Hastings Fire Department

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

The HVFD would like to congratulate Emery Kaltenborn and Cadence Pooley on receiving 2 scholarships for being involved in the fire service. Both amazing young ladies received the FASNY 2026 Gerald J. Buckenmeyer Memorial scholarship and the Firefighter scholarship from the surrounding districts. These ladies have become not only a integral part of the Hasting Fire Department but are heading off to college for amazing career fields. We wish them the best of luck in the future. Ladies as you embark on the pathways before you, know your brothers and sisters at the HVFD will always be your biggest supporters. Keep up the amazing work.

06/01/2026

We are at that fire station every Wednesday around 7pm if you want to drop some off.

05/16/2026

Today we honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom and serving our country with courage, sacrifice, and pride.
On Armed Forces Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all active-duty service members, veterans, and military families for their unwavering commitment and service. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.
Please join us in thanking those who stand ready to defend our nation every day. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Small changes continue to give us tools to continue to help the community. If you want to lower your income taxes by $800 come join us. There really is something for everyone!

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 Martinez) / A.6790-A (MOA McMahon), also removes outdated restrictions that prevented volunteers from receiving both the state income tax credit and locally authorized property tax exemptions, delivering long-overdue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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05/15/2026

05/05/2026

This past weekend, one of our Life Members, Past Chief John Mclaughlin was honored on a from Syracuse. Escorted by one of his daughters down to Washington DC. John has served the CNY community for over 50 years as a firefighter and we are so proud to have been able to benefit from John's vast experience over the years. One of our extended family members from Central Square Fire Company, Ed Linstruth, was honored also and we were lucky to get a couple pictures of these great men together during the event. Anyone that doesn't know about , spend a moment and see the great work that this group is doing. https://honorflightsyracuse.org/ Congratulations John and Ed and thank you for your service!