Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 4th from 12noon to 4:00pm at its Headquarters on Oscawana Lake Rd. Check out the flyer for some of the events they have planned - including a Medivac Helicopter Landing at 1:00PM! So exciting! If you've time and are in the area, stop by and show your support of our Emergency Medical Service volunteers who are ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our hearts go out to our member Department and all of the members within. Following was posted by Brewster Chief Michael Miller (11-1-1):

It is with deep regret that the Brewster Fire Department announces the tragic and untimely death of Firefighter WILLIAM 'Billy' MAY, Badge #779, which occurred on March 29th, 2024.

Billy joined the Brewster Fire Department on February 13th of 2020, at the age ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please read - and react! - to this IMPORTANT proposed change to the OSHA Fire Brigade Standard ...

Dear FASNY Member:

The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently proposed significant changes to the OSHA Fire Brigade Standard (1910.156). The new OSHA 1910.156 rule (Emergency Response Standard), if approved in its current form, will dramatically change the face of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join in the fun as LAKE CARMEL FD hosts its annual OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. They've lots in store for your education and enjoyment!

Not only that, if you're looking for a companion who'll love you unconditionally, then stop by and perhaps adopt a furry friend who needs a loving forever home! ... (Full Story & Photos)

You can tell it's Spring when Penny Socials start hitting our calendars! The Putnam Lake FD Ladies Auxiliary is hosting its annual 2-PENNY SOCIAL on Sunday, APRIL 28, at the Putnam Lake Fire Department. Check out the flyer for details and make your plans to join in the fun!

A printable PDF of the flyer is also attached. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The PUTNAM COUNTY VFA shares its condolences with the KENT Volunteer Fire Department on the passing of their member and Past Lieutenant, Robert McDonald. We recognize Lt. McDonald as a NYS Fire Instructor who played an instrumental role in not only training members of the Kent VFD but hundreds of volunteers throughout Putnam County.

Please keep the McDonald family in your thoughts and prayers.

Memorial Saturday, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today we mourn, along with the Brewster FD, the unexpected passing of PCVFA's Life Member Chief/Commissioner Thomas Palmer.

"TP", as Tom Palmer was known to his family and friends, was elected to Chief of the Brewster Fire Department in April of 1996, where he led his members with pride throughout his two-year term. In 2008, Chief Palmer was elected to the office of Commissioner of the Brewster-Southeast ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our volunteer First Responders are too busy doing their amazing work to realize that there are, indeed, heroes among them! Now is the time that the PCVFA encourages the Chiefs of our Departments and Ambulance Corps to recognize their members' noteworthy actions from last year, nominating him/her/them for recognition at our July Convention Meeting, just as we honored Brewster FD's RYAN BONAMICI ... (Full Story)