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The Verplanck Fire Department is a volunteer fire department and EMS agency located in Westchester County, NY. The department provides fire protection and Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Services to the hamlet of Verplanck within the Town of Cortlandt. The Verplanck Fire District also includes several commercial sites including the Indian Point Energy Center and the Continental Gypsum Plant located in the neighboring Village of Buchanan.
The Department answers approximately 265 alarms per year consisting of fire alarms, ambulance calls, auto accidents, boating incidents on the Hudson River, and other emergencies. We provide mutual aid to our neighboring departments of Montrose, Buchanan, Montrose VAFD, Croton, as well as the City of Peekskill.
The Department answers approximately 265 alarms per year consisting of fire alarms, ambulance calls, auto accidents, boating incidents on the Hudson River, and other emergencies. We provide mutual aid to our neighboring departments of Montrose, Buchanan, Montrose VAFD, Croton, as well as the City of Peekskill.
PAST YEARS CALL STATS
2019 Call Stats - 246 Calls
Average calls over a 10 year span is appox. 265 FIRE/EMS Alarms.
2019 Call Stats - 246 Calls
Average calls over a 10 year span is appox. 265 FIRE/EMS Alarms.
Any Community Member who is not affiliated with another agency can also Join 1 of our 4 classes of membership to also serve our Community.
Active FIRE - Where we would sponsor you to take your NYS Firefighter Courses which are held at the Training Center in Valhalla and/or Katonah FD. These course can run for multiple nights for approx 4-6 months. During some periods Day time course are also offered.
Active EMS - Where we would sponsor you to take your NYS Emergency Medical Technician Course which is a 6 month course a few nights a week held in multiple areas in the county such as Cortlandt VAC, Phelps Hospital, Westchester Community College (Also offer Day Time and Weekend Courses) and many other locations. Once completed your Basic Course, we provide a NYS Re-Cert Program for you to enroll in to, where you are able to take 2 hour courses through-out a 3 year period for a total of 72 hours and re-cert your EMT Card with out having to go back to EMT School Refreshers, These course are offered in house, online and many facilities throughout the county.
Active Fire/EMS - If you are interested in service your community as both an Active Firefighter and an Active EMT we will sponsor both of your courses as listed in the above categories.
Associate - Community Members who are over the age of 55 or for medical reasons that would not allow them to be an active member can join as an Associate Member, Members affiliated with another Fire Department and are unable to be active in 2 fire departments as Active Firefighters can also join Associate. Any person who resides outside the Fire District boundaries are able to join Associate regardless of their age or medical status. Associate Members can attend Company Event and Parades and are NOT permitted on any Fire Alarms.
If you would like to be in contact with an officer for more information or an application please drop us an E-Mail at Verplanckfiredept@gmail.com and we will be more then happy to set a date and time for you to take a tour.
Active FIRE - Where we would sponsor you to take your NYS Firefighter Courses which are held at the Training Center in Valhalla and/or Katonah FD. These course can run for multiple nights for approx 4-6 months. During some periods Day time course are also offered.
Active EMS - Where we would sponsor you to take your NYS Emergency Medical Technician Course which is a 6 month course a few nights a week held in multiple areas in the county such as Cortlandt VAC, Phelps Hospital, Westchester Community College (Also offer Day Time and Weekend Courses) and many other locations. Once completed your Basic Course, we provide a NYS Re-Cert Program for you to enroll in to, where you are able to take 2 hour courses through-out a 3 year period for a total of 72 hours and re-cert your EMT Card with out having to go back to EMT School Refreshers, These course are offered in house, online and many facilities throughout the county.
Active Fire/EMS - If you are interested in service your community as both an Active Firefighter and an Active EMT we will sponsor both of your courses as listed in the above categories.
Associate - Community Members who are over the age of 55 or for medical reasons that would not allow them to be an active member can join as an Associate Member, Members affiliated with another Fire Department and are unable to be active in 2 fire departments as Active Firefighters can also join Associate. Any person who resides outside the Fire District boundaries are able to join Associate regardless of their age or medical status. Associate Members can attend Company Event and Parades and are NOT permitted on any Fire Alarms.
If you would like to be in contact with an officer for more information or an application please drop us an E-Mail at Verplanckfiredept@gmail.com and we will be more then happy to set a date and time for you to take a tour.
VERPLANCK FIRE on Facebook
Check out our Official Facebook group page "Verplanck Fire" which will be in accordance to our website.
The Facebook page is to provide ongoing Fire and EMS Safety, Community Awareness, Ongoing incidents that effect's our community, As well as available training classes to our members to attend. There even times were we add photos on what is happening around the firehouse. If you have any photos and or post you would like to share with us please feel free to post it.
The Facebook page is to provide ongoing Fire and EMS Safety, Community Awareness, Ongoing incidents that effect's our community, As well as available training classes to our members to attend. There even times were we add photos on what is happening around the firehouse. If you have any photos and or post you would like to share with us please feel free to post it.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Standby for 2020 EVENTS
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MOVE OVER LAW NYS VTL 1144-a
DID YOU KNOW? When you see any emergency vehicle (Police, Fire, Ambulance,Tow Trucks) on the side of the road with their Emergency Flashers on you need to SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER! If you are not able to move over to a new lane you MUST reduce your speed and watch for instruction of personnel who may be directing traffic and proceed pass the emergency scene safely and slowly. 
BLUE FLASHING LIGHTS NYS VTL 375 (41.4)
DID YOU KNOW? When you see an approaching Blue Flashing Light in your rear-view mirror it is a Volunteer Fireman or EMT responding to either a Fire or Ambulance Call. These personnel need to get to the firehouse or to the scene as quickly as possible to render the service needed in a timely fashion. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS and PULL OVER, STOP and LET THEM PASS. Someone is depending on their help and sometimes seconds really do count. 
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Non-Emergency Contact Information:
Verplanck Fire Department 238 8th Street Verplanck, NY 10596 P.O. Box # 518 Phone: 914-737-8233 Fax: 914-788-6943 Board of Fire Commissioners
PO Box 356 Verplanck, NY 10596 Business Phone: 914-788-6940 Fax: 914-737-3932 The Board of Fire
Commissioners: The Monthly meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month starting at 7:30pm at the Verplanck Fire House This Meeting Is Open to the General Public |
New Member
Applications: The Verplanck Fire Department is always looking for New Active Firefighters and EMS Members
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Also Check out the websites for Town of Cortlandt for further information regarding local events and news about the Hamlet of Verplanck. (Click Below)
Check out the Verplanck Residences Association facebook page. The group provides great information on what is happening in our town and updated events. (Click Below)
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