WEST FALLS FIRE COMPANY

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

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🇺🇸 Memorial Day is not “Happy.” It is sacred.

It is the day we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

It is the folded flag. The quiet cemetery. The name etched in stone.
The empty chair at the family table. The final salute that still echoes through generations.

Memorial Day is not about celebration — it is about remembrance.

At Taps for Veterans, we believe every fallen hero deserves to be honored with dignity, respect, and a live sounding of Taps. Those 24 notes are more than music. They are a nation’s promise that sacrifice will not be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, may we pause before we picnic. May we remember before we celebrate. May we honor before we enjoy the freedoms they secured. Because freedom is never free.

Taps for Veterans
24 Notes. One Final Promise.
www.tapsforveterans.org

05/23/2026

The West Falls Fire Company will be running the Memorial Day Procession again this year, Monday 5/25!! Starting at 10 am, rain or shine!

05/22/2026

Just a reminder!

Memorial Day parade starts at 10am on Monday!!

05/17/2026

Keep an eye out for ticks, as they are out and in force.

A tick capable of making its victims allergic to meat and dairy – among other items – and spreading a virus that has no known cure may be reaching new areas, officials warn. https://www.wivb.com/news/national/tick-that-causes-meat-allergy-other-rare-virus-is-spreading-what-symptoms-to-watch-for/

05/15/2026

"It is with great excitement we announce the newest addition to the West Falls Fire Company family.

Please share in our excitement in welcoming Daveigh Margaret Wohlfeil to the world.
Granddaughter of our late President David Wohlfeil.

She's a little early but already making a splash in the world. Word is she is excited to meet the community and bring smiles to this beautiful little town.

We look forward to the other additions coming in the next few months. Keep your eyes pealed for more growth!!!!"

05/15/2026

FINALLY!

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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 Martinez) / A.6790-A (MOA McMahon), also removes outdated restrictions that prevented volunteers from receiving both the state income tax credit and locally authorized property tax exemptions, delivering long-overdue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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