West Clinton Fire District

06/05/2026

Good evening Residents & Members,

Well, we've certainly been busy over the past 3 days. We started off on Wednesday, June 3rd, where we were requested to relocate to Roosevelt Station 1 on Cardinal Rd. The standby was approximately 11 hrs long as Roosevelt had multiple units at the scene assisting Fairview and many other Departments throughout the County, as well as Ulster County, on the property of the HRPC, in which I'm sure most of you are aware by now.

Special thank you to the West Clinton Support Group members for providing lunch & dinner to the members from West Clinton and Roosevelt that were on standby manning other Vehicles at Roosevelt Station 1.

And it didn't stop there! Yesterday afternoon, in Stanford, a 2nd Alarm was implemented on Tresell Ln off of Jamison Hill Rd for a House Fire. So yet again, this bought us to the scene to provide water & manpower, along with many other departments involved, including Pleasant Valley, Millbrook, East Clinton, Pine Plains & Milan.

Last night, following the Fire in Stanford, we then had a work detail to get 2 of trucks shined up for Saturday June 6th Clinton community day parade.

Then this morning on Friday, June 5th, shorly after 9am, we participated with Roosevelt, Hyde Park, Fairview, Empress & Hyde Park Police at Roosevelt High School for a simulated DWI Mock Drill. There were 2 simulated vehicles with victims needing extrication and simulated medical treatment. We would like to thank our Fire Police members whom assisted with Road closure & our Ems staff performing their duties as well.

Thank you to all for the past 3 days with not only volunteering your time, but the time taken from our families as a job well done by all Departments 👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲 Involved for your Devotion as well.

Chief Brian Dingee
WEST CLINTON FIRE DISTRICT 🔥

05/20/2026

As Chief I would like to give a big thank you with sincere gratitude to Carmen&Jeff Region from Fiddlers bridge rd.for their endless efforts last weekend taking their time on their own good will for placing Firefighter flags on many Past Chiefs,Past members on their grave sites in Fiddlers bridge rd.Cemetery Last weekend.

Your sincere appreciation for this shall not go unrecognized as being outstanding Samaritans ✨️ doing what you both done.You both displayed exactly what our Nation needs more good people like this leading by Example🇺🇸🇺🇸

As Chief and Friends of you both for many years from Myself and all other members &Officers,Board of Fire Commissioners Thank you for your Kindness.Blessings to you both 🙏For your Thoughtfullness of many Great Past Chiefs ,Life members you've done this for.

Amen 🙏
Chief Brian Dingee
West Clinton Fire District 🔥.

05/19/2026

Tonight Some members came out to either freshen up their skills, and or Trained on some of the tools on Monday evening May 18th,2026 During Extrication drill.Drill was held @ Cardinal rd.Auto Parts.

On Behalf of us all like to Thank the Management team and or owner of Cardinal rd.auto parts for setting up these 2 vehicles tonight for us to maintain &Refresh our skills .More importantly understanding the need for Volunteers and the importance of this all regarding Extrication.

Thank you.
Chief B.Dingee

05/18/2026

During National EMS Week, the Town of Hyde Park Police Department would like to recognize and thank all those in the Emergency Medical Services field for the incredible work they do each and every day.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the career/ volunteer paramedics, EMTs, drivers, dispatchers, and support staff who respond whenever they are needed, often during someone’s worst moment. Your dedication, professionalism, and compassion do not go unnoticed.

Whether it’s a medical emergency, accident, or public service call, EMS personnel are always ready to answer the call and provide lifesaving care to our community.

Thank you for your commitment, sacrifice, and continued service. We are grateful for everything you do.

05/16/2026

Our Hearts and prayers go out to the State Of Maine during an Explosion @ the Silo Fire as 1 FF has been confirmed deceased and many other Firefighters ,Civilians are Fighting for their life's with 3rd degree burns during this Tragedy.

Also multiple Firetrucks were burned up but they can be replaced,where Life's can't. Prayers and thoughts 🙏 out to State of Maine knowing from NY were with you AMEN.

Chief B.Dingee

05/07/2026

On Behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners, and Chief would like to Thank the Omega Institute for their recent Annual Donation to our District. As they have done for many years greatly Appreciated Thank you.
Chief Bran Dingee.

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

At 9:10PM Sunday evening on May 3rd, 2026, the West Clinton Fire District was dispatched for a Priority 3 Auto Accident involving 1 vehicle at the intersection of North Quaker Ln & Forest Dr. Upon the arrival of our ambulance, they advised 911 Dispatch of a single occupant that was trapped & unresponsive, and requesting an ALS unit to the scene. Empress was promptly dispatched. Shortly after, our Rescue Truck & Engine arrived and we immediately jumped into action to extricate the male victim. As we were extricating, EMS was in back seat doing everything possible to their best ability considering the circumstances.

After removing the male subject, CPR was being administered immediately as the Paramedic deemed transport by ambulance to Mid Hudson Regional Hospital faster than waiting for the Medivac helicopter with a 21 minute ETA.The EMS Personal along with Firefighters did exactly what we train for, making this an outstanding effort by all, doing their very best with outstanding teamwork.

Unfortunately, when they arrived at the hospital, the Trauma Team soon after pronounced the patient deceased.

We were also assisted by the Town of Hyde Park Police & the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office as the Accident Reconstruction Team and West Clinton stayed to provide lighting. Also, for the road closure, the Fire Police and Emergency Vehicles on North side & South side stayed until the Investigation was completed and clearing the scene at 1:37AM, when the road reopened. Thank you to all involved! Outstanding teamwork from all!

This is what's it's all about, working together to make it work. Our prayers and thoughts 🙏 go out to the Victims Family during this unfortunate & difficult time. The investigation is being conducted by the Dutchess County Sherriffs Office, so please refer to them for any further questions.

Regards .
Chief Brian Dingee.

04/18/2026

On Behalf of the Officer's &Members of West Clnton Fire District we would like to send our sincere Condolences to The Family of Past Chief Timothy Laffin as well to The Hughsonville Fire District 🔥 for your loss AMEN 🙏.

Chief Brian Dingee
West Clinton Fire District.

04/04/2026

It is with Deep Regret on behalf as myself as Chief and from the Entire West Clinton Fire District Officers &Members as we express our Sincere condolences to Past Chief Robert Stramm of the Stanford Fire District for many years. Our Hearts go out to His entire &Family during this unfortunate time along with the Stanford Fire department members. We have worked with Stanford over the years and still to this day with Stanford during Mutual Aid requests.We shall hold a moment of Silence Monday April 6th @ our Department meeting along with Lowering flags @ half mass stations During this unfortunate time with all do respect 🙏 AMEN .

Regards
Chief Brian Dingee.
West Clinton Fire District.