About Us

     The Fort Hunter Engine & Hose Co. is a Fire District made up of the Hamlet of Fort Hunter, and contracted with the Town of Florida that offers Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services to the residence here and around the community for well over 100 years. We accomplish this by a combination of Class room training, Practical training, and training on the County and State level. Our district is comprised of Residential, Commercial, industrial Highway, and waterway. Along with the Fire and Rescue side, the Fort Hunter Engine & Hose Co. incorporates an EMS program which includes Emergency Medical Technicians that respond to Emergency Medical Alarms. The department alone has 6 NYS trained and certified EMT's. If any of these things interest you please stop by on Wed. night at 7:00pm even if your unsure. Talk to one of our Officers and find out the different ways you can help us out but even more important your community.
 

Membership

     If you are interested in becoming a member of the Fort Hunter Engine & Hose Co. please stop by any Wednesday night at 7pm  or email us at firehouse@forthunterfire.com. Over the years Volunteerism has dropped greatly, but the amount of calls have increased. This is putting a big strain on the firefighters that we have. There is more and more duties that have to be completed on the fire scene with less manpower to do it with. Here is a few Positions available here at the Fort Hunter Fire Department.

- Interior Firefighter
- Exterior Firefighter
- Fire Police
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Administrative
- Service Member

All training and equipment will be provided  to you.
 

Latest News

***State Wide Burn Ban***
The New York State Burn ban has once again taking effect. There is NO BURNING allowed during the timeframe of March 16th through May 14th. Also please remember once burning is allowed to follow the DEC regulations on open burning in NYS.

Click here for the DEC Regulations.

Welcome New Members
Fort Hunter Fire Dept. would like to welcome Jay Richards as the newest member of the Fort Hunter Engine & Hose Co.

Are You Compliant ? - Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Beginning February 22, 2010, a new law goes into effect in New York to help protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning. Click here For Details

Time To Check Your Smoke Detectors
According to the National Fire Protection Association more than 66 percent of home fire deaths that occurred between 2003-2006 were in homes without a working smoke alarm. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire. Click here For Details







 

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