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Croton Fire Council planned Summerfest demos as aging fleet cycled through repairs

Approved minutes of the Croton Fire Council's May 26 meeting show the department planning Summerfest demonstrations and an Oct. 4 Fire Fair, approving two membership applications, and steering an aging apparatus fleet…

Croton firefighters got “pretty much everything” they asked for in new village budget

Deputy Mayor Len Simon told the Fire Council on April 28 that the village's newly adopted budget came through for the fire department — including two new ice machines — while the Quaker Bridge replacement will miss its…

Engine 119 contract is signed; Fire Council meets hours after Palmer Avenue fire

Hours after crews worked a fire at 22 Palmer Avenue, the Croton Fire Council heard that the village signed the contract for a new Engine 119 on March 18, adopted a conflict-of-interest policy, and cut company meetings…

Engine 119 price tag heads to the village manager; Big Bucks raffle cleared to launch

The Croton Fire Council heard Jan. 27 that Engine 119's purchase specifications and pricing are ready to go to the village manager, approved Engine 120's St. Patrick's Day parade appearances, and learned the village has…

Engine 119 replacement specs head to Village Board as Mayor Pugh asks fire department for Albany priorities

Croton's Fire Council finished specifications for a replacement Engine 119 and prepared to review them with the Village Board, while Mayor Pugh told the chiefs the board wants state legislative recommendations on the…

Fire Council advances Engine 119 purchase; one lane to stay open during Half Moon Bay bridge repairs

The Croton Fire Council is ready to hand Engine 119 replacement specs and a price to the village manager, members heard at their Jan. 27 meeting. The deputy mayor also brought word of Half Moon Bay bridge repairs and a…

Chris Colombo Sworn In as Fire Chief at January Annual Meeting

The Croton Fire Council accepted the chief election results at its January 6, 2026 annual meeting. Mayor Pugh swore in Chief Chris Colombo and Assistant Chiefs Chris Caterino and Joseph Streany as officials thanked…

December Fire Council Reviews Truck Plans, Backs Dinner Dance for Former Chiefs

At its December 9, 2025 meeting, the Fire Council heard that the new Ladder 44 remained on track for delivery in 2027. The council agreed to begin planning a dinner dance honoring former chiefs, while work to obtain…

Fire Council Rejects Uncertified Nominee, Approves 22 Officers

The Croton Fire Council approved a 22-member slate of 2026 officers, rejected one nominee for lacking required certifications, and authorized $343.45 in expenses including $300 for top responder gift cards. The…

Fire Council rejects nominee, approves 2026 slate

The Croton Fire Council approved the 2026 officer slate with a 6-2-3 vote disqualifying one nominee over missing training requirements, while approving two others with substitutions. The department also approved $343.45…

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