Dresden Volunteer Fire Department

06/15/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighboring department, and Bart's family.

It is with Great sadness that the Penn Yan Fire Department shares the passing of Past Chief Bart Winslow.
Bart joined the Ellsworth Hose Company of PYFD in July of 1970 and was a Life member with 55 years of service.
Bart served as Chief from 1983 to 1985.

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

We like to congratulate Ryan Krause for passing EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) today. Great job!!!

05/31/2026

As today comes to a close and the clock strikes midnight we'll have a new line of officers take effect. However, we like to recognize 2 individuals for their dedication. First is Daniel Egburtson a past chief and served recently as an assistant chief. Dan has been, and continues to offer a great deal of knowledge, time, and effort to the department. The second is Howard Leach who has served multiple times as Chief and assistant chief. Howard will continue on in his new role as President, and as our Haz-Mat Captain which is something he is very knowledgeable and passionate about. We like to thank both of you for all your hard work and dedication to the community in your roles as Chief Officers!!!

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

Up coming events for the Association. This is open to the public. 30 to 40 minute presentation.

05/23/2026

We're very proud of our response times by our members. Response times is from the time we are dispatched until we arrive on scene. Our members are not stationed at our station around the clock so we're coming from home, work, activities with our families etc... Under the NFPA 1720 we fall into the rural zone as the Town of Torrey in which we serve is under 500 people per square mile. We are far exceeding that, even beating a suburban zone. Note: February numbers are higher due to winter weather conditions that delay our response. We like to thank all our members who answer the call in a safe efficient manner to provide our community what they need during an emergency. So far this year we're at 46 calls with an average response time of 7 mins and 25 seconds.

05/14/2026

We would like to congratulate Ryan Krause, Curvin Zimmerman, and Delmar Zimmerman on completing BEFO (Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations). Each member completed 79 hours of class time plus many hours of homework and studying.

We also would like to congratulate father and son duo Jay and Brian Hollister for completing a 32 hour Rope Rescue training in Wayne County.

05/06/2026

Last evening the members held the general election of officers for 2026-2027. These offices take effect June 1st, 2026. Congratulations to all!!!

Chief: Jeremey Henries
1st. Asst Chief: Jay Hollister
2nd. Asst Chief: Ryan Bailey
3rd. Asst Chief: Brandon Merkley
Fire Captain: Dustin Hillegeer
1st Lieutenant: Jonathan Granger
2nd Lieutenant: Brian Hollister
3rd Lieutenant: Caleb Martin

Haz-Mat Captain: Howard Leach
Fire Police Captain: Tom La Barr
EMS Captain: Jonathan Granger

President: Howard Leach
Vice President: Brandon Merkley
Secretary: Becky Henries
Treasurer: Dustin Hillegeer
Trustees: Charles Leach, Warren Zimmerman and Burge Morris
Chaplin: Charles Leach