Truck 4 is out driver training. In this clip we are testing the turning radius of the truck. At this location, the property owner installed a spot for us to turn around Truck 4 on pavement, later we found the pavement area was too small. The property owner added several feet to the turn around and now we can keep the truck from going off the pavement…risking damaging the apparatus and possibly getting stuck, or rolling over.
Cumberland Farms of Brunswick celebrated their Grand Opening today. Local dignitaries were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Brunswick No. 1 would once again thank Cumberland Farms for selecting us as their donating partner. For the next 30 days, Cumberland Farms of Brunswick will donate $.10 for every dispensed beverage including coffee, soda, and freezie drinks. Funds will be used for the purchase of new equipment. Pictured from left to right are President Rocco Capuano, Chief Steve Willson, Brunswick Councilman Dan Casale, Brunswick Supervisor Phil Herrnington, store manager Colleen, County Legislature Jake Ashby, County Executive Steve Mcloughlin, Brunswick Councilman Gordon Christiansen, Sheriff Patrick Russo and Brunswick Councilman Mark Balistreri. Thank you for your support!
Brunswick No. 1 is proud to announce that Luke Hakkinen has successfully completed the NYS FF1 class. Congratulations to Luke on a JOB WELL DONE ! The Firefighter 1 class is an intensive 104 hour long class spanning a 3 month long period. Students attend 2 night classes per week and Saturdays covering all aspects of basic firefighting including Structural and Vehicle firefighting, SCBA use, HazMat awareness, Building Construction, use of ladders, ropes and tools and much more.
Cumberland Farms at 630 Hoosick Rd will donate $.10 for each dispensed beverage including hot and iced coffee, fountain and frozen drinks to Brunswick No. 1. Come visit us there for a kick-off and Grand Opening event on Thursday, July 19th at 3pm. Whenever Cumberland Farms opens a new store, they choose a local non/not for profit to donate to and store management graciously chose Brunswick No. 1! From July 19th for 1 month, Cumberland Farms will donate $.10 for each dispensed beverage including hot and iced coffee, fountain and frozen drinks to Brunswick No. 1.! Proceeds of the donation will benefit our equipment fund. We greatly appreciate Cumberland Farms selecting us so please visit them often!
Brunswick No. 1 responded to a Structure fire late Friday night on Oxford Rd. Initial calls to the Rensselaer County 911 Center reported a basement fire and multiple animals in the building. Center Brunswick, Mt. View, and Spiegletown fire departments and Mohawk Ambulance assisted on the scene, along with new Bureau of Public Safety Director Jay Wilson. Eagle Mills provided coverage for the Brunswick No. 1 district during the alarm. The incident was investigated by the Rensselaer County Fire Investigation Unit and assisted by Deputy Fire coordinator Bill Gummer. The building was inspected by Town Code Enforcement and the residents were provided aide by the American Red Cross. Brunswick No. 1 would like to thank all of the neighboring departments and individuals that helped during the incident…a job well done!
Brunswick No. 1 was pictured in the nationally syndicated FIREHOUSE Magazine’s article for ‘Establishing Water Supply’. The picture was taken on the scene of a Structure Fire in the Brunswick No. 1 district on Frear Park View on April 2nd. Click on the link below for the article.
Challenge coins are becoming all the rage in the fire service. Brunswick No.1 is commemorating its 75th anniversary with our very own challenge coin! These coins are available to the public for a $10 donation. If you would like to support Brunswick No. 1 and would like one, call John Mainello at 518-928-3197. Quantities are limited, get yours today! There may be an additional charge for shipping.
Brunswick No. 1 opened their doors for the statewide RECRUIT NY day. Members were on hand to give a tour of the station, demonstrate our equipment and apparatus and join in some food and refreshments. We thank everyone who participated and Supervisor Herrington for making a surprise appearance, and those of the community who shared the day with us. Thank You!
CALLING THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY!
Saturday April 28th, we will be supporting the Recruit NY program available 11AM – 1PM. We are asking for all interested within Brunswick to please sign up with Brunswick Fire Company No. 1, Inc. to help us continue the support of our community!
Simply stop at the firehouse at 566 Hoosick Rd on April 28th. We will be supplying the necessary information to join and also be providing for the children as well.
Hope to see you there!
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