After nearly two years of research and planning, the Putnam County Chiefs Association will be unveiling a plaque on Thursday, Nov. 19th at 7:00pm, which will commemorate Putnam County's Coordinators, Commissioners and Deputy Coordinators (past and present) who have worked tirelessly on our County's behalf since the Bureau's inception. Chief Louis Luongo (Putnam Valley VFD) has worked hard putting ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Fire Association of the State of New York resumes its online training with this Wednesday's "Developing the Next Generation of Fire Service Officers" webinar at 7:00PM. Members of FASNY will receive a certificate of completion that can be used for OSHA credit.

Speaker: Douglas K. Cline BSW, CFO, MIFireE, NRP
Course Description: In the fire service, leadership comes with a responsibility to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, Nov. 15, the PCVFA-sponsored "Team Doherty" participated in the annual Firefighters' Museum and Education Center of Dutchess County's Bowling fundraiser at the Spins Bowl in Wappingers Falls and once again took home the First Place trophy - winning by 3 pins total wood! Trophy was presented to the team by Dutchess County VFA's Pres. Elect Kyle Pottenburgh. Congrats Team Doherty - way ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join the Carmel FD on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM for a festive morning with Santa at the Carmel Fire Department, 94 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY!

Full details for this special annual breakfast can be found on their Facebook page. The CFD is also currently running a $100 gas card giveaway raffle (5 lucky winners!) which will be drawn that morning, too! You can still enter their ... (Full Story & Photos)

Lake Carmel Fire Department is hosting its very first CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR on Saturday, November 28th, from 10:00am -5:00pm at its Headquarters location at 851 Route 52 in Carmel. Spend the day shopping from local vendors offering handmade crafts, holiday gifts, décor, unique finds, and more! For additional details, see their Facebook Page, link shown below.

VENDORS WANTED! The LCFD is currently ... (Full Story & Photos)

Save the Date! The Dutchess County Volunteer Firefighters' Association will be having its annual Bowling Fundraising Tournament at Spins Bowl/Wappingers Falls. Details can be found on the attached flyer! This fundraiser is run on behalf of the Firefighters Museum of Dutchess County & Education Center, supporting the preservation of Dutchess County's history in the fire service.

For more information, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Lake Carmel Fire Department has been hosting bi-weekly line dancing successfully for some time now, so why not have even MORE fun?

On Wednesday, October 28th from 7:00pm-10:00pm, the LCFD will be hosting a special LINE DANCING COSTUME CONTEST for this spookiest time of the year at its Headquarters location (851 Rt 52, Carmel, NY)!

"No Experience Necessary" - just a willingness to have fun! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just a few days after it held its Fall Blood Drive, a few of the members of the Putnam Valley VFD enjoyed some "Trunk or Treat" time at the Putnam Valley Middle School during its Fire Prevention detail! Way to go PVVFD!... (Full Story & Photos)