Pattersonville Volunteer Fire Dept

07/25/2026

We are so full of gratitude!! Thank you to all of the Erie Canal Riders who supported our department along your ride!

From purchasing food, stopping to chat, and taking shelter from the rain- we were so glad to have you!

We can’t wait to see you all again next year!

A big thank you to DTFupstate-Custom Print Well and Stewart's Shops for your support in making this year’s ride a success!

07/18/2026

What a great day today! Thank you to all of the Cycling the Erie Canal riders who stopped by and supported our department! 🍔🌭🚴🏼🚒

07/18/2026

A Huge THANK YOU to DTFupstate-Custom Print Well for getting us our fundraiser shirts just in time for tomorrow!!

07/14/2026

📸A few throwback pictures on this hot day to say—-

🚨We’re ready to welcome the Cycling the Erie Canal riders THIS Saturday!

🍔Burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, Cold drinks, and of course ice cream sundaes for sale with new T-shirts fresh off the printers!

🚙 Community members, increased bike traffic will be seen on crosswalks on Saturday, July 18th so please exercise extra caution!

🚴 Riders- enjoy your ride, stay safe and hydrated, and don’t forgot to stop and see us at everyone’s favorite stop along the trial!

07/04/2026

🚒 Happy 250th Birthday America! 🇺🇸

While our members are prepared to respond at any time, we would like to share a few reminders to keep the party going-

🚗 don’t drink and drive

🧨 end the day with the same number of fingers you started with! If your firework doesn’t spark like you hoped, give it time! DON’T pick it up!

🦼if your name is Terry, this is your reminder to charge your chair!

💧it’s hot out, DRINK WATER!

🥳 and most importantly, have fun!

05/11/2026

🚗 A properly installed and used car seat for babies and kids can make the difference between minor and life threatening injuries in the event of a crash.

Every car seat should be assessed by a CPST prior to use!

🚨please note this event is at the SOUTH SCHENECTADY FIRE DEPARTMENT. 🚨

03/25/2026

Our condolences to his family, the MCSO, Cranesville Fire Department, and Amsterdam Fire Department. Thank you for your service, Rob.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of 911 Dispatcher Rob Shang.

Rob dedicated 27 years to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, serving our community with professionalism, compassion, and a steady voice when it mattered most. Prior to rejoining us full time, Rob served with the Amsterdam Fire Department, where he retired a few years ago, and continued his service as a current member of the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as Second Assistant Chief.

If you ever heard Rob on the radio, you knew exactly who you were talking to, calm, reliable, and always there when you needed him.
Beyond the headset, Rob was a friend to many. He was known for his smile, his sense of humor, and the way he treated everyone like family.

Rob leaves behind his parents Deborah and Bob, wife, Nicole, a paramedic with our EMS Division, their daughter Alena, his children Ashlee and Thomas, and his brother Mike, who serves as a Sergeant in our Investigations Division.

Our thoughts are with his entire family, his friends, and all who had the privilege to work alongside him.

Rest easy, Rob. We’ve got it from here.

03/16/2026

🚫🔥 BURN BAN NOTICE 🔥🚫

The Pattersonville Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind residents that the annual New York State burn ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14.

🚫 No open burning is allowed during this time. This includes burning of brush, leaves, and debris.

This seasonal ban helps prevent wildfires during the spring when dry conditions and wind can cause fires to spread quickly.

✅ Allowed:
• Small cooking fires
• Charcoal grills
• Gas grills
• Small campfires (3 feet or less in height and diameter)

❗Please help keep our community safe by following the burn ban and reporting any illegal burning.

If you see an unattended or spreading fire, please call 911 immediately.

Thank you for helping protect our community.

03/09/2026

Spring is nearly here, and so is the annual burn ban. As the snow melts and temperatures rise, New York State is at an increased risk of wildfires in the spring. In effect from March 16 through May 14, the annual burn ban prohibits residents from burning vegetation and brush with few exceptions.