Red Hook Fire Company Says It May Fall Short on Contract as Volunteer Staffing Declines

President of the Red Hook Volunteer Fire Company Board of Directors Richard Hilbrandt has informed Town and Village leaders that a lack of active volunteers is hindering the ability of the company to respond to emergency calls and meet its contractual obligations to serve the Red Hook community. The Red Hook Volunteer Fire Company has informed Town and Village leaders that a lack of active volunteers is hindering the company's ability to respond to emergency calls. (Photo courtesy of Todd VanBuskirk) “There have been instances where our response times have been delayed, and in some cases, we have been unable... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/red-hook-fire-company-says-it-may-fall-short-on-contract-as-volunteer-staffing-declines/