Howells Fire Company #1

11/27/2025

The Howells Fire Company would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.

11/24/2025

Last night Howells responded to a 1 car MVA involving a utility pole. Units arrived and located 1 car overturned after striking the pole. The driver was self extricated and uninjured. Squad 111, tanker 112, brush 114 and fire police 115 responded.

11/01/2025

Yesterday evening Howells was dispatched to a 2 car mva. Squad 111 and ladder 113 arrived and assisted ems with patient care and securing vehicles. Fire police 115 closed the road down while units operated on scene.

11/01/2025

Congratulations to Fire Chief Brandyn Howell!
After 15 weeks of rigorous training, Brandyn has officially completed the New York State Fire Academy and is now a Professional Firefighter with the Monticello Fire District.

10/06/2025

Today at 9:30am Howells was requested to the city of Middletown for standby with squad 111 while they operated at a structure fire. Howells squad was soon requested to the scene to assist Middletown units. Members operated for approximately an hour before heading back to Howells.

10/03/2025

BURN BAN IN EFFECT
Governor Hochul has implemented a statewide burn ban effective immediately starting, October 2nd due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. The burn ban will be in effect for 14 days, from October 2nd to October 15th, and will be reevaluated prior to expiration.

09/04/2025

Tuesday afternoon Howells members assisted the Pocatello/ Mount Hope Fire Co.with a minor mva.

08/15/2025

Thank you very much to SERVPRO of Sullivan and South Ulster Counties for the generous donation of water to help keep our dedicated volunteers hydrated!

Happy to Donate cases of water to Howells Fire Company #1!

07/17/2025

Sunday afternoon Howells was dispatched to smoke in the basement of a house. Upon arrival car 1 located a basement filled with smoke. Squad 111 arrived and advanced a hand line as a precaution while crews entered to locate the source of the smoke. Ladder 113 arrived and laddered the building while the tanker was prepared to supply water to the squad if needed. Crews located a boiler fire in basement and secured the boiler and ensured there was no extension and ventilated the house. The fire police and brush truck controlled traffic in the area while crews operated. Thank you to our mutual aid for the assistance on scene Middletown Fire Department Wawayanda Fire Company - Slate Hill Fire DepartmentPocatello/ Mount Hope Fire Co.

07/14/2025

What an incredible day for Howells Fire District and our entire community. Today, was not just a Groundbreaking, it was the first step in building the future of public safety, community service, and hometown pride.

This new firehouse will be more than a structure of bricks and steel. It will represent our dedication, our resilience, and our shared commitment to protecting the lives and property of every family in Howells.

For generations, our Howells Firefighters have stood on the front lines—answering every call, no matter the hour, no matter the risk.

Our firefighters are more than first responders. They are neighbors, mentors, coaches, and everyday heroes. And now, they will have a new, modern facility that reflects the level of service they give so selflessly every single day.

This groundbreaking marks a new chapter—a place where future firefighters will train, where lives will be saved, and where our community will continue to come together in times of need and celebration.

We’d like to thank everyone who made this day possible, our construction teams, architects, engineers and especially the members of the Howells Fire Company #1, past and present. Your hard work, sacrifice, and dedication are the reason we’re standing here today.

So today, with this ceremonial turning of the soil, we plant the seeds of safety, service, and strength.

Now, let’s build something great—together.