This year’s higher call volumes inspired a change in the way Vandalia Fire will respond to incidents in the new year. Due to ...

The program is aimed at enhancing efficiency and extending the lifespan of its ladder trucks and fire engines.

A fire department ladder truck was struck by a civilian vehicle while responding to an emergency call in Dutchess County. The crash happened in Wappingers Falls just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 ...