IAFF Local 2623

What's New at IAFF 2623

Posted On: Jul 01, 2008 (16:40:46)
The new and improved Fairview Fire District website is now online. Please be sure to go to www.Fairviewfd.net. You may notice that much of the information and many of the pictures are similar to those on this website, this is because the new District website was created by myself. I hope you all enjoy the site.

Vehicle Fire

Updated On: Jul 01, 2008 (16:40:00)
6/21/08 - Hyde Park, NY - Fairview responded to the report of a vehicle fire at 11:10 PM on Saturday June 21st. Upon arrival firefighters found a truck with heavy fire in the driveway of a private residence. Firefighters made a quick attack and knocked the fire down before it spread to any exposures. The cause of the fire is being investigated. More Pictures.

Fairview Mutual Aid to the City

Updated On: Jun 22, 2008 (22:00:00)
6/6/08 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Fairview responded mutual aid to the City of Poughkeepsie at 8:37 PM. The City of Poughkeepsie was operating at a house fire at 32 North White Street. Firefighters found heavy fire in the attic. City firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire but had to pull back a bit due to being unable to open up the roof right away. When Tower Ladder first arrived on scene a power line broke away from the house and fell on the ladder. This made the ladder unable to be used. City firefighters still made a great stop. Fairview assisted with the Blitz Fire off of 41-11 which was positioned on the front corner once the fire became an exterior attack. 41-11 was clear of the scene at 10:24 PM. More Pictures.

Fire on Roof of St Francis Hospital

Updated On: Jun 06, 2008 (22:50:00)
6/2/08 - Poughkeepsie, NY - At 8:28 AM on Monday morning Fairview was dispatched for a fire on the roof of the Saint Francis Hospital Emergency Room. Upon arrival firefighters found a small fire in an air duct, which was quickly extinguished. Assisting Fairview at the scene was City of Poughkeepsie Engine 2. After the fire was under control, firefighters checked to make sure that the fire did not extend down into the emergency room. Fairview was clear of the scene at 8:56 AM.

Fire Destroys Member's Home

Updated On: Jun 22, 2008 (22:01:00)
5/26/2008 HYDE PARK, NY- On May 26, 2008, Fairview Firefighters responded mutual aid to the Hyde Park Fire District. Upon dispatch, firefighters were altered to the unthinkable- Responding to help one of their own. Jason Simpson, a Fairview Career Firefighter, and his girlfriend, Andrea Hall, also a Fairview Volunteer, lost their home to the fire. Most of their personal belongings were also lost in the blaze. Almost immediately, support from fellow firefighters began to pour in. Fairview Local 2623 members immediately began setting up support for the two members, to supplement the immediate disaster assistance provided by the American Red Cross. Local 2623 has set up a fund to aid our department members. Vice President Rob Ridley is the contact for outside persons/ organizations/ and agencies wishing to offer assistance. He can be contacted at (845)702-0383.

Donations can be mailed to: Fairview Professional Firefighters, 258 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Please make all checks out to: IAFF Local 2623 C/O Jason Simpson

We thank everyone for their support in our Brother's time of need. Words cannot express the gratitude of this organization and its membership.

Welcome to our website. IAFF Local 2623 represents the 17 career firefighters and officers employed by the Fairview Fire District in Poughkeepsie, NY. The district covers approximately 4.5 square miles in the Towns of Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park, NY. Firefighters answer over 1800 alarms per year.