BOSTON, NY — August 9 — Patchin Fire Company made use of the favorable weather on August 9, 2026, to conduct a district familiarization and pre-incident planning session. The day concluded with a visit to get ice cream, which provided a relaxed time for the team to bond.

Firefighters toured various parts of the Patchin Fire Company response district, assessing different types of buildings and discussing how their crews can approach and evaluate structures during an emergency.

This session allowed the firefighters to gain a better understanding of the district and to review potential fireground situations in a controlled environment before encountering them in real incidents.

For emergency service personnel, this kind of familiarization offered a chance to talk about access routes, building layouts, possible hazards, and initial assessment strategies in a non-crisis setting.

After the training, the members met at Charlap’s for ice cream and some informal social time. During this visit, a local community member unexpectedly covered the cost of the ice cream as a gesture of appreciation.

Patchin Fire Company is based at 8333 Boston State Road in Boston, New York. The department’s community-oriented activities support its emergency response efforts and continuous member training. The session integrated hands-on pre-incident planning with team interaction and community engagement, offering members an opportunity to train together while also boosting morale.