Richville Vol. Fire Department

05/09/2026

🔥NEW RECORD WE SOLD OUT BY 1pm🔥
At this time, we are sold out of chicken. We would like to thank everyone for their support.

A huge thank you to those who continue to support us with this annual event, thank you as well to all those who help. All the help from members in the Auxiliary is greatly appreciated, without you guys as well as the community none of this would be possible.

We hope you all enjoy your meals, and be ready for the next one!🤝

05/06/2026

‼️ATTENTION BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND‼️

Don't miss out on the first chicken bbq of the year.

🔥THIS SATURDAY MAY 9th
🔥SERVING STARTS AT NOON
🔥$10 JUST THE CHICKEN OR $15 A MEAL

Please share this post and spread the word, help us sell out and check out the Richville Vol. Fire Dept. Auxiliary table they will have cookbooks for sale.

05/04/2026

May 4th-International Firefighters Day

As we reflect on today and all those who stand and fight beside us in the fire service, make sure to thank you local firefighters for their time, commitment and dedication!

04/28/2026

RED FLAG FIRE WARNING ISSUED

This is an important message from NY Alert
HEADLINE: Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 9:32AM EDT until April 28 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect
until 7 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In New York, St. Lawrence, Northern
Adirondacks and Champlain Valley of New York. In Vermont,
Champlain Valley of Vermont.

* TIMING...The lowest humidities and strongest winds will occur
between 11 AM and 7 PM today.

* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Upper 60s to mid 70s.

* Impacts...If any fires were to start the weather and fuel
conditions could cause fires to quickly get out of control and
be difficult to contain.

INSTRUCTIONS: A Red Flag Warning means that dangerous fire weather conditions
are expected due to the combination of gusty winds, low relative
humidities, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get
out of control and become difficult to contain.

Issued By: NWS Burlington VT

04/20/2026

If you see a volunteer this week thank them for their service and all they do!

Thank you to all our members who showed up to this mornings call, your dedication and commitment doesn't go unnoticed!

04/19/2026

Last night we held our annual banquet, we would like to thank Gouverneur Elks Club for hosting and the delicious meal! Our wonderful Richville Vol. Fire Dept. Auxiliary decorated and had things in order for a beautiful night! Many great speeches from our speakers, great job guys! *if you have pictures from last night feel free to share them, or send them to us.*

A big congratulations to our award winners-
5years of service awards go to
Anthony Seguin
Michael Morrow
Bryant Davenport

20years of service awards go to
Corie W. Farr
Terry Bango

50years of service award goes to
David Hart

Award for an exempt member that continues to contribute and give us a hand
Lonny Scott

Firefighter of the year award goes to
Korissa Seguin

We want to thank everyone for attending, from neighboring departments and our assembly men and women to our neighbors of the community.

We are proud to serve the community and remember if you or someone you know is interested in joining and giving back to the community weather it be fire or ems come check it out, join the department we are always welcoming new members. 

03/24/2026

ANNUAL MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND CHICKEN BBQ‼️
When-SATURDAY MAY 9th
Where-RICHVILLE FIREHALL
Time-START SEVERING AT NOON
Price- $15 a meal or $10 just a chicken half

Preorders ONLY THE WEEK OF the event please‼️ *if you are preordering we ask you leave your name, phone number, and order*

Please spread the word and help us kick off spring with another successful BBQ.

03/17/2026

Reminder NYS Burn Ban went into effect yesterday!

03/13/2026

ATTENTION BUTN BAN NOTICE:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced today that the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC enforces the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.

Please see the following link for more information:

Open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in NYS. Since the spring burn ban was implemented in 2009, the number of wildfires has decreased by more than 40%.

03/04/2026

Mark your calendars 📆 our Mother's Day weekend chicken BBQ is coming up MAY 9TH NOON til sold‼️

01/21/2026

A member was able to get a slight viewing of the northern lights from the parking lot tonight. What a sight.