This morning at approximately 8:55 AM, Mahopac Falls VFD was dispatched to a residence in our district for a reported odor of gas outside the home. On arrival, crews found a leaking propane tank under the deck that supplies the home's gas fireplace.

Members secured the scene and worked alongside the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services and the Putnam County Hazmat Team, who conducted a controlled ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight our members got hands-on with the latest in battery-powered extrication equipment during an E-tool demo, followed by an extrication drill.

E-tools give our crews faster setup, no hoses or generators to manage, and more freedom to move around a crash scene. When someone is trapped in a vehicle, every second counts, and training like this keeps our skills sharp and our response ready.

A big ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight at our Annual Meeting, the members of the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department swore in the officers and leadership who will guide our department through the coming year.

Chief of Department: Chris Tompkins
1st Assistant Chief: Daniel Johnson
2nd Assistant Chief: Brian Ward
Captain: PJ Kelly
Captain: Tom Loprieno
Lieutenant: Joe Caruana
Lieutenant: Ariana Inzano
Lieutenant: Chris Kavalieratos
Lieutenant: ... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening, Mahopac Falls VFD responded to Route 6N near Cheryl Court for a tree limb down with live wires sparking in the roadway. A second report of additional trees and wires down came in shortly after.

Deputy Chief Boyle arrived on scene within minutes and secured the area while members responded with apparatus. The westbound lane was blocked while crews stood by for NYSEG, who arrived on location ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight our members trained on school bus emergencies, thanks to the Mahopac Central School District, who generously provided buses for the drill.

Our members focused on important emergency response procedures and the unique challenges involved in bus rescues, including limited access points, high seat backs, narrow aisles, and the potential for multiple patients at once. Realistic, hands-on training ... (Full Story & Photos)