Nonprofit Tivoli Fire Co. starts GoFundMe campaign after blaze destroys its firehouse

Tivoli Fire
A fire tore through the department over the weekend. Photo courtesy Tivoli Fire Co. Inc.

The nonprofit volunteer Tivoli Fire Co. Inc. has begun a GoFundMe campaign to rebuild its firehouse, which burned down on the night of July 5.

The organization, which serves the village of Tivoli in Dutchess County, was able to rescue a fire engine, UTV and boat before the fire destroyed its firehouse, as well as a second fire engine and an ambulance. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

“As devastating as this fire is, no one was hurt,” Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro wrote on Twitter. “Equipment can be replaced and structures rebuilt. Having been a member of this Tivoli Fire Department and mayor of this amazing village, I know how deeply they feel this loss but also how resilient we are.”

The GoFundMe campaign was launched on July 6 with a $50,000 goal. As of this morning, nearly $3,500 was raised.