Howells Fire Co.

It is with deep regret and profound sadness the Howells Fire Company #1 announces the passing of Past Fire Chief John Stephens. Chief Stephens was a member of the Howells Fire Company #1 for 37 years Please keep the Stephens family and the Howells Fire Company in your prayers.

Howells is hosting another blood drive in honor of Past Chief Stephens on Tuesday May 2nd 2-8pm.

Reminder NYS burn ban is in effect and high fire warning for today.

Last Thursday howells units kept busy and operated at 2 structure fires. The first was a 3rd alarm fire in Circleville fire district that the tanker and squad responded too and a first due shed fire later that evening.

Reminder the annual NYS BURN BAN starts March 16th and goes till May 14th. Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. Do your part to help keep your community safe! Attached is the like to NYS DEC with the burn ban laws. dec.ny.gov/chemical/32060.ht….

The Howells Fire Company is hosting a blood drive in Honor of past chief John Stephens who is currently battling some health issues. Join the Howells Fire Company on February 28th from 2pm to 8pm. donate.nybc.org/donor/schedu…

🚨🚨Attention residents🚨🚨 siren testing will be taking place today while repairs are made at our fire house. Don’t be alarmed if the siren is heard multiple times throughout the day.

Howells fire company year in review video is out. Head over to YouTube and check it out. youtu.be/0fQL1ouJ11Y

Last night around 8pm Howells units responded to a reported chimney fire. Units arrived to find active fire in the chimney and confirmed no extension to building. Members utilized our chimney chains to clear debris of the chimney and ensure the fire was out.

Last night around 2125 hours Howells was dispatched to a reported electrical fire in a residence. Car 2 arrived to find active fire in a bedroom ceiling. Members from the squad stretched an attack and back up line to extinguish the fire.