Town of Ephratah

06/12/2026

04/11/2026

🚨🔥 Fulton County Emergency Management – NYS BURN BAN is still in effect🔥🚨

A Red Flag Warning / Special Weather Statements have been issued for areas surrounding Fulton County. While we may not currently be included, that does NOT mean we are in the clear — conditions are still dry, and the risk for fire spread remains elevated.

🚫 Reminder: The NYS Burn Ban is STILL IN EFFECT
Please follow all regulations set by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

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🚩 What is a Red Flag Warning?

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. This typically includes:
• Low humidity
• Gusty winds
• Dry fuels (grass, brush, leaves)

These conditions allow fires to start easily and spread rapidly.

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⚠️ Why This Matters

Wildfires—especially grass and brush fires—can:
• 🌲 Destroy natural habitats and forests
• 🏠 Threaten homes, vehicles, and infrastructure
• 🚒 Put firefighters at serious risk due to unpredictable fire behavior

Even a small spark can quickly turn into a fast-moving fire under these conditions.

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🔥 Burning Regulations & Responsibility

🚫 Do NOT conduct open burning unless it fully complies with NYS DEC regulations.
⚠️ Even if your fire does meet the rules, use extreme caution — conditions are not favorable.

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🏕️ Campfire Safety Tips

If campfires are permitted where you are:
• Keep fires small and manageable
• Clear a 10-foot area around the fire pit
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Keep water, a hose, or a shovel nearby
• Fully extinguish fires (drown, stir, and feel for heat)
• Avoid burning on windy days

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💬 Bottom Line:
Just because Fulton County isn’t highlighted doesn’t mean we’re “out of the woods.” Stay alert, follow the burn ban, and help protect our community and our firefighters.

Stay safe,
Fulton County Emergency Management

03/25/2026

🚑 SAVAC EMS has a problem… and it’s a VERY rare one.

We currently have…

👀 Too many Paramedics.
😳 Not enough EMTs.

Yes… you read that right.

Some agencies struggle to staff ALS coverage.
Meanwhile over here our paramedics are basically looking around like:

👉 “So… who’s gonna drive?”
👉 “Anyone need an IV started just for fun?”
👉 “We could do another training… again…”

In all seriousness — this is actually a great problem to have and speaks to the strong growth, training culture, and commitment to high-level patient care at SAVAC EMS.

But now we need to build up our EMT ranks to keep our trucks fully staffed and our crews responding efficiently.

If you’re an EMT, now is the time to join a progressive, supportive, and busy EMS agency.

💰 Starting Pay: $18/hr
📚 In-House Training & CME’s
📈 Growth Opportunities

📞 Call 518-568-5499
🌐 Apply at www.sjvacweb.org

Help us solve the weirdest staffing problem in EMS. 😅

01/31/2026

Almost that time. Save the Date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01/14/2026

This Sunday Jan 18th. Our first pancake breakfast of 2026!

01/13/2026

Fulton County Public Health's 2026 rabies clinic dates have been announced.

This is not a city ran program. Please call the Department of Health at the number on the flyer with any questions.

01/07/2026

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