Cold Spring Fire Company No. 1

10/11/2026

On Thursday October 8th at 19:49, CSFC was requested mutual aid to Garrison for a confirmed structure fire on Old Albany Post Road. 13-2-1 responded with a full crew of interior fire fighters. CSFC assisted with fire suppression and over haul of the barn that caught fire. CSFC was back in service at 22:50. CSFC worked along side numerous Putnam and Dutchess county agencies to bring the fire under control and protect any exposures from catching fire.

Photos courtesy of CSFC FF/Photographer Ian Saladyga

10/10/2026

On October 10th, CSFC was dispatched at 2:52 to an injured hiker on the undercliff trail. CSFC working along side North Highlands Fire Department, NYS parks staff, and Phillipstown Ambulance Corp entered the woods in Nelsonville to connect to the undercliff trail. We drove our ATV (13-8-2) as far up the trail as we could before hiking the rest of the way to the patient. Rescuers packaged the patient in a stokes basket and walked out of the woods onto a property on half moon ridge. CSFC and all units returned to service at 4:15.

This is turning out to be a busy hiking season so far. so we are once again urging the public to use caution and come prepared when using these trails. The more prepared and planned out your trip is the less likely you will need us to come rescue you. Mountain rescues are very time consuming incidents that at times require a large amount of resources.

10/09/2026

On Saturday October 3rd. CSFC responded to an injured hiker in the Hudson Highlands state park. This is the view from the Cold Spring Fire Company base command which shows just one part of the operation that took place.

On calls like these the command serves as the coordination point for the response, helping manage communications, track crews and resources, and coordinate the efforts of the multiple agencies working together on the incident.

Cold Spring Fire Company worked alongside North Highlands Fire Department, Philipstown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and the New York State Parks Department to provide assistance to a hiker in need. Crews continued working into the evening and until dark to ensure the patient received the care and assistance needed and was safely brought out.

Calls like this require communication, coordination, and teamwork across agencies. We appreciate the mutual aid and cooperation of everyone who worked together on this response.

As fall weather is now upon us and leaf peeping season has begun, we would like to remind everyone who wishes to use these trails to plan accordingly. Wearing the correct attire and knowing the route you wish to use will greatly reduce the need for our services. Mountain rescues can be extremely time consuming and dangerous to both the patient and rescuers entering the woods.

Photos courtesy of CSFC FF/photographer Ian Saladyga

09/09/2026

Labor Day Weekend marked the start of a busy fall hiking season for the Cold Spring Fire Company and its Mountain Rescue Team.
Over the holiday weekend, the team responded to two major calls—one for a Sick Person requiring ALS (Advanced Life Support) and another involving Traumatic Injuries requiring ALS. Both rescues were successful and serve as an important reminder to our community and visitors who enjoy our spectacular access to hiking and the great outdoors: always be prepared when setting out on a hike.
While we hope you never need us, you can be assured that if the unfortunate does occur while you are out on our trails, the Cold Spring Fire Company will be there to help, working alongside our mutual aid partners at the Philipstown Ambulance Corps, North Highlands Fire Department, and NY State Park Staff.

08/30/2026

This year, the Cold Spring Fire Company awarded the second George Stevenson Scholarship for Arts and Service to Haldane graduate, Sofia Kelly. Sofia has found joy and appreciation in creating connection through her music, and she will continue her singing career at the the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music where she will pursue a Bachelors of Music degree in Voice Performance. Both music and community service have had a profound impact on her life.

We are honored to have the opportunity to provide this scholarship over 10 years in the name of fire company member, George Stevenson. The gift of his artwork allowed the company to raise over $10K, which will be awarded to a graduating Haldane senior who embodies the values that the CSFC No. 1 represents – volunteerism, leadership, community service, and protection and care for our neighbors – and who plans to study art in college. We celebrate the impact art has had on George’s recovery, and the impact George has had on the Cold Spring community.

(pictured – Chief Matt Steltz, Sofia Kelly, President Lillian Moser)

08/14/2026

On Tuesday evening, members of the Cold Spring Fire Company and North Highlands Fire District came together for a mutual aid engine operations drill at Dockside Park.
The training focused on drafting operations using the park's dry hydrant, establishing a water supply to the engine, hose line advancement, and deck gun operations. Drills like these strengthen the teamwork and coordination that are essential when neighboring departments respond together on emergency incidents.
We are very fortunate to serve our community and have the opportunity to train in such a picturesque setting along the Hudson River.

07/31/2026

07/28/2026

07/15/2026

⚠️ UPDATE 7/20/2026 10:00 AM

There is no change in forecast today but there is a chance we may see a few temporary spikes of ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG), especially in Western New York, Central New York, and Eastern Lake Ontario.

To check your air quality, visit https://www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 6:20pm

As of 6pm, air quality in the Adirondacks worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and the Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 3:30pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory tomorrow, July 19th, for Central and Western NY for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 3pm

As of 3 p.m., air quality in the Upper Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 2pm

As of 2pm, air quality in the Adirondacks and Upper Hudson Valley regions worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 12pm

As of 12pm, air quality in the Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 11:10am

As of 11 a.m., air quality in Syracuse and Westchester County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 10:20am

As of 10am, air quality in Rochester worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and Syracuse and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 9:20am

As of 9am, air quality in Western New York worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’ and Westchester worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 8:20am

As of 8 am, air quality in the Southern Tier region worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and Rochester worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

Saturday air quality outlook: Shifts in the ongoing Canadian wildfire plume are expected to negatively impact air quality statewide today and create unhealthy conditions outdoors.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 7:30am

As of 7am, air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ Individual location conditions may vary.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 6:30am

As of 6 am, air quality in Buffalo and New York City worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and air quality in the Southern Tier and Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/17/26 at 3:30pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for tomorrow, July 18th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

- The Western NY, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central NY, NYC Metro, and Long Island regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy.
- The Adirondacks, and Upper and Lower Hudson Valley are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/17/26 at 12pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an updated air quality health advisory for today, July 17th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

The updated advisory is:

- The Western NY region is forecast to reach Very Unhealthy.
- The Central NY Region is forecast to reach Unhealthy.
- The Long Island, NYC Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, and Eastern Lake Ontario regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/17/26 at 7:20am

DEC is still seeing ‘unhealthy’ air quality in Western and Central New York, the Southern Tier, Rockland, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island, with weather expected to shift and smoke plumes anticipated to decrease throughout the day. DEC will continue to monitor the forecast to adjust Air Quality Health Advisories as needed.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 7:15pm

As of 7 pm, air quality in the New York City Metro region has worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 6:20pm

As of 6pm, air quality in the Upper and Lower Hudson Valley regions has worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’ Individual location conditions may vary.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 5:15pm

As of 5pm, air quality in the Lower Hudson Valley has worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ Air quality in the New York City Metro region worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 4:15pm

As of 4pm, air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and air quality in the Upper Hudson Valley, Lower Hudson Valley, and New York City Metro regions worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 2:15pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for TOMORROW, July 17th, for fine particulate matter for Western NY due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

A incoming cold front will begin to push the smoke plume to the south starting late tonight. This front will clear almost all regions and leave them in upper moderate, besides the regions out west. The winds in the western half the state will be weaker, leaving a lighter pocket of smoke to linger in the Buffalo area. Buffalo will remain in upper Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Central NY and Eastern Lake Ontario are currently in upper moderates but will need to be reevaluated in the morning in case there are any changes in the winds and need to be upgraded.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 2:15pm

As of 2 p.m., air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 1:15pm

As of 1 p.m., air quality in the Southern Tier worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’. Individual location conditions may vary.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 12pm

As of 12pm, air quality in the Adirondacks worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Rochester worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 10:45AM

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for today, July 16th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

The updated advisory is as follows:

- The Long Island, New York City Metro, and Lower Hudson Valley regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy.
- The Upper Hudson Valley, and Adirondack regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
- The Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York and Western New York regions are forecast to reach Very Unhealthy.

For the latest AQI forecast: https://appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 8:20AM

Headed into Thursday morning, DEC air monitors in Buffalo, the Southern Tier, and Syracuse are already reporting ‘Unhealthy’ air levels, with Rochester and New York City reporting levels ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ An Air Quality Health Advisory remains in effect statewide today due to smoke continuing to move through state, and the potential for temporary spikes of “Very Unhealthy” air quality.

For more safety and health precautions: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-air-quality-advisory-expanded-entire-state

⚠️UPDATED 7/15/26 at 5:50PM

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for TOMORROW, July 16th, for fine particulate matter for all of New York State due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

For the latest AQI forecast: https://appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

⚠️UPDATED 7/15/26 at 10:13AM

Wildfire smoke from northern Canada and high temperatures are expected to create unhealthy air conditions. Smoke will be visible and is set to first cross into western areas early this morning before disbursing across the state.

In addition to an Air Quality Health Advisory issued for particulate matter for Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western New York, all regions may see temporary spikes in smoke-related pollution. Sensitive groups should take particular caution.

DEC will continue to closely monitor conditions. Be Air Aware!

06/20/2026

Yesterday, June 19th, at 12:56 CSFC was requested mutual aid for a possible structure fire at the Cold Spring Mobile home park. First arriving unit Battalion 19 confirmed a working structure fire with extension into a second mobile home. 13-2-1 was en route within minutes of the original dispatch and arrived on scene as the first due engine. 13-1-1(Chief Steltz) and 13-9-7(LT Etta) immediately pulled 2 hand lines off of 13-2-1 and began fire suppression knocking down the bulk of the fire before it could cause more damage to neighboring trailers. 13-2-1 crew conducted searches of the two neighboring trailers ensuring that everyone was out. One kitten was rescued by 13-1-1(Chief Steltz) as he arrived on scene. CSFC was on scene with numerous Putnam and Dutchess County Fire Departments providing mutual aid for the North Highlands Fire Department. There were no injuries of first responders or residents. Great work to all agencies involved.