Hurley Fire Department

05/14/2026

UPDATE!!!!

Yesterday, May 12,2026, after four days and over 260 miles Chief Joe Decker, Firefighter Michael Goins, and the rest of the Chapter 1 of the Police Unity Tour arrived in Washington D.C. at the U.S. Law Enforcement Memorial.

We are extremely proud of these two and the rest of the riders throughout the country. This accomplishment is no short of extraordinary and for a great cause to honor those lost in the line of duty.

05/10/2026

The officers and members would like to recognize two of our own. Chief Joe Decker and FF Michael Goins are currently biking to Washington D.C. in the Police Unity Tour. Joe and Mike are members of Chapter 1 of the Police Unity Tour based out of Florham Park N.J. and includes hundreds of members from police agencies in the North East and other countries.

The Police Unity Tour is a four day bicycle ride to Washington D.C. to raise public awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and raise money for the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.

Joe and Mike are riding for the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office. They started the ride yesterday (Saturday May 9) from Florham Park, N.J. At the time of this post they are in Roebling, N.J. They are expected to arrive in Washington D.C. on Wednesday May 13 where they will join thousands of other riders from other chapters across the country.

Any words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated. We are very proud of these two and all the other riders.

If you would like to donate to the police unity tour in support of Joe Decker or Michael Goins the links to their page is below.

Joe Decker

https://secure.policeunitytour.com/p2p/fundraising/392479/participant/5531134/en-CA

Michael Goins

https://secure.policeunitytour.com/p2p/fundraising/392479/participant/5539857/en-CA

04/30/2026

On Monday at 1519, we were dispatched for a reported car pedestrian accident in the area of Zandhoek Rd and Millbrook Ave. Car 32-2 called out responding 3 minutes after time of dispatch and was advised by UC911 that the pedestrian was out with NYSP and they advised the pedestrian had minor injuries. Car 32-2 arrived and began evaluating the patient. The patient had a minor laceration and was treated by Hurley Ambulance Service and declined transport to the hospital. We were assisted at the scene by Hurley Ambulance Service, NYSP and UCSO. Car 32, 32-2, 32-11 and 32-15 responded with 4 personnel

At 2104 on Monday evening, we were dispatched for a reported structure fire. Car 32-2 called out responding at 2105 and was advised that the calling party had a possible electrical fire in the bedroom but that it was possibly out. 32-2 arrived a minute later and found the building evacuated with a light smoke condition inside. The homeowner stated that a space heat has caught fire and believed it was extinguished. The homeowner was evaluated by on scene personnel and treated for minor burns by Hurley Ambulance Service. Crews searched the residence for any extension from the fire and found no further damage. The residence was ventilated and we were back in service at 2231. We were assisted at the scene by Hurley Ambulance Service. Car 32, 32-2, 32-10, 32-12 and 32-15 responded with 14 personnel

04/30/2026

At 1854 on Friday 4/24, we were dispatched under mutual aid to Saint Remy Volunteer Fire Department for our UTV and manpower to the scene of an working brush fire off of RT 213. We responded with 32-15 and 32-16 and assisted St. Remy, Rifton, Bloomington and Esopus with maintaining established fire lines and extinguishing hot spots and active fire. Crews remained in the woods until just after nightfall. We cleared the scene and were back in service after cleaning up at approximately 2200. Car 32-1, 32-2, 32-15 and 32-16 responded with 6 personnel.

04/18/2026

Asst. Chief Dugan is in Greene County with 32-12 assisting at the NYS BEFO class. We have one student in the class.

04/12/2026

This morning Chief Joe Decker, 1st Assistant Chief Brendan Nugent, Lieutenant Justin Read, and Firefighter Bob Flynn participated in the county’s Flashover training class at the Ulster County Fire Training Center.

This class taught students about fire behavior and the signs leading up to a flashover. This invaluable knowledge is necessary to keep firefighters safe during firefighting operations.

04/11/2026

04/02/2026

Have you wanted to join the fire department but don't want to fight fires? We have more opportunities then you might think!

03/05/2026

DELAYED POST

At 1711 on Thursday 2/26, we were dispatched for a patient who was exposed to an unknown substance. Car 32-2 called out responding at time for dispatch and was advised the patient was cleaning out a room in the house and was exposed to an unknown powder. The patient was also complaining of eye irritation from the exposure. At 1712, Car 32-2 requested the City of Kingston Fire Department Hazmat Team to the scene. Car 32 arrived on scene and interviewed the patient and others who were in the residence to determine where the substance was located and if there wer any additinal patients. 32-11 and 32-12 arrived on scene and were staged to establish a decon zone if needed and 32-15 shut down the roadway for scene safety City of Kingston Hazmat Team arrived and was briefed by command of the situation. The Hazmat Team donned PPE and entered the structure to begin metering the building to identify the substance. At 1740, Car 32 requested Spring Lake Fire Department be dispatched to all calls in the district for the duration of the call and Ulster Hose Co. #5 with an engine and manpower to the scene. The substance was located and and tested and was determined to be non hazardous. The patient was evaluated at the scene by Hurley Ambulance Service and refused any further medical care. We were assisted at the scene by Ulster Hose, Ulster County Sheriff's Office, UCDEM, Hurley Ambulance Service, NYS OFPC and New York State Police. All units its were back in service at approximately 1910. Car 32, 32-1, 32-2, 32-11, 32-12 and 32-15 responded with 8 personel.

We are always looking for new members, if you are interested in helping your community, stop by on a Monday night at 7!

02/22/2026

Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 12:28PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
HEADLINE: Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 12:28PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut, Dutchess and
Ulster Counties in eastern New York

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible. The dangerous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree limbs and power lines in
addition to causing blowing and drifting snowfall. Visibility
will drop as low as 1/4 mile.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region
late today through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts will be
favored across the higher elevations and far southern parts of the
counties. Snowfall rates may reach 2 inches per hour at times late
tonight into early Monday morning.

INSTRUCTIONS: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

Issued By: NWS Albany NY

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