Many changes have occurred in the way we treat smoke contamination in the fire service. Research has shown that smoke from modern furnishings released cancer causing chemicals in the smoke particles. These carcinogens have changed our procedures of wearing air masks, washing equipment, and storing equipment in general. The spread…

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has designated the week of September 27th through October 4th “Tribute to Fallen Firefighters” by participating in “Light the Night”. You may sign up for the tribute at FireHero.org/events Watch the video to learn more. Join us in honoring these brave men and women who…

Our department was recently called on mutual aid to a kitchen fire. Fortunately it was under control on arrival. It could have been disastrous. The occupant had a grease fire in a pan and threw water on it. It boiled over ferociously and spread the flames out of control. The…

The Cronomer Valley Fire District regrets to announce the passing of Michael Grieco on Friday, August 28, 2020. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Susan Grieco, daughters Lindsay, Haley and Mikayla, Sisters Dawn and Lori, and his extended family who have all been involved with the Cronomer Valley…

UPDATE: As of 1000am on 8/5/2020, the OC 911 Center is back in full service. Hurricane Isaias has come and gone leaving destruction along it’s path for our area. Many residents are out of power due to power lines down. Trees have uprooted or broken and fallen on homes and…

The Town of Newburgh has canceled this years Community Day and Fireworks that was scheduled for July 2nd due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. There are so few firework displays even being considered in the tri-state area for the safety of all residents. These new guidelines open up new ideas…

After several weeks of uncertainty and isolation, our area of the Mid-Hudson Valley has officially met the criteria to “Reopen” from the NYS Governor Cuomo’s PAUSE NY under Phase 1. The state has published a guide to reopening that can be downloaded here: NYForwardReopeningGuide. This guide should be read and…

We celebrate Memorial Day during the pandemic in a different way than we are use to. There will be no parades or large gatherings that we are use to. Services will be attended by fewer and farther apart. The Town of Newburgh has a memorial service scheduled at 10am Sunday,…

The latest media coverage has brought about many questions on how to be proactive and avoid the outbreak of the latest virus named “Coronavirus” or COVID-19 as it’s refered to by the World Health Organization (WHO).  Taking precautions and avoiding the spread of this and any other virus is key…