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Piermont Fire Department Warns Residents About Safe Fireplace Ash Disposal After Brush Fire

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Residents are urged to be mindful of how they dispose of fireplace ashes and hot coals. Yesterday, the Piermont Fire Department responded to a small brush fire located approximately 10 feet from a structure. The fire was caused when a resident disposed of hot fireplace coals into a leaf pile that was covered with snow. Despite the cold conditions, the coals continued to smolder and ignited nearby debris.

To safely dispose of fireplace coals, residents should first ensure the ashes are completely cold—this can take several days. Soaking ashes with water can help speed up the cooling process. Once fully cooled, scoop the ashes into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The container should be stored outdoors and away from structures.

Cold fireplace ashes may be placed in outdoor trash, used sparingly in gardens for soil enrichment or pest control, or added to compost after thoroughly soaking them. Never dispose of hot or warm ashes in plastic bins, cardboard containers, or near combustible materials. Hot coals can retain heat for days and pose a serious fire risk if improperly discarded.

Fire officials remind residents that proper ash disposal is essential to preventing accidental fires and keeping homes and neighborhoods safe.

Photo courtesy of the Piermont Fire Department

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Clarkstown Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers Following Academy Graduation

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June 27, 2026

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The Clarkstown Police Department has welcomed four new officers following their graduation from the Rockland County Police Academy.

Police Officer Brendan Curley, Police Officer Drew Gauzza, Police Officer Kyle Teneyck, and Police Officer Christopher Walsh officially graduated from the academy and are beginning their careers serving the Clarkstown community.

The department congratulated the new officers on reaching this milestone and wished them long, safe, and successful careers in law enforcement.

The addition of the four graduates strengthens the department’s commitment to serving and protecting the residents of Clarkstown.

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Spring Hill EMS Revives Cardiac Arrest Patient, Responds to Serious Crash in Ramapo

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June 26, 2026

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Spring Hill EMS responded to two critical emergencies, including a cardiac arrest and a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that struck a tree.

The first call was for a 25-year-old man in the Village of Spring Valley who was reported to be having difficulty breathing. Spring Hill EMS responded with an ambulance, two paramedics, and a line officer.

Upon arrival, the advanced life support (ALS) crew determined the patient was not breathing and had no pulse. Crews immediately began CPR and advanced life-saving interventions. After several rounds of resuscitation efforts, the patient regained a pulse and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

In a separate incident, Spring Hill EMS responded with two ambulances, a paramedic, and a line officer to the Town of Ramapo for a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that struck a tree.

When crews arrived, the vehicle’s occupants had already been extricated. EMS personnel evaluated the patients at the scene before transporting two individuals to local hospitals for further evaluation and treatment.

Spring Hill EMS thanked its volunteer members for their dedication and commitment to providing emergency medical care to the community whenever they are called into service.

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