07/01/2023
The volunteers of the New Bremen Fire Department would like to thank all those traveling down NYS Rte 812 today in front of the firehall that stopped and donated money for our annual boot drive.
New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department
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Welcome to the NBFD page. The New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1949 following a tragic fire that claimed seven lives. Mrs.
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The New Bremen Fire District, which incorporates about half of the town of New Bremen, was formed three years later in 1952. On the morning of May 6, 1949, fire broke out in the Harold Jackson home on cemetery road. Helen Jackson, along with six of her sons whose ages ranged from ten years old to one year old died in the fire. As a result of this disaster, the community moved to form a volunteer f
ire department. Funds were raised to purchase a fire truck and a community effort was launched to build a fire hall. On July 14, 1949, The New Bremen Fire Department was officially formed. The meeting was chaired by George Foley and the first officers elected were; Theodore Virkler, Chief; Cliff Virkler, Assistant Chief; Francis (Lank) Duffer, Foreman; Harold Wilder, Assistant foreman; Hugh Eaton, Secretary and Clarence Golden, treasurer. On July 27, 1949, the department purchased a 1929 Sanford pumper from Burrville for $600.00. Money to purchase the truck was loaned by Ted Virkler, who also provided garage space for the equipment until a fire house was built. To raise money, chicken dinners, ice cream socials and other fundraising activities were held. These fundraisers often netted over $500. A lot was purchased on the Artz Road for $50.00 and construction of a new firehouse began. Also in 1949, a 1938 Ford cab and chassis and a 600 gallon tank were acquired by the fire department for $375.00 and assembled by the volunteers. The department incorporated on December 26, 1950. Charter members of the department were; Ted Virkler, Cliff Virkler, Francis ‘lank’ Duffer, Harold Wilder, Hugh Eaton, Clarence Golden, Vernon Windover, Glenn Sealy, George Foley, Marvin Moser, William Becker, Howard Russell, Louis Merzaros, Gerald Eaton, Duane Windover, Nate Hoffer, Stanley Devenies, Louis Becker, Louis Weaver, John Mezarous and Daniel Lehman. In 1952, Ted Virkler advocated the formation of a district to levy taxes on the properties in the fire district and become financially independent on the town board for funds. On October 14, 1952 the State Comptroller granted permission for a district to be formed. The first Commissioners of the New Bremen fire district were; Cliff Virkler, Norbert Steiner, Sam Zehr, Theodore Virkler and Howard Farney. George Mattis was elected secretary – treasurer for a five year term. Presently, the New Bremen Fire Department is located on State Route 812 in New Bremen. The current fire hall was built in 1994 largely by volunteer labor. The fire department currently has the following vehicles:
- 2001 Sterling Pumper (2000 gpm)
- 2009 Mack Tanker (3400 gal)
- 2013 Mack Tanker (2800 gal)
- 1999 American Lafrance Pumper/ Rescue (1500 gpm)
- 2021 Ford F-250 Utility Pick up truck
The department currently over 30 dedicated volunteers.
06/05/2023
Photos from West Carthage Fire Department's post
05/27/2023
05/27/2023
New Bremen Fire Department took 1st place today in the Stillwater/ No 4 parade. Congratulations to the detail that participated
05/27/2023
05/14/2023
New Bremen Fire Department held their annual banquet and awards ceremony at the Croghan American Legion this evening. Service awards were as follows: 60 years Gary Bush. 50 years Michael Tabolt and Bruce Peck, 45 Years Bruce Altmire, 30 Years Mark Bush, 10 years Eric Lee, 5 years Jeff Duffer, Caleb Lagree, Ben Turck. Firefighter of the year Jeff Duffer, Ralph A. Farney Memorial award Patrick Morse. Several certificates of appreciation were awarded to members of the auxiliary along with a few special recognitions for events that transpired during the year. A great thank you to All our dedicated men and woman who give so much of their time to make New Bremen a safe place to live.
05/04/2023
04/29/2023
On behalf of the New Bremen Fire Department, we want to send our sincere condolences to the Christman family and the Lowville Fire Department for losing a long time member and past Chief. John will be greatly missed. Rest in peace brother.
04/29/2023
Our neighbors to the north. Croghan Fire Hall.
04/13/2023
Our officers for the 2023-24 year are:
Line Officers:
Chief- Les Hoppel
1st Assistant Chief- Brian Buell
2nd Assistant Chief- Ben Buell
3rd Assistant Chief- Connor Brouty
Civil Officers:
President- Patrick Morse
Vice President- Jeff Duffer
Secretary- Shane DeRycke
Treasurer- Bruce Buckingham
04/09/2023
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We of the New Bremen Fire Department want to wish all of our amazing community a Happy Easter! Please stay safe!!
04/06/2023
Obituary: Bruce M. Peck, 74, Castorland
A 50 year active member of the New Bremen Fire Department.. You will be missed and never forgotten. We will take it from here. Prayers for the family in their time in need. Rest in peace our brother.
CASTORLAND- Bruce M. Peck, 74, of Van Amber Road, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.
03/24/2023
Recruitment Update: The Task Force currently has 3 candidates in the North Zone, 4 Candidates in Central and 4 Candidates in the South.
If interested please contact Patrick Morse at 315.317.4380 soon as the 21 hour Fire Police class starts in early April, with no other later offerings available within the County.
03/24/2023
Congratulations to four new members of the New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department whose names appeared in the March/April issue of “The Volunteer Firefighter “ the official publication of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York.
03/20/2023
Fire Police Class starts in two weeks. Sign up on the LMS system or see your chief. This may be the last one we see for a while.
03/14/2023
Open Burning
Open Burning
What happens when you burn household garbage and trash in a backyard burn barrel?
03/02/2023
Open to Active Fire Fighters in Lewis County. If you would like more information call Patrick Morse at 315.317.4380
03/02/2023
Tomorrow's Adam Zyglis cartoon on today's DC Theatricks fire:
https://buffalonews.com/opinion/dc-theatricks-fire/image_66b3dc5a-b88e-11ed-a225-1b2b05ecd5de.html
02/04/2023
Last chicken. BBQ of 2023, come get it by 11!
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Rooster Rescue Video
New Bremen Fire Department flushing hydrant on VanAmber road last evening
Boats guarding the SCUBA divers
New Bremen Fire Department Blue Birds on parade detail at the Constableville Fireman’s field days parade
Controlled burn of house on Old State Road last evening by Castorland FD, with mutual Aid from New Bremen, Croghan, Beaver Falls, Carthage and Natural Bridge Fire Departments as a training event.
Silo rekindle at Hanno farm in Village of Lowville. Lowville, New Bremen, Martinsburg and Castorland Fire Departments on scene
Currently on scene at hanno farm for silo rekindle
Training burn 10/11/2018
FINAL NBFD BBQ OF 2017!!! - Saturday, March 11th - 11am -$6 half, $9 dinner Come one, come all, won't get our chicken again until 2018!! Bruce Altmire Zachary Aucter Ben Buell Brian Buell Hubert Click Jr Tim Duffer Fay Fuerch Les Hoppel Eric Lee Dave Lehman Brian Jr Moser Bruce Peck Brian Smith Robert F. Stanford Shaun Stanford Jim Trainham
ONE WEEK TIL BBQ #2! Don't worry folks, we have increased the number of halves we are cooking by nearly 25% in order to make up for selling out in 40 minutes last week. Stop down, check us out, Saturday January 28 around 11am, again first come first serve!
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Here some photos that took at the fair Parade. Looked sharp last night.
LISBON BEACH AND ONLINE BOATING SAFETY CLASSES
Earn your boating safety certificate at Lisbon Beach Campground June 25th or virtually online June 13th-16th and be ready for the summer boating season. As of January 1, 2022, all boat operators born after January 1, 1988 are required to complete a boater safety course before operating their vessel. “Boat America” fulfills this requirement and will be presented by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until June 3rd for the virtual class and until June 17th for the Lisbon Beach class. Tuition is $35.00 per person with family rates available.
To register email [email protected]. For information about additional classes, call 315-605-8041.
Earn your boating safety certificate at Lisbon Beach Campground June 25th or virtually online June 13th-16th and be ready for the summer boating season. As of January 1, 2022, all boat operators born after January 1, 1988 are required to complete a boater safety course before operating their vessel. “Boat America” fulfills this requirement and will be presented by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until June 3rd for the virtual class and until June 17th for the Lisbon Beach class. Tuition is $35.00 per person with family rates available.
To register email [email protected]. For information about additional classes, call 315-605-8041.
**Structure Fire**
7438 Rice Road, Town of Lowville
Fire Response: Lowville Fire Department, Martinsburg Fire Dept.., Castorland Fire Co., New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, Copenhagen Fire Department, Fire Coordinators
EMS Response: Lewis County Search & Rescue
- Report of a abandoned/collapsed barn on fire
- Lowville Chief requesting Martinsburg and Castorland to the scene
- Lowville requesting New Bremen and Copenhagen Tankers
- Requesting New Bremen be re-toned for additional manpower to the scene
- Fire reported under control
- Mutual aid units clear of the scene 
- All units clear of the scene
7438 Rice Road, Town of Lowville
Fire Response: Lowville Fire Department, Martinsburg Fire Dept.., Castorland Fire Co., New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, Copenhagen Fire Department, Fire Coordinators
EMS Response: Lewis County Search & Rescue
- Report of a abandoned/collapsed barn on fire
- Lowville Chief requesting Martinsburg and Castorland to the scene
- Lowville requesting New Bremen and Copenhagen Tankers
- Requesting New Bremen be re-toned for additional manpower to the scene
- Fire reported under control
- Mutual aid units clear of the scene 
- All units clear of the scene
Huge Thank you to the New Bremen Fire Dept...... Not just for the water but for lugging it to the car. The donuts were delish too. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU !!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
**Motor Vehicle Accident**
9220 Deveines Road, Town of New Bremen
Fire Response: Beaver Falls Fire Department, New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department
EMS Response: Beaver Falls Ambulance
- Beaver Falls Chief reporting that this is in New Bremen’s district
- Beaver Falls units clear of the scene, New Bremen will be remaining on scene
- New Bremen units clear of the scene
9220 Deveines Road, Town of New Bremen
Fire Response: Beaver Falls Fire Department, New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department
EMS Response: Beaver Falls Ambulance
- Beaver Falls Chief reporting that this is in New Bremen’s district
- Beaver Falls units clear of the scene, New Bremen will be remaining on scene
- New Bremen units clear of the scene
Final Boating Safety Course of This Boating Season
Boaters will have one last time to complete their boating safety course before the end of this boating season. “Boat America” will be presented by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary virtually, online, with live instructors, October 4th through October 7th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, “New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course prior to 1/1/2022. This is a great opportunity to get your boating safety certificate before the January 1, 2022 deadline. No matter where you live, anyone with a computer or cell phone with a camera and microphone can complete this online course by attending just four, two-hour online sessions”.
All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years or older, must also complete a boating safety course. “Boat America” complies with this regulation.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until September 24th. You must attend all four sessions.
To register or for further information call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
Boaters will have one last time to complete their boating safety course before the end of this boating season. “Boat America” will be presented by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary virtually, online, with live instructors, October 4th through October 7th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, “New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course prior to 1/1/2022. This is a great opportunity to get your boating safety certificate before the January 1, 2022 deadline. No matter where you live, anyone with a computer or cell phone with a camera and microphone can complete this online course by attending just four, two-hour online sessions”.
All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years or older, must also complete a boating safety course. “Boat America” complies with this regulation.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until September 24th. You must attend all four sessions.
To register or for further information call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
Complete Your Boating Safety Course Before the End of This Boating Season
Boaters can now complete their boating safety course before the end of this boating season. “Boat America” will be presented by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary virtually, online, with live instructors, September 13th through September 16th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, “this is a great opportunity to get your boating safety certificate without having to drive a great distance to attend classes. No matter where you live, anyone with a computer or cell phone with a camera and microphone can complete this online course by attending just four, two-hour online sessions”.
New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course prior to 1/1/2022. All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years or older, must also complete a boating safety course. “Boat America” complies with this regulation.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until September 3rd. You must attend all four sessions.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
Boaters can now complete their boating safety course before the end of this boating season. “Boat America” will be presented by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary virtually, online, with live instructors, September 13th through September 16th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, “this is a great opportunity to get your boating safety certificate without having to drive a great distance to attend classes. No matter where you live, anyone with a computer or cell phone with a camera and microphone can complete this online course by attending just four, two-hour online sessions”.
New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course prior to 1/1/2022. All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years or older, must also complete a boating safety course. “Boat America” complies with this regulation.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until September 3rd. You must attend all four sessions.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
Boating Course Deadline Approaches If Born After January 1, 1988.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary reminds boaters born on or after January 1, 1988 that to operate a motorized vessel you must complete a boating safety course by January 1, 2022. USCG Auxiliary’s “Boat America” virtual, online boating safety class complies with this regulation.
Registration for the August 2-5 class closes on July 23, 2021. Preregistration is required and you must attend all four nightly two hour classes to complete the course.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary reminds boaters born on or after January 1, 1988 that to operate a motorized vessel you must complete a boating safety course by January 1, 2022. USCG Auxiliary’s “Boat America” virtual, online boating safety class complies with this regulation.
Registration for the August 2-5 class closes on July 23, 2021. Preregistration is required and you must attend all four nightly two hour classes to complete the course.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Classes Receive Great Reviews
OGDENSBURG, NY - “Boat America” presented, virtually, online, by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary throughout this summer has received great reviews from our students. Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, students have stated “unlike other online boating courses, this course has live instructors that you can ask questions to and receive immediate answers. I really like being able to complete the classes without having to drive a great distance to attend classes. Sitting in a comfortable chair in my living room I can earn my boating safety certificate” says another student. Classes are schedule throughout the remainder of the summer and boaters are encouraged to contact the Auxiliary at 315-605-8041 or email at [email protected] for dates and times.
New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course before 2022; born after 1/1/1983 before 2023; born after 1/1/1978 before 2024. All power boat operators, regardless of age, must complete a boating safety course before 2025. All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years or older, must also complete a boating safety course. “Boat America”, an eight-hour boating safety course, complies with this regulation.
The certified instructors, who are Coast Guard Auxiliarists with years of experience as boaters on local waters, will teach boating safety and interact with students. Questions are answered before, during and after class. Students will be mailed the course textbook and the Federal and State rulebooks to keep as references. The certificate and card never expire and will be awarded after successfully completing the final exam. It can be replaced free of charge if lost or damaged.
Tuition is $35.00 per person. There are family rates available.
Preregistration is required and you must attend four nightly two hour classes to complete the course.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected].
Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
OGDENSBURG, NY - “Boat America” presented, virtually, online, by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary throughout this summer has received great reviews from our students. Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, students have stated “unlike other online boating courses, this course has live instructors that you can ask questions to and receive immediate answers. I really like being able to complete the classes without having to drive a great distance to attend classes. Sitting in a comfortable chair in my living room I can earn my boating safety certificate” says another student. Classes are schedule throughout the remainder of the summer and boaters are encouraged to contact the Auxiliary at 315-605-8041 or email at [email protected] for dates and times.
New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course before 2022; born after 1/1/1983 before 2023; born after 1/1/1978 before 2024. All power boat operators, regardless of age, must complete a boating safety course before 2025. All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years or older, must also complete a boating safety course. “Boat America”, an eight-hour boating safety course, complies with this regulation.
The certified instructors, who are Coast Guard Auxiliarists with years of experience as boaters on local waters, will teach boating safety and interact with students. Questions are answered before, during and after class. Students will be mailed the course textbook and the Federal and State rulebooks to keep as references. The certificate and card never expire and will be awarded after successfully completing the final exam. It can be replaced free of charge if lost or damaged.
Tuition is $35.00 per person. There are family rates available.
Preregistration is required and you must attend four nightly two hour classes to complete the course.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected].
Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
**Re-Kindle Silo Fire**
East State Street, Village of Lowville
Fire Response: Lowville Fire Department, New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, Martinsburg Fire Dept.
- Lowville requesting Martinsburg and New Bremen tankers
- Requesting a fill site at New Bremen Fire Hall
East State Street, Village of Lowville
Fire Response: Lowville Fire Department, New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, Martinsburg Fire Dept.
- Lowville requesting Martinsburg and New Bremen tankers
- Requesting a fill site at New Bremen Fire Hall
**Silo Fire**
East State Street, Village of Lowville
Fire Response: Lowville Fire Department, New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, Martinsburg Fire Dept.., Fire Coordinators
EMS Response: Lewis County Search & Rescue
- Patrol on scene reporting heavy smoke
- Lowville Chief confirming a working silo Fire
- Lowville Chief requesting New Bremen and Martinsburg
- All Departments back in service
East State Street, Village of Lowville
Fire Response: Lowville Fire Department, New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, Martinsburg Fire Dept.., Fire Coordinators
EMS Response: Lewis County Search & Rescue
- Patrol on scene reporting heavy smoke
- Lowville Chief confirming a working silo Fire
- Lowville Chief requesting New Bremen and Martinsburg
- All Departments back in service
Complete Your Boating Safety Course Before Summer Vacation
The “Boat America” boating safety course will be presented, virtually, online, with live instructors, by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary June 14 through June 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, “this is a great opportunity to get your boating safety certificate before summer vacation without having to drive a great distance to attend classes. No matter where you live, anyone with a computer or cell phone with a camera and microphone can complete this online course by attending just four, two-hour online sessions”.
New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years old or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course before 2022; born after 1/1/1983 before 2023; born after 1/1/1978 before 2024. All power boat operators, regardless of age, must complete a boating safety course before 2025. All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years old or older, must also complete a boating safety course. The “Boat America” eight-hour boating safety course complies with this regulation.
The certified instructors, who are Coast Guard Auxiliarists with years of experience as boaters on local waters, will teach boating safety and interact with students. Questions are answered before, during and after class. Students will be mailed the course textbook and the Federal and State rulebooks to keep as references. The certificate and card is valid in all 50 states, never expires and will be awarded after successfully completing the final exam. It can be replaced free of charge if lost or damaged.
Tuition is $35.00 per person. There are family rates available.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until June 4th. You must attend all four sessions.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
The “Boat America” boating safety course will be presented, virtually, online, with live instructors, by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary June 14 through June 17 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Flotilla Commander Cathy Trenton says, “this is a great opportunity to get your boating safety certificate before summer vacation without having to drive a great distance to attend classes. No matter where you live, anyone with a computer or cell phone with a camera and microphone can complete this online course by attending just four, two-hour online sessions”.
New York State requires all power boat operators, who must be 10 years old or older, born after 1/1/1988 to complete a boating safety course before 2022; born after 1/1/1983 before 2023; born after 1/1/1978 before 2024. All power boat operators, regardless of age, must complete a boating safety course before 2025. All personal watercraft (jet ski) operators, who must be 14 years old or older, must also complete a boating safety course. The “Boat America” eight-hour boating safety course complies with this regulation.
The certified instructors, who are Coast Guard Auxiliarists with years of experience as boaters on local waters, will teach boating safety and interact with students. Questions are answered before, during and after class. Students will be mailed the course textbook and the Federal and State rulebooks to keep as references. The certificate and card is valid in all 50 states, never expires and will be awarded after successfully completing the final exam. It can be replaced free of charge if lost or damaged.
Tuition is $35.00 per person. There are family rates available.
Preregistration is required and will be accepted until June 4th. You must attend all four sessions.
To register, for further information, or for additional class dates and times call 315-605-8041 or email [email protected]. Please include your name, birthdate, address, email, and phone number in your correspondence.
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