FFDay at the Home in Hudson

May 21, 2023, was Dutchess County VolunteerFirefighters Day at the Firefighters Home in Hudson. It was the first time that firefighters from Dutchess County and members from the home could see each otherwithout Covid masks. It was great to see the smiles on the members at the home and the firefighters. The Dutchess County VolunteerFirefighters provided a traditional barbecue of hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hotdogs with all of the fixings. At the end of lunch, a ceremony was held, and donations were presented by the Dutchess County VolunteerFirefighters for$500, Hughsonville Fire Department for$100 and the Rombout Fire Department for$1000.

The Dutchess County VolunteerFirefighters Association would like to thank the following that made the day a success: East Fishkill FD, Hughsonville FD, J.H. Ketcham Hose Company, New Hackensack FD, New Hamburg FD, Rhinebeck FD, Rombout FD and the Wassaic FD. Also, they would like to thank Keith Hinchey Home Administrator, Kelly Johnson Directorof Dining services and they entire staff that helped that day. Finally, thanks to all of the Dutchess County firefighters who came out and shared theirtime with the members at the Firefighters Home.

- Fire News photos by Vincent Galvin, DCVFFA