Chatham Rescue Squad Inc

02/19/2026

🚨🚨ALERT🚨🚨

After 20 hours EMT- B (Baby) Wayne Douglas Altomer entered this world at 0532AM. We congratulate EMT-B (Basic) Laney Altomer on becoming a new mom. EMT-B (Baby) Wayne will now enter a rigorous 18 year training program. His duties will consist of eating, making dirty diapers, and bringing smiles to the people around him. His compensation will be food and gifts. We welcome Wayne to the Chatham Rescue family!!

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Yesterday for National Random Acts of Kindness Day your local Rescue Squad dropped off sweet treats to Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Greenport Rescue Squad, and Columbia County NY 911. These dedicated professionals are always lending a hand to our community and organization.

02/18/2026

Last night your local Rescue Squad met up with Copake Rescue Squad, Greenport Rescue Squad, Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. and the Columbia County NY EMS Coordinators to receive sensory kits and BEAR Devices. The devices were made possible through Hudson Valley Rotary, Hudson Rotary Club, Kinderhook Tri-Village Rotary Club, Northern Columbia County Rotary, Rotary Club Of Cairo, Rotary Club of Greenville, NY and you, our community.
A special thanks to Rotary and our community members that are Rotary Members. Use the link below to find out more about Rotary International and their mission.

https://www.rotary.org/en

02/16/2026

We are excited to be supporting our friends at PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance tonight!

02/14/2026

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to serve your community? Then join our Rescue Squad. We are seeking Full-Time Paramedics and Part-Time EMTs to join our growing organization. Click below to apply.

https://chatham-rescue-squad-inc.careerplug.com/jobs

SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech Paramedic Program
Columbia County NY EMS Coordinators

01/25/2026

This weather won't stop us from serving our community. ❄️❄️🚨🚨❄️❄️🚨🚨

01/23/2026

If you can stay inside, please do!!
This weather is no joke.

01/01/2026

12/26/2025

🚨🚨STATE OF EMERGENCY🚨🚨

Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency for more than half of New York counties and provided an update on the State’s response ahead of anticipated widespread snowfall Friday night into Saturday morning.

10/31/2025

Chatham Rescue is ready for Halloween! See you tonight on Kinderhook Street🎃🎃👻👻

10/26/2025

A special thank you to the Walter B Howard PTA for inviting us out to their Trunk or Treat.
We had a spooky time handing out candy. 🎃🎃