New Hackensack Fire Company

10/25/2026

Mutual Aid Second Alarm Fire;

New Hackensack members operated Mutual Aid to Hillside Lake Fire Co and the East Fishkill Fire District at a working house fire this morning assisting with various tasks to support the effort. We are always ready to help our mutual aid partners.

NKFD units; Engine 52-12, Tanker 52-31, and Rescue 52-55

10/22/2026

🔥 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 🔥

Leadership & Tactics Fire Service Training Seminar

Featuring Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso, best-selling fire service author and the 2025 FDIC Instructor of the Year!

📖 "Step Up Your Teamwork": the follow-up to the acclaimed Step Up and Lead

This one is for:
🚒 Future Fire Officers
🚒 Lieutenants
🚒 Captains
🚒 Chief Officers
🚒 Commissioners and Directors
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 8am, full-day training begins at 9am

📍 Wappingers Junior High School, 30 Major McDonald Way, Town of Wappinger

🍔 Refreshments and lunch will be available

✅ FREE admission for Dutchess County fire officers, firefighters, fire commissioners and directors!

👉 Pre-register using the QR code on the flyer (or add your registration link here).

Hosted by New Hackensack FD and Hughsonville FD in partnership with the Fire Chief's Council of Dutchess County, the Dutchess County Association of Fire Districts, and the Dutchess County Volunteer Firefighters Association.

Support provided by the Town of Wappinger.

Don't miss it. Spread the word and bring your crew! 🚨

09/27/2026

Upcoming Public Events!

🚒 Please join us for our Open House on Saturday 10/3 from 12-4pm
- Timed with the start of Fire Prevention Week, we will have fire truck tours, smoke house fire safety trailer, membership information, and more!!

🏥 On saturday 10/10 we will be hosting a red cross blood drive! For more information please visit:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=newhackensackfire

09/25/2026

📢 A Message from New Hackensack Fire Company

For decades, our annual fire prevention newspaper has been placed in or on your mailbox as one of our biggest fundraising traditions, and it's made a real difference for our volunteer fire company.

This year, the postmaster in Wappingers Falls has informed us that placing anything inside or on the flag of your mailbox violates postal regulations.

To stay compliant and avoid penalties, we've had no choice but to leave this year's newspaper on the ground near your mailbox instead of inside it.

We know that's not how you're used to seeing it, and we're sorry for the change. If your copy was damaged, just send us a message and we'll get you a new one.

This fundraiser matters more than ever with this new hurdle in front of us — please consider supporting it if you're able. Thank you for standing behind New Hackensack Fire Company, year after year. 🚒❤️

Full letter from President Michael Velders Sr. attached below.

09/11/2026

This Evening at 6pm, please join us as we remember all that were lost and fulfill our promise to never forget.

🇺🇸 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony — Friday at 6:00 PM 🇺🇸

Please join us this Friday evening at the New Hackensack Fire Company as we mark 25 years since September 11th, 2001 — honoring the lives lost and the heroes who ran toward danger when others ran away.
This year carries special weight as we reach a quarter-century of remembrance. The ceremony will include a brief program and moment of silence.

All are welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early to find parking and seating. Twenty-five years later, we still remember. We still honor. We still say: Never Forget.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony — Friday at 6:00 PM 🇺🇸

Please join us this Friday evening at the New Hackensack Fire Company as we mark 25 years since September 11th, 2001 — honoring the lives lost and the heroes who ran toward danger when others ran away.
This year carries special weight as we reach a quarter-century of remembrance. The ceremony will include a brief program and moment of silence.

All are welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early to find parking and seating. Twenty-five years later, we still remember. We still honor. We still say: Never Forget.

08/04/2026

Training Opportunity!

The New Hackensack Fire District is proud to host the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) “Fire Behavior on the Inside”. This one day class will be held Sept 19/20. Students will have the opportunity to pick their preferred date and learn fire behavior and tactics from some of the best instructors around! Any qualified firefighter that is interested should complete the registration form ASAP. Any questions reach out to Rich via email [email protected].

Hope to see you there!

08/02/2026

It is with profound sadness that New Hackensack Fire Company shares news of the passing of Past Chief Glenn Scofield, Sr.

Past Chief Scofield rose through the ranks of Protection Engine Co. #1, Village of Fishkill Fire Department, serving as Chief from 1967 to 1969, and again from 1970 to 1974, with over 50 years of active service to the department.

Glenn built a legacy that few can match — one of steadfast leadership, dedication, and lifelong commitment to his community and department.

Our thoughts are with the Scofield family, and with the members of Protection Engine Co. #1, Village of Fishkill Fire Department, during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Past Chief Glenn Scofield, Sr. your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.

06/28/2026

Landing zone coverage and Graduation fireworks

Saturday afternoon 52-12 (engine) was requested to establish a landing zone for a lifenet air medical helicopter, as they were going to transport a critical patient to an appropriate hospital. Town of Wappinger EMS provided excellent patient care on the ground before transferring care to the flight crew!

Later in the evening 52-12 and members provided standby coverage for a fireworks display to celebrate the graduation of RCK class of 2026!

We congratulate all graduates and wish for a speedy recovery for the patient

New Hackensack Volunteers serve our community in a variety of ways, if you’d like to learn more about how you can make a difference, message us today!

06/03/2026

🔔 New Hackensack members are currently operating with Ladder 52-45 on the scene of a structure fire mutual aid to Fairview Fire District. Additional crews remain ready in our district for additional alarms.