Interior Fire Training: today the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department conducted their Interior Firefighter Training at the Putnam County Fire Training Center. This is an annual training drill which is mandatory for all firefighters that will are going to enter burning structures or engage in involved vehicle fires. This training covers the main tactical skills and knowledge of fire fighting including ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the 2 weeks, PVVFD has responded to a number of motor vehicle accidents. In some instances, the occupants self extracted without injury and others needed the assistance of the fire department and ambulance corp.
As always, thank you to all those who came out to assist on these calls, included that on Easter Sunday.
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Last night members of the the PVVFD FAST Team, (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) conducted a trainer drill for high angle rescue operations. In last evenings drill, members simulated a victim fallen into a deep ravine / ditch whereby a rescuer is lower to the victim to assess injury and “package” the victim to be extricated and transported for medical treatment. In this area, the PVVFD and other ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Annual Recognition Dinner was held on Saturday - March 30th at Cortland Colonial Restaurant. There was a great turnout of members, family, friends and distinguished guests. All enjoyed good food and dancing as many of Putnam Valley's finest were recognized for their contributions over the past years.

Milestones achieved by the following members:

5 Years of Service - Asad Ba-Yunus & Zachary ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 2nd, Putnam Valley was called out to two brush fires. One at approximately 11:25am off Somerset Lane and the other at approximately 1:30pm off Tyler Road. Somerset Lane required hose line and was quickly brought under control and extinguished. Tyler Road was also quickly contained and extinguished as well, using the residents garden hose.

No injuries or property damaged were reported ... (Full Story & Photos)