Washington County, NY - Department of Public Safety

09/03/2026

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FIRE TRAINING COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 INCIDENT REPORTING & NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC SYSTEM (NERIS)

COURSE LOCATION
Washington County Municipal Center - Basement Training Room (383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY)

COURSE DATE(S) / TIME(S)
Start: September 14th @ 18:00 hrs
Continues: N/A

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to inform fire department personnel about the importance of recording and maintaining accurate incident data, current means to record incident data, and how that data may be used to best serve their internal and external customers. The course will culminate with practical skills application in the NERIS database.

PREREQUISITES
Training Authorization Letter (TAL)

SPECIAL RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
- Students will need to provide their own laptop computer or device capable of entering incident information into the NERIS database.
- Students will be required to have a valid and accessible email account attached to their NYS LMS account profile prior to the start of the course.
- Registrations are limited to two (2) students per department.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
SFI(s): FPS Stevens, Wilbur

COURSE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Registration is required for all state fire training courses prior to the start of the course through the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Learning Management System (LMS) - registration must be completed online. REGISTER ONLINE directly for this course here: https://on.ny.gov/4bel2FD

FIRE TRAINING COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 INCIDENT REPORTING & NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC SYSTEM (NERIS)

COURSE LOCATION
Washington County Municipal Center - Basement Training Room (383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY)

COURSE DATE(S) / TIME(S)
Start: September 14th @ 18:00 hrs
Continues: N/A

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to inform fire department personnel about the importance of recording and maintaining accurate incident data, current means to record incident data, and how that data may be used to best serve their internal and external customers. The course will culminate with practical skills application in the NERIS database.

PREREQUISITES
Training Authorization Letter (TAL)

SPECIAL RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
- Students will need to provide their own laptop computer or device capable of entering incident information into the NERIS database.
- Students will be required to have a valid and accessible email account attached to their NYS LMS account profile prior to the start of the course.
- Registrations are limited to two (2) students per department.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
SFI(s): FPS Stevens, Wilbur

COURSE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Registration is required for all state fire training courses prior to the start of the course through the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Learning Management System (LMS) - registration must be completed online. REGISTER ONLINE directly for this course here: https://on.ny.gov/4bel2FD

**NOTE: LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, LEAD TIME IS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH NERIS USER ACCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS**

08/28/2026

Relative to this evening's severe weather threats and precautionary closure of the Washington County Fair, please see this joint message from Fair leadership, the Washington County Sheriff's Office (NY), Washington County, NY - Department of Public Safety, Middle Falls Fire Department and the Easton-Greenwich Rescue Squad.

THANK YOU to all of our team members, partners, the US National Weather Service Albany NY and everyone involved for your understanding and assistance during this evening's severe weather threat and event closure.

See you all tomorrow at the Washington County Fair!

08/27/2026

TORNADO WARNING ISSUED, IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:45 PM

The US National Weather Service Albany NY has issued a TORNADO WARNING for Washington County (including the AREA OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS).

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 611 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of Saratoga Springs, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Greenwich, Wilton, Northumberland, Schuylerville, Victory, Fort
Miller, Thomson, Bald Mountain, Clarks Mills, Starks K**b, Bacon
Hill, Lick Springs, Callahans Corners, Jewell Corner, Middle Falls,
Grangerville, South Argyle, North Greenwich, Spraguetown and
Gansevoort.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

BE AWARE, PREPARED and STAY INFORMED
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08/27/2026

***WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR CLOSING EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY***

Due to severe weather in the area immediately west (Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning) of the Washington County Fair, the Fair leadership team is taking precautionary measures and CLOSING IMMEDIATELY. All persons on the grounds are advised to SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY and leave the grounds as soon as safely possible.

BE AWARE, PREPARED and STAY INFORMED
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08/27/2026

HEADS UP @ THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR

There is currently thunderstorm activity in the area northwest of the Washington County Fair that includes strong wind gusts and lightning activity. There is not currently any Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for the Fairgrounds, however those outdoors are recommended to seek shelter.

The Motorsports Event (Truck Pulls) for this evening will have a delayed start as storms are being monitored.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for the greater area until 9:00 PM tonight.

BE AWARE, PREPARED and STAY INFORMED
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08/27/2026

DIFFERENT ROLES. ONE MISSION. ONE TEAM.

Members of our Public Safety team work everyday in different roles to support our First Responder partners and communities, this week, we're doing it at the Washington County Fair too!

Stop by our Mobile Command Post for a tour and say 👋!

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08/24/2026

⛈️🌈 STORM WATCHING COMES WITH SOME PRETTY GOOD VIEWS ⛈️🌈

Our Public Safety team members assigned to Fair Operations spend a lot of time watching the skies, keeping tabs on changing conditions and staying in touch with our partners at the US National Weather Service Albany NY for any weather that may potentially impact the Fair.

While monitoring a storm slide by just to our south a short time ago, we looked up from the screens and caught a view of a double rainbow!

08/24/2026

IT'S FAIR WEEK, OPENING CEREMONIES COMPLETE!
The annual Washington County Fair Opening Ceremony is complete! Great work by a number of our local youth leaders in agriculture throughout our communities, and heartfelt words from the Chairman of the Washington County, New York Board of Supervisors to kick off the week.

TRAFFIC PATTERN UPDATED. PLAN AHEAD. FOLLOW THE SIGNS.
Plan ahead for your trip, check out the updated Traffic Plan Map (below) to help ensure traffic moves as smoothly as possible throughout the week.
- Coming from the East: State Route 29 to Old Schuylerville Rd
- Coming from the West: State Route 29 into the Fair (29 Entrance)

GATES OPEN AT 5:00 PM
It's been a wait, but the first day of Fair week is finally here, gates open at 5:00 PM!

STAYING HEALTHY AND SAFE AT THE FAIR
Enjoying a healthy and safe trip to the Fair is #1 on everyone's list! Members of our Public Safety community (Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire and 9-1-1) are stationed throughout the fairgrounds during the week doing our part to help keep you and your family healthy and safe. Need help? We're all here!

BE AWARE, PREPARED and STAY INFORMED
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08/24/2026

***FOLLOW UP MESSAGE*** SHELTER IN PLACE CANCELLATION *** VILLAGE OF HUDSON FALLS 08/24/2026 02:35 am

The following message is being sent at the request of the Hudson Falls Police Department. The shelter in place request for residents on Ferris Street, and Ferry Street, between Wall Street and Minor Street has been cleared. The Village of Hudson Falls thanks you for your cooperation and understanding.

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SHELTER IN PLACE VILLAGE OF HUDSON FALLS IN THE AREA OF FERRIS STREET. 08/23/2026 11:35 pm

The following message is being sent at the request of the Hudson Falls Police Department. Due to ongoing law enforcement activity in the area, the Hudson Falls Police Department is requesting residents on Ferris Street, and Ferry Street, between Wall Street and Minor Street to shelter in place. Further updates will be sent when available. The Village of Hudson Falls thanks you for your cooperation and understanding.

08/23/2026

Washington County, New York encompasses 846 square miles, so being in the right place at just the right time doesn’t always happen. But every once in a while, you get lucky!

One of our Medics caught this beauty of a view after the storms rolled through tonight. A rainbow stretching across the sky and a pretty great reminder of just how fortunate we are to serve these communities.

The view was worth a picture, but what we’re even more grateful for are the people we get to work alongside every day.

Throughout Washington County, our EMS agencies and providers put in the work day after day for their neighbors. We’re proud to work alongside them, lend a hand when and where it’s needed, and be another piece of the team working to make sure our communities and residents are taken care of in their time of need.

Grateful to call our county home, not a bad view along the way, either. 🌈