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)

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)

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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Our sincere condolences go out to the Lake Carmel Fire Department on the passing of its Life Member, John "Jay" Tharas, who unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Jay Tharas was a life member of the Putnam County VFA, having joined in 1973; he was recognized for 50 years of service in 2023 at our annual Convention. Details are shown below, along with the link for the obituary, which ... (Full Story & Photos)

IMPORTANT NEWS from FASNY:

Dear Member,
We have big news: the volunteer firefighter tax credit bill has passed both houses of the New York State Legislature. This is a major victory for every man and woman who has ever answered a call — and it belongs to you.

We all know what it costs to serve. Equipment, training, rising gas prices, and time away from family all come with real costs that volunteers ... (Full Story & Photos)

(Rain date Sunday, May 31st)

A lot of work has gone into putting this first-ever Firefighter's Home car show on and the excitement couldn't be better! Check out the flyer - it's open to all years, makes, and models; the event will feature Top 30 awards, special awards selected by FASNY, food trucks, concessions, and a cornhole competition. Spectators are welcome with free admission.

Interested ... (Full Story & Photos)

As always, our County Ladies come out in full force to the Ladies Auxiliary HVVFA's meetings and the meeting at Coldenham FD on Sunday was no different! This traditional photo was taken at the end of the meeting, which was held in honor of LAHVVFA Past President Judy Parsells, who passed away in 2025. A presentation was made to Judy's husband, Jeff, in her honor during the meeting. Was a great ... (Full Story & Photos)