At 19:38 the Mahopac Vol. Fire Dept. was alerted to a reported residence on fire. A quick response was made by the department with department engine 18-2-3 arriving first and just minutes after dispatch. Response also included 18-1-1, 18-1-3, 18-4-1, 18-4-2, 18-5-1, and 18-7-2. While enroute units were updated by the counties 911 center with a report from the home owner that the fire was believed ... (Full Story & Photos)

On February 16 and 17, thirteen members of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department participated in basic and advanced ice rescue training. The training consisted of both classroom training and practical live ice rescue both day and at night. The Ice Rescue Team trained on the use of an infrared camera to track victims and rescuers at night. The team trained on Lake Mahopac, NY.... (Full Story & Photos)

01/18/19. 11:53am MVFD was dispatched to Enviro Waste 279 Route 6 for a reported dumpster fire. Chief Bill Nikisher arrived to find a active fire in a compacting unit that recycles oil filters. The unit is housed within a carport style structure. The fire was knocked down and held to container area with no structure extension. MVFD was assisted on scene by Mohegan Fire Dept, Putnam County Hazmat ... (Full Story & Photos)

MVFD would like to Congratulate all their newest members that have recently completed their Firefighter 1 Class & Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations Class. Stay Safe as you enter into your journey of protecting and serving your community.... (Full Story & Photos)

1. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to distribute, sell, offer for sale, or import any solely battery operated smoke detecting alarm device powered by a replaceable, removable battery.  All solely battery operated smoke detecting alarm devices that are distributed, sold, offered for sale, or imported, shall employ a non-removable, non-replaceable battery that powers the device for a minimum ... (Full Story & Photos)

12/23/18. 5:47pm MVFD was called to operate mutual aid on Drewville Rd in the Carmel Fire District. Both companies worked a two car MVA rollover with entrapment and injuries. Units remained on scene for a few hours to assist with lighting as Carmel Police & Putnam County Sheriff’s Department conducted a full accident reconstruction.... (Full Story & Photos)

Mahopac Fire, EMS and Fire Police were dispatched along with multiple units from Carmel Police, to a car vs tractor trailer accident with injuries at the intersection of Rt 6 and Union Valley Rd. at 9:00am this morning (12/6). While enroute, the call was downgraded to a vehicle damage only call, with the EMS unit standing by at Headquarters. Arriving units found the vehicles off the main road allowing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 1pm on Nov. 10, The Mahopac Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Ann Rd., in the northern end of the district. A full department response, Fire-EMS-Fire Police, arrived on the scene of a heavily involved structure. Chief Bill Nikisher assumed Incident Command, assisted by
Battalion 16,George Waehler and Mahopac Falls Asst. Chief Bob Trace. A call was put out for the
FASTeam ... (Full Story & Photos)