‘We’re here’: Halfmoon Fire Department celebrates centennial

‘We’re here’: Halfmoon Fire Department celebrates centennial

HALFMOON, N.Y. — This year marks a major milestone for the Halfmoon Fire Department, as the agency celebrates 100 years of operation and serving the community. The C.S. Hawley Chemical Company, better known as the Halfmoon Fire Rescue or HMFD, is an all-volunteer department that has sought to provide professional and effective protection to over 14 square miles and more than 20,000 residents. The department has come a long way since it was found…