The PCVFA offers its sincere condolences to the Mahopac Volunteer FD on the passing of its Ex-Captain, Ronald Deagan.

We share in Mahopac VFD's loss of its Life Member, who passed away unexpectedly on New Years Day. Ronald Deagan was also a member of the PCVFA, having joined our Association in 2007. He will be remembered at our annual Memorial Service in 2026.

Visitation will be held Thursday, ... (Full Story & Photos)

For more than 200 years, volunteers have been the backbone of providing fire and emergency response to communities across New York.
As we close out 2025, FASNY needs to update you on several issues of importance that affect the health, safety and viability of the volunteer fire and EMS services statewide. Click on the attached links to learn more or visit https://fasny.com/2025-year-end-update/

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Join fellow firefighters in 2026 for the annual FASNY Winter Games, from Friday, February 6th through Sunday, February 8th at Greek Peak in Cortland, NY!

Each year, dozens of departments and hundreds of volunteer firefighters from across the State come together for a little competition and camaraderie during the FASNY Winter Games. Hosted by the Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, these games ... (Full Story & Photos)

ALBANY – Next time you encounter a vehicle with a flashing green light on its dashboard allow the auto to pass.Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation known as the Green Light bill that allows mobile crisis staff members to use a green light when engaging in an emergency operation or response.

Volunteer ambulance corps personnel also use green lights when responding to emergency calls.

Congressman ... (Full Story)

The PCVFA hopes that your holidays have been full of goodwill, good cheer and good times with family and friends and that the upcoming year - 2026! - will be all you hope it will be! Happy New Year from all of us here in the Putnam County VFA!... (Full Story & Photos)

We are free because you cared. Thank you to all who have protected our wonderful country.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our County Auxiliary's mutual aid has been around for years, but we'd like to reintroduce EMMA to you!

Originally EMMA was there to assist short-handed Auxiliaries handle traditional response duties but nowadays our resources are ready to assist our county's departments and VACs in other ways, too - such as funeral coalitions, seminars, events, etc. If you need us, call us! This service is FREE ... (Full Story & Photos)

Then why don't you sign up in the Member's Area so you can get the latest news that's posted on our website automatically by your choice of notification and you'll be able to submit news to us for posting/sharing as well! We enjoy having you as a member so you KNOW we'll enjoy having you as a member of our website, too! Hope you can join us! ... BTW, if you're a County member reading this on ... (Full Story)