergency Medical Services
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.
Rescue Squad Officers
Rescue Captain Mary Ann Belarge
Rescue Lieutenant KT McClune
Rescue Lieutenant Kelly Roger
Ambulances
51-71 - A 2006 Ford/PL Custom Type I Ambulance, 4WD capable.
51-72 - A 2006 Ford/PL Custom Type II Ambulance.
Support Vehicles
51-96 - A 2013 Chevy Tahoe Command/Suppprt/Staff flycar, with a rear mount command center.
Fire Police
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 Officers
Fire Police Captain Butch Johnson
Fire Police Lieutenant Bernie Silvernail
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Coordinates: 41°57′14.22″N 73°30′27.15″W / 41.9539500°N 73.5075417°W