A State of Emergency has been declared in the Town of Pleasant Valley by Town Supervisor Mary Albrecht due to drought conditions and risk of wildfires.

ALL OUTDOOR BURNING IS PROHIBITED IN THE TOWN OF PLEASANT VALLEY

Including burning of yard waste, household paper products, bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fireplaces, chimneys and cooking fires are prohibited within the Town of Pleasant ... (Full Story & Photos)

Currently, an engine from Pleasant Valley Fire District, along with New Hackensack Fire District, are supplying mutual aid coverage to the Dover Fire District while they are battling a huge brush fire.

Special Weather Statement issued this morning from the National Wester Service says...

The combination of recent dry weather, westerly winds gusting 15 to 25 mph, minimum relative humidity values ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Pleasant Valley Fire Company are selling Breast Cancer Supporter Shirts. A portion of the proceeds will be donated, investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

The sizes available are S, M, L, XL, XXL - there are limited sizes and quantities available.

Donation is $25 - out of area shipping is available for a minimal charge.

To order - email: PVFDTeeShirt@pvfdny.org

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On this glorious autumn day come on down to the Fall Harvest Festival sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Fire Company.

It runs from Noon to 4 PM with food, raffles, games, entertainment...and more!... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District recently attended the Dutchess County Fire Training Center to hone their skills on flammable gas fires. Although not very frequent thankfully, the results of an uncontrolled leak could be disastrous.

The intense hands-on training covered how to size-up a scene, approaching from the uphill, upwind side whenever possible, allowing natural ventilation ... (Full Story & Photos)

Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 35 to 45 percent tomorrow and winds will be breezy from the northwest with gusts up to 15 to 20 mph across portions of the Capital District, Catskills, Taconics, and Mid Hudson Valley.

These conditions will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread tomorrow afternoon.

Please ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pleasant Valley Fire District - Proposed 2025 Budget... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District delivered 4 pallets of water to Thomas Boyce Park in Wingdale, in the town of Dover for hurricane relief organized by the Town of Dover.

The Salt Point Company, Pleasant Valley Company, Millbrook Company and Union Vale Fire Company each donated one pallet of water.

The committee in Dover was loading a donated tractor trailer with items and ... (Full Story & Photos)

LEGAL NOTICE

The Pleasant Valley Fire District will be holding a public hearing for the fire district budget on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection during normal office hours in the Pleasant Valley and Hyde Park Town Clerk’s office.

This hearing will take place in the meeting room at Pleasant Valley Fire Station #1, 1619 Main Street, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to one of our own, Commissioner Eileen (Ginny) Johnson, leading the parade as this years 2024 Grand Marshall. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Traffic Advisory - Town of Pleasant Valley

This Saturday, October 5th, 2024, is Pleasant Valley Day.

At this event, there will be a parade, which will cause traffic on Route 44 from Creek Road to Timothy Heights to be shut down from approximately 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please use caution in the area...... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Firefighters Rebecca Callaghan and Kelsie Nau on completing their firefighting probationary period with the Pleasant Valley Fire District.

Rebecca Callaghan joined the department in March she completed her NYS Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO) class and is rapidly moving forward with her goal to be an interior firefighter and driver.

Kelsie Nau joined the department ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the last several weeks, our interior firefighters have been training on the new Emergency Escape (Bailout) Systems that were purchased by the Board of Fire Commissioners this year.  

These systems are designed to meet New York State Department of Labor (PESH) Standards.  All interior firefighters will be trained on these and then will be issued a personal system.  Our members are spending time ... (Full Story & Photos)

After a well deserved Summer vacation, the breakfast crew of the Pleasant Valley Fire Company #1 is ready to start again!

Come enjoy one of the best firehouse pancake breakfasts in the county...... (Full Story & Photos)

Come to the Pleasant Valley Fire House on Saturday, October 26th from Noon to 4PM for the 4th Annual Fall Harvest Festival sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Fire Company # 1.

Come enjoy yourself with Food, Raffles, Games and visit the fire house during the annual fire company open house!... (Full Story & Photos)