J. H. Ketcham Hose Company

J. H. Ketcham Hose Company J. H. Ketcham Hose Company provides fire protection for the Town of Dover.

07/18/2026

The members of the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted in any way during the recent search effort.

We are especially thankful to the members of our community for their overwhelming generosity. Your donations of food, beverages, supplies, and countless other resources provided tremendous support to the responders working throughout the operation.

We would also like to express our appreciation to the Amenia Fire Company and the Pawling Fire Department for providing fire protection coverage while our personnel were committed to the search.

Finally, we would like to recognize and thank all of the agencies and organizations whose professionalism, dedication, and teamwork made this large-scale operation possible:

* Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response
* New York State Police
* Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office
* Metropolitan Transportation Authority
* New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers
* Sam’s Point Search and Rescue
* Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue
* Disaster and Wilderness Ground Searchers
* Hatzolah Special Operations
* New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control
* Kent (CT) Volunteer Fire Department
* Warren (CT) Volunteer Fire Department
* Sherman (CT) Volunteer Fire Department
* Gaylordsville (CT) Volunteer Fire Department
* Empress EMS

On June 15, 2026, at approximately 11:18 PM, the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company was dispatched for a Priority 1 motor vehicl...
06/16/2026

On June 15, 2026, at approximately 11:18 PM, the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company was dispatched for a Priority 1 motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had struck a tree.

Chief Aurbry was the first unit to arrive on scene and confirmed that the operator was heavily entrapped. Due to the significant damage sustained by the vehicle, firefighters faced extremely limited access to the patient. Crews worked hard to overcome the extensive entrapment and entanglement to successfully extricate the patient.

Once freed, patient care was transferred to the LifeNet Air 2 flight crew for advanced medical treatment and transport.

Following the rescue operation, the scene was turned over to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office for accident reconstruction.

All units returned to service at approximately 2:09 AM.

The J. H. Ketcham Hose Company would like to thank the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Dover Ambulance, and LifeNet Air 2 for their assistance and cooperation throughout the incident.

05/31/2026

Members picked up our new 2025 engine from Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania. We will be taking the next few weeks outfitting and training before putting it in service. Thank you Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company !

Today, the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great...
05/25/2026

Today, the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great nation. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

02/15/2026

Attention 🚨

Today, February 15, the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company will be conducting an Ice Water Rescue training exercise at Boyce Park.

This is a planned and controlled training event. You may see emergency personnel and equipment in the area please do not be alarmed.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we train to better serve and protect our community.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us for our monthly breakfast with our special guest! 🎅🚒
12/12/2025

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us for our monthly breakfast with our special guest! 🎅🚒

12/06/2025

The J. H. Ketcham Hose Company is proud to announce our 2026 officers.

Chief [36-1] - J. P. Aubry
Deputy Chief [36-2] - Eric Kelly
Assistant Chief [36-3] - Ryan Sartori
Assistant Chief [36-4] - Kevin Harris
Captain [36-C1] - William Crawford
Captain [36-C2] - Dan Shultz
Lieutenant [36-L1] - Derek Dingee
Lieutenant [36-L2] - Eric Barto

President - Brian Kelly
Vice President - Josh Dubray
Second Vice President - Bob Cyr
Treasurer - Bob Sartori
Deputy Treasurer - Howie Craft
Secretary - Scott Conklin

Address

3133 Route 22
Dover Plains, NY
12522

Telephone

+18458776891

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