Hurley Fire Department

08/29/2026

The Hurley Fire Department would like to send their congratulations to FF Brad Parker and his wife Cortney on the birth of their son Kade James Parker on August 20, 2026. Mom, dad, and baby are all doing well.

08/03/2026

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of past firefighter and commissioner John F. Miller. Throughout the years that John was active as commissioner, he was an asset for the fire department as well as the taxpayers of the district. John was also a commited volunteer to our agency. Outside of the fire department, John was commited to helping the community through his work as a police officer with the Town of Ulster Police and Town of New Paltz. He was also the voice of Ulster County Stop DWI. His impact to the community was far reaching and he will be sorely missed. Please keep his wife Karen Miller, his sons', Former Hurley Fire Department Medical Director Dan Miller, Firefighter Mike Miller and the rest of his family in your thoughts as they navigate this difficult time.

View John F. Miller's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/28/2026

Congratulations to Kerry Bythewood-Saverino and Mike Arnold who graduated last night from the Ulster County Firefighter 1 program. They completed the course along with 67 others from different classes throughout the year!

07/28/2026

The officers and members send our condolences to Coldenham Fire-Rescue after they suffered a devastating fire to their station this morning. We wish them a speedy recovery so they can get back to serving their community

07/20/2026

Over the past several months, several members have completed NYS training courses.

Rosalia Bythewood-Saverino completed the NYS Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) course in Greene County. This 79 hour course covers a multitude of topics including Personal protection equipment (PPE), exterior fire protection, fire extinguishers, ground ladders, hazardous materials, and more.

Kerry Bythewood-Saverino and Michael Arnold completed the NYS BEFO course and the NYS Interior Firefighting Operations (IFO) course in Ulster County. The NYS BEFO class was 79 hours and the NYS IFO class was an additional 50 totaling 129 hours. In addition to the topics covered in the NYS BEFO class, Kerry and Mike learned self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) use and emergencies, firefighter survival techniques, modern fire control, building search, victim removal, ventilation methods, and more.

Tyler Eminowicz completed the NYS 32-hour Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician course at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, NY. This intense course teaches students to work in a moving water environment utilizing multiple water rescue techniques to include throw bag rescues, go rescues, rope systems in water, wading, boat based rescues, and more. This specific class was a little different as 1st. Assistant Chief Brendan Nugent was one of the instructors for the course and had the opportunity and pleasure to teach one of his own members.

We would like to thank these members for their hard work and dedication to continue to learn.

07/09/2026

07/08/2026

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

At approximately noon today and tomorrow 7/9, the funeral procession for Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company Chief David Gagnon will be passing through Hurley via Rt. 209. Please be aware and plan for delays. The Main Street overpass will be down to one lane while we honor the life Chief Gagnon.

Thank you

07/07/2026

We send our condolences to the members of Spring Lake Fire Department for the loss of Dave Allen. As our neighbor and mutual aid department, we had the honor of working with and learning from Dave throughout the years. His vast knowledge was an asset to the firefighting community. He was a pillar in the fire service and will be sorely missed.

Rest in peace Dave

07/04/2026

The members and officers extend our deepest condolences to the Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company after the tragic line of duty death of Chief David Gagnon. Our thoughts are with Chief Gagnon's family and the members of Cottekill.