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Red Flag Warning Issued by NWS Albany: Emergency state wide outdoor Burn Ban in New York until 11/30/2024
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Albany, Schenectady, Columbia, Rensselaer, Sullivan, Dutchess, Ulster,
Greene, Delaware, Schoharie, and Montgomery Counties from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 11.15.24.
During this time period, fires will spread easily and wind can spread the fire faster.
Outdoor burning is not recommended and is prohibited state wide. Stay alert to the conditions and exercise caution.


We are now accepting reservations for the our renovated Pavilion.


However per our attorney's guidance we regret to inform you that our Banquet Hall is still shut down for rental use.
We are not accepting any new Banquet Hall reservations at this time.

                     Next Pizza night of the season is Saturday December 14th 2024 We will be featuring take out and eat in dining.

The East Greenbush Fire Company has partnered with the Ladies Auxiliary to bring back
our famous pizza on December 14th 2024.

We offer 8 count round Pizza, 10 piece bone-in Chicken Wings, Mozzarella Sticks and
our fresh garden Salad. We are now also offering our new 12 wing
Chicken Wing Flight for $16! Choose up to three different wing flavors (4 wings per flavor)!
We would like to thank you for your continued support.
Pizza Night will be from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at our
Firehouse Banquet Hall located at 68 Phillips Road in East Greenbush.
Phone orders will be accepted after 2 pm until 7:30 PM: 518-477-6503 or 518-479-4168.
            Phone-Orders would be greatly appreciated.


            Click here for the latest detailed pizza menu.('2024')



•                        See below for 2024 monthly Commissioners Meeting, election and special vote, and Gym Notice.

11/10/2024 Lawn Tractor fire on River Rd.
        On November 10th at 11:15 AM East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched to a Tractor fire in the woods at private home on Old Coach Drive.

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9/24/2024 Vehicle Extracation Drill in Rensselaer.
        Tuesday night's drill was a training session using new electric extracation equipment.

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9/08/2024 Life Members day.
        On Sunday, September 8th, the East Greenbush Fire Company celebrated the Annual David C. Smith Memorial Life Member’s Day. Several Life Members gathered under the Chief Frank Becker Memorial Pavilion to enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie.

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8/27/2024 Mask Confidence Drill at the tower.
        Tuesday Night's drill was a mask confidence drill using the Rensselaer County training site.


8/13/2024 Engine Drafting drill in Castleton.
        Tuesday 8/13/2024 drill was drafting with our engines on the Hudson River in Castleton.


7/31/2024 electrical fire on River Rd.
        On July 31st at 4:30 PM East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched to a electrical fire in a private home on River Rd.


6/22/2024 Parade.
        On Saturday, June 22, 2024 members from the East Greenbush Fire Co. participated in the annual Hudson Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association Parade.
       Congrats to all of our members for all the hard work! No one does this alone!


May 21,2024 Chief Jeff Tooker takes the floor to recognize Life Member Elwin Michel.
        Chief Jeff Tooker takes the floor to recognize Life Member Elwin Michel. Jeff Reads the following: Picture it  -   New York  -   May 20, 1964. The World’s Fair has just kicked off in Flushing Meadows. Buster Mathis defeated Joe Frazier that night to secure a spot on the US Boxing team. The Town of East Greenbush had just approved an actual police force sixteen days prior to this date, and purchased a 1964 black and white Ford patrol car.
       We were only just shy of six months since President Kennedy’s Assassination. The number one album in the land was "The Beatles Second Album." The Vietnam War was quickly escalating overseas. And here  -   well, up the street at the Main - four men joined the Fire Company that day. Thomas Hopkins. John Leavett. Departed Past Chief David Smith. And a man who went on to be a Lieutenant in 1973, a Captain from 1974 to 1977, and - correct me if I’m wrong - but Car 3 for the majority if not all of the years 1978 to 1989     and who has crossed the SIXTY YEAR THRESHOLD of Active Membership as of yesterday’s date     Elwin Michel.
       Jeff Called on several Past Chief’s to say a few words and the current Assistant Chief’s. Pete Lehmann, Tim Boel, Rick Williams , Mike Benson , and Bob Lehmann all had nice comments for Elwin. Also included with comments Greg Forgea, Mike Benson Jr .Mike Lansing. Thanks for 60 years of Active Service Elwin! President Tracy Cullum presented a gift to Elwin for his service.



5/25/2024 East Greenbush Memorial Day Parade.


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5/18/2024 Car Accident on Columbia Turnpike.
        On May 18th the East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched for a Car accident involving a broken power pole on Columbia Turnpike.


5/09/2024 Whittemore special photos
       Tom Whittemore 2024 Special photos taken of other Fire/Police department activities.


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5/09/2024 Miller special photos
       Marty Miller 2024 Special photos taken of other Fire/Police department activities.


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4/27/2024 Brush fire on Miller Rd.
        On April 27th the East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched for a brush fire on Miller Rd.

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4/13/2024 Route 4 Motorcycle Accident.
        On April 13th 2024 the East Greenbush Fire District #3 responded for a motorcycle on Route 4.


3/24/2024 Pancake Breakfast after the ice storm.
        On March 24rd the East Greenbush Fire Co. held a Pancake breakfast. We would like to thank the community for a great turnout.

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3/23/2024 Various incidents during the ice storm.
        On March 23rd and March 24th the East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched to over 90 calls for calls for service due to issues caused by the heavy ice storm.

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3/18/2024 mutual aid to Building fire on Broadway in the Rensselaer City Fire District.
        On March 18th at 10:29 am East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched as part of the mutual aid reponse to Broadway in the Rensselaer City Fire District.

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3/01/2024 fire in a business on Miller Rd.
        On March 1st at 12:56 PM East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched to a electrical fire in a business on Miller Rd.

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2/17/2024 car accident on Michael Rd.
        On February 17nd at 8:40 AM East Greenbush Fire District #3 was dispatched to a car accident on Michael Rd.

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Notices


PUBLIC NOTICE

EAST GREENBUSH FIRE DISTRICT #3

LEGAL NOTICE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF EAST GREENBUSH FIRE DISTRICT #3
NOTICE, is hereby given pursuant to the Town Law of the State of New York, 
that the Annual Election of the East Greenbush Fire District #3 ("Fire District") 
will take place on Tuesday December 10, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. 
and 9:00 p.m. at the East Greenbush Fire District #3 Firehouse, 68 Phillips Road, 
Rensselaer, NY 12144 for the purposes of voting on the following matters:
1.	electing one commissioner for a five-year term commencing on January 1, 2025
 and ending on December 31, 2029; and

2.	voting on Proposition 1, a Resolution adopted October 28, 2024 by 
the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Greenbush Fire District #3: 
"Bond Resolution".  The ballot question for Proposition 1 shall 
read substantially as follows:
	 
PROPOSITION 1
Shall the resolution adopted on October 28, 2024 by the Board of 
Fire Commissioners:
Authorizing the expenditure estimated to be three million five 
hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) for the objects and purposes of 
purchasing two fire vehicles, a Pierce Engine and a Pierce Engine-Rescue 
(hereinafter "Apparatus") together with incidental equipment for use therewith; 
Authorizing the issuance of serial bonds or statutory installment bonds 
(collectively "bonds") of the Fire District at the prevailing rate of interest 
at the time of closing, in an amount not to exceed three million five hundred 
thousand dollars ($3,500,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary after 
deducting any federal, state, county, and/or local funds received; pledging 
the faith and credit of the Fire District for the payment of the principal 
and interest on said bonds and providing for the annual levy of a tax upon 
the taxable properties within the Fire District to pay such principal and 
interest; determining that the period of probable usefulness of said apparatus 
to be twenty (20) years pursuant to Local Finance Law §11(a)(27); determining 
the maximum maturity of the bonds to be issued to be for a term not to exceed 
twelve (12) years; delegating the Fire District Treasurer the power to authorize 
and sell bond anticipation notes and to fix the details of and to sell bonds; and 
containing an estoppel clause and providing for publication of the 
estoppel notice, be approved?

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a complete copy of the Resolution that is 
subject to mandatory referendum as Proposition 1 is available for public inspection 
at the Fire District office by appointment.  Persons interested in reviewing the 
Resolution in its entirety should contact the Fire District Secretary at the address 
below to coordinate a date and time for such an inspection.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a candidate for the office of 
Fire District Commissioner must be at least 18 years old and be a resident of 
the Fire District.  Candidates for the office of Commissioner shall file a letter 
of intent with their name with the Secretary of the Fire District at the address 
below no later than November 20, 2024.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that only those persons who are residents of 
East Greenbush Fire District #3 on or before November 12, 2024 and who are 
registered to vote with the Rensselaer County Board of Elections on or before 
November 18, 2024 shall be eligible to vote in the Annual Election.

October 28, 2024
		
Board of Fire Commissioners 
East Greenbush Fire District #3

Lisa Borst, Secretary
68 Phillips Road
Rensselaer, NY 12144




PUBLIC NOTICE
EAST GREENBUSH FIRE DISTRICT #3

The monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, East Greenbush
Fire District #3 shall be held on the second (2) Monday of the month
at 7:00pm.  The location shall be East Greenbush Fire Company
Headquarters located at 68 Phillips Road, Town of East Greenbush.
The above shall be followed unless the Board makes prior notice of a change.
This is in compliance with Article 7 of the General Municipal Law
relating to meetings.

Submitted by,
Lisa A. Borst
Secretary-Treasurer
Board of Fire Commissioners
East Greenbush Fire District #3

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Directions to Firehouse at 68 Phillips Rd. From I-787 take exit 3 onto Dunn Memorial Bridge, continue on US-20 East/US-9 South for 3.8 miles.
Eighth traffic light, at Columbia/Price Chopper plaza, will be Phillips Rd.
Turn right onto Phillips, go .7 miles, firehouse on right. Parking and entrance in rear of building.

From I-90 east take exit 9 and turn right onto US-4 South, go 2 miles until the intersection with
Columbia Turnpike/US-20 West/US-9 North. Turn right onto Columbia turnpike and go .6 miles
At Columbia/Price Chopper plaza, will be Phillips Rd.
Turn left onto Phillips, go .7 miles, firehouse on right. Parking and entrance in rear of building.