Roosevelt Fire District

10/30/2026

Stop down tonight and do some trunk or treating next door then stop by station 1 for some hot chocolate, coffee and snacks!

🎃🚔 HYDE PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT TRUNK OR TREAT! 🚔🎃

Join the Hyde Park Police Department today, Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM for our annual Trunk or Treat event! 🍬👻

📍 Location: Hyde Park Police Headquarters
3 Cardinal Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

Bring the kids out for a fun-filled evening of Halloween treats, decorated vehicles, and community fun! Our officers and amazing Hyde Park Police Department interns will be on hand to assist with traffic control and pedestrian safety throughout the event.

🍭 What to expect:

* 🎃 Trunk or Treat with decorated vehicles and plenty of Halloween fun!
* ☕ Hot chocolate for the kids at the firehouse.
* 👕 Limited quantities of Hyde Park Police Department T-shirts available for purchase!

🚗 PARKING INFORMATION:

Parking will be available at the following locations:

* 11 Crum Elbow Rd
* The Firehouse on Cardinal Road
* As a last resort, parking alongside Cardinal Road.

Please use caution when walking alongside Cardinal Road and remain alert to passing traffic.

🚨 For participating vehicles: Set-up will begin at 5:15 PM. Please arrive early to get your vehicle ready before the event begins.

We look forward to seeing everyone and celebrating Halloween with our amazing Hyde Park community! Thank you for helping us make this a safe, fun, and memorable evening for our local families.

Questions? Please contact the Hyde Park Police Department at 845-229-9340.

🎃 Stay safe, have fun, and we’ll see you there! 👻🍬

10/24/2026

10/16/2026

Today, Roosevelt Fire Department volunteers finished their Fire Prevention school tour, which included Gummy Bear Day Care, Hyde Park Nursery School, North Park Elementary, and Ralph R Smith Elementary. Volunteers taught fire safety basics like "go low and go," demonstrated a fire hose, and showed students the ambulance, fire engines, smoke house and firefighter gear. The students had great questions and their enthusiasm suggested that we may have inspired some future firefighters! Thank you to each school and its wonderful staff for hosting us and for the delicious treats and lunches, and to our volunteers, many of whom took time off work to participate. Hope to see you all again next year. Until then please practice fire safety!

10/05/2026

The Roosevelt Fire District would like to remind everyone that Fire Prevention Week is October 4–10. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” reminding everyone to make smart choices every time you plug in your e-bike, electric vehicle, power tools, or other rechargeable devices to help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

Our members will be visiting our two local elementary schools and nurseries this week as part of our Fire Prevention Week activities.

As always, if you would like more information or have any questions about lithium-ion battery safety, you can always stop by one of our local firehouses. For additional information, you can also visit the website below.
https://batteryfiresafety.org/

Stay safe, and remember: A little prevention goes a long way!

09/26/2026

The Roosevelt Fire District is proud to announce that our new Stryker LUCAS Chest Compression System is officially in service.

This life-saving equipment was made possible through a $20,000 Dutchess County Fly Car Grant, providing our members with another critical tool to enhance our EMS capabilities when seconds matter.

Our members also completed hands-on in-service training sessions on the LUCAS device, ensuring our crews are familiar with its operation and ready to put it to work when needed.

We thank Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response, and the Dutchess County Legislature for their continued support of our volunteer emergency services.

This investment helps us provide better care to our neighbors when they need us most.

Want to make a difference in your community? Join the Roosevelt Fire District. We are always looking for dedicated men and women who want to serve their neighbors and be part of our team.

Interested in learning more about EMS careers? Visit Dutchessny.gov/EMS to learn more.

09/20/2026

Perfect day for a Fishing Derby!

09/13/2026

The Paul Tegtmeier Memorial in Hyde Park, NY held the 911 Ceremony on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony opened on schedule with Lew Darrow of the Roosevelt Fire Department introducing the bagpipers, led by Ed Murray, a retired member of the LaGrange Fire Department.
Color guards from several fire departments and Boy Scout troops took part in the observance. The flag was raised in memory of Paul Tegtmeier and the firefighters who lost their lives on September 11.
The program included the National Anthem, performed by Theresa Gasperri, followed by an invocation from the Rev. Meredith Kadet Sanderson, pastor of St. James Church. Darrow, president of the Tegtmeier Committee, then addressed those in attendance before introducing the evening’s speakers.
Speakers included Town of Hyde Park Supervisor Al Torreggiani, former Legislature Chair Will Truitt, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, former committee member Sal Incorvaia and keynote speaker William Beale, commissioner of DCDER. Roosevelt Fire Department Assistant Chiefs Ryan Dupilka and Kyle Humenick read the names of the deceased and tolled the bell.
Wreaths were presented and laid in honor of the fallen by representatives of the Tegtmeier family, FDNY, Roosevelt Fire Department, PVFD, Milan Fire Department and Hyde Park PBA. Darrow offered closing remarks before Gasperri performed “God Bless America,” followed by a benediction.
The ceremony concluded as the bagpipers and Color Guard proceeded down the walkway. Organizers thanked the Boy Scouts, firefighters, police, community members and the Paul Tegtmeier Committee for their participation and support.
Photo Credit: Joan Goldhammer.

09/10/2026

This month, Roosevelt Fire Department volunteers will be collaborating with the Culinary Institute of America to provide fire safety training. Last week, students practiced room evacuation procedures; today, they participated in the Pod Burn. Next week, they will receive instruction on fire extinguisher use, CPR, and AED operation. Thank you to Dewitt Sagendorph for MCing the pod burn and all the volunteers at the Roosevelt Fire Dept.
If you are interested in volunteering and becoming part of our fire department community, please visit any station on Monday evening between 7 and 9 p.m. We would be pleased to meet you and provide an application.