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Fire News, January 2022, Page 11
Looking Back Wallkill – 2013
Walden – 2013
Wallkill firefighters responded to a barn fire at Bruyn Tpk and Lippincott Road on April 8, 2013. Upon arrival, Wallkill Assistant Chief R. Malatesta (64-3) reported a working barn fire on Bruyn Turnpike and requested mutual aid from Modena, Plattekill, Shawangunk Valley and Pine Bush. Walden was placed on standby at Wallkill Station. The first-due engine (64-11) made the initial attack with attack lines. Wallkill's tanker (64-12) supplied additional water. An aggressive attack prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. - Fire News photo by Steve Lenz
On November 4, 2013, Walden (Orange County) firefighters responded to a reported structure fire on North Drive at Camp Robbins. Upon arrival, Walden Car 1 reported a fully involved single-story, wood frame structure and requested a second alarm, along with a tanker task force. Mutual aid responded from Wallkill, Plattekill, Coldenham, Montgomery, Air Guard and Maybrook. Multiple lines were put into operation, however the structure was destroyed. No injuries were reported for the incident. - Fire News photo by Steve Lenz
Walden – 2014 On January 18, 2014, firefighters from Walden (Orange County) responded to a reported structure fire at the Walden Mobile Home Park on North Montgomery Street. Walden Car 1 arrived and reported that a trailer home was on fire and requested a second alarm with a tanker task force. Walden’s first due engine crew knocked down the majority of the fire in short order. No injuries were reported for the blaze. Orange County Fire Investigator responded to the scene to determine cause of the fire. - Fire News photo by Steve Lenz
