http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on putnamvalleyfire.com using RSS 2.0 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:56:34 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=108 The men and women of the Putnam Valley Fire Department preformed an ice rescue drill at carrers beach in the Lake Peekskill community. With the tempatures droping and the snow piling up many people will start to venture out on to the ice not knowing if the ice is safe. They are preparing for the worst and hoping that they will not have to perform this rescue this year. Photos taken by 2nd Lt Rohrauer Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:35:00 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=108 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=109 On December 19th Putnam County Bureau of emergency services held its graduation of the Firefighter 1 fall class. Putnam Valley Fire Department had 5 students take and successful pass the class the members were Nick Vazeos, Vito Rizzi, Jeff Lutz, Chris Lutz and Frank Rice. 2nd Asst. Chief McCarthy and Fire fighters Mark Backus and Greg Schiffer were the Honor guard for the ceremony. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:27:12 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=109 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=105 On Sunday September 25th at approximately 11:07am the Putnam Valley Fire Department, along with the Mahopac Falls Ambulance Corps and Putnam County Medic 2 were requested to respond to a single car rollover on the Taconic State Parkway north bound lane at mile marker 30.5. . Upon arrival, units found a single vehicle overturned in the woods. All occupants escaped the crash with minor injuries and were able to exit the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. Due to the location of the vehicle, Firefighters stabilized and secured access to the vehicle. Northbound traffic was stopped while the tow truck removed the vehicle. Fire units stayed on scene until the vehicle was removed. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:11:40 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=105 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=104 The Putnam Valley Fire Dept. will be hosting a Fireman's Parade on September 24th to celebrate our 65th anniversary. The parade will begin at our Headquarters and march down Oscawana Lake road and end in the town park. 15 or so neighboring fire departments and ambulance corps will be competing for several trophies which will be awarded in the park about 4:30 by the 9-11 monuments. The best locations to view the parade is in front of the elementary school or in side the town park please come out and show your support to your local volunteers Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:33:37 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=104 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=106 On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, the Putnam Valley Fire Department held a memorial ceremony at the Putnam Valley Town Park. More than 100 people gathered that morning to remember those who perished on 9/11. The eight heroes from Putnam County who made the ultimate sacrifice were honored and remembered; Christopher Blackwell of Putnam Lake, Daniel Harlin of Kent, Robert Minera of Carmel, Thomas Kuveikis of Kent and George Cain of Patterson—all members of the FDNY; Stephen Driscoll of Lake Carmel—a member of the NYPD Emergency Services Unit; David Fodor of Garrison—a tax accountant, and George Paris of Carmel, an employee of Cantor Fitzgerald. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:37:31 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=106 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=102 At approximately 4:48pm yesterday, the Putnam Valley Fire Department along with the Mahopac Falls Ambulance Corps. and Putnam County Medic 2 were requested to respond to the Taconic State Parkway South bound at mile marker 21.9 for a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival, units found a single vehicle overturned in the woods. All occupants escaped the crash with minor injuries and were able to exit the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. Assisting at the scene were New York State Police and one H.E.L.P. truck, which assisted in controlling traffic. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:50:18 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=102 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=101 THIS PHOTO SAYS IT ALL!!! Our Color Guard (pictured) along with the rest of the men and women of the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department took to the streets of Lake George on June 18, 2011. Our Fire Department, along with 117 other fire departments, walked proud and competed in the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemans Association Convention parade. The award winning parade team once again took home a trophy - 3rd place for Best Dress Uniform, 25 and over in line. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:17:35 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=101 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=100 What a way to start the 2011 parade season!!! The award winning parade team of the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department has continued its winning streak by bringing home the Best Non-Reg trophy from the Pleasantville parade on June 3 and the Best Non-Reg trophy at the Montrose parade on June 4. Chief Shawn Keeler led the members of the fire department to their great success at their first two parades of the year and he hopes to continue bringing home trophies throughout the rest of the parade season. Please come out and support this amazing group of men and women who not only protect and serve our community but find the time to represent our wonderful town by showing off their skills as a marching unit. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:31:01 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=100 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=99 In the early evening on Monday 5/23/11, Putnam Valley Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported auto accident with possible entrapment Northbound on the Taconic State Parkway just south of 301. While en-route it was confirmed that the driver of the vehicle was trapped. Upon arrival access was gained for Putnam County Medic 1 who started to assess the patient. It was determined that the driver's door needed to be removed to get the patient out of his vehicle. Once Engine/Rescue 24-2-1 arrived, firefighters using extrication tools removed the driver's door and assisted Putnam Valley Ambulance with removal and packaging of the patient. Putnam Valley Ambulance along with Medic 1 transported the patient to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Assisting at the scene were New York State Police and two H.E.L.P. trucks who assisted in controlling traffic. Photo's are courtesy of Lt. Rohrauer. Sun, 29 May 2011 14:04:40 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=99 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=98 At approximately 6:30pm on May 8, 2010, the Putnam Valley Fire Department along with Putnam Valley Ambulance Corp., Transcare paramedics (Putnam County Medic 2) and New York State Police were requested to respond to the Taconic State Parkway, just north of Bryant Pond Road, for a personal injury auto accident with the occupant trapped in the vehicle. First to arrive was Assistant Chief Angstadt, along with Medic 2, confirming a one vehicle accident with entrapment. Access was gained to the patient and medic(s) began assessment of his injuries. Once fire apparatus arrived (Engine/Rescue 24-2-1), firefighters assisted the medic in packaging the patient for removal from the vehicle. Putnam Valley Ambulance transported the patient to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla along with Medic 2. Due to the amount of damage to the vehicle, fire apparatus stayed on scene until the vehicle was removed. Wed, 11 May 2011 02:03:26 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=98 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=97 On April 23rd 17 members of the PVVFD braved the dreary rain and spent 7 hours at our first all day live fire training of the year. First each member went through the mask confidence course.Then with the help of county fire instructor Chuckie Lewis these members got their first look at and training expericence in the newly built burn building. The members were split up into 3 groups , hose team #1 search team # 1 and for everyone's safety there was a there was a back up hose team.each group rotated through each team a few times.The Putnam Valley Ambulance Corp was also there just in case any one needed medical attention! None was needed Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:17:11 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=97 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=96 March 19, 2011 marked the start of a year long anniversary celebration and what better way to honor the men and women who have served the Town of Putnam Valley so unselfishly than with their annual Recognition Dinner Dance. The celebration started off in an unusual way. Each guest was given a table seating card with a photo of a piece of apparatus or station number and a 65th Anniversary Commemorative Pin. In order to find out where you were seated each guest had to match their seating card to the picture on the table. In addition to each table having a photo it also included a brief history of the fire department. Instead of the traditional flower center pieces each table's center piece was a kitchen sized red fire extinguisher flanked by complimentary wine glasses. At the end of the night one lucky person from each table took home a valuable gift – the fire extinguisher. During the evening special awards were handed out for number of calls, top ten responders and years of service. This year marked a milestone for Safety Officer Mike Moculski who achieved life status after 20 years of active service in the department. The recipient of the Leonard Wagner Award was Fran Tansey for her many years of dedicated service. There were several dignitaries on hand to present proclamations to the fire department including New York State Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, Putnam County Legislature Sam Olivierio, Putnam County Sheriff Don Smith and Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Bob Tendy. The rest of the night was spent dancing, eating and relaxing with good friends. Check back here often to find out how you can support the heroes of the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department during their year long celebration. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:32:45 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=96 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=94 On Sunday October 17th, the Putnam Valley Fire Department hosted their annual open house. The department invited community members to the main station so that they can see who their local volunteers are and what they do each and every day. The department showed off their apparatus, tools and equipment, handed out literature and refreshments, answered questions and even conducted a vehicle fire demonstration. Also present was the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps. which showed the town some of their equipment and took blood pressures. The Putnam County Fire Investigation explained how they operate and what their responsibility is when they are called upon. The Putnam County Sheriff's Department was also present. One Deputy explained car seat safety to parents while other Investigators were operating the "Operation Safe Child" program. Children had their photo's and finger prints taken, which generates an identification card for their parents with their childs information is on such as date of birth, height, weight, eye and hair color. This information will help law enforcement in the event a child goes missing. Photos taken by Lieutneant Ken Rohrauer and Vice President Marvin Keeler. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:05:29 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=94 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=93 The Putnam Valley Fire Department had an amazing training opportunity over the past few months. Rose Hills Cemetery generously donated an old office building to the Department to be utilized for training. For the past few months, Firefighters were able to practice techniques that are used in real fire situations, such as conducting searches, breaching walls, stretching hose lines, victim removal and simulation of collapses. On Saturday, October 16, 2010, Firefighters were able to do something few departments are ever able to do. They were fortunate enough to conduct live fire evolutions throughout the building under the supervision of 3 experienced career firefighters, 2 of which are members of the Putnam Valley Fire Department and 1 of the Mahopac Falls Fire Department. Firefighters were able to experience "real" heat and smoke as well as the stresses that go along with fighting fires. Continental Village joined the drill supplying a tanker as well as a crew to go through the evolutions. Mahopac falls supplied an engine as well as a crew to man a safety line as well as rotating into the evolutions. Mohegan supplied a FASTeam to standby in case a firefighter was injured inside the building; they also rotated in evolutions. Putnam Valley Ambulance Corps. also provided a crew to standby and tend to any injuries that could have occurred. This drill could not have happened without the generosity of Rose Hills Cemetery as well as the 3 outstanding instructors that were charged with setting up each evolution as well as over seeing firefighter safety. Photos taken by Vice President Marvin Keeler and Thomas Fejes. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:53:44 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=93 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=91 On Thursday, August 12th at approximately 5:45pm, the Putnam Valley Fire Department was requested to respond to a reported house fire on Walnut Road in Lake Peekskill. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered approximately 40% of the house engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly and aggressively attacked the fire and extinguished the flames. The water source was established at Carraras Beach on Lake Peekskill. Chief Savino requested Putnam Valley Ambulance Corps to the scene to assist in firefighter rehab along with medic 2. Kent Fire Department was requested to go on standby in Putnam Valley Station 2 with a tanker, Continental Village was requested to go on standby in Putnam Valley Headquarters with a tanker, Mahopac Falls was requested to respond to the scene with a tanker and manpower, and Mohegan's FAST. The fire was investigated by the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team and determined the cause was electrical. All units cleared by 9:30 p.m. Photos taken by Lieutenant Larry Cobb Jr., Gerry Munson Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:22:42 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=91 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=90 At 2:16pm this afternoon the Putnam Valley Fire Department, along with Putnam Valley Ambulance Corps and New York State Police, were requested to respond to the Taconic State Parkway north bound approximately 1/2 mile north of Peekskill Hollow Road for a motorcycle accident. Upon the arrival, Fire Department personnel found the patient approximately 200 feet away from his motorcycle and approximately 50 feet down an embankment. Due to the extent of the patient's injuries, Assistant Chief Angstadt requested a helicopter to respond to take the patient to Westchester Medical Center's Trauma Unit. Fire and EMS crews quickly stabilized and packaged and patient and began to climb the steep embankment. The patient was transported to the helicopter, which was awaiting their arrival, at Peekskill Hollow Road and the TSP. All units cleared the Taconic at 3:36pm. Photos taken by Firefighter Jason Cobb and Lieutenants Ken Rohrauer and Brandon Gembecki Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:27:33 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=90 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=89 At 12:59pm the Putnam Valley Fire department was requested to respond to the Taconic State Parkway Northbound in the area of mile marker 26.7 for a reported vehicle fire. The first arriving engine (24-2-1) blocked both lanes and confirmed a fully involved vehicle fire as well as fire racing up the side of the mountain. Firefighters had to quickly decide which direction to head, for the vehicle or for the woods where the fire was quickly escaping. They decided to race up the mountain and contain the fire on the mountain. They then doused the vehicle with water only to find out that the gas tank began to leak. The burning gas started to flow down the parkway right for civilian's vehicles. Firefighters quickly grabbed a dry chemical extinguisher to control the burning stream of gas. Chief Keeler requested a tanker (24-4-2) to respond to the scene for additional water. All units cleared the scene at 2:15pm Photos taken by Firefighter Jason Cobb Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:32:02 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=89 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=88 At approximately 4:55am the Putnam Valley Fire Department along with the Continental Village, North Highlands and Cold Spring Fire Departments were dispatched mutual aid to the Garrison Fire Department for a possible structure fire. Putnam Valley's tanker, Continental Village's engine, North Highlands' tanker and Cold Spring's engine were requested to respond to 107 South Highland Rd. Garrisons Chief was the first officer on scene confirming a structure fire as well as confirming all occupants (2 adults, 1 infant and 2 dogs) had safely exited the structure. (It was soon determined that the home was located in the Putnam Valley Fire District not Garrison as initially thought and subsequently Putnam Valley was re-toned for the remainder of their alarm assignment) First apparatus into the long and narrow driveway was Putnam Valley's Tanker/Pumper 24-4-1 followed by Garrison Pumper 15-2-2 which layed in the remaining 5" supply line to feed the "attack" apparatus. Approximately 45% was ablaze when firefighters arrived. Crews quickly joined forces and began an aggressive interior attack dousing the flames and protecting the rest of the structure. A water source was set up approximately 1,500 feet away from the end of the driveway (approximately 3,000 feet from the home. Putnam Valley's source pumper 24-2-3 layed additional 5" supply line and along with Garrison 15-2-1 drafted water from a nearby pond to refill tankers that had been used as well as (and eventually solely) supply the fire scene. While firefighters were "working" the fire, The Putnam Valley Ambulance Corps. was requested to respond with 2 ambulances to the scene. One ambulance was to check the occupants of the home for any injury, and the second for EMS standby as well as firefighter rehab. Mahopac Falls was later requested to respond to the scene with an engine and manpower to assist in the extinguishment and overhaul of the fire. The Mahopac Fire Department was requested to go on standby in the Mahopac Falls fire house and the Kent Fire Department was requested to go on standby in Putnam Valley Fire Department Station 2. Cold Spring units remained on standby in their quarters and units from Dutchess County were requested to standby for North Highlands units operating at the scene. Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 11:30 a.m. The cause of the fire (as determined by the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team) was ruled accidental, electrical in nature. Thank You to our Mutual Aid Companies whom assisted us. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:07:12 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=88 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=87 The New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control (OFPC) is working to ensure homeowners are aware of the hazards of carbon monoxide and the new state law, known as Amanda's Law, which, as of February 22, 2010, requires all residences, both new and existing, to have carbon monoxide alarms installed. The law is named for Amanda Hansen, 16, of West Seneca, who was found unconscious at a friend's house in January 2009. Officials later determined she had been exposed to lethal levels of carbon monoxide in the home's basement, where she and her friend were having a sleepover. She later died at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. "Carbon monoxide alarms save lives," said State Fire Administrator Floyd A. Madison, adding that carbon monoxide poisoning is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the United States. "More than 2,100 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning every year and more than 10,000 people are injured, including, on average, 100 New Yorkers." Carbon monoxide can kill in minutes or hours depending on the level of carbon monoxide in the air. "We expect that the most frequently asked questions will be about the requirement for existing one and two family residences," Deputy State Fire Administrator, John F. Mueller said. "Now these homes will be required to have one carbon monoxide alarm installed on the lowest story having a sleeping area." Homes built before Jan. 1, 2008, will be permitted to have battery-powered alarms, Mueller said, while homes built after that date will need to have the alarms hard-wired in. Additionally, Amanda's Law will require contractors in New York State to install a carbon monoxide alarm when replacing a fuel-fired hot water tank or furnace if the home is not equipped with an alarm. Although specific requirements differ slightly for new and existing residences, the intent of the law is to help save lives from a silent, odorless and colorless killer. Each year hundreds of people experience what they think are the symptoms of flu: headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. These are actually symptoms of CO poisoning as well. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can kill you if inhaled. You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. It is sometimes called the "silent killer" because it can take your life without warning. Most people that die in home fires die at night, while they are asleep. They don't wake up because the CO puts them into a deeper sleep. They are unable to respond and escape. When air containing CO is inhaled, it displaces oxygen in the bloodstream. It reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen to vital organs such as the heart and brain. In addition to flulike symptoms, it can cause vomiting, loss of consciousness, brain damage and/or death. Unborn babies, infants, senior citizens, and people with heart and breathing problems are at an especially high risk. How it is produced CO is a product of incomplete combustion. Any fuel-burning device has the potential to produce dangerous levels of CO gas. Examples of common devices that may emit CO include: Fuel-fired furnaces (not electric), Gas water heaters, Fireplaces and wood stoves, Gas stoves, Non-electric space heaters, Gas dryers, Charcoal grills, Lawnmowers, snow blowers, etc., Automobiles, Gas powered generators. Since carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, the best way to alert your family is to install a carbon monoxide detector/alarm to warn of the gas's build-up. Preventing CO Make sure appliances are installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and by professionals. Have heating systems inspected and serviced at least once a year. Make sure chimneys and vents are checked for blockages, corrosion, and loose connections. Open flues completely when fireplaces are in use. Use proper fuel in space heaters. Never burn charcoal or a barbecue grill inside a home or enclosed space. Never use portable fuel-burning camping equipment inside a home, garage, vehicle, or tent. Never leave a car, mower, or other such item running in an attached garage, even with the garage door open. Never operate unvented fuel-burning appliances in any room where people are sleeping. Never use the kitchen range for heating a house. Never run a gas powered generator in a garage, basement, or near any overhang on the home. Keep it at a distance. What are symptoms of CO poisoning? The symptoms of CO poisoning are flu-like, including headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and confusion. Prolonged exposure can result in vomiting, blackouts, and, eventually, brain damage and death. The amount of CO inhaled and how long you are exposed to it determines the effect. Where should CO detectors be installed? CO is almost identical in weight to air and thus mixes freely in it. For this reason, alarms may be installed at any level in a room. If the detector is being mounted on a ceiling, it should be installed away from existing smoke alarms in order to be able to distinguish between the CO and smoke alarms in an emergency. Every home should be equipped with at least one CO alarm near the sleeping area. For maximum protection, additional alarms should be located on each level of your home. What should I do if the CO alarm sounds? Stay calm. Most situations resulting in activation of a CO detector are not life threatening and do not require calling the fire department. To determine if emergency services should be called, ask everyone in the house: "Do you feel ill? Do you have flu-like symptoms of headache, nausea, or dizziness?" If the answer to these questions by anyone in the house is "yes," evacuate the house and have someone call 9-1-1 and have the fire department respond. Failure to get out immediately may result in prolonged exposure, worsening effects from the CO. The best initial treatment for CO exposure is fresh air. If the answer to the questions, by everyone, is "no," the likelihood of a serious exposure is much less and you may not need to call the fire department. Instead, turn off all fuel-burning devices, ventilate the area, and attempt resetting the alarm. If the alarm will not reset or resounds, call a qualified technician to inspect, service, and/or repair your fuel-burning device. If at any time during this process someone begins to feel ill with the symptoms described above, evacuate everyone from the building to a safe location and call the fire department. Information in this article was obtained from the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/fire Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:52:10 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=87 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=86 At 10:56 this morning the Putnam Valley Fire Department was requested to respond to the Taconic State Parkway at mile marker 29 southbound for a motor vehicle rollover with a victim trapped inside their burning vehicle. While fire units were responding an updated report from New York State Police stated that the accident was in the area of mile marker 30 and the victim was removed from the burning vehicle. Chief Adam Savino arrived on scene and confirmed a car fire and that the patient was removed from the burning vehicle. The Chief advised the responders that the Southbound lanes were closed and additional units should respond north in the southbound lanes. The left lane on the northbound side was also closed. Passing motorists stopped to help the patient out of the burning vehicle before it became totally engulfed. Due to the heroic actions of the passing motorists, the victim was not injured by the fire. Putnam Valley Ambulance along with Medic 2, transported the patient to Hudson Valley Hospital Center with non life threatening injuries. Photos taken by William Kirkwood and Jason Cobb Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:34:30 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=86 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=85 At approximately 5:55pm last night, the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department was requested to respond to a reported vehicle fire on Laurel Rd. in the Lake Peekskill section of town. Upon arrival, firefighters observed a smoking vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicles owner told firefighters that he had extinguished the fire prior to their arrival using a fire extinguisher along with snow. Units wet down the dashboard and engine compartment with another fire extinguisher and cleared the scene shortly after. Photos taken by Firefighter Dan Tompkins Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:42:42 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=85 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=84 At approximately 6:15pm on January 9, 2010, the Putnam Valley Fire Department along with Putnam Valley Ambulance Corp., Transcare paramedics (Putnam County Medic 2) and Putnam County Sheriff's patrol were requested to respond to Barger St. in the area of Stephen Smith Dr. for a personal injury auto accident with the occupant possibly trapped in the vehicle. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly found one victim trapped in a vehicle that was on its side against an embankment. Firefighters quickly cut out the windshield to gain access to the patient and began assessment of his injuries. Once fire apparatus arrived (Engine/Rescue 24-2-1), firefighters cut the roof and rolled it back so EMS could properly stabilize the patient for removal from the vehicle. Putnam Valley Ambulance transported the patient to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla along with Medic 2. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:07:48 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=84 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=83 On Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 4:10pm, the Putnam Valley Fire Department was requested to respond to Cold Spring Road for reports of smoke coming from the roof of a house, additional calls stated possible fire. First on scene, a Putnam County Sheriff Deputy advised that in fact the home was on fire with visible flames through the roof. When the first engine arrived, firefighters quickly stretched two 1 ¾ hand lines and began to extinguish the fire. Water was originally being supplied by tankers until a portable pump was brought to the lake. Once the lake source was established, the tankers were eliminated. Chief Savino requested Mohegan FAST and a rescue from Mahopac Falls to the scene along with standby crews from Mahopac Falls and Continental Village. The cause of this fire is still under investigation as of the writing of this article. At approximately 6:48pm that very same night, Putnam 911 alerted Putnam Valley, Mahopac Falls and Continental Village fire departments to respond to an address on Meyer Drive for yet another possible structure fire. Due to the fact that Putnam Valley still had numerous units still operating at the first incident the two mutual aid departments along with available Putnam Valley units handled the second fire scene. Units arriving to the home on Meyer Drive encountered a heavy smoke condition inside the home; all occupants were out of the house and accounted for. Upon investigation, firefighters found a fire in the basement of the structure with extension to the first floor. Crews quickly doused the blaze, opened up the walls in the surrounding area of the fire and ventilated the structure. The fire was caused by a failed exhaust pipe for an oil fired furnace in the basement. Kent Fire Department was also requested to standby in their own headquarters while units were operating at the second fire. Putnam Valley Ambulance Corp. stood by at each fire for firefighter rehab. Crews were released and back in service by midnight from both calls. Photos taken by: Andrew Backus and Kevin Tompkins Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:19:09 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=83 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=81 On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department threw a picnic for all the dedicated volunteers and their families. This picnic was in appreciation of the hard work and endless amount of time the members have spent this year responding to emergencies, aiding their neighbors in time of need and maintaining the buildings and apparatus. Their families were also invited for their understanding of how much time is needed to be spent away from them in order to keep the department moving ahead. During this day the members enjoyed food cooked and served by our very own members, playing football games and horse shoes. Due to the weather, the picnic was moved to PVFD's Headquarters, but the weather did not put a damper on the members and their families having a great time. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:17:13 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=81 http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=80 Directed by Maryann Arrien of Brain Trust Productions, this full length documentary explores the membership of the Putnam Valley Fire Department. Asking what made members get involved, local history, how they interact with other departments. Includes live footage from training exercises as well as actual fires. You can view the file by going to the link below. http://www.putnamvalley.com/specialprograms.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:14:31 GMT http://www.putnamvalleyfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=80