Shawangunk Valley Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary

06/03/2026

June is PTSD awareness month. Did you know that you don’t have to do it alone, we are here 24/7/365

06/03/2026

Classes are filling! (or are filled). If you still have not registered for Fall, do so now!.

06/01/2026

The volunteer firefighter tax credit bill has passed both houses of the Legislature and now awaits delivery to Governor Hochul's desk for her signature.

This would deliver long-overdue recognition and relief to 80,000 volunteer firefighters, marking a significant milestone in advancing FASNY's 14-Point Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Plan.

Governor Kathy Hochul — the volunteers are ready to welcome you as a hero. Sign the bill.

05/22/2026

Some Great training upcoming

05/21/2026

🔥🥩 Beef Raffle Fundraiser 🥩🔥

The Millbrook Fire Department is proud to host a Beef Raffle fundraiser to help support our dedicated volunteers and the work they do for our community every day.

A huge thank you to Walbridge Farm for generously donating the beef! Your support means so much to our department and the community we serve. ❤️🚒

Come out, take your chance to win some amazing local beef, and help support the volunteers who are always ready to answer the call. Check out the details below!

Thank you for supporting the Millbrook Fire Department Volunteers! 🚒🇺🇸

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

After years of advocacy by FASNY, the NYS Assembly has passed landmark legislation increasing the volunteer firefighter and EMS tax credit from $200 to $800, the first increase since the program was established nearly 20 years ago.

This legislation, S.6233-A (Sen. Martinez) / A.6790-A (MOA McMahon), also removes outdated restrictions that prevented volunteers from receiving both the state income tax credit and locally authorized property tax exemptions, delivering long-overdue support for volunteer emergency responders across New York state.

“This is a transformational moment for volunteer emergency services in New York State,” said FASNY First Vice President, Donald J. Farrell. “Quadrupling the volunteer firefighter and EMS tax credit from $200 to $800 sends a powerful message that New York recognizes the critical role volunteers play in protecting communities every day.”

As volunteer departments statewide continue to face recruitment and retention challenges, the legislation represents one of the most significant investments in volunteer emergency services in decades.

The Senate is expected to advance the measure in the coming days.

Read more: https://fasny.com/news/fasny-applauds-assembly-passage-of-landmark-bill-quadrupling-volunteer-firefighter-and-ems-tax-credit/

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