09/08/2026
On Monday, September 7th at 4:16 PM, Columbia County 911 dispatched the Red Rock Task Force for a reported structure fire on Stonewall Road in the Town of Austerlitz.
A Battalion 5 tanker response was requested to assist with establishing and maintaining a reliable water supply.
The Austerlitz Fire District responded with personnel and apparatus from both the Spencertown Fire Company and Austerlitz Fire Company, including:
Spencertown Engine 51-12
Spencertown Tanker 51-32
Spencertown Rescue 51-46
Spencertown Brush 51-66
Austerlitz Source/Pumper 80-13
Austerlitz Fire Police
District Cars 1 & Car 2
A special shoutout and thank you goes to Chatham Rescue Squad EMT Laney for taking such great care of not just our firefighters but everyone on scene throughout the incident. She spent the entire time on scene making sure crews stayed hydrated, healthy, and ready to work. she must have handed out nearly five cases of water and checked on firefighters countless times throughout the incident.
Job well done, EMT Laney! Your dedication and willingness to look after the people working on the fireground does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate you!
Thank you from everyone at the Spencertown Fire Company and Austerlitz Fire Company.
