Under the guidance and experience of ESS Captain Trevor Simoni and Engine Lieutenant Jay Meyer a vehicle extrication/stabilization drill was held on the extraction training pad at Station #1.

Attendees, including the new probationary members, were able to cut and stabilize the vehicle and practice removal of a simulated victim from the vehicle to the waiting ambulance.

As legendary football coach ... (Full Story & Photos)

Jeannine Parvati Baker once said..."Birth is not an emergency. It is simply an emergence".

But.. sometimes that emergence may be unplanned in the house or in a car on the Taconic State Parkway. That's why the Pleasant Valley Fire District EMS Division has to be prepared for the unexpected.

Using their years of experience, EMS Division officers Lieutenant Kathy Hickman, Lieutenant Brandon Kane ... (Full Story & Photos)

Every year on June 14th, Americans celebrate Flag Day. Not surprisingly, it's considered the most appropriate day to hold flag disposal ceremonies.

The U.S. Flag Code says, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” When an American flag is worn beyond repair, it should be retired in ... (Full Story & Photos)

The officers and members of the Pleasant Valley Fire District would like to congratulate three of our probationary members Martina Meyer, Jack Blanch and Tom Martino on completing BEFO (Basic Exterior Fire Operations) course.

This is their first step in the fire service and we wish them luck as they continue their journey. ... (Full Story & Photos)

"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude" .......Cynthia Ozick

Last Saturday, on a hot and humid June morning, equipped with pickaxes and shovels, the Pleasant Valley Fire Company # 1 once again returned back to the Pleasant Valley Cemetery helping to restore honor and respect to those who founded and built Pleasant Valley USA.

Special thanks to Jim Donick for the ... (Full Story & Photos)

According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning”.

Come to the Salt Point Fire Company located at 30 Cottage Street in Salt Point, NY on Flag Day, June 14th and join us in this solemn ceremony.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Pleasant Valley Fire District welcomes Matt Hall, CPA as the new interim District Deputy Treasurer.

Mr. Hall brings to the role a wealth of municipal accounting knowledge and we look forward to working together.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Pleasant Valley Fire District announce the retirement of District Treasurer Jayne Murphy after 35 years of dedicated service to the Board and to Dutchess County.

We would like to thank Jayne for all her hard work and wish her the best during her retirement.... (Full Story & Photos)

Take a chance to attend the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader Week held June 25-27, 2021 at the beautiful Pocono Raceway. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Drawing is on June 10, 2021.

To purchase tickets contact at Salt Point Fire Company member or call the firehouse at (845) 266-5177.... (Full Story & Photos)

Kidde, a smoke alarm manufacturer, is recalling as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms following an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) which said the detectors could fail to alert consumers of imminent fire threats.

These alarms can range in price from $10 and $70. They are normally sold at stores such as Walmart, Home Depot, and other department and hardware ... (Full Story & Photos)