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NHFD News

Your New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department responded to 117 alarms
during the month of April 2024 as indicated by the monthly call report
listed below by category:

Fires = 0
EMS = 62
Hazardous = 15
Service Type = 10
Good Intent = 8 NHFD Holds American Red Cross Blood Drive
False Alarms = 22
Overpressure = 0 The New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department will host an American Red Cross
Mutual Aid = 0 Blood Drive on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 1pm to 5pm at the fire station.
Weather Related = 0 Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-RED CROS (1-800-733-2767).
Other = 0 Reservations are appreciated and walk-ins are always welcome.
Total Calls for the Month of April 2024 = 117.
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Of the 117 alarms, 103 were in the town and 14 were in the village.
There were no mutual aid alarms during the month of April. New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department
Total alarms year-to-date through April 30, 2024, = 451.
Some of the calls listed above - such as Fires, EMS, and Hazardous - are self- Presents
explanatory. Others such as Service, Good Intent and Other Alarms are not. Service
Calls include water or animal problems, public assistance or standbys. Good Intent The 20th Anniversary
refers to responding but did not find anything or canceled in route. Other alarms Fire Truck Spectacular
include explosions, carbon monoxide, smoke or sprinkler detector activations.
The figures above do not include other activities by members of the department Thursday, July 18th
such as Fire Prevention details, training, parades, Open House and other various
department committee meetings that take place throughout the year. 6-9pm

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The Chief and members of The New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department would
like to remind everyone that is always important to have our address clearly marked. Sci-Fi Horror Fest
In the first four months of 2024, the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department
has responded to 451 alarms for assistance. Over half of these alarms were calls for SCI-FI Horror Fest will be held at Vernon Downs Hotel and Casino on August
medical emergencies. The great increase in activity at the firehouse both days and 16th & 17th. We will have celebrities such as Llyod Kaufman co owner producer
nights is due to an increase in our community population and businesses within our Director from Troma Films and creator of “Toxic Avenger”.
fire district. It is estimated that at any given time, there can be over 15,000 shoppers We also have CJ Graham who played Jason Vorhees in friday the 13th part 6th, and
and others passing through our community daily. more. Celebrity guests to be announced soon! We have a diverse array of vendors
During an emergency, being able to have the Fire Department, Emergency Medical and Tattoo Artists from Nevermore Collective Tattoo will be there. We will have a
Services (E.M.S.), and Police Department find your house or business quickly is “V.I.P PARTY” Celebrity panels, a live movie riff and more! Tickets on sale now at
important. If there is no number on your house, mailbox, or business, critical time www.sci-fihorrorfest.com.
is lost. A difference in minutes can mean the difference to a positive outcome in an
emergency. NHFD is equipped with many tools to help arrival time. Some of these
tools are text messaging and radio transmissions of the call address, some others are
maps and computers with GPS of our fire district. However, clearly affixed house or
business numbers are imperative for us to get to the exact scene in a timely manner.
We have observed recently some properties are not clearly marked with any
numbers at all. Additionally, many residents overlook the fact that street numbers
attached to the front of the house, or business, are often obstructed by landscaping
or even impossible to see clearly at night.
So, you may be wondering, what are some of the recommendations for house or
business numbers? How small is too small? What about colors? The following are
some of the basic recommendations:
Must be Arabic numerals. Fancy numbers or numbers that are spelled out may
be aesthetically pleasing but are very difficult to read quickly from the street. They
should be displayed horizontally as well.
Need to be a minimum of four (4) inches high and in a contrasting color to their
immediate background. Brass or bronze numbers are difficult to see in the day to
nighttime. A reflective type of material would be a great consideration as well.
Must be displayed on the front of the dwelling and visible from the street.
If the dwelling is located a good distance from the front property lot line, the
number should be displayed on a gate post, fence, mailbox, or other appropriate
place that will make it visible from the street from all directions when approaching
from the street.
Cannot be obstructed by shrubs, trees, decorations, etc.
Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to post their house numbers too!
Emergency personnel cannot help you if they cannot locate your home or business.
Thank you for helping us help you!
For more information on your New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department please
visit: www.nhfd.com.