On Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00PM, the Bureau of Emergency Services will be hosting a private viewing in its Auditorium of the film, "Honorable but Broken, EMS in CRISIS". This multiple-award winning film is highly recommended for anyone in the emergency medical field, as well as all first responders.

For additional details, email Director Emergency Medical Services Bob Cuomo at robert.cuomo@putnamcountyny.gov... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

Yard clean-ups are beginning with the Spring weather calling us outdoors, but when it comes to burning last year's dried branches & shrubs, we still need to be patient! The NYS Burn Ban, which began March 16, continues until Tuesday, May 14! That means there's still no OPEN BURNING allowed until then (no permits being granted).

Do you know the true 'do's and don'ts' of open burning? The DEC website ... (Full Story & Photos)

Patterson FD has announced its fun annual free event for 'fisherkids' ranging in age from 1 to 15 - the Doc "Lee" Fishing Derby! Prizes will be awarded for three age groups. No pre-registration needed!
Will be held on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 from 7:00AM to 11:00AM.

They'll supply the bait - you supply the rod & reel! Check out the flyer and their Facebook event page for details.... (Full Story & Photos)

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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)

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)