Westbrookville Fire Expands Rural Water Supply Capabilities
Photo by Westbrookville Volunteer Fire Company Bridge-mounted dry hydrant system flows water during final testing, demonstrating improved rural water supply access for firefighting operations in the Westbrookville Fire Protection District.
Photo by Westbrookville Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters and project partners deploy and evaluate the GBW Associates bridge-mounted dry hydrant during installation and flow testing at the Haven Road bridge.
Photo by Westbrookville Volunteer Fire Company Westbrookville Fire Department personnel observe successful drafting operations exceeding 1,000 GPM from the newly installed bridge-mounted dry hydrant system, marking completion of the multi-agency water supply project.
Photo by Westbrookville Volunteer Fire Company
Photo by Westbrookville Volunteer Fire Company
December 7, 2025 — After more than a year of research and planning, the Westbrookville Volunteer Fire Company #1 has completed a major project to improve access to water sources for firefighting operations within its district.
Department chiefs identified rural water supply as a critical need and selected a bridge-mounted dry hydrant system designed by GBW Associates LLC. Following site evaluations, two county bridges were chosen: the intersection of Pine Kill Road and David Rhodes Road, and the Haven Road bridge, which serves both the Westbrookville and Wurtsboro fire districts.
Funding for the project was approved unanimously by the Town of Mamakating Town Board after a public presentation and discussion. Support was also provided by the Wurtsboro Fire District, Sullivan County Department of Public Works, and local officials to ensure proper permitting and installation.
Installation began in October, with final setup and flow testing completed this week. Both sites successfully delivered more than 1,000 gallons per minute and feature systems that store neatly along bridge railings when not in use.
Westbrookville Fire officials thanked Town of Mamakating Supervisor Mike Robbins, Highway Superintendent Morrow, the Town Board, Sullivan County DPW, and GBW Associates for their cooperation and support, noting the project significantly enhances fire protection and community safety.
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