Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there. Especially the Mothers of the Verplanck Fire Dept. Whether it be you serving the community or allowing your children to serve with us, we thank you and hope you enjoy your special day. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Happy Telecommunicators Week to all the 911 dispatchers out there especially to the ones we come in contact with everyday. Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (60 Control), Westchester County Police Dispatchers and New York State Police Dispatchers. Thank you all for what you do!... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to extend our sympathies to Firefighter Jared Lloyd of the Spring Valley Fire Department in Rockland County, to his family, and all his brother firefighters in Rockland.... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 11:55 Saturday morning the Buchanan and Montrose fire departments were dispatched to the rear of the Buchanan Home Center for a large area brush fire. When units arrived on scene they reported at least one acre burning and spreading rapidly. Command requested UTV's from Montrose and Verplanck to the scene. Additional UTV's were requested as well as a brush truck from Continental Village ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 17:53HRS Wednesday afternoon, VFD/EMS were dispatched for a motor vehicle fire. Units responded and were later updated one subject was reported to have smoke inhalation.

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Congratulations to Probationary Firefighter Michael Pio. Firefighter Pio has successfully completed the NYS Firefighter 1 program. This includes over 140 hrs of rigorous training. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to continuing to work along side of you as we serve the residents of the Verplanck Fire District. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning members of our marine unit took time out of their weekend to complete the USCG Auxiliary Boater Safety class. This class is a requirement for our members that choose to assist in boating emergencies. We thank the USCG Auxiliary for the training they provided for us. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 05:13 HRS one Engine was requested to relocate to the Continental Village Fire Headquarters to cover their district while they operated at a Second Alarm of fire on Sprout Brook Rd. While assembling a crew command requested a tanker assignment which brought Engine 128 to the fill site at CVFD HQ. Engine 128 remained covering the district until 13:45 HRS when they were dispatched with ... (Full Story & Photos)