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Firefighter of the Month for July AUGUST 05 - Scott Sloan has been selected Firefighter of the Month for July. Scott has been a member of the department since 1995 and has held the office Chief. Scott's father-in-law Rich Farry is also a member as well as a past Chief.... (Full Story)

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)

Firefighter following breaking the front window to vent fire

The Back of the Structure

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)

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)

view as seen by first arriving engine

Palmer Ave viewed by first responding units

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)

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)

Smoke coming from front door

First Arrival

Working Structure Fire at 1733 Patton DR DECEMBER 03 - On Monday December 3rd 2007 at 1729 Carman Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire next door to 1739 Patton Dr. Dispatcher reported getting multiple calls. At 1733 E-131 reported smoke showing and declared a working fire. Rotterdam District 2 was dispatched for Mutual Aid also dispatched the County Coordinator and County Fire Investigators. Fort Hunter and Stanford Heights ... (Full Story & Photos)

11/9/07 Reported Gasoline Spill NOVEMBER 10 - On Friday morning November 9th at 05:56 hours the Carman Fire Department was dispatched to the Gas & Deli on Hamburg St next to the firehouse for a reported leak from an underground fuel storage tank. Upon arrival crews found a section of the property under flowing water. Crews administered defensive tactics with sand and speedy-dry to contain any fuel/water mixture from entering a nearby storm ... (Full Story & Photos)

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