At approximately 3:15pm this afternoon Mahopac Falls Fire along with Carmel Police Department, NY were dispatched to an odor of smoke in the area of Gleneida Boulevard.

Upon arrival, Carmel PD confirmed a small brush fire within close proximity to a deck attached to a home. With quick thinking, the officers utilized the garden hose connected to the residence and were able to prevent the fire spreading ... (Full Story & Photos)

Smoke from the Nova Scotia fires is currently affecting Westchester and Putnam County. The smoke is causing a haze and odor in our area. According to Carmel Police Department, NY, Westchester and Putnam 911 operators are being flooded with calls regarding the outside smell of smoke.

“A plume of Canadian wildfire smoke is forecast to drift over the area Tuesday and could lead to decreased air quality,” ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday at approximately 10:50 am, Mahopac Falls Fire & EMS, along with Carmel PD and Putnam County EMS were dispatched to Baldwin Place Rd in the area of Spring Drive for a single-vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident with reported entrapment.

Upon arrival of Carmel Police, they advised that there was no entrapment but there were 3 occupants that required medical attention. The occupants were evaluated ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last Sunday Mahopac Falls VFD hosted their annual Old Timers Breakfast.

For those of you who aren’t sure what an “Old Timer” is. It is a term of endearment we use to distinguish the men and women who have achieved life member status of 20 years in our department.

The tradition was started by Randy Tompkins and Dick Beska; the old timer breakfast has become a long standing and cherished tradition ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon at approximately 2:30 PM, Mahopac Falls Fire, EMS, and Carmel Police were dispatched the Hill Street for a single-car motor vehicle accident with reports of the vehicle being down an embankment.

Upon arrival of EMS and FD, the occupants had been able to self-extricate from the vehicle. Both occupants suffered minor injuries and were evaluated on scene but refused any further medical ... (Full Story & Photos)