In 1946 - the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department was formed 75 years ago. On March 19, 2022 - we celebrated this day with our Recognition Dinner at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. There was a great turnout of members, family, friends and distinguished guests, who enjoyed good food and dancing as many of Putnam Valley's finest were recognized for their contributions to the department and their ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, the Putnam Valley Fire Department Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST) performed a drill in responding to basement fires.

“From a firefighting standpoint, basement/cellar fires are one of the most dangerous and challenging fires encountered inside a building.

They have limited ingress/egress, limited ventilation, and drainage problems with attack water. Fire in basements causes ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, December 18th, the PVFD members were spreading the Christmas spirit on a bit of rainy day, by handing out candy canes in center of Town and at Mobile on the Run. Santa was out visiting the kids and a great time was had by all. Thank you to the community for their generosity and well wishes.

We hope all had a very Merry Christmas and all the best this coming New Year.

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••• Motor Vehicle Accident •••
Members of the Putnam Valley Fire Department began their Christmas morning early. At approximately 3:30AM we were dispatched to assist the Putnam County Sheriff's Department at the scene of a single vehicle rollover accident. Fortunately no was injured…Please drive safely, remember at these temperatures rain can quickly become ice!... (Full Story & Photos)

••• Mutual Aid •••
On Sunday December 5th at approximately 12:45pm the Putnam Valley Fire Department F.a.s.t Team was requested to assist Mahopac Falls Vol. Fire Department at a working barn fire in area of Baldwin Road near Somers Commons.
Due to the severity of the fire and the size of the building involved, multiple fire departments from Northern Westchester and Putnam County assisted with fire ... (Full Story & Photos)