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Kingston Fire Department
Kingston, NY · Ulster County
55 EMTs and 14 paramedics on staff — described by the department as the largest staff of New York State-certified EMTs in the Hudson Valley.
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The Kingston Fire Department protects the City of Kingston, a Hudson Valley community and New York's first state capital, operating out of three stations with 69 career personnel. The department is part of the Ulster County 911 system and responds to roughly 7,200 emergency incidents a year.
Beyond structural firefighting, the department delivers advanced life support (ALS) ambulance service - all apparatus carry cardiac defibrillators - and fields 55 EMTs and 14 paramedics, which the department describes as the largest staff of New York State-certified EMTs in the Hudson Valley. It also provides hazardous materials response, high-angle rescue, and confined space rescue across Ulster County, and covers water incidents on the Rondout Creek and Hudson River through its Marine Fire Rescue capability.
The department also runs public CPR classes for City residents and is led by Fire Chief Chris Rea.
What services does the Kingston Fire Department provide?
Fire suppression, rescue, and advanced life support (ALS) ambulance service, plus hazardous materials response, high-angle rescue, and confined space rescue throughout Ulster County, and marine fire rescue on the Rondout Creek and Hudson River.
How many stations does the department operate and how quickly does it respond?
The department operates from three stations staffed by 69 career personnel and prides itself on a three-minute response to any part of the City.
How do I reach the Fire Department for a non-emergency matter?
Call 845-331-1216 for non-emergency matters. For any emergency, dial 911, as the department is part of the Ulster County 911 system.
Does the department offer CPR classes to the public?
Yes. The Fire Department provides CPR classes throughout the City; call 845-481-7311 for a class schedule.