At approximately 9:40 pm, the Putnam County 911 center received a report from a homeowner who was awakened by their smoke detector alerting them to smoke emanating from the walls. The Lake Carmel Fire Dept. and the Carmel Fire Dept. were subsequently dispatched to the location. Chief Kenny Launzinger arrived to find the residence filled with smoke and a fire within the walls, prompting a request for ... (Full Story & Photos)
On July 22nd, shortly after 5pm, the Lake Carmel Fire Department and the Carmel Fire Department were dispatched for a possible structure fire. Second Assistant Chief Rob Benson arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the eaves and upgraded the assignment to a working fire. Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of both departments, the fire was successfully extinguished. The teams ... (Full Story & Photos)
At approximately 7 pm, the Lake Carmel Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident where a car had veered off the highway, collided with a tree, and ignited. Responding units were updated that the vehicle may still be occupied. First arriving responders confirmed a working car fire. Chief Kenny Launzinger assumed command upon arrival and instructed the first engine to start extinguishing ... (Full Story & Photos)
Shortly after midnight, the Lake Carmel Fire Department was dispatched to a reported trash fire located 10 feet from a residence. Upon arrival, first responding units discovered an active rubbish fire. Crews promptly extinguished the fire and briefed the homeowner on the dangers of uncontrolled burning, reminding them of the current burn ban in the state of New York.... (Full Story & Photos)
At around 11:25, the Lake Carmel Fire Department was notified of a motor vehicle accident involving a head-on collision and minor injuries. First responders arrived at the scene to find a three-car accident blocking the roadway. They assessed five patients, provided traffic control, and transported one patient to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Units stayed on-site until tow ... (Full Story & Photos)
Lake Carmel Fire Department has teamed up with Red Cross
in a Smoke Detector Installation Program for further information
Email fireprevention@lcfd.com or call 845-225-3730 ext 1780
and somebody will return your call as soon as possibe
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