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April 8, 2015 by FireCompanies.com

Water Rescue

nbspAllegany Fire and members of the water rescue team were requested mutual aid to assist the Hinsdale Fire Department with an ALS MVA on I-86 eastbound. nbspA tractor trailer had gone off the roadway and plunged in the Ischua Creek the was high and moving swiftly from recent rain and snow melt. nbspThe driver of the truck was uninjured and the cab of the truck was filling with water. nbspWater team members Robby Jones and Jerry Cummins made their way along the trailer and to the cab of the truck using the departments rapid deployment craft or RDC. nbspThe driver was assisted with putting on a life vest and then removed from the passenger side window and onto the craft. nbspMembers of Hinsdale Allegany and Westons Mills pulled the craft to shore and assisted the victim. nbspThe victim was transported by Hinsdale EMS to the hospital to be checked out. nbspAlso assisting on scene were water personnel from Westons Mills. nbsp The Allegany Fire Dept. Technical Rescue Team trains constantly and is the most equipped team in the area. nbspIn addition to water rescue the team also specializes in Ice rescue and low angle rope rescue.

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Allegany Fire Department
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At this time we have multiple storm related incidents around the village and town. We have NO ETA for power to be restored. We ask that people please stay away from any downed lines. If you have any problems please dial 911 and we will respond. Update- All roads are back open in our district. AFD responded to 16 calls for service. ... See MoreSee Less

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Big thanks to you guys! You are the best!

Allegany Fire Department
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These are pics from our drone that were taken during a rescue in July. An elderly male had gotten his bulldozer stuck in some very deep mud and was unable to get out of the swamp. ... See MoreSee Less

These are pics from our drone that were taken during a rescue in July.  An elderly male had gotten his bulldozer stuck in some very deep mud and was unable to get out of the swamp.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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You all do such a great job!

Allegany Fire Department
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At this time I-86 eastbound is closed between exit 24 and 25 due to an accident. It will be closed for several hours. I-86 is now back OPEN. ... See MoreSee Less

At this time I-86 eastbound is closed between exit 24 and 25 due to an accident.  It will be closed for several hours.  I-86 is now back OPEN.
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It's a good idea to take 417 if your going from the junction to Allegany I was told

Prayer that the driver is okay!!!!!

I dont know the exit numbers is it clear between the 219 and the Allegany exits

how the hell did he do that??

Poor truck got tied and laid down for nappy snoozy time. 😴💤😴💤

assuming fell asleep at the wheel

Ouch

Eddy Freer

Anre Duffy Yohe

Could’ve been a steer tire blowout. 😢

Amy Pancio

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