Commissioner William H. Beale

We couldn’t let this moment pass without recognition! 💥 Matt O’Leary is responsible for everything from mowing the lawns to plowing the lots to literally keeping the lights on on our campus! 💡 He is our ‘go to’ guy 24/7/365 and the first line to keeping our Department up and running! 💥 Congratulations to Matt on 30 Years of Service to Dutchess County!! 💪

Site work continues on the fire training grounds ahead of the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony being held one week from tomorrow, on Saturday, June 20th at 10am 🔥

All First Responders are invited to join us for this notable event as we begin the next chapter on our fire training grounds. 💥 There will also be a surprise announcement that you don’t want to miss! 🤔 ✔️

Strong thunderstorms impacted eastern Dutchess County this afternoon and evening producing ‘tennis ball sized” hail in Pawling.

Numerous trees and power lines are down, resulting in power outages in many towns, with the most outages currently in Dover and Amenia.

Dutchess County Emergency Management is in contact with NYSEG and actively monitoring the situation.

Dutchess County's very own Tom Murphy will lead this "Lunch & Learn" on a very important subject...

What does it take to get back up again? Join us for this powerful Lunch and Learn, as a first responder shares their journey through serious illness, recovery, and the mental resilience required to return to service. Participants will gain valuable insight into the unique physical, psychological, and occupational challenges first responders face when injury or illness disrupts both their personal lives and professional identities.

Registration - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zar3EMSxSXalaMucGyX6qQ #/registration

💥 Join us on Saturday, June 20th at 10am as we officially “cut the ribbon” on our new fire training structure! 🔥 There will also be a surprise that you don’t want miss! 🤐 🤔 All county first responders are encouraged to attend and the event will be open to the public! 💥

Here's something you don't see every day 🐎 Good Work to Rhinebeck Fire Department and New York State Police!

The Fairview Fire District has been back on scene at the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center since just before 5am this morning.

The County Fire Coordinator, Deputy Fire Coordinator - Battalion 5, and the Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division are supporting operations.

Here’s the latest information…

For Immediate Release: SECOND MAJOR STRUCTURE FIRE AT HRPC MAIN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL

A Dutchess 911 Public Safety Dispatcher remained on the phone with this victim as other Dutchess 911 dispatchers provided continuous updates to responding police officers and firefighters on the status and location of this trapped victim. Through quick response, effective communication and multi-agency coordination, this victim was rescued from her burning home.

Solid Work by all involved from all agencies ✔️

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Multiple fire departments from Dutchess County and the Highland Fire Department from Ulster County supported the Fairview Fire District for several hours yesterday at the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center site as fire consumed multiple structures, including the main building, in which portions have burned before.

Firefighters, both career and volunteer, worked seamlessly together in an effort to stop the rapid spread of fire. A valiant multiple hoseline interior firefighting strategy was executed in an effort to save the front of the main building, which was under renovation. Unfortunately, conditions rapidly deteriorated and firefighters were ordered to exit the building.

Fire operations continued on the overnight into this morning and operations will continue today. Smoke may continue to be present in the area of this incident today.

The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response Mobile Command Unit was deployed to the scene and continues to serve as a Unified Command Post for all agencies operating. Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response personnel on scene included Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, County Fire Coordinator, Deputy Fire Coordinator - Battalions 2,5,7, Deputy EMS Coordinator - District 2, Emergency Logistics Coordinator, Emergency Logistics / Communications Coordinator, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

Media inquiries should be directed to the Fairview Fire District.

The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response is on scene at the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center supporting the Fairview Fire District and mutual aid partners who are operating at a significant, escalating structure fire.

Expect heavy smoke in the area. Hudson Heritage Plaza is closing to support firefighting operations. Please avoid the area until further notice.