Come on down to the Pleasant Valley Fire District this Saturday, April 18th, from Noon to 4 PM and talk with us.

See what it means to serve your community — come be part of our family too!... (Full Story & Photos)

Our recent training sessions went beyond developing skills—they strengthened the bonds that make the fire service truly effective.

The Pleasant Valley Fire District trained with the Millbrook Fire Department, participating in masked confidence and search and rescue exercises. Firefighters pushed themselves in zero-visibility conditions, where skill, trust, communications and teamwork are essential. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Commissioners, Chiefs, and members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District extend their best wishes to Stanley O’Dell on his 100th birthday.

Stanley Patrick O’Dell is a distinguished member of the Greatest Generation, whose life exemplifies service, dedication, and quiet strength. As he reaches this remarkable milestone, the community recognizes his contributions during World War II, his commitment ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District were honored to be part of the funeral/memorial service for Past Chief Robert Stramm of the Stanford Fire District.

Ladder 56-45 and crew were proud to display the American Flag in front of the Stanford Firehouse to honor him.

Rest in Peace Chief and thank you for your 50+ years of dedicated service to the community!

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April showers bring great pancakes!

Webster's Dictionary defines a pancake as a thin, flat cake of batter, usually fried and turned in a pan. Pancakes are usually eaten with syrup or rolled up with a filling. We define it as delicious...

The best pancake breakfast in the Hudson Valley returns THIS Sunday, April 12th from 7 AM - 10:30 AM at Pleasant Valley Station #1 located at 1619 Main Street.

Hope ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pleasant Valley Fire District would like to share an important and meaningful training opportunity coming to our area. We strongly encourage all First Responders to consider attending.

We are hosting Death Communication for First Responders, a powerful, evidence-based program focused on one of the most difficult aspects of our job—communicating with families after a death and supporting survivors ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pleasant Valley Fire District expresses its condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Walnuttown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company in Pennsylvania after their tragic loss.

Our district joins them in mourning the passing of Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert R. Shick Jr., who died in the line of duty.

Chief Buck and Assistant Chief Shick were operating a utility ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pleasant Valley Fire District would like to extend our sincere thanks to the East Fishkill Fire District and the New Hackensack Fire District for the use of their training facilities during the recent Dutchess County Training Weekend.

Twelve members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District recently participated in another highly successful Dutchess County Weekend, joining approximately 130 firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past twenty years, the number of volunteer firefighters in New York has dropped by 33 percent, resulting in approximately 80,000 active personnel statewide.

The most effective way to understand what it means to be a volunteer firefighter is to hear directly from those who serve. Local volunteers share their experiences and describe what their work entails day to day.

Interested community ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Salt Point Fire Company would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported our recent Gertrude Hawk Chocolates fundraiser.

We are truly grateful to everyone who participated and helped make this fundraiser a success.

Thank you again for your continued support!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Salt Point Fire Company invites you to our Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Mid Hudson Sporting Clays in New Paltz, New York.

Join us for a great day outdoors filled with shooting, friendly competition, and community support—all to benefit your local fire company.

🔥 Event Highlights:

First Responder Challenge
Sporting clay course for all skill levels
Gun raffle
50/50 ... (Full Story & Photos)

The April Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Fire Valley Company, has been rescheduled and will now take place on April 12 due to the Easter holiday.

We look forward to seeing everyone—come out and enjoy a great breakfast with your local fire company!... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to EMS Lieutenant Kelsie Nau as she welcomes her son, Westley Raymond J. Nau, into the Pleasant Valley Fire District family.

Westley was born on March 16, 2026, at 10:36 AM and weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20½ inches long.

Both Mom and Westley are doing well.

The Pleasant Valley Fire District extends its best wishes to Lieutenant Nau and her family and welcomes Westley ... (Full Story & Photos)

As winter comes to a close, the increase in daylight hours and warmer temperatures are welcome changes.

However, these conditions also mark the beginning of a more dangerous period on local lakes and ponds within the Pleasant Valley Fire District, as ice begins to deteriorate quickly.

Ice that was safe for winter activities earlier in the season may no longer be thick or stable. Rising temperatures, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Commissioner Eileen “Ginny” Johnson recently completed 20 years of dedicated service as a Fire Commissioner with the Pleasant Valley Fire District.

Throughout her tenure, Commissioner Johnson has brought valuable knowledge and experience from her professional background years in banking, providing sound guidance in financial oversight and helping ensure the responsible stewardship of taxpayer-funded ... (Full Story & Photos)