Chief David Gagnon of the Cottekill Fire Department was tragically killed while answering a call on July 3rd. He was 58.

As reported by msn.com news, "A crew from the Cottekill Fire Department, including Gagnon, was called to a report of a downed tree blocking a roadway in the Town of Rosendale on Friday, July 3. While working to remove the tree, a portion of it unexpectedly snapped and struck ... (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.

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Come join in and prepare to cool off and have fun!

The second annual Patterson Fire Department Water Fight Parade will be held on Sunday, August 09, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM, in front of the Patterson Fire Department, 13 Burdick Road, Patterson, NY 12563. There'll be food trucks, family fun, music ... check out their FB page for complete details.

The Department suggests that if you only want ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Carmel Fire Department will hold its annual "Don Pearlman & Jimmy Roberts" golf outing on Friday, August 7th. There's a 144-player maximum, so register early to secure your spot!

Cost is $165/pp (as of April 14th)
Registration 8:00AM ... 9:00AM shotgun start
Includes on-course BBQ, 18-hole course and a $15 gift package

See flyer for full details, QR code for registering and contact information! ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, June 25 at 7PM, 49 Firefighters successfully completed the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Service's BEFO (Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations) and IFO (Interior Firefighting Operations), graduating in front of a packed auditorium! Congratulations to all for their hard work and dedication, including the Fire Instructors who led this class to victory.
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Our sincere condolences go out to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department on the passing of its Life Member, Stanley Lane, who passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 84.

Services were held in at the Daigle Funeral Home in Bath, Maine, where he resided.
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The Hudson Valley VFA Convention in Lake George was a true success is so many ways but for the Putnam County VFA & our Ladies, it was huge! The Ladies Auxiliary of HVVFA elected THREE of our County Ladies to their top seats!

LAPCVFA President Gina-Marie Pacicca was officially elected as PRESIDENT of the Ladies Auxiliary HVVFA, having most successfully filled the unfinished term of Pres. Judy Parsells ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, June 12th, our very own PCVFA Past President, Ed Butler, was elected to fill the position of 2nd Vice-President of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firefighters' Association. We congratulate Ed and wish him the very best as he begins the next steps of his firematic journey!... (Full Story & Photos)