p–13150116716030—-13150116716031—-13150116716032—-13150116716033–pp classMsoNormalAs Hurricane Irene bared down on the Capital Region theCarman Volunteers were kept busy all day running a multitude of calls fromWires Down to Alarm Drops to Mutual Aid Calls. The calls started around 4am Sundaywhen the outer edge of Irene was over the area and lasted well intoMonday.span stylemso-spacerunyesnbsp spanA total of 15 volunteer staffedthe Carman Firehouse for roughly 14 hours to aid in the response. Engine 135mini pumper and Utility 136 were outfitted with additional chain saws generatorsand pumps to the anticipated high call volume. pp classMsoNormalIn addition to calls within the districts of trees and wiresdown the Carman Volunteers also were dispatched to Rotterdam Junction toassist in removing victims from their homes as the Mohawk River overflowed itsbanks. Carman Volunteers assisted the water rescue teams for roughly 5 hours onMonday while the river crested. pp classMsoNormalOn Tuesday Carman Volunteers were requested by SchenectadyCounty Fire Coordinator to assist in pumping out basements in the StockadeDistrict of the City of Schenectady due to major flooding in that area.Volunteers from Carman and Rotterdam District 2 spent several hours down inthat area pumping out basements as best as possible. pp classMsoNormalWhen all totaled many hours went into keeping the residentsof Rotterdam District 3 safe from the winds and rains that Irene brought inaddition to providing assistance to our neighboring Fire Departments. span stylemso-spacerunyesnbspspanpp classMsoNormalnbsppp classMsoNormalMore Pictures to Follow p
