06/22/2026
Structure Fire Release – Town of Carlisle
At approximately 4:33 a.m. this morning, the Carlisle Fire Department was dispatched for a reported smoke sighting in the area of Corbin Hill Road and State Route 20. The initial caller was traveling eastbound on Route 20 and observed smoke in the distance.
Within six minutes of dispatch, a crew consisting of two officers responded on the first-due engine. Multiple members responding to the station also observed smoke to the north of Route 20. While investigating the report, ETA 2031 responded toward Vanderwerken Road and located a heavily involved two-story residence.
Upon confirming a working structure fire from Chief 2013 mutual aid from Esperance Fire and Rescue, Sharon Springs Fire Department, Central Bridge Fire Department, and Cobleskill Fire Department was requested to the scene on initial working fire dispatch. Rural Grove Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene to provide additional manpower.
Schoharie County Ambulance North and Cobleskill EMS responded on the initial structure fire assignment. One resident was transported by County Ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation, requiring a second County Ambulance to provide coverage for the area during the incident.
Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire. All units were back in service at approximately 7:05 a.m.
Following the incident, the homeowner stated that he was awakened by the sound of his smoke detectors activating. By the time he became aware of the situation his residence was well involved. He was able to self extricate and was transported to a local hospital and was later released.
🚨 SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES 🚨
This incident serves as reminder of how important working smoke alarms are. Without them, this outcome could have been much different. Please take a few minutes today to test your smoke alarms and ensure they are functioning properly. A simple test could save your life and the lives of those you love.
The members of the Carlisle Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all agencies that assisted during this incident:
* Central Bridge Fire Department
* Esperance Fire and Rescue Squad
* Cobleskill Fire Department
* Sharon Springs Fire Department
* Rural Grove Fire Department
* New York State Police
* Carlisle Fire Auxiliary
* Schoharie County Ambulance (North and South)
* Cobleskill Rescue Squad
* Schoharie County Fire Coordinators
The Carlisle Fire Department would also like to thank our members, who responded quickly and professionally in the early morning hours to protect life and property. The teamwork displayed by all agencies involved was instrumental in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion.
Carlisle Fire Department
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