Fishkill, N.Y.- January 13, 2012 It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Life Member Tom Sopris on January 11, 2012. A graveside service will be held at the Athens Rural Cemetery in Athens, NY at 1pm, January 14, 2012.

Department condolences go to Life Member Sopris' family and friends.

At 1927 hours on the evening of August 3, 2011, Dutchess County 911 received a call reporting a fire at the Foam and Wash Car Wash on Merritt Blvd. in the Village of Fishkill. A Structural Fire First Alarm assignment was dispatched bringing 42-11, 42-12, 42-13, 42-59, 42-1 and East Fishkill F.A.S.T. to the scene. Subsequent to the original DC 911 call, a multitude of other 911 calls were received by 911 reporting a “fully involved building”.

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by Allan R. Way, Company Historian

In putting this account together, I reviewed accounts from the Poughkeepsie Journal, the Evening News, the Wappingers & Southern Dutchess News, and a Gateway to Dutchess Newspaper. I spoke with several firefighters who were present at on the scene including our late Chief, Fred Nameth Sr. and the late Mr. Clifford Mac Mullen, who provided color photographs of the scene. It was interesting to note the different reporting styles in that some versions were human interest, others more sensational in approach, and another was an approach of minimal fact.

March 05, 2011 will mark the 108th time Protection Engine Company of Fishkill, NY has served this Annual Event. (click "read more" for details and prices)