Matthew Signs
1233 Route 9, Columbiaville, NY
- Phone
- 518-828-0613
- Also
- 888-SIGNS-56
- Website
- matthewsigns.com
Placement Guide
Where to put your number
Walk to the end of your driveway tonight and look back the way a fire engine approaching in the dark would.
Field proven
Four rules for 2:00 a.m. visibility
On rural town roads, long driveways and tree cover hide house numbers mounted on porches. A reflective plate where your driveway meets the road tells the first-due crew exactly where to turn.
- Make it reflective green & white — county-standard reflective aluminum catches headlights hundreds of feet away.
- Number both sides — engines may approach from either direction along your road.
- Mount 4 to 5 feet high — keeps the sign visible above winter snowbanks and visible from a high truck cab.
- Clear seasonal growth — trim back weeds, shrubs, and low branches in spring and summer.
Headlight simulator
Test your number in low-light conditions
Preview how your address appears to an approaching fire engine at night.
Sign Preview
See your number through an engine's windshield
Test your house number on a Columbia County-specification 911 address sign. Toggle between daytime and night headlights to see why reflective signs matter at 2 a.m.
Lighting condition
Sign mounting
Standard daytime view
2230
Clear contrast against snow, trees, and mud in full sunlight.
2-Minute Homeowner Self-Check
Can our engines find & fit down your driveway?
Many homes in Ghent sit back on long rural lanes, wooded drives, or shared right-of-ways. Check off each item below to see if Engine 22-22, Rescue-Engine 22-43, and Tanker 22-35 can reach your door without delay.
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Select each requirement above that your driveway currently meets:
- Install a double-sided green 911 sign at the road entrance and clear grass or brush within 5 feet of the post.
- Trim back encroaching hedgerows, saplings, and stone or gate pillars so a 12-foot-wide lane stays clear year-round.
- Prune overhanging branches to at least 13.5 feet (higher for limbs that sag under heavy winter snow or ice).
- Have your plow driver widen driveway aprons in winter, keep your 911 sign uncovered, and notify us if your driveway has a weight-restricted bridge.
Where to get one
Local sign makers
Listed as a courtesy, not an endorsement by the company. Contact them directly for pricing.
Next Gen Signs
950 NY-9H, Ghent, NY 12075
- Phone
- 518-407-3523
- Also
- formerly Signs by Design
- Website
- nextgensignsinc.com
Assistance program
Need help getting or installing a sign?
If you need guidance obtaining an official reflective 911 address sign for your home, request one online below, email support@ghentfire.com, or stop by the firehouse during Engine Checks on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. We will help connect you with county-approved sign blanks and hardware.
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P.O. Box 32
Ghent, NY 12075