Altamont Fire Department

Photos: Remembering the Fallen

On Wednesday morning, Altamont Fire Department held their annual September 11th ceremony at the firehouse to remember the tragic events.

Photos: 9/11 Never Forgotten, Always Remembered

On Tuesday, the Altamont Fire Department held their annual remembrance of the terror attacks that occurred 17 years ago  back in '01.

Altamont firefighters raise $5K for burned-out families

ALTAMONT — Altamont firefighters raised about $5,500 at Friday’s open house, which they plan to give to three families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by recent fires.

Firefighters raise funds for burned-out families

Altamont firefighters have rushed to put out three fires in the last month and have decided to turn Friday’s open house into a fundraiser for the affected families.

Fourteen crews fight Ketchums’ house fire

Large late-night fire damages the home of Tom and Sally Ketchum, well known in Altamont as the owners of Ketchum’s gas station on Main Street.

Photos: Midnight Battle

On Tuesday evening, a fire broke out at 3935 Western Turnpike in Altamont. A signal 30 was declared and crews battled the fire for quite some time.

A bevy of strangers come together to save a life in the Baltimore airport

It was to be an ordinary flight from Baltimore to Albany, the final leg home from a business trip to Atlanta. He hadn’t planned to save anybody that day. 

Photo: Proud to be of service

A past chief, Owen Murray accepted a certificate of appreciation at the annual Altamont Fire Department installation dinner on Saturday at the Cider House Restaurant. 

Photos: Celebrations of life and service

Ella Armstrong was celebrated at the Altamont Fire Department installation dinner, and Egeziaca Rufa, originally from Frosinone, Italy, turned 100 years old.

Altamont hosts county parade

Firefighters will return to the village to share and celebrate. The public is encouraged to join in the festivities.

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