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Village flags Route 129 trees and Croton Point alarm issues as Fire Council reviews repairs

At the August 25 Fire Council meeting, Manager Healy reported letters about fallen trees on Route 129 and fire-alarm and exit-road concerns at Croton Point Park cabins. Chiefs discussed apparatus repairs, safe response…

Fire Council weighs recruitment video as chiefs stress training and apparatus readiness

The June 30 Fire Council minutes record a recruitment-banner and possible video initiative, calls for cross-training and better repair reporting, and an explanation of different relocation responses. The treasurer…

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

Minutes of the Fire Council’s May 26 meeting record planning for Summerfest demonstrations, a proposed October 4 Fire Fair, two membership approvals pending background checks, apparatus repairs and $62,392.13 in its…

Fire Council heard village budget would meet most requests; Summerfest band approved

At its April 28 meeting, the Fire Council heard that two ice machines were approved in the village budget and chose a $1,000 Summerfest band. The amended draft minutes also record equipment repairs, membership actions…

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

The Fire Council’s amended draft March 31 minutes record a signed Engine 119 contract, a new conflict-of-interest policy and a membership decision for one monthly meeting. The session began late after the Palmer Avenue…

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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