A horrible fire occurred January 9th, 2022 in an apartment complex in the Bronx. It was determined to be caused by a space heater. The fire killed 19 people and left many in critical condition. Like so many devastating fires over the years, some fire prevention practices could have prevented…

Have you ever dreamed about being a firefighter as a kid? Do you wonder what has happened when you hear the sirens in the middle of the night? Do you feel like you need to help someone when you see them in danger? If the answer to any of these…

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 3–9, 2021. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds…

COVID had cancelled the last two years Installation Dinners for the Cronomer Valley Fire Department officers and awards ceremonies. With New York State re-opening, we were able to hold our first Department gathering post COVID restrictions for our members, auxiliary and families at our Annual Picnic on Saturday, July 17th…

Cronomer Valley FD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Chestnut Lane involving a one-car rollover on May 15th,2021. Middlehope FD on auto response assisted. Two occupants had to be extricated with hydraulic tools and were transported to Montefiore St Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh by Town of Newburgh EMS. Shortly…

Coming out of the pandemic is a slow process. We have lost many gatherings and celebrations that we use to take for granted. It has shed light on other important aspects of life that we also took for granted. Let us all take the time this coming Memorial Day Weekend…

Cronomer Valley will be hosting an open house event outside in our parking lot. We will have all of our rigs on display, along with members demonstrating tools and equipment. Due to circumstances with Covid-19, it will be set up to drive or walk through to make everyone feel comfortable…

This time of year we love to get out and start doing our spring cleanups and tree trimmings. Open burning is banned in New York State from March 16th through May 14th, 2021. This is due to the amount of dead vegetation and low humidity that raise the threat of…

Cronomer Valley FD responded to a reported house on fire at 2:11 am on Wednesday, March 10th,2021. CVFD Chiefs and Town of Newburgh PD units on scene of 271 Fostertown Road reported smoke showing from second floor of a multiple family dwelling and occupants were out of the building. Cronomer…