In 1975 the Pine Bush Hook & Ladder Co, No. 1, instituted a Fireman-Trainee Program allowing 16 year olds to join the Department and train as firemen. Our trainee program has been an outstanding asset to our fire protection capabilities.

Today our department has over 40 active men putting in roughly 10 - 15 man-hours per week per person.

Although we and most departments boast of our fire suppression capabilities, the need and thrust in recent years has been "fire prevention through education". Pine Bush Hook & Ladder with the guidance of member Brian McCarthy has brought to the community a fire prevention program to be proud of.

Personal motivation, dedication, education and training are the characteristics of Pine Bush firemen. We look forward with pride for continued service to our friends and neighbors.