Liberty Fire Department

04/30/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the Spring 2026 BEFO graduates! 🚒

The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire proudly recognizes your hard work, dedication, and commitment in reaching this major milestone. You've all taken an important first step in your firefighting journey, and we're excited to be a part of it! We look forward to supporting your continued training and success.

Keep pushing forward!

04/15/2026

04/13/2026

Earlier today 3 members of Liberty FD concluded 16 hours of Search School Training with Take The Door Training in Syracuse. Throughout the weekend members trained on Search Tactics under live fire conditions as well as victim removal.

More to follow

04/08/2026

Tonight, the Liberty Fire Department held its annual elections and proudly announces the following officers:

JC Young Hose Co. #1
1st Assistant Chief: Anthony Dworetsky
Captain: Mark Johnstone
1st Lieutenant: Tom Barkley
2nd Lieutenant: Benjamin Dowe

Hose & Truck Co. #2
2nd Assistant Chief: Greg Vogler
Captain: Cecil Hunter
1st Lieutenant: Darren Johnstone
2nd Lieutenant: Chris Kelly
2nd Lieutenant: Tim Vogler

Ontario Hose Co. #3
Chief of Department: James Simon
Captain: Dale Nieman
1st Lieutenant: Stephen Johnstone
2nd Lieutenant: Rich Winters

Congratulations to all newly elected officers. A special recognition goes to Firefighter Abisch for receiving the Life Saving Award, and to Courtney Fritz for being named Firefighter of the Year.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to Chief Birrer for his dedication and service as Chief of the Department over the past two years.

02/09/2026

At 9:05 AM this morning, Liberty Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence located on Denman Road. The fire advanced rapidly in the residence as 911 dispatchers advised of a hysterical resident on the phone still inside. Prior to the 1st due apparatus arriving, Youngsville 1st Assistant Chief Steve Schroeder and Liberty Firefighter Shimon Abisch helped evacuate thru a second story front window a mother and her children.

Responding to the scene with various equipment and interior manpower were the following departments; Monticello, Rock Hill, Loch Sheldrake, Hurleyville, Woodridge, Fallsburg, Swan Lake, White Sulphur Springs, Youngsville and Town of Bethel F.A.S.T. Livingston Manor stood by Liberty and City of Port Jervis in Monticello. Empress and Catskill Hatzalah provided EMS stand by at the scene. Total time on scene until units returned back in service was 4 hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire.

01/27/2026

Tonight for drill members went out to clear hydrants in the village. This is very important to do and can save time later on! We encourage anyone with hydrants on or around your property and business to please take a few minutes to clear them!

01/01/2026

Early this morning, Liberty Fire Department units responded to a vehicle fire on Breezy Hill Road. Upon arrival, 17-4 found a working plow truck fire, which was quickly extinguished by the crew of 17-12. Liberty FD units were assisted on scene by Livingston Manor Fire Department with a tanker.

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a happy and safe new year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the members of Liberty FD