The County Executive continues to oversee the operations at the Putnam County EOC meeting with Governor Cuomo to review the destruction. The priority is the safety of our responders and the public. “It's our hope today after the utility companies complete their make safe mode and assessment that the county and local highway crews will begin to cut and clear the downed trees and poles,” County Executive ... (Full Story & Photos)

Come One, Come All to the annual Lake Carmel Fire Department Open House and recruitment, hosted at our main station, located at 851 Route 52. We will be unveiling are new inflatable safety house. There will be members on hand for guided tours and vehicle extrication demos. Refreshments will be available.
Come see what we are all about!
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Michael “Mo” Schmidt is a husband, father of 3, and real life Hero. He is currently battling Multiple Myeloma. He needs to find his perfect match, so that he can receive a life-saving cure. Any person between the ages of 18-44 can easily join the national bone marrow donor registry, and possibly save a life! Fill out the form and do a quick cheek swab!... (Full Story & Photos)

Joseph H. Vigliotti, 72, of Brewster, NY passed away on February 6, 2018 at Putnam Hospital Center.

Mr. Vigliottti was born on November 28, 1945 to Angelo and Opal (McDonald) Vigliotti in Hays, KS. He proudly served our Country as a Sergeant with US Marine Corps from 1965-1971. On November 12, 1978, he married the love of his life, Barbara Dunphy in White Plains, NY and together they were blessed ... (Full Story)

It is brutally cold out there especially with Winter Storm Grayson passing through. Here are some safety tip to follow.

-Minimize travel.
-Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold.
-Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel.
-Check tire pressure, antifreeze levels, heater/defroster, etc.
-Learn how to shut off water valves for potential pipe bursts.
-Check on the ... (Full Story & Photos)