The Bloomington Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary was organized in 1946, it has disbanded and reorganized twice since 1946 and has been going strong since it's last reorganization.
The purpose of the Ladies Auxiliary has been to support the Fire Department both financially as well as at the scenes of alarms requiring extended operations or extreme environmental factors with refreshments at all hours of the day and night. The Ladies Auxiliary also provides assistance to other members of the community when needed.
Fund raising activities that the Ladies Auxiliary has conducted since 1946 have included Rummage Sales, Bake Sales, Raffles, Bazaars, Penny Socials, Nickel Socials, Spaghetti Dinners, Halloween Dances, Pancake Breakfasts and even a Play in which the Auxiliary members were the cast.
The Ladies Auxiliary also marches in many of the parades the Fire Department marches in including the annual Ulster County Volunteer Fireman's Association Parade in which they have been very successful winning numerous trophies and awards. They also award scholarships to deserving graduates from both Kingston and Rondout Valley High Schools.
The Bloomington Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is open to women 16 years of age or older and anyone interested in joining can contact the Bloomington Fire House at 338-2794 or stop by at one of our meetings which are the first Wednesday of each month starting at 7:30 PM.
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.
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