Rombout responds to working structure fire. Aggressive interior attack limits damage to attic and roof area.

Pictures and story by Jim Tompkins. (Thanks, Jim!)

On Saturday June 14, at 14:05 hours, the Rombout Fire Department and Alamo Ambulance responded to a reported structure fire at 39 Hampshire Rd in the Brinckerhoff area. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke followed by flames emerging from the residence. The neighbors alerted the residents and they had safely gotten out. The fire destroyed the attic area of the house but was held to that area by firefighters. The Village of Fishkill Fire Department responded with one engine to assist at the scene. The Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division and the Town of Fishkill PD were on scene assisting with the investigation. The Glenham Fire Department provided standby for Rombout at Station One

Jim Tompkins Chelsea Fire Company

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About Rombout

Rombout is an all volunteer fire company formed in 1971, and is named after the “ Rombout Patent ” which once covered most of the land in Dutchess County, NY. Rombout has about 50 active members, and many more exempt/associate members.

Rombout Fire Company protects the Rombout Fire District. Rombout is one of five fire departments or districts that protect the residents of the Town & Village of Fishkill, NY.

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  • Emergency
    P: 911
  • Station 1, District HQ
    901 Main St
    Fishkill, NY 12524
    P: (845) 896-8620
    F: (845) 896-8655
  • Station 2, Substation
    501 Cedar Hill Rd
    Fishkill, NY 12524
    P: (845) 897-4413
  • Rombout Fire District
    PO Box 401
    Fishkill, NY 12524
  • Catering Voice-mail
    P: (845) 227-1350 catering@romboutfire.com