On Thursday, February 4, 2010, the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company presented Garrison resident Doug Banker with a Lifesaver award for his actions from November 23, 2009. On that night, Doug, his daughter Jeannie and son-in-law John Miottel were at the Garrison train station and heard a faint voice calling for help
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John Marcinak Memorial Gathering
On December 31, 2009, more than 100 family and friends of beloved tow-truck operator John Marcinak gathered Thursday morning at his Garrison Garage on Route 9, where he was gunned down one year ago when he interrupted a burglary, police say.
Marcinak, a 49-year-old married father of three, was a fixture
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Structure Fire - Cold Spring
On Thursday, December 24, the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company responded to Cold Spring as a mutual aid company for a reported structure fire.
15-4-1 and 15-6-2 responded to the scene.
15-4-1 supplied water to North Highland FD's 21-2-1 along with 21-4-1.
15-6-1 was used to refil the firefighter's air packs and the
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Poison Safety Information
The Hudson Valley Poison Education Center, located at Phelps Memorial Hospital, has graciously allowed the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company to use their poison education documents on our website.
Feel free to browse the links to learn more about poison safety and prevention in and around your home as well as the HVPEC.
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Winter Weather Hazzards - NYS OFPC
The New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control as sent out a bulletin to remind everyone about the hazzards of cold weather.
The bulletin was written with Emergency Services personnel in mind, but it applies to anyone who works outside.
Please be safe when being outside for any extended period.
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