The Verplanck Fire Protective Association regrets to inform you of the passing of Past President Edward Stinson. 77 year Life Active member of the Verplanck Fire Protective Association. Any additional information received will be passed along as necessary. Please keep the Stinson family in your thoughts and prayers. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thursday night at our annual meeting the following members were recognized for their lifesaving efforts in successfully resuscitating an individual on December 31st, 2020. This life save was possible thanks to the quick response and CPR, performed by our dedicated volunteers.

Members recognized include:
Lieutenant Shawn O’Mara
F.F. Eric Bohler
F.F. Michael Pio
EMT Rocco Picciano
Croton F.F. Christopher ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the calendar turns to the New Year so do some of the Officers of the Verplanck Fire Protective Assn.

First, we would like to extend our gratitude to the following individuals who are stepping down after completing their term in one of the most difficult years in recent history;

Sgt. at Arms Robert Daley
Trustee Frank Ramundo

The Department would also like to congratulate its newly elected ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 2:50 AM this morning Sunday 12/27/20 Engine 128 was requested to relocate with Ladder 10 from Mohegan FD, to Croton FD station #3. Croton was operating at multiple trailers on fire at the Croton Harmon Yards. Units stood by for almost three hours, before being released.

Photo credit to JT Camp. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 04:20 hours Verplanck Marine Unit along with Continental Village and Yorktown Dive Team were requested to the area of the Bear Mtn. Bridge, for a possible water rescue. Units operated for almost two hours before returned into service.

Multiple departments from multiple counties were involved in this effort to locate the individual.
They include:
Continental Village FD
Yorktown Heights ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:55 AM one Engine from Verplanck FD was requested to assist Buchanan operating at a gas emergency. Members from both companies checked the residence with a representative from Con Edison. All units were back in service within twenty minutes. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Verplanck Fire Protective Association will be holding a Holiday Parade this year in lieu of our Annual Santa Run this year.
Starting at 12 P.M. on Sunday December 13th we will bring Santa Claus around the district to wave and spread some holiday cheer to our community.

Please check our website Verplanckfire.org for more information and updates.

On behalf of the Officers and Members we wish ... (Full Story & Photos)

A little after 1AM Verplanck FD was requested with the Buchanan Engine Co. to stand by in our quarters for the Montrose FD. Montrose was operating at a smoke in the structure call in their district.

Around 7:20 AM one Engine from Verplanck with one Engine from the Montrose VA was requested to assist the Montrose FD. Montrose FD was operating at an extended Carbon monoxide incident. Engine 128, Utility ... (Full Story & Photos)