And recruits at the 24th Basic School for Forest Rangers recently completed 3 weeks of intensive training at the State Preparedness Training Center operated by NYS Div. of Homeland Security & Emergency Services. Training incl. emergency vehicle operations, swift water/flood rescue training, and several other topics.

For details and more recent Ranger stories, head to DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review: on.ny.gov/4f0UgR3.

From Ellenville to East Hampton, firefighters and first responders from across the state have come together to battle the wildfires in Orange and Ulster counties. Thank you for keeping New Yorkers safe.

Communications officials may not seem useful in the aftermath of a disaster, but the public information officers from the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation who responded after Hurricane Helene helped keep first responders and the public abreast of critical info. capitolpressroom.org/2024/10/31/ny-…

A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteer firefighters who came to the aid of their neighbors when wildfires ignited in New York State. Follow along with us over the next few days as we extend our appreciation. #NYSfirefighters Firefighters Association of the State of New York #GreenwoodLake Orange County Gov't

Back home after 7 days as PIO at Incident Command for the Jennings Creek wildfire. So impressed by the Forest Rangers in charge of the operation and the volunteers who keep everyone fed. And countless others who manage the incident logistics.

A Waterville native is one of nine people to become the newest Forest Rangers in a ceremony on Monday. Find out more at the link below: trib.al/TywM5uz

DEC welcomes nine new forest rangers suncmty.news/TGXx1j

9 new recruits join the #NYS Forest Rangers New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation trib.al/xlCgSPx

9 new recruits join the #NYS Forest Rangers New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation trib.al/5DzD34P

According to local authorities, a bull moose was successfully rescued after falling through the ice at Lake Abanakee on January 16. bit.ly/4fYrBeR

.New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation responds to #IndianLake to rescue moose from ice trib.al/yBiRBEx

Moose that fell through lake ice rescued by New York state DEC officers (video) newyorkupstate.com/news/2025/01/m…

Moose rescued after falling into frigid Hamilton County lake wnyt.com/top-stories/mo…

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A-moose-ing work from our New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation officers to help an animal in need! 🫎

As brutal cold sweeps across the country, a bull moose fell through an icy lake in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. David Muir reports on the conservation officials who quickly jumped into action to make the remarkable rescue. #AmericaStrong abcnews.link/ki51IEU

First responders save moose that fell through lake ice in New York abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/r…

Everything about being on the ice speaks to me- what a great weekend!