Howells Fire Company #1

04/21/2026

Our last 2 Monday night drills Howells members have been working on water supply operations including drafting, flowing the ladder pipe, portable ponds and dump site set ups. These critical skills are needed for most of our fire district where fire hydrants aren’t available.

04/20/2026

This morning around 0645 hours Howells was dispatched to a vehicle into a tree motor vehicle accident. Car 1 arrived and located a pickup truck into a tree with the occupant trapped inside. Car 1 requested a resound for Howells with the updated info of entrapment. Squad 111 arrived and immediately began stabilizing the truck and extricating the patient. Circleville rescue 105 was requested to the scene for additional assistance. Howells fire police 115 controlled traffic while crews worked on the scene. The patient was extricated and turned over to Wallkill EMS for transport to the hospital. Thank you to Circleville Fire Company for the assistance on scene and Bloomingburg Fire Company for standing by while we operated on scene.

04/19/2026

Reminder Today April 19th from 12pm-2pm the Howells Fire Company is hosting recruit NY an open house for anyone interested in joining the fire service. Stop down and meet our dedicated volunteers, check out the station and apparatus and get information on joining our amazing team of volunteers serving the community. We look forward to seeing you!

Sunday April 19th from 12pm-2pm the Howells Fire Company is hosting recruit NY an open house for anyone interested in joining the fire service. Stop down and meet our dedicated volunteers, check out the station and apparatus and get information on joining our amazing team of volunteers serving the community. We look forward to seeing you!

04/09/2026

**High Fire Risk today**

All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. High-intensity burning may develop on slopes or in concentrations of fine fuels. Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked successfully while small.

The NYS Burn Ban is still in effect till May 14th.

04/05/2026

Sunday April 19th from 12pm-2pm the Howells Fire Company is hosting recruit NY an open house for anyone interested in joining the fire service. Stop down and meet our dedicated volunteers, check out the station and apparatus and get information on joining our amazing team of volunteers serving the community. We look forward to seeing you!

03/23/2026

This morning around 0830hrs Howells was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Route 211 west and Ingrassia rd. Howells Car 1 arrived on scene with fire showing from a second floor apartment of a multi family building and transmitted the 2nd alarm brining in addition Fire companies to assist. Squad 111 arrived and made an aggressive interior attack on the fire while the truck crew set up and vented the roof. Crews from Howells and mutual aid companies conducted searches of all the apartments and all occupants were evacuated prior to our arrival. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20min and no injuries occurred to civilians or firefighters operating. Howells responded with Squad 111, Ladder 113, Tanker 112, Brush 114, Fire Police 115 and Utility 1. A total of 16 dedicated Howells volunteers responded to this call. Thank you Bloomingburg Fire Company New Hampton Volunteer Fire Department Washington Heights Fire DepartmentWawayanda Fire Company - Slate Hill Fire Department Mechanicstown Fire CompanyMiddletown Fire DepartmentOtisville Fire CompanyPocatello/ Mount Hope Fire Co.Circleville Fire Company Bullville Fire Co.Silver Lake Fire Dist for the assistance.

03/20/2026

Wednesday night cars 1&3 along with Tanker 112 and a crew of 4 responded to assist with this structure fire in Bloomingburg. Additional Howells members stood by in our station to handle any additional calls in Howells while crews operated.

03/15/2026

Tomorrow, March 16th, the annual burn ban goes into effect across New York State to help prevent wildfires during the high-risk spring season. Open burning of brush and debris is prohibited from through May 14. These temporary restrictions help protect our communities, first responders, and natural resources by reducing the risk of rapidly spreading brush fires.

For detailed information regarding the contents of the burn ban, visit https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning.

Stay safe and help keep Orange County wildfire-free this Spring.

03/10/2026

While preparing for our weekly drill members heard Bloomingburg Fire Company dispatched to a serious accident and began preparing for a possible request of our assistance. Once the request was made by Bloomingburg command crews responded immediately to assist. Fire police members with FP115 responded to close the road and the squad 111 responded to the scene to assist with extrication. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected from this incident and no additional information will be shared or commented on as the investigation is ongoing.

03/02/2026

Reminder! The NYS Burn Ban starts March 16th and continues through May 14th to help limit brush fires durning the dry spring conditions. Additional information can be found on the NYSDEC website. https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning

02/26/2026

Yesterday afternoon Howells units responded to an automatic fire alarm. Crews investigated and found burnt food to be the source of the alarm. Members vented the building and returned to service. Cars 1&3, Squad 111, Tanker 112 and fire police 115 operated on scene.

01/15/2026

On behalf of the Howells Fire Company, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Past Chief Philip J. Hoeffner. His 52 years of dedicated service to the Montgomery Fire Department and the community stand as a true testament to his commitment, leadership, and devotion to the fire service brotherhood. Chief Hoeffner’s legacy will be remembered with great respect and gratitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Linda, his daughters Elizabeth, Frances, Theresa, and Josephine, and the entire Montgomery Fire Department family during this difficult time.