Due to a high danger of wildfires, the NYSDEC has issued an emergency regulation implementing a statewide ban on residential brush burning effective July 13 through October 10, 2012. Violators of the open burning state regulation are subject to both criminal and civil enforcement actions. In addition, the Department of Environmental Conservation will suspend all [...]
The Pleasant Valley Fire Department would like to remind everyone of a few safety tips to stay safe while BBQing: Grill Safety •Propane and charcoal BBQ grills must only be used outdoors. If used indoors, or in any enclosed spaces such as tents, they pose both a fire hazard and the risk of exposing occupants to [...]
All residents are reminded that open burning, such as burning brush, between March 16 and May 14, 2012 is PROHIBITED under state law. This is an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires during a period when dry grass & leaves, warmer weather, and wind create conditions where wildfires can spread rapidly endangering life & [...]
The Pleasant Valley Fire Department strongly urges all residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors! A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re [...]
(from left to right) Firefighter Paul Reinheimer, Firefighter Steven Rancourt, Chief Raymond Broas, Assistant Chief Wayne Gruntler, Firefighter John Cronk, & Commissioner/Firefighter Eric Lamoree received Certificates of Merit for their service to Schoharie County, New York following the hurricanes.
