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Union Vale Fire District Union Vale Fire District, September 14 We provide service not only to the Town of Union Vale, but also work closely with our Mutual Aid Departments to serve you as quickly and efficiently as possible. We employ the services of Empress EMS to handle our EMS calls. This is done to help serve you, the residents of the Town of Union Vale. Our department has a roster of 58 volunteer members, and we respond to over 700 fire and EMS calls ... (Full Story & Photos)

Union Vale Fire Company ‘Pulls It’ Together

UNION VALE - The Union Vale Fire Company is working in conjunction with our local chapter of the Eastern District Home Bureau’s Dutchess County Chapter, Real People, organizing a ‘Pull Tab’ campaign to collect aluminum pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) in Albany, NY. Our first campaign will begin on October 27 and end December 31.  

We invite Union Vale residents and our neighbors to participate and help us collect as many tabs as possible!

All tabs collected will be given to the Real People Chapter of DC Home Bureau who in turn will donate them to Ronald McDonald House in Albany.

According to RMHC of the Capital Region’s website, it states they collect aluminum pull tabs which are recycled to raise funds for their mission. They suggest collecting tabs from soda, soup, pet food, and other canned goods such as tennis ball cans and anything else with a metal pull tab. RMHC works with a local recycler to redeem the tabs for money to support families with seriously ill or injured children.

Supporters and friends of all ages can pull together to help children and families!

What is a Pull Tab: A pull tab is the piece of metal that opens aluminum cans. Like the can, the pull tab can be recycled and redeemed for cash. It is a small yet valuable item!

Steel vs. Aluminum: Aluminum pull tabs only. You can determine one from the other by using a magnet.

Why collect pull tabs: Collecting pull tabs make it easy to recycle and help RMHC of the Capital Region at the same time!  You can collect pull tabs on your own at home, or collect them with a group at school, at work, or anywhere else you can think of! Thousands of dollars are raised each year when people Pull Together!

Our initial campaign will begin on Oct. 27 and end Dec. 31. The campaigns will run each quarter. 

You may save your pull tabs in a zip lock bag for our campaign. 

More information will be added as needed. 

If you wish to participate or have any questions, please contact our Public Relations Officer, Kathy Welsh at UVFDPIO@gmail.com

Fun Facts!

1 pull tab = 1 inch

12 pull tabs = 1 foot

1,267 pull tabs = 1 pound

63,360 pull tabs = 1 mile

1,000,000 pull tabs = 790 pounds

1,578,044,160 pull tabs = 1 trip around the earth      

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         The UVFD will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 pm in Verbank (across from firehouse).

         If inclement weather, it will be held indoors at the firehouse. 3373 Rt. 82

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We deeply apologize for the late notice: 

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Union Vale Fire Company will be cancelling/postponing their annual car show scheduled for June 22, however we hope to be able to reschedule later this year.

Check our website or social media for any updated information. 

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Please click the link to read information from the NYS DOH about the upcoming solar eclipse

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Best Buy Recalls Insignia® Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards

Hazard:

The air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the air fryer ovens can overheat and the glass on the door can shatter, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens and visit https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer for instructions on how to submit photos of the recalled unit(s), the model number, purchase receipt, and on the destruction of the unit.   

Consumers can receive a refund in the form of a refund check or a Best Buy store credit.  A consumer will receive the amount on the purchase receipt, or they will receive the average sales price for the model if no receipt is provided. 

Consumers should not return the recalled air fryers or air fryer ovens to Best Buy stores. Best Buy has contacted all known purchasers directly. 

Units:

About 187,400 (In addition, about 99,900 were sold in Canada) 

Consumer Contact:

Website: https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer

Phone: (800) 566-7498

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Snow Thrower Safety

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants you and your family to be safe when using snow throwers. CPSC has received reports of injuries with snow throwers, including finger amputations. Injuries most frequently occur when consumers tried to clear the auger/collector or discharge chute with their hands. 

People have died after becoming caught in the machine. Others have died from carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from leaving the engine running in an enclosed space.

CPSC offers the following safety tips for using snow throwers:

• Stop the engine and use a long stick to unclog wet snow and debris from the machine. Do not use your keep hands to unclog a snow thrower. 

• Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. 

• Never leave the machine running in an enclosed area. 

• Add fuel to the tank outdoors before starting the machine; don’t add gasoline to a running or hot engine. Always keep the gasoline can capped, and store gasoline out of the house and away from ignition sources. 

• If you have an electric-powered snow thrower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. 

Most snow thrower injuries happen when consumers try to clear snow from the discharge chute or debris from the auger/collectors. Always stop the engine before attempting to clear snow and debris from any part of the snow thrower.

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THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS

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     The UVFD will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11, 6 pm in Verbank (across from firehouse).

      If inclement weather, it will be held indoors at the firehouse. 3373 Rt. 82

     The UVFD will hold their annual 

     MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

      Monday, May 29, 2023

      9 a.m. On-the-Green, Verbank

  NEW - If you wish to make a donation to the Fire Company, please visit www.paypal.me/UVFC

                   For Rescue Squad - www.paypal.me/UVRS

                   Thank you in advance!

 Join Us!
 The Union Vale Fire District serves just fewer than 5000 residents living in the Town of Union Vale.

 We have approximately 65 volunteer firefighters, fire police, EMTs, and drivers, not to mention the auxiliary who support them.

 Help us continue as a volunteer organization by donating a portion of your time to your community.

 All training and equipment is provided at no cost to the  volunteer.

 Please visit one of the stations (Verbank or Clove) on any Monday night, 7-9 pm, during the weekly Truck Check.