Notices
LEGAL NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE SPEIGLETOWN FIRE DISTRICT
TOWNS OF SCHAGHTICOKE AND BRUNSWICK
COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM RESOLUTION
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Speigletown Fire District had determined a need to expend up to $150,000.00 (One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars) to refurbish Truck 35-1. The refurbishment should extend the life of the truck for ten (10) years. The refurbishment will save the taxpayers many thousands of dollars.
The Board has determined that adequate funds exist in the Truck Reserve Fund to support the $150,000.00 expenditure and proposes to withdraw up to that amount. The resolution is adopted, subject to Permissive Referendum of the qualified voters of the district, pursuant to Section 6G of the General Municipal Law.
James W. Westhead
Fire District Secretary
Speigletown Fire District
Up to two (2) scholarships are available for those starting or continuing to attend a 2- or 4-year college. For eligibility requirements and the submission process, can be found on the application form.
NYS Burn Ban in Effect
March 16 - May 14th
The burning of brush is prohibited during this time due to increased risk of wildfires. Some types of fires are allowed during this period:
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Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width, or diameter
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Small cooking fires
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Ceremonial or celebratory bonfires
Fires cannot be left unattended and must be fully extinguished. Only charcoal or clean, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned. Additional information on exceptions allowed during the burn ban can be found on the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Open Burning website.
The Speigletown Fire District has no additional regulations regarding prohibited burning during this time. In addition, it is illegal to burn trash year-round!
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Please remember that if you plan to open burn brush OUTSIDE of the 3/16 - 5/14 Ban, please call Rensselaer County Dispatch BEFORE you burn, otherwise, the fire department will be dispatched and are required to extinguish the fire.
News
We hope to see you soon!!!
Is there Fire in you?
Consider joining your local fire Dept
We are always looking for new members. Members participate in a variety of ways to serve their community through the Speigletown Fire Company:
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Firematic members participate in emergency responses to Fires, Automobile Accidents, and Medical Emergencies.
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Fire Police assist Emergency Responders through traffic control and scene security
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Social members participate in fundraising, such as our monthly breakfasts, Easter Bunny, and Santa parades.
If you are interested in joining, click here to learn more. No prior experience necessary, we provide training free of charge.
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Upcoming Events & Fundraiser at the Firehouse:
Next Firehouse Breakfast
Sunday, May 11th, 7:30 - 11:30 AM
$10 per Adult, $5 per child, &
children under 5 eat free.
Cash, Check, CreditCard, Venmo, & PayPal Accepted
All proceeds support the fire department training activities.
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The mission of the Speigletown District Volunteer Fire Company is to protect life and property from fire and other emergencies through incident response, public education, and thorough training of Fire & EMS personnel. It's the District's endeavor to deliver the highest level of care, including Basic Life Support First Response EMS, to our residents at the lowest cost, with the most modern and advanced Firefighting and EMS equipment to be provided to Speigletown Fire District personnel. As well as having the highest regard for the personal safety of the public and district personnel. As a customer driven organization, it is our mission and number one priority to deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Speigletown Fire Company Mission Statement
Our Social Hall is available for Rent
The Social Hall at the Firehouse is available for rent. Click here for more information about the hall, our use the link below to submit a rental request.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to email us at: Website@speigletownfire.org
Thank you for all your support.
