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During my over forty-six years of service with the Brewster Fire Department (BFD), I have encountered events which I can never forget. They include tragedies such as a mother and daughter killed by a drunk driver, a BFD Line of Duty death, a decapitated female motorcycle rider, two young teenagers who drowned, a suicide,vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday December 29,2021 two events occurred for the first time in the 151 year history of the Brewster Fire Department (BFD). At the very beginning of a meeting of the Brewster Southeast Joint Fire District (BSEJFD), before any calls arrived, there was a swearing-in ceremony for the 2022 Chiefs. BSEJFD Commissioner Chairman John Klosowski, performed the ceremony. Can you determine what ... (Full Story & Photos)

On November 11, 2021 the Brewster Fire Department held a short parade for Allen Michell to celebrate his ninetieth birthday. Just as the parade approached, he was jokingly told: "Hey old man, get out here!" The parade stopped at his house. In addition to a fire engine, the parade included the Ladder Truck, Utility vehicles as well as an Ambulance. Allen is holding the baby in pictures #1, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On February 5, 1969 a fire broke out about 3 PM at the Trinity Pawling School. The conjecture was that it started with a cigarette. It is believed the cigarette was smoldering for several hours in the false ceiling above the library in Cluett Hall (picture #1). All the students were safely evacuated.

The Brewster Fire Department responded with its brand-new 85 foot Snorkel (pictures ... (Full Story & Photos)

It was with great sadness that the Brewster Fire Department announced the loss of Life Member John LaGuardia who passed away on November 4,2021. John was a fifty-seven year member of the department. He was a longtime member of Fire Attack Company 3. He also served two years as a Lieutenant in that Company. A Full Dress Funeral was held On Wednesday, November 10th at St. Lawrence Church. Afterwards, ... (Full Story & Photos)