Mechanicville Fire Department

07/29/2026

07/20/2026

**UPDATE**

Following several additional sightings, officers located the fox in the Elizabeth Street area.

The animal appeared to be walking unsteadily and was displaying behavior consistent with the earlier reports. Due to the circumstances and the potential danger to the public, the fox was dispatched.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been notified, and arrangements are being made for testing.

Public Safety Notice: Fox Activity in the Elizabeth Street Area

A confirmed fox bite occurred late yesterday afternoon near 904 Elizabeth Street. An adult woman was bitten and treated at a local hospital.

This morning, a father and two children reported that a fox aggressively approached them near North Seventh Street and Elizabeth Street.

Residents should use caution, supervise children and pets, and avoid approaching or attempting to capture the animal. If you see the fox, keep your distance and call 911.

Authorities are working to locate the animal. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been notified.

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

07/13/2026

Friday evening West Crescent Fire W. K. Mansfield Hose Company received a dispatch to a structure fire on Dover place in the town of halfmoon. First alarm assignment included West Crescent Fire Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department Boght Community Fire District for the fast. Reports from PD and neighbors arriving on scene suggested possible occupants still inside the home with heavy fire throughout the house. A second alarm request was immediately requested from responders to the station. The second alarm request brought the Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 Vischer Ferry Volunteer Hillcrest Fire Department Mechanicville Fire Department Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department for their Rehab unit and to provide stand-by coverage for the northern part of the town.The Boght fire department upon arrival was immediately put to work for fire suppression. Mechanicville took over for the fast response. Responders immediately deployed several lines to put the fire into control while protecting homes within immediate danger of exposure catching fire. Waterford Fire Department was moved to the West Crescent station for a cover assignment. Units cleared at 3:30 in the AM after turning over the scene to the Town of Halfmoon. Thank you to Clifton Park & Halfmoon EMS for providing assistance to the rehab portion of the alarm.

07/11/2026

Car 39-0, 39-9 and Engine 39-3 are currently operating at a working fire 2nd alarm in the West Crescent Fire District

06/29/2026

06/26/2026

🎇COUNTDOWN TO FAMILY DAY: 1️⃣5️⃣days🎇

Check out the schedule with all the fun FREE activities we have planned for the whole family!!

Be sure to come hungry and pack your “OoOo’s and Ahh’s” for the fireworks, a chair or blanket is a good idea too!
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