This week is "National Arson Awareness Week" and the Pleasant Valley Fire District joins the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response recognizing the contributions of Dutchess County’s Fire Investigation Division (FID) and Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Response and Education (J-FIRE) Program.

These important county programs assist local law enforcement and fire agencies with investigating fires and educating the community on the risks of childhood fire-setting and arson.