Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department

05/13/2026

Tonight’s drill: ladder ops and VES training at Walden’s training center. 🚒🚨

05/09/2026

There is a gofundme link at the end of this post if you would like to help the families affected.

On 5/8/26 at 10:49am we were called to a porch fire at 15 Riverview St. While responding 911 updated with a report of possible entrapment. Car 1 arrived on scene at 10:51 and immediately requested a second alarm. After speaking with a resident it was confirmed that everyone was out of the house. That resident was alerted to the fire when he saw a neighbor running down his driveway. Units on scene attempted to knock down the fire and advance hose lines inside the residence. Unfortunately, while trying to advance into the structure, the building started showing signs of potential collapse. Units were pulled out of the building before the roof collapsed and then the 1 side of the house also collapsed. Exterior operations continued throughout the day until all units were clear of the fire at 7:26 pm.

There are so many people to thank on a large incident like this. On scene along with us we had the Montgomery Fire Department, Coldenham Fire Department, City of Newburgh Fire Department, Maybrook Fire Department, Pine Bush Fire Department, Vails Gate Fire Department, Orange Lake Fire Department, Washingtonville Fire Department 36-12, 36-6, 36-1, the Orange County Fire Investigation Team, Walden Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Office, State Police, Walden DPW, Walden Building Department, Town of Montgomery EMS, Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Pine Bush Ambulance, Greenville Ambulance, Town of Newburgh EMS, and Town of Wallkill EMS, and Orange County EMS Coordinators (EMS-1 and EMS-2). We would also like to thank the Walden Elementary School who had staff help with the scene and also dropped off some food for everyone.

Fortunately, all residents were able to escape the house with no injuries. There were three firefighters that were transported to the hospital with non life threatening situations and one additional firefighter that sustained minor injuries that was treated on scene and continued with their efforts to contain the blaze.

We are saddened to see the total destruction of the home and wish all the best to the family in their recovery. There has been a GoFundMe set up to assist them if you wish to help out.

https://gofund.me/b1442709c

https://gofund.me/afb0d490f

05/09/2026

On 5/8/26, Montgomery units responded mutual aid with Car 1 and Truck 221 to the Walden Fire District for a working structure fire beginning at 1053. Crews arrived to the 1 side well involved with heavy fire throughout the building and assisted with deploying handlines and completing primary searches. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions inside and found the stairs had burned out. Units remained on scene assisting operations until 1431. Our thoughts are with the homeowners and all those affected by this fire.

05/02/2026

Last night our Department held its 1st Annual Past Member Reunion. Current and past members gathered to share stories, photographs, and plenty of laughs at the very place they once dedicated their time to protecting and maintaining. It was a great opportunity to reconnect, reflect on the history of the Department, and honor the contributions of those who helped shape it.

This will be an annual event, and we hope to see even more in attendance next year.

In attendance were Past Chief Bob Reynolds Sr, Past Chief Tom Joyce, Past Chief Bob Pressler, Assistant Chief George Hoeffner, Chief Robert Reynolds Jr, Dan Bennet, Assistant Chief Mike Childress, Royce Durgin, Andres Obando, Doug Hantush, Kathleen Howell, Jason Koch, Amanda OConnell, Charlie Quinn, Chris Gironda, Shawn Carson, Mike Gironda, Sean Hickey, Mike Crana, Dennis Stanton, Rob Lanspery, Dan Klett, Steve Malley, Connor Klett, Chris Stark, Past Chief Brian Quinn, and Rick Malley. Not pictured but also attended were Joel Marchant, Jeff Stedner and Bryan Giudice.

Members also signed a commemorative plaque made by Jeff Stedner of Steddy Burn Creatives

04/29/2026

-***TODAY***

Please use caution in the area.

04/29/2026

Today is the mock disaster demonstration at Valley Central High School. All participating agencies are involved in a coordinated drill alongside many community groups, highlighting the real-life impact and dangers of driving under the influence.

Dear VC Community, As you may know, spring is a busy time at the high school. One of our time-honored events for seniors is the annual Mock Disaster. This year’s simulation event will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Due to scheduling conflicts, there is no rain date. The program will begin a...

04/29/2026

Vehicle extrication drill this evening. 🚒