Total Runs - 288

Top 10 Responders

Firefighter Joe Hafner Sr.     233

Chief Joe Hafner Jr.             203

Asst. Chief Ernie Navarra    185

Lt. Ray Stegner                    183

Past Chief Kevin Keller        143

Asst. Chief Mike Schabot     132

Lt. John Lane                       123

Firefighter Josh Hintz           119

Capt. Brian Phillips              105

Firefighter Billy Lyons            95

Chief : Joe Hafner Jr.

Asst. Chief: Mike Schabot

Asst. Chief: Ernie Navarra

Asst. Chief: Will Stokes

Capt: Brian Phillips

Capt: Alan Brown

Lt: Douglas Tierney

Lt: John Lane

Lt: Joe Hafner III

Lt: Ray Stegner

Lt: Dan Wood

EMS Lt: Patty Vincent

Fire Police Capt: William Lyons

President:  Mike Schabot

Vice President:  Brian Phillips

Secretary:  Joe Hafner Sr.

Treasurer:  Kevin Keller

Directors:  Fred Harries

                Alan Brown

                Will Stokes

                Bryan Brainard

                Joe Stokes

Chaplain:  Rev. Nick Miles

Chief: Joe Hafner Jr.  

Members should be reminded that invitations to our annual dinner will be given out based on participation at department calls, training, meetings and activities in an attempt to keep the cost of this event down.

The Bloomington Fire Department takes great pride in trying to operate within a budget that we feel provides the residents of the fire district with the best protection for the lowest cost to our community. During the course of each year we run several fund raisers which supplement our budget and help us get through the year. In the event that anyone would like to make a donation to us, or in memory of a friend or loved one,  please feel free to mail your donation to: Bloomington Fire Department, PO Box 111, Bloomington, NY 12411.

All members are urged to use the I AM RESPONDING PROGRAM to notify the department that they are on their way to calls.

President Deb Tierney

Vice President Rita Schabot

Secretary Lori Woolsey

Treasurer Sue Peck

     We mourn the passing of Life Member Richard "Dick" Keller, Father of Commissioner, Past Chief and Past President Kevin Keller. Visitation will take place at the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, 27 Smith Ave., Kingston, NY, Thursday December 22, 2022, between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Funeral Services will take place Friday, December 23, 2022, at 12:00 pm at St. Joseph's Church, Wall St., Kingston, NY., with interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Kingston, NY. All members are requested to be at the Bloomington Station at 5:00 pm, Thursday, December 22, 2022, in uniform or appropriate attire then proceed to the Leahy Funeral Home to pay last respects.

All members should be aware that effective January 2017 there are new requirements to maintain an active membership classification. All members are required to attend at least three (3) regular general business meetings, (If you cannot make a meeting contact the President prior to the meeting), attend all mandatory training and respond to at least ten (10) percent of the yearly alarms. One who does not meet these minimum requirements will be reclassified as INACTIVE. Once reclassified as INACTIVE the member will be required to return all department issued equipment to their respective stations and will not be permitted to respond to alarms or have a vote at any meetings. The INACTIVE classification will be in effect for a minimum period of three (3) months and the INACTIVE member may request to be returned to an ACTIVE classification by a written request to the department after the 3 month period has been completed.

We mourn the loss of June Woolsey-Crispell, Mother of Life Member Randy Woolsey and Mother-in-Law of Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and Ladies Auxiliary member Lori Woolsey.  Calling hours will be at Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, 27 Smith Ave., Kingston, NY Wednesday, February 22, 2023, between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. All members are requested to report to the Bloomington Station on Wednesday at 6:00pm in full dress uniform or appropriate attire then proceed to the Leahy Funeral Home to pay last respects. Funeral services will be held 11:00am on Thursday with the Rev. Nick Miles officiating. 

We mourn the loss of Ethel Marie Navarra, 91, mother of Asst. Chief Ernie Navarra. All members are to meet at the Bloomington station 6:00pm, Friday, November 25, 2022, in full dress uniform or appropriate attire then proceed to the George Moylan Funeral Home to pay last respects. Calling hours are 3-7pm 11/25/22, funeral services will begin 9:15am at the funeral home with mass at St. Peter's, Rosendale, NY at 10;00am 11/26/22.

The Bloomington Fire Department is a 100% Volunteer Organization. As times have changed, as with most Volunteer Fire Departments our membership has dwindled. We are always in need of new members. If you would like to join us or just stop by and see if you would be interested in joining, we are at the station every Thursday evening at 7:00PM. Feel free to stop by or call us at 845-338-2794, leave a message and we will get back with you.

On July 29, 2023, Members of the Bloomington Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary participated in the Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention Parade in Wallkill, NY. The Bloomington Firefighters received a 3rd Place Trophy for Best Appearing in Bloused Uniform with 15 & under in the line of march. The Bloomington Ladies Auxiliary received a 1st Place Trophy for Best Appearing Ladies Auxiliary with 15 and under in the line of march.