Veteran Dutchess County Fair first responders set to retire

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Dee and Dewitt Sagendorph at the 2022 Dutchess County Fair.

RHINEBECK – Dorinda (Dee) and Dewitt Sagendorph are working at the Dutchess County Fair for the last time.  The two have been providing emergency services at the fair for 45 years.

The Staatsburg residents have an extraordinary history as first responders.  They helped form the Staatsburg Engine Company 2 years ago and both served the district in a wide array of duties.

Dewitt’s career included serving as the head of Dutchess County Office of Emergency Response for many years and was instrumental in establishing the E-911 system in Dutchess.

The Staatsburg Fire District merged with the neighboring Roosevelt Fire District a few years ago and both Dee and Dewitt continue to volunteer their time with the fire department to help keep their neighbors in times of need.




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