Valhalla Fire Department

06/18/2026

Every firefighter in this photo started in the same place, with a decision to step up and serve their community.

What you see here isn’t a career firefighter department. It’s your neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family members training to protect the Valhalla community when help is needed most.

No experience is necessary. We provide the training, equipment, and support. All that’s missing is you.

Real People. Real Training. Real Impact.

Join the Valhalla Fire Department and become part of something bigger than yourself.

Be the Difference. Become a Volunteer Firefighter.

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06/15/2026

At 1:42 PM today, the Valhalla Fire Department was dispatched to an active chlorine leak at DEP Shaft 18, located at 20 Westlake Drive.
Initial responding units included Car 2481, Engine 81, Rescue 9, Rescue 59, Tower Ladder 49, the Westchester County HazMat Team, Valhalla EMS, and 37 Medic.

Upon arrival, 2481 established command, DEP Police secured the area, and crews worked alongside Westchester County HazMat personnel to assess and mitigate the hazardous condition. Due to the nature of chlorine gas, responders operated with a strong focus on public safety while monitoring the scene and surrounding area. Crews plugged the leak and monitored the scene till levels dropped to a safe level. 1 worker on scene was transported to the hospital with minor chemical burns

The leak was contained and there was no threat to the public.

As always, the Valhalla Fire Department remains committed to protecting our community through training, preparedness, and teamwork.

We thank all responding agencies for their coordinated efforts and professionalism during this incident.

The rundown:
Valhalla Fire 2481, R9, E81, TL49, R59, Utility 33
Valhalla EMS
Westchester EMS 37Medic
North White Plains E74
Westchester County HazMat1, 2001, Field Comm 1, Field Comm 2, EMS 11
Ossining Volunteer EMS Rehab
Scarsdale Volunteer EMS 79U5
Pleasantville Volunteer EMS 76B2
Hawthorne EMS 63B1
Putnam County HazMat and Battalion 12

Standby
Hawthorne Fire covered Valhalla HQ

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06/14/2026

Go New York, Go New York, GO! Congratulations New York Knicks!

06/13/2026

Yesterday was a hot and busy day for Valhalla! Between fire alarms, Carbon Monoxide alarms, and a rollover car accident. At 4:19pm Valhalla Fire along with North White Plains and Valhalla VAC was dispatched to a rollover car accident with reported people trapped and unconscious near the circle of the Kensico dam on the Taconic State Parkway. County PD and County Park Rangers from the dam were first on scene and confirmed one party still in the vehicle unconscious after the vehicle had rolled at least twice and landed upright. 2481, Engine 81 and Rescue 9 arrived on scene and started to assist EMS with the removal of the patient. Engine 82 and North White plains arrived shortly after but were released. One party was transported to the hospital and the highway was turned over to PD. All fire units were in service by 5pm

05/30/2026

Last night we marched in the Pleasantville Fireman’s Parade and we didn’t come home empty handed! Shoutout to our Fire Squad as we brought home the trophy for Best Junior Corps! We all had a great time!

What is Fire Squad?
The Valhalla Fire Squad is the department's junior corp program which consists of 16 and 17 year old who are interested in volunteering in the fire service. Each company has a Fire Squad advisor who is responsible for educating the member. The Fire Squad trains on basic firefighting tasks which are then used on the scene of real emergencies. Members of the fire squad are able to ride on apparatus to alarms under the supervision of the department's line officers.

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05/25/2026

05/20/2026

This afternoon just before noon the Valhalla Fire Department was dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of the Taconic State Parkway and Lakeview Ave. 2481 and 2482 were the first fire units on scene followed by Rescue 9, Engine 82 and Rescue 59. All parties were out of the car and being taken care of the Mt. Pleasant Medic. 3 BLS ambulances were requested by the medic on scene for non-life threatening injuries. The Westchester County EMS Coordinator also responded. All units were in service just after 1pm

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05/15/2026

Check it out! $800 tax credit for being a volunteer! Huge upgrade from the $200 we used to get! One of the many benefits to being a volunteer firefighter! Click the link to learn more about what we do and how you can join

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From the Desk of Supervisor Fulgenzi:
Finally!!! A much needed boost for our volunteer services which save taxpayers in NY almost $5 Billion a year in potential taxes…
Hey Albany, Let’s get this one through!!!
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Major Recruitment and Retention Measure Raises State Tax Credit from $200 to $800 for First Time in 20 Years

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) today applauded the New York State Assembly for passing landmark legislation to quadruple the state’s volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker income tax credit from $200 to $800 — the first increase since the program was established in 2006 — while also eliminating restrictions that currently prevent volunteers from receiving both the state tax credit and any locally authorized property tax exemptions.

The Senate, a longstanding supporter of volunteer emergency services that has previously passed versions of the legislation multiple times, is expected to advance the measure again in the coming days before adjournment.

The legislation, S.6233-A (Sen. Martinez) / A.6790-A (MOA McMahon), represents one of the most significant statewide investments in volunteer emergency services in decades and comes as volunteer fire and EMS departments across New York continue facing severe recruitment and retention challenges.

For two decades, the statewide volunteer income tax credit has remained unchanged at $200 despite rising gas and tolls, increasing emergency call volumes, and declining volunteer membership statewide. According to findings cited by FASNY, 76 percent of volunteer fire departments have experienced membership declines in recent years.

“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. Combined with allowing volunteers to receive both the state income tax credit and local property tax exemptions, this legislation delivers meaningful, long-overdue support for the tens of thousands of volunteers who sacrifice their time, leave their families, and answer emergency calls at all hours.”

In addition to increasing the statewide income tax credit, the legislation removes what FASNY described as an outdated statutory barrier that currently forces volunteers to choose between receiving the state income tax credit and benefiting from locally authorized property tax exemptions. The legislation would allow volunteers to receive both incentives simultaneously, restoring flexibility for local governments and strengthening local recruitment and retention efforts.

FASNY noted that volunteer firefighters save New York taxpayers an estimated $3.8 billion annually in salaries and benefits alone, while replacing the volunteer system with a fully career workforce could cost as much as $4.7 billion annually, in addition to billions in capital expenses and substantial local property tax increases.