The Hughsonville Fire Department would like to thank everyone who attended and supported our Annual Comedy Show on January 24th. Your support and participation helped make the evening an incredible success.

We would also like to extend our appreciation to our sponsors for their generosity and commitment to supporting our department. A special thank you goes out to the comedians who provided an amazing ... (Full Story & Photos)

2025 Top Responders – Hughsonville Fire Department

As we closed out 2025, we want to recognize the dedication and commitment of our firefighters who answered our emergency incidents time and time again for our community.

Chief Officer
• Asst. Chief Nick Ward – 167 responses

Line Officer
• Lt. Kevin Geidel – 200 responses

Firefighter Responses
• FF Michael Schappert – 230
• FF Michael VanBuren ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mutual Aid Response – 2nd Alarm Structure Fire in the Chelsea Fire District

On Sunday night, January 18th, at approximately 9:43 PM, the Hughsonville Fire Department was requested mutual aid to the Chelsea Fire District for a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire.

The HFD, initially responded with 45-32(Tanker). As the incident progressed, Chelsea Command requested additional resources, including 45-11(Engine) ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hughsonville Fire Department Comedy Show is officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in advance and helped make this event a huge success. We truly appreciate the overwhelming support from our community and look forward to a night filled with laughter and fun.

We can’t wait to see everyone there!... (Full Story & Photos)

The officers and members of the Hughsonville Fire Department extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2nd Annual Get Fired Up Leadership Seminar such a success!

A special shoutout to Deputy Chief William Beale and New Hackensack Chief Ray Valentin for their outstanding coordination of this event.
Fire officers and firefighters from across Dutchess County came together on January 10th for ... (Full Story & Photos)

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JANUARY 5, 2025

HUGHSONVILLE FD RESPONDS TO STRUCTURE FIRE

Thank you to all our mutual aid partners that assisted us on the scene of this Structure Fire.

Photos by: Bill Johnson (FDPHOTOUNIT)... (Full Story & Photos)

🎤 Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser 🎤

Join us on Saturday, January 24th for our Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser—a night filled with laughter, great food, and fun!

📅 Date: Saturday, January 24th
🍽 Dinner: 6:30 PM (included with ticket)
🎭 Show Time: 8:00 PM

🎟 Ticket Prices:
• $40.00 — Includes dinner and comedy show

For tickets or more information, please contact Vincent Galvin at
📧 vincent.galvin@hfd45.org

Come ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, during the Hughsonville Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners Re-Organizational Meeting, Justin Jerrick was officially sworn in as Chief of Department of the Hughsonville Fire District. This marks his second term as Fire Chief, having previously served from 2020–2022.

Also sworn in were Nicholas Ward as First Assistant Chief and William Beale as Deputy Chief.

Additionally, ... (Full Story & Photos)