On Sunday, 2/1 at 2:06 PM, the Cold Spring Fire Company was dispatched to assist Philipstown EMS, alongside North Highland Fire Department for a reported medical emergency on the Cornish Trail. A hiker experiencing symptoms of a potential stroke was stranded on the snow-covered trail, where vehicle access was not possible. Cold Spring firefighters and members of the Sheriff’s Department and Park Police ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Today January 22, 2026 marks the 130th anniversary of the Cold Spring Fire Company No1. Founded on January 22, 1896, under the visionary leadership of local banker David W. Harkness, Cold Spring Hose Company No. 1 began its journey with nineteen distinguished businessmen of Cold Spring banding together to form a fire brigade. In 1900, it was reorganized as Cold Spring Fire Company No.1 (CSFC), ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the recent snow storm this passed Sunday the Cold Spring Fire Company, joined the North Highlands Fire Company and Garrison Fire Company for a joint Ice Rescue Drill at Glassbury Court Pond. Members went through different evolutions of rescuing a trapped person on the ice. When conditions are at their worst, preparation matters. We are proud to train alongside our neighboring departments to ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon at 12:46 CSFC was dispatched to a Chimney fire, with smoke in the structure. 13-1-2, 13-2-2, and 13-2-1 responded and were on scene within minutes of dispatch. Firefighters began venting the home and investigating the chimney for fire, no fire was found. The chimney had not been cleaned which resulted in the home filling up with smoke. The home was checked for any extension and CSFC ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday at 16:07 CSFC was dispatched mutual aid to @northhighlandsengineco1 for a possible structure fire at 80 lane gate road. CSFC was clearing a previous call for an oven fire (out on arrival) so we were on the road within seconds of dispatch. While en route to the scene the call was updated to a brush fire along Oak hill drive, off of lane gate road. CSFC arrived and deployed a single length ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, August 24th, the Cold Spring Fire Company was one of four departments in Putnam County to be invited for the first Live Burn training at the new burn building at the fire training center. Firefighters worked with Carmel Fire, Putnam Lake Fire, and Putnam Valley Fire, completing evolutions within the structure.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Cold Spring Fire Company is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Kevin McConville, as well as the Putnam County Sheriff's Department.... (Full Story & Photos)

At our July monthly meeting, we awarded the first George Stevenson Scholarship for Arts and Service to Haldane graduate, Oliver Petkus. Throughout his life, Oliver has found opportunities to share with others and bring people together through music and performance. He will use the scholarship towards his upcoming jazz drum studies at SUNY New Paltz. 
 
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