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A Note from Afghanistan DECEMBER 06 - From: kathleen ellison To: Ron Aiello Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: WOW !! Good evening from Aghanistan !!!! Ron and members of the Carman Fire Department, Thank you so much for the box of goodies - we received it today ! What a wonderful surprise I love the Carman Fire Department card with "guys' signatures on the back !" - fabulous !! And it is currently hanging ... (Full Story & Photos)

Kathleen and Riki visit a Wounded Soldier

75th Anniversary Cruise OCTOBER 20 - In celebration of 75 years of service to the Family, Friends and Community of Rotterdam Fire District #3, a day long event was held to celebrate the Pride, Dedication & years of Service for the members of the Carman Fire Department. On Saturday October 11, 2008 members enjoyed a luncheon cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement on the lovely Lake George. The sights were spectacular and the day ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Damages Coldbrook Home SEPTEMBER 30 - At 20:04 Carman FD was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1029 Horvath St. First arriving units encountered a moderate smoke condition within the residence. The initial crew located the fire in an overhead kitchen cabinet, and quickly extinguished the fire. Damage was confined to the kitchen area with some smoke damage throughout the residence. No injuries were reported. Schenectady Co ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter following breaking the front window to vent fire

Firefighters Rescue Woman JUNE 11 - At 03:18 am on June 9th the Carman Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 115 Mercer Ave in the Town of Rotterdam. Upon arrival crews found a large amount of fire and smoke in the front downstairs bedroom as well as receiving reports of a victim inside. Crews made entry attacking the fire along while searching for the victim who was found in the kitchen removed from the residence ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cooking to Blame for Apartment building Fire 4/20/08 APRIL 20 - On Sunday April 20th at 9:57pm Carman Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire on Highbridge Road. Upon arrival 2nd Assistant Chief Vunk found the rear upstairs porch of a 2 story apartment building well involved. He declared a working structure fire and called for a 2nd alarm. The initial crew from E-131 made entry through the front door of the apartment building making ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Back of the Structure

view as seen by first arriving engine

Blaze Damages Home MARCH 24 - Members of the Carman Fire Department made quick work of a house fire on Saturday, March 22, 2008 on Sherman Street in the Highbridge Section of Rotterdam. The fire, which was reported a few minutes before 4:00 PM, had burned in the cellar of the home and spread into a room converted from a garage. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire in the converted garage and basement preventing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Heavy Rains Keep Crew Busy MARCH 07 - On Wednesday March 5, 2008 the Carman Fire Department was kept busy handling several water emergencies within the district. The initial call came in at 8:53 am for approximately 4 feet of water in a basement on Palmer St. in the Highbridge section of the district. While responding to the initial call Chief Dave Galka encountered approximately 3 feet of water covering Palmer Ave. Heavy rains, melting ... (Full Story & Photos)

Palmer Ave viewed by first responding units

Smoke coming from front door

Working Structure Fire 2032 Chepstow Rd DECEMBER 06 - On Thursday December 6th 2007 Carman received a call for a possible electrical fire at 2032 Chepstow Rd. Upon arrival of Car 139 (Chief Sloan) he reported smoke visible from the front door. Upon the arrival of E-131 entry was made into the residence through the front door. At that time there was a heavy smoke condition, lots of heat, but no visible fire. At 1655 Chief Sloan declared a working fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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