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On August 28th Carman responded to an auto accident with possible entrapment.  First arriving units found one vehicle on its roof and the other with substantial front end damage.  Fortunately  there were only minor injuries to the drivers.  However both vehicles didn't fare so … [Read more...]

On August 26th members of the Carman Fire Department were joined by members of the Ft Hunter Fire Department for a day of golfing at Stadium Golf course.  A great time was had by all as we had the chance to mingle with our brothers from down the road.  Congratulations to all who … [Read more...]

On Thursday June 29, members once again practiced RV fires.  This time foam was used in suppression efforts.  Hopefully we won't need these skills this summer. Drive safe everyone. … [Read more...]

On June 26, members of the Carman Fire Department were dispatched to six calls in the period of 30 minutes due to various power outages.  The biggest event occurred when primary lines came down in the front yard of a house causing quite the show.  First arriving units found the … [Read more...]

On Thursday June 15th the Carman FD prepared for the upcoming travel season by training to extinguish RV fires.  We had three evolutions simulating engine, bedroom and living area fires.  The training, although valuable, will hopefully not be needed. Safe travels this summer. … [Read more...]

On June 12 Car 138 assisted with traffic control on a minor bus malfunction.  No one was injured and the bus was removed after a short delay. … [Read more...]

On Saturday June 10, the Carman Fire Department held its annual Chief's Inspection.  Each rig was meticulously cleaned and detailed during May and inspected in June .  After much poking and opening the inspectors declared R-134 the winner. Special thanks to Rotterdam District … [Read more...]

Join the members of the Carman Fire Department and the City of Schenectady in Honoring "Hometown Hero" Richard Farry.  Rich was born in Schenectady and proudly served Rotterdam as a member of the Carman Fire Department.  Rich served in many capacities including Chief, President … [Read more...]

On Monday, May 1 the Carman Fire Department responded to a report of a basement fire on Fiero Ave. Arriving nit were met with the smell of burning plastic. Upon investigation, crews found an overheat sump pump that had started to burn it's casing. A very special thank you to the … [Read more...]

Once again Santa will be joining the members of the Carman Fire Department to visit residents in  our district.  In conjunction with his visit we will also be collecting toys for the Toys For Tots program.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.  Have a safe and happy … [Read more...]