ISO Class: 3 (note: See "ISO Classifications" section below for more information)
Sq. Miles Served: 40
Population: 93,497
Dutchess Fire / Rescue has a ISO of a 3
The Insurance Services Office uses the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule to produce a numerical grading of a community's fire defenses. The numerical grading is on a scale of 1-10, the best protection being 1. This number is then used by insurance companies to establish rates and premiums. The Fire Suppression Rating Schedule is divided into three sections. These sections and their relative importance are:
Fire Alarm Facility 10 %
Fire Department 50 %
Water Supply 40 %
Citywide Department Officials:
| Car | Official | Name |
| 1 | Fire Commissioner | Ched Rifedug |
| 2 | Chief of Department | Charles Pisanelli |
| 3 | Assistant Chief for Field Operations | Jason Fisch |
| 4A | (Citywide Tour Commander) Deputy Chief | Jason Kip |
| 4B | (Citywide Tour Commander) Deputy Chief | Timothy Dexter |
| 4C | (Citywide Tour Commander) Deputy Chief | Mark Henry |
| 4D | (Citywide Tour Commander) Deputy Chief | Kevin Scofield |
| 5 | Assistant Chief for Communications | Kevin Brickland |
| 6 | Assistant Chief for Training | Mike Tom |
| 7 | Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention | Ken Sadlert |
| 8 | Assistant Chief for Fire Investigation | Liem O'Brien |
| 9 | Assistant Chief for EMS | Joe Desple |
| 10 | Assistant Chief for Support Staff | Bill Thompson |
| 11 | Haz-Mat Officer | Mike Hendrick |
| 12 | Specialized Rescue Officer | Thomas Montor |
| 13 | Public Information Officer | Joe O'Leary |
| 14 | Fire Prevention Officer | Kevin O'Thomas |
Battalion Chiefs
Battalion 1 Chiefs(4)
Battalion 2 Chiefs(4)
Battalion 3 Chiefs(4)
Battalion 4 Chiefs(4)
2002 Fire Calls Responded To
| Incident | Runs |
| Hi-Rise Structure Fires (10-76s) | 4 |
| Structure Fires (10-75s) | 34 |
| Multiple Alarm Fires | 12 |
| Brush/Grass/Woods/Mulch Fires | 248 |
| Chimney Fires | 20 |
| Dumpster Fires | 19 |
| Outside Fires | 21 |
| Pier/Wharf/Watercraft Fires | 7 |
| Stove/Appliance Fires | 21 |
| Trash/Rubbish/Refuse Fires | 61 |
| Vehicle Fires | 125 |
| Barbeque/Gas Grill Fires | 4 |
| Food on the Stove/ Burnt Food | 115 |
| Still Alarms/ Fire Out | 46 |
| Smoke in the Building | 150 |
| Odor of Smoke | 152 |
| Gas Emergencies | 212 |
| Haz-Mat Incidents | 359 |
| Alarms | 682 |
| Downed Wires/Electrical Incidents | 316 |
| Elevator Emergencies | 29 |
| Street Boxes/ False Alarms | 719 |
| Furnace Problems | 84 |
| Lock-ins/Lock-outs | 33 |
| Other Investigations | 257 |
| Mutual Aid | 29 |
| Sprinkler System Problems | 50 |
| Unfounded Runs | 136 |
| Water Problems | 87 |
| Emergency Extrications | 12 |
| EMS Support Runs | 4,446 |
| Service Runs | 611 |
| Public Assistance | 106 |
| Motor Vehicle Accidents | 732 |
| Railway/Fires Emergencies | 11 |
| Aircraft Emergencies | 31 |
| Citywide Emergencies (10-60s) | 0 |
| TOTAL | 9,989 |
Totals: 9,989
Average Fire calls/ Day: 27.4
2002 EMS Calls Responded To
| Incident | Runs |
| Abdominal Aches/Pain | 312 |
| Allergies/Hives/Reactions | 47 |
| Animal Bites | 16 |
| Assault | 192 |
| Back Pains/Injuries | 102 |
| Bleeding | 371 |
| Breathing Problems | 679 |
| Burns | 7 |
| Cardiac Arrest (Codes) | 23 |
| Chest Pains | 512 |
| Chocking | 35 |
| Diabetic Emergencies | 214 |
| Cancelled Enroute | 171 |
| Fainting/Dizziness | 245 |
| Falls | 1,012 |
| Fractures | 152 |
| General Illnesses | 563 |
| Heart/Angina Attacks | 376 |
| Industrial Accidents | 31 |
| Overdose/Poison/CO | 192 |
| Pregnancies/OB | 82 |
| Psychological Problems/EDP | 137 |
| Rape | 12 |
| Seizures | 319 |
| Strokes | 97 |
| Suicide Attempts | 564 |
| Unattended Death | 79 |
| Unconscious Person | 142 |
| Unknown Medical Problem | 57 |
| Vehicle Accidents, PI | 702 |
| Welfare Check | 65 |
| Medevac Transports | 142 |
| Refused Medical Assistance: RMAs | 187 |
| Public Assistance | 189 |
| Other Emergencies | 986 |
| Mutual Aid Runs | 189 |
| Medical Alarms | 704 |
| Water Accident/Drowning | 12 |
| Neonatal/Pediatric Emergencies | 212 |
| TOTAL | 10,129 |
Total EMS Calls: 10,129
Average EMS calls/ Day: 27.8
2002 Totals
Total # of Responses: 20,118
Average Responses per Day: 55.1
2002- Personnel Statistics
Hired: 21
Resigned: 0
Terminated: 0
Promoted: 12
Demoted: 0
Stepped Down: 0
Eligible for Retirement: 43
Retired: 36
LOD Deaths: 0
Total # of Personnel: 438
Unfilled Positions: 0
2001 Personnel Financial
Average Salary: $30,863.91
Average Cost of Benefits: $351.42
Average Years Employed: 15
Dutchess Lego City Fire / Rescue Department
1 Firehouse Lane
Dutchess, Legoland 99598
(914)999-4753
Charles M. Pisanelli - Fire Chief
County: Lakeland
Population Served: 93,497
Sq. Miles Served: 40
Type of Department: Paid
Number of Chief Officers: 29
Number of Firefighters: 389
Number of Support Staff: 20
Number of Stations: 7
Number of Apparatus: 46
Financial Structure: Municipal
Annual Budget Funds Derived from: Municipal Sources
Fiscal Year: January - December
Specialized Departments: EMS, Haz-Mat, Fire Prevention, Specialized Rescue, and Fire Investigation.
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