Morning Tanker Response: Tri-Village Fire Mobilizes for Early Incident in Canaan

Old Chatham, NY - The Tri-Village Fire Company mobilized vital rural water resources early Monday morning, responding to a mutual aid request to support emergency operations conducted by neighboring fire forces in the Town of Canaan.

On the morning of August 24, 2026, Tri-Village units were dispatched under the regional Battalion 5 mutual aid framework to deliver dedicated tanker operations. The company deployed its frontline tanker to integrate directly into established water shuttle circuits, ensuring responding suppression units maintained an uninterrupted, high-capacity water flow at the scene.

Tri-Village personnel worked in coordination with multiple regional departments, emergency service personnel, and municipal partner agencies throughout the assignment to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.

Company leadership emphasized the enduring value of cross-district mutual aid within Columbia County, underscoring the department's continued readiness to support adjacent communities with essential apparatus, manpower, and water-delivery capabilities whenever summoned.