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April NHFD News intrusions, comprise just the tip of the iceberg of undesirable situations that Fire

Your New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department responded to 103 alarms during Police must prevent.
the month of February 2025. The monthly call report is listed below by category. To cooperate with the NHPD - Owing to their common causes of protection,
Fires = 1 safety, and order, the Fire Police cooperate regularly with the New Hartford Police
Department.
EMS = 46 To protect the property - at the scene of a fire until the Chief releases the fire police
Hazardous = 4 from duty and turns the responsibility over to other police agencies or to the owner.
Service Type = 11 To carry out the orders of the Chief – The Chief is in command at all fires and
Good Intent = 14 emergencies.
False Alarms = 27 Although, Fire Police prevent unauthorized entry into the scene, they remain alert
Weather Related = 0 to the fact that bystanders may possess critical information. In addition, they protect
Other = 0 the scene's evidence and report unusual events or happenings.
Total Calls for the Month of February 2025 = 103. When the public approaches a scene, Fire Police members may ask you to slow
Of the 103 alarms, 84 were in the town and 15 were in the village with 4 mutual aid down and, in some cases, – move over. This is to protect the emergency personnel
alarms. This brings the total number of alarms for 2025 year to date to 201. and yourself against potential, and sometimes unfortunate, situations.
Some of the calls listed above - such as Fires, EMS, and Hazardous - are self- For the safety of 1st responders, police officers, tow truck operators and all
explanatory. Others such as Service, Good Intent and Other Alarms are not. Service emergency personnel, New York State enacted the New York State- “Move Over”
Calls include water or animal problems, public assistance or standbys. Good Intent Traffic Law – VTL 1144-a(a). The law requires motorists to move over and change
refers to responding but did not find anything or canceled in route. Other alarms lanes -when it is safe to do so- to give safe clearance to law enforcement officers,
include explosions, carbon monoxide, smoke or sprinkler detector activations. firefighters, ambulance operators, utility works, tow truck operators, and sanitation
The figures above do not include other activities by members of the department workers to operate during and including an emergency. In some cases, disabled
such as Fire Prevention details, training, parades, Open House and other various vehicles are included when their flashers are on. Under VTL 1144 a (a), fines can
department committee meetings that take place throughout the year. range up to $150 for the first offense and up to$ 300 for the second offense within 18
months with 2 points on your license.
Fire Police units exist in fourteen states including Connecticut, Delaware, Florida,
Fire Police Serve a Valuable Function Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
To the Department and Our Community West Virginia. In fact, some texts dating back to the 1850’s, list Burlington County,
Since the 1950’s, The New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department is proud to have a New Jersey, as forming the first Fire Police unit.
contingent of Fire Police members who answer the call of duty when the need arises. Thank you for keeping all 1st responders safe!
These individuals must attend and pass a specialized 21-hour training course. Upon For additional NHFD news and happenings please visit www.NHFD.com
completion, they must meet all the requirements under the New York State General
Municipal Law, Section 209 (C) and Article 41 of the New York State CPL, Section
2.1.0 after which they take an oath of office and become sworn officers of the law NHFD Recruit NY Open House
– known as Peace Officers. As a Peace Officer, they are empowered with full police The New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department will host the annual Recruit NY
powers, including that of arrest, if need be, but just as important, these individuals Open House event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the station, 4 Oxford Road from
are responsible to protect fellow firefighters and their equipment while protecting 9:00am to Noon. The Open House features educational opportunities in CPR, AED
the public from the dangers in and around a fire emergency incident scene. These Training and Fire Extinguisher Training, various displays, and station and apparatus
individuals are listed with the Central Registry of Police and Peace Officers at the tours. This is a great opportunity to see what the New Hartford Fire Department and
New York State, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety, in the fire service has to offer for volunteer opportunities within the village and town
Albany. of New Hartford. There are all kinds of different opportunities depending on your
Currently, ten individuals serve as active Fire Police members although additional interests.
department members have completed the course but remain as active firefighters. The department has training every Tuesday night on all aspects of the fire service.
The public will recognize these individuals by their bright “safety” lime yellow In addition to the training, there is a variety of community events and committees
outerwear which maybe a jacket, vest, or raincoat, depending upon the time of year to be a part of throughout the year.
and weather conditions. They are issued strobe hand lights and other traffic safety Stop by The Open House and see what your future may hold.
equipment, such as barricades to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities.
Their duties are as follows:
To regulate traffic at emergency scenes - The Fire Police detachment manages
traffic at emergency scenes to protect firefighters from external dangers. SAVE THE DATE
To protect the general public at the scene of a fire - Residents, owners, occupants,
relatives, transients, spectators, and even the news media might inadvertently New Hartford
hamper firefighting operations; therefore, Fire Police use tact and courtesy to
prevent them from being harmed or obstructing those operations. Memorial Day Parade
To keep fire areas clear for firefighting purpose - Fire Police provide room for
apparatus, emergency vehicles, service vehicles, and firefighters' personal vehicles, And NHFD Open House
among other things, park, operate, turn around, perform tanker operations, and lay
hose lines. Monday, May 26, 2025
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