7:00pm. MVFD would like to thank Mahopac Central School District and Mahopac Septo for the Certificate of Appreciation that was presented to the department this evening at the school board meeting.

MVFD was recognized for our annual invitation for the students to attend a special opening of our carnival rides so they have the opportunity to enjoy the rides without the pressure of large crowds. ... (Full Story & Photos)

11:30am. Today multiple emergency services agencies came together for the 25th Anniversary Mass for the emergency service victims of September 11, 2001.

Service members attended a Mass and presented ceremonial gift to the alter to honor all that have been lost.

After church services, everyone in attendance gathered for a luncheon. During the luncheon, members extinguished ceremonial candle ... (Full Story & Photos)

11:50 am. UPDATE ON PRIOR INCIDENT.

Central Hudson Gas Company has controlled the gas leak and all roadways and bike path have been opened to normal traffic.... (Full Story)

10:10am. MVFD is operating at 395 Route 6 in the area of Pawsitively Petastic on a ruptured Natural Gas Line.

This will be an extended operation per Central Hudson Gas Company.

As a precaution Fire Department has excavated several several building in the immediate vicinity and continues to monitor gas readings.

The Putnam Bike Trailway has been also closed off from Batista Dr traveling south ... (Full Story & Photos)

6:11am. MVFD was requested with a tanker by Lake Carmel Fire Dept, to 961 Route 52 on a working structure fire.

MVFD tanker 18-4-1 responded with crew of 5, and assisted overhauling. Other departments operating on scene. Carmel Fire Dept. NY, Patterson Fire Dept. No.1, Brewster Fire Department, East Fishkill Fire District,Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services,Carmel Volunteer Ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)

2:07pm MVFD operating with Carmel Police Department, NY and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp. in the area 551 Union Valley Road, with a one car rollover MVA.

Operator of the vehicle was able to self extricate themselves from the vehicle and refused medical transport for evaluation.

Fire department had the roadway closed to all traffic for approximately 35 minutes until the vehicle could be ... (Full Story & Photos)

8:55pm. MVFD operating with Carmel Police Department, NY on Watermelon Hill Rd at a motor vehicle fire.

Operator was able to pull to the side of the roadway and all occupants safely evacuated the vehicle prior to arrival of emergency services.

Roadway was as closed to traffic for approximately 30 minutes until Fire Department turned scene over to Carmel Police.... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Dept. conducted a drill to practice water rescue skills. Members practiced donning water rescue equipment including cold water submersion suits, life vests and various personal safety and self rescue equipment. Also rope throw techniques were reviewed and demonstrated. Additional familiarization segments were conducted on use of the rescue boat.... (Full Story & Photos)