FISHKILL — Saturday firefighters got together to train on rescue equipment used to remove victims from auto accidents. This drill led by 1st Asst Chief Charlie Kuehner, 2nd Asst Chief Wes Hall, and Lt Ken Shirmer, started out with your typical automobile rolled over onto its roof. Firefighters were briefed on safe operating procedures and then led into different evolutions. After the car was stabilized, the front of the car was lifted with the Jaws of Life rescue tool. Next they slid the airbags under the hood. The car was then lifted with the airbags so that the roof could be removed. Next two teams worked with different tools to remove the roof pillars. With the roof removed, members took turns removing the doors.

Photos by John Muller RFD

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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