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ISCHUA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Ischua Volunteer Fire Department, 5634 Route 16, Hinsdale NY 14743    716-557-8819
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Dial 911 for Emergencies                           
 
Fire Chief – Mark Kirtz
Chief 1 – Mike Eastman
Chief 2 – Art Howell
Chief 3 – Jason Geise
President – Madeline Blersch
Treasurer – John Ames

Fire Chief Appointments                                                     
Incident Safety Officer – Mary Beth Kirtz
 
Fire District Appointments
Fire Police Captain - Chuck Magee                                       
EMS Captain - Terri Magee
Fire Police Lieutenant - Robert Kirtz                                    
EMS Lieutenant – Jaimee Deckman

Making a difference in our community!  We are a group of local volunteers dedicated to providing a professional level of fire protection, emergency medical response and rescue services to the property owners and residents of the Town of Ischua. We are committed to preventing or minimizing the loss of life, pain and suffering, and property damage as a result of fire or other type of emergency, and to provide mutual-aid to our neighboring towns.
 
The fire department is always looking for new members. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, please download the Ischua VFD Application. Completed applications may be mailed or dropped off in person.
Our volunteers responded to 129 calls in 2022.
 
Active volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers who were active for the entire year are entitled to claim tax credits on their NYS Income Tax. The credit amount is $200 ($400 for married filing joint taxpayers where both spouses are eligible). If the credit exceeds your tax for the year, any excess will be refunded without interest.
 
Form IT-245 Claim for volunteer Firefighters’ and Ambulance Workers’ Credit
 
Meetings are the 1st. Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m.  Fire training is every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
 
Administrative Appointments
Bell Jar Bookkeeper – Bonnie Klink                                     
Bell Jar Treasurer – Norma Heitman                              
Bell Jar Manager – Andrew Dombeck
Bell Jar Check Signers - Norma Heitman, Madeline Blersch, John Ames
Bingo Bookkeeper - John Ames
Bingo Treasurer - Nancy Ames
Bingo Check Signers - Nancy Ames, Madeline Blersch, John Ames
Fire Department Grant Writer – Laurie Howell
Board of Inquiry - Chuck Magee, Andrew Donbeck, Laurie Howell



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Maple Festival Parade 2023
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new recruit learning how to use the "Jaws of Life"
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Some of our dedicated volunteers
The Jaws of Life is a valuable emergency tool used by firefighters to help rescue individuals trapped in their vehicle after a dangerous accident. It is used to cut through cars and rip open vehicle doors to release trapped occupants quickly and safely. The tool is powerful enough to cut car frames apart and lift crushing weights from passengers. The photos show our new recruits learning how to use this valuable life-saving tool. 
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new recruit - anything guys can do girls can do better!
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new recruit training
Town of Ischua, 1850 Mill Street, Unit 1, Hinsdale NY 14743 
​Phone 716-557-8787    Fax 716-557-8989