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TWO DIE in Main St. Fire

Life Member James Delawder, November 16

Charlie Erickson joined the Brewster Fire Department in 1957 and is now 90 years young. Over the years, he has been involved in a number of challenging, harrowing fires.

On April 18, 1975 Charley responded to a fire at the Brewster Standard Building at 29 Main Street (near Bob's Diner) which published a weekly, local newspaper. The fire was later determined to be arson set by two youngsters. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Falling wall at Brewster Standard Building missing Charley and Jim Duffy among others.
Photo #2 Falling wall at Brewster Standard Building missing Charley and Jim Duffy among others.

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No Caption Rest In Peace Robert "Link" Linkenhoker

Member James Arellano, October 16

REST IN PEACE ROBERT "LINK" LINKENHOKER

It is with a heavy heart that the Brewster Fire Department announces the death of active member Robert "Link" Linkenhoker, Badge #617.

Details for services are forthcoming and will be sent out to the Department as soon as possible.

Please keep Rob "Link" and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Brewster Firefighters Save Local Man

Life Member James Delawder, Frank Becerra , July 18

Brewster Firefighters Save Local Man From Near Drowning

A team of Brewster firefighters were able to save a 78-year-old-man after he became unconscious and unresponsive in a backyard pool Monday afternoon, July 15,2024. Captain Kevin Durmer was the first to arrive to find family members holding the man's head above the water. The victim was pulled from the water and Captain Durmer began ... (Full Story & Photos)


Captain Kevin Durmer, first on scene
Captain Kevin Durmer, first on scene

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Another rescue at a fully  involved structure fire in Lake Carmel.
#4 Another rescue at a fully involved structure fire in Lake Carmel.

The GREAT ? ELEVATOR RESCUE

Life Member James Delawder, May 13

It was a normal weekday and I strolled into the backroom of the Brewster Volunteer firehouse around noon. I had just awakened from my mid-morning nap. I greeted Billy May and the other guys in the Day Room. I poured myself a cup of coffee in order to wake up again and made a few corny comments to the guys. I then stated that I was going upstairs to my prison in the President's office to do ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Chief, HISTORIAN Ed Schneider

Life Member James Delawder, April 21

"Around 2004, I (former Chief Ed Schneider) with former Chief Thomas Hughes started placing firefighter flags on graves of deceased Brewster firefighters before Memorial Day. At first, there were not too many to deal with in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Miltown Cemetery, Raymond Hill Cemetery in Carmel, and St. Peter's Cemetery in Mill Plain." ( paraphrasing article written by Ed Schneider)

Ed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Outside the Library and Museum in the Main House of the Brewster Fire Department
Photo #2 Outside the Library and Museum in the Main House of the Brewster Fire Department

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