Keene Valley Hose and Ladder No. 1 Inc.

05/12/2026

Chris DiCintio dedicated his life to helping others as a NY State Forest Ranger, always sharing his humor and smile. Now, he's facing a tough battle with stage four pancreatic cancer, and medical bills are piling up quickly. This fundraiser is just getting started, and sharing helps so much in these early days. Even if you can't donate, a quick share can help it reach people who may be able to support. Please consider sharing or donating if this cause speaks to you.

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04/25/2026

First, a big shout-out to our Keene and Keene Valley EMS volunteers, some of whom have over 40 years of EMS volunteer experience. Second, the Town of Keene was one of the last EMS volunteer strongholds in Northern New York. In an effort to keep our EMS team strong and encourage people to join, we have moved to a paid on-call duty schedule. So, if you are interested in driving the ambulance one day/night a week, or two days/nights a week, or more, or becoming an EMT - you will be paid $10.00 an hour to be in town and on duty - ready to respond to a person in need. When responding to a call drivers are paid $20 per hour and EMTs are paid $25 per hour. For those willing and able to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician, there is an EMT course this summer. Please consider your impact on our team.

04/13/2026

Appreciation extends beyond mere acknowledgement to our dispatchers. You ensure our safety while we perform our duties. Your efforts will always be recognized.

04/10/2026

The Keene Valley Hose and Ladder Co. No. 1 would like to congratulate the following officers elected and appointed at the annual meeting held last night.

Stephen "Rusty" Hall, Chief
Ian Hall, First Assistant Chief
Hunter Buysse, Second Assistant Chief
Michael Buysse, Third Assistant Chief
Liz Schou, Rescue Captain
Lex Wilson, Assistant Rescue Captain
Ron Konowitz, Fire Police Captain
Erin Pelkey, Secretary
William Tansey, Treasurer
Erin Pelkey, Board of Directors
Michael Carr, Board of Directors
Douglas Downs, Chaplin
Ryan Hall, Safety Officer
Christopher Becker, Safety Officer

Congratulations to all. Thank you to all that have served and continue to serve.

03/14/2026

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Burn Ban begins Monday March 16, 2026. Please be safe!

12/29/2025

DO NOT GO OUT IN THIS WEATHER UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO! MAIN ROADS ARE PASSABLE, HOWEVER EVERY DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALK IS ICE COVERED! WE ARE CURRENTLY TRANSPORTING ONE CASUALTY TO THE ER NOW. PLEASE BE SAFE.

12/19/2025

On the afternoon of December 18, 2025, KVFD assisted Santa Claus with spread Christmas Spirit at the Keene Valley Neighborhood House accompanied by Keene Central School After School program students. Merry Christmas to all.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to our first responder family and friends!

10/31/2025

As of 10 am today, the Essex County burn ban has been rescinded. Please be safe!

10/22/2025

For everyone's reference, Essex County has extended the county wide burn ban until November 17th, unless extended or rescinded. Thank you for your cooperation.