Want to help load almost 900 Christmas Trees on a Saturday morning and in turn spread Christmas cheer and joy to a military family?

Saturday, November 30th is the day...LOAD DAY. The day we load the trees for Trees for Troops.

We will start at 9am at Hahn Farm located at 1697 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point, NY and load the Christmas Trees for delivery.

Everyone is welcome, please come out and ... (Full Story & Photos)

REMINDER...

To put it simply, the general public is FORBIDDEN from burning things in public given the increased fire risk that the current weather conditions have caused.

"This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires statewide for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, and open fires used for cooking," reads an official press release by the Governor's office. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Firefighter Tyler Campbell on completing his firefighting probationary period with the Pleasant Valley Fire District.

Tyler joined the Pleasant Valley Fire Company in April of this year he has successfully completed his New York State Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (B.E.F.O.) class and is now working towards becoming an interior firefighter and wants to join the District ... (Full Story & Photos)

It's a Paw-sitively Purr-fect Day! Bring your furry friend for a photo with Santa Paws!

The Salt Point Fire Company is holding our annual Pet Photos from 10 AM to 1 PM and Vendor Fair & Bake Sale from 10 AM to 3 PM on December 7th from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Salt Point Fire House - 30 Cottage Street, Salt Point.

Suggested donation: $10

Shop local and support your community! ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pleasant Valley Fire Company is excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas tree sale, starting on Black Friday, November 29th, from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Following that, we will be open Fridays from 4 PM to 7 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Located at the firehouse on Main Street, this is the perfect opportunity to find a beautiful, freshly cut Christmas ... (Full Story & Photos)

Once again, the members of the Pleasant Valley Fire Company will be taking orders for red, pink or white Christmas poinsettias.

Make sure you place your order by November 24th.

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Early Sunday morning, members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District travelled to the Union Vale Fire District for a fundraising pancake breakfast.

All the proceeds went to help offset the medical bills of one of their members, volunteer EMT Cheryl, who is recovering from a double lung transplant.

Please consider donating to help with medical bills and also say a prayer for Cheryl. No amount is ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District and seven nearby departments assisted Millbrook firefighters in fighting a four acre brush fire on Verbank Road in Millbrook around noon Sunday, Nov. 10.

In addition to Pleasant Valley were Union Vale, Dover, East Clinton, LaGrange, Amenia, West Clinton and Beekman battling the blaze.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation gave Dutchess County ... (Full Story & Photos)

New York State has implemented a statewide burn ban in effect until November 30 due to increased fire risk. This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires statewide for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, recreational fires and open fires used for cooking.

Recent dry conditions are resulting in a “High” fire danger for the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Long ... (Full Story & Photos)

In honor of Veterans Day, the Salt Point Fire Company will be hosting their annual "finger-licking good" chicken BBQ on November 9th, from 4PM to 7PM.

Call the number on the flyer to ensure a reservation...

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Every fall, fire districts, departments and companies across the country work to remind people of the simple, life-saving habit of changing/checking the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting the clocks back for daylight saving time.

The National Fire Protection Association reports that more than 70% of smoke alarms which failed to operate had missing, disconnected or ... (Full Story & Photos)

Enjoy that extra hour sleep you will get with changing of the clock. Then... come down to the fire house on Main Street end enjoy one of the best firehouse pancake breakfasts in the area!... (Full Story & Photos)

Great Halloween safety tips from the National Safety Council...

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters.

These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone.

Costume Safety
To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, follow these Halloween safety tips:

● Be sure to choose a costume that won't cause safety hazards; ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)