Earlier today, the department was dispatched to a reported truck fire at 420 Columbus Avenue. Upon arrival, Car 2481 found an active fire in a Shred It truck. Crews work to gain access to the bulk of the fire. Shortly after gaining access the fire was extinguished. … [Read more...]

The Valhalla Fire Department would like to thank Maid Brigade for disinfecting the firehouses as well as our apparatus. The department, as always, strives to keep our members safe and healthy. With the help of Maid Brigade we are able to achieve that goal. … [Read more...]

Just before midnight last night, the department was requested to the Westchester Medical Center to assist an incoming ambulance with removal of a patient. It was reported the the patient had the COVID-19 virus. Members arrived and donned their proper PPE to assist the patient. … [Read more...]

The Valhalla Fire Department assisted the North White Plains Fire Company No. 1 today at the scene of a hazardous material incident on Hillandale Ave. A tractor trailer carrying potassium hydroxide, which is a corrosive liquid, load shifted and punctured a hole in one of the … [Read more...]

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Ex-Chief Bill Duggan. Bill was a member of the Valhalla Engine Co #1 and rose up the ranks to chief of the department from 2002-2004. Bill was also a member of the Tarrytown Fire Department. The department will honor … [Read more...]

This morning, the Valhalla Fire Department was dispatched to an injured worker on top of the roof at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. Upon arrival, Car 2481 found Valhalla Ambulance Corps, Westchester EMS Medic, and Mt. Pleasant Police crews packaging the patient who had a leg … [Read more...]

This past week, Commissioner Ciancio, along with County Executive George Latimer, County Legislator Margaret Cunzio, town officials, and other representatives met to discuss the possibility of opening Westlake Drive on top of the Kensico Dam. The closure of the road back in 2001 … [Read more...]

Last night, the department along with Valhalla Ambulance Corps Westchester EMS (37M1) and Mt. Pleasant Police Department New York was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the area of the village. 60 Control updated the location to the Taconic State Parkway at … [Read more...]

***NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT*** This edition’s member spotlight is Nicholas DeRubeis. Nick is a junior at Valhalla High School where he is a member of the varsity golf team. He just turned 17 years old (Happy Belated Birthday). Nick joined the department back in November and has … [Read more...]

The Valhalla Fire Department would like to congratulate Mickey Kohany on being named chief of the department! Chief Kohany was previously Assistant Chief of the department and was elected to Chief by members of the department. We wish Mickey good luck in his term as … [Read more...]

As we ring in the New Year, we are unveiling our new section called "New Member Spotlight". The Valhalla Fire Department is always looking for volunteers, so we would like to showcase the members who answered the call. Our first "new" member is Noah Belmnahia. Noah (17 Years … [Read more...]

Earlier this morning, Valhalla FAST was dispatched to Thornwood for a structure fire with people trapped. Upon arrival, FAST members learned that all parties safely evacuated the building but there was fire on the 2nd floor. The FASTeam stood by in case of any firefighter … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Anthony Ciancio on his re-election as Fire Commissioner of the Valhalla Fire District. Tony will be serving a 5 year term as commissioner. Election results 77-0.   … [Read more...]