Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company

07/06/2026

Family and friends may visit at the Ulster County Community College’s Senate Gymnasium, 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 on Wednesday, July 8…

07/04/2026

Apr262025 Recruitment Open House(COTTEKILL, N.Y.) — As part of the annual RecruitNY statewide initiative, the Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company (CVFC) will open its doors so residents… Read more »

06/19/2026

Community service at its best!

05/17/2026

CVFC sends its deepest sympathies to the family of Andrew Cross and the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department.

05/15/2026

A huge step in the right direction for volunteers across the state!

After years of advocacy by FASNY, the NYS Assembly has passed landmark legislation increasing the volunteer firefighter and EMS tax credit from $200 to $800, the first increase since the program was established nearly 20 years ago.

This legislation, S.6233-A (Sen. Martinez) / A.6790-A (MOA McMahon), also removes outdated restrictions that prevented volunteers from receiving both the state income tax credit and locally authorized property tax exemptions, delivering long-overdue support for volunteer emergency responders across New York state.

“This is a transformational moment for volunteer emergency services in New York State,” said FASNY First Vice President, Donald J. Farrell. “Quadrupling the volunteer firefighter and EMS tax credit from $200 to $800 sends a powerful message that New York recognizes the critical role volunteers play in protecting communities every day.”

As volunteer departments statewide continue to face recruitment and retention challenges, the legislation represents one of the most significant investments in volunteer emergency services in decades.

The Senate is expected to advance the measure in the coming days.

Read more: https://fasny.com/news/fasny-applauds-assembly-passage-of-landmark-bill-quadrupling-volunteer-firefighter-and-ems-tax-credit/

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04/13/2026

The FIRST first responders to every emergency! CVFC appreciates you!

03/21/2026

CVFC extends our deepest sympathies to the Goldsby Fire Department, the families of FF Jenkins and FF Pendleton and the entire community of the Town of Goldsby.

03/17/2026

The annual burn ban is in effect. Only small camp fires and cooking fires until May 15th.

The reason behind the ban, that was signed into NYS law in 2009, is fire reports submitted by fire departments from across the state, indicated a significant increase of vegetation fires between March and May.

02/22/2026

If you ventured out today, be sure to be back home by 4pm and stay in for the evening. We are in for a doozie.

🚨❄️ Blizzard Warning Update ❄️🚨

The Winter Storm Watch has now been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning for our area. The Rosendale Police Department is urging all residents to take this storm seriously and begin preparations.

Based on the current timetable, plowing operations are expected to begin at approximately 4:00 PM. to ensure our highway crews can operate safely and effectively, all vehicles must be removed from roadways as soon as possible.

This storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds, which may create whiteout conditions, drifting snow, and hazardous travel. These conditions present significant safety concerns for both residents and emergency personnel.

We are asking for your full cooperation in clearing the roadways and avoiding unnecessary travel. Your assistance will help us keep our community safe and allow crews to do their jobs efficiently.

Please stay safe, stay off the roads, and monitor local updates.