Glenham (Dutchess)- Lost Hikers 2-23-12

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Date:2/23/12

Time:Approx 1830

Location: Sunnside Rd and Fairview Road in Beacon Hills

Frequency: Dispatch, Command, Response, FG 5/6

Units Operating: Glenham, Rombout , Hughsonville w/ATV, BVAC, New Hamburg, North Highlands w/ATV, NYSP Aviation

Weather Conditions: Dark 42 degrees

Approx 1830-Dutchess Junction advised of location. Chief states thats not their district terminate alarm for Dutchess Junction.

Approx 1900- DC911 and Glenham 43-3 in phone communication w/ 2 lost hikers

1910- North Highlands w/ ATV and New Hamburgh on s/b w/ their ATV

1914- New Hamburg responding to the scene.

1923- DC911 to Glenham command hikers believe they see lights. County advises them to stay put.

1930- DEC will be contacting CC17

1932- Hikers can hear FD and see flashlight

1939-1 hour to 1.5 hour ETA for aviation.

1947- FD has voice contact w/ hikers.

One rescuer injured during this event, extent of injuries unknown, maybe someone familiar with the incident can shed some light on that.

Reporters: TAPSJ, xfirefighter484x

Writer:effd3918