Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department

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Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department

Serving the Fire and Protection Districts of Pleasantville, New York since 1894. Staffed by all volunteers, we are always looking for an extra hand!

For over 125 years, Pleasantville Fire Department has been serving the village and it's fire protection districts. Stop by any Monday night or contact us via our website or social media.

05/22/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY!

Our annual Pleasantville Firefighter's Parade is scheduled for Friday, 5/29/2026 in the downtown area. The parade begins at 7:00PM at the Pleasantville Library. The parade is Rain or Shine. Our parade will feature over 20 Fire, EMS, Police Departments along with elected officials!

The Parade route is as follows:
- (Start) Romer Avenue to Bedford Road
- Bedford Road to Memorial Plaza
- Memorial Plaza Review Stand
- Memorial Plaza to Manville Road
- Manville Road to Grove Street
- Grove Street to Edgewood Avenue
- Edgewood Avenue to Washington Avenue (End)

Road Closures begin at 6:00 PM. Parking restrictions will be enforced starting around 4pm. Below are the impacted streets.
- Memorial Plaza
- Romer Avenue from Bedford Road to Clinton Street
- Clinton Street from Romer Avenue to Martling Avenue
- Sunnyside Avenue from Bedford Road to Clinton Street
- Martling Avenue from Bedford Road to Clinton Street
- Guion Street from Manville Road to Bedford Road
- Orchard Street from Manville Road to Bedford Road
- Bedford Road from Academy Street to Marble Avenue
- Marble Avenue from Bedford Road to Manville Road
- Manville Road from Marble Avenue to Grove Street
- Manville Road from Grove Street to Great Oak Lane
- Grove Street from Manville Road to Edgewood Avenue
- Edgewood Avenue from Grove Street to Washington Avenue
- Washington Avenue from Manville Road to Edgewood Avenue
- Parking spaces at the intersection of Manville Road and Rebecca Lane.

Road Closures outside the route:
* Bedford Road (westbound) at Ashland Avenue
* Manville Road (westbound) at Great Oak Lane

As in previous years, residents can expect Washington Avenue (from Manville Road to Edgewood Avenue) to be closed between 6:00pm and 11:00pm. In addition, drivers can expect road closures, detours and / or delays along the route and surrounding streets. With the exception of Washington Avenue, resident can expect roadways to be reopened no later than 9:00pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

05/10/2026

On Thursday May 7th, the Pleasantville Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Bear Ridge Road for a reported motor vehicle fire. Car 2372 (Chief Scopino) arrived shortly after dispatch and confirmed an active fire within the engine compartment of a truck. Upon arrival of Engine 91, Members stretched a hose line and secured a positive water source. The fire was quickly extinguished and units returned to service within the hour.

05/02/2026

At 4:36 PM Pleasantville FD along with Thornwood Fire Department , Hawthorne Fire Department-NY FD & EMS, Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps , Mt Pleasant Paramedics and Westchester County Police Department SOD were requested to Graham Hills Park for an injured mountain biker. Once locating the injured individual, units packaged the patient and escorted him out of the park via our Polaris Gator (Utility-237). Units were on scene for approximately one hour and thirty minutes before returning to service.

04/17/2026

Yesterday on April 16th at 13:22 hours, the Pleasantville Fire Department along with Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Mt Pleasant Paramedics Westchester EMS were requested to the Pleasantville train station for a vehicle on the train tracks.

Once arriving on scene, it was determined that the vehicle passed through a fence, over a 30 foot retaining wall and overturned onto it’s roof. MTA energy power was requested off in both directions of travel.

Units Rescue 47 and Engine 91 assisted with patient care and patient packaging. Pleasantville FD units awaited on scene for the tow company remove the vehicle. The scene was eventually turned over to MTA representatives, MTA Police and Pleasantville PD.

While operating on scene of this motor vehicle accident, PFD units also responded to a stuck occupied elevator.

03/18/2026

The annual New York state burn ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14. Open burning is prohibited in New York, with some exceptions. Guidelines are available on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website, or use this direct link: https://on.ny.gov/3iehWWk

03/08/2026

*** February Recap ***

The month of February saw your
Pleasantville Fire Department respond to a total of 47 alarms. These alarms included 4 smoke in the structures, 2 motor vehicle fires with one in close proximity to a residential structure, 1 motor vehicle accident requiring extrication and 4 mutual aid assignments.

The department held multiple training evolutions including Forcible Entry, Hazmat Response, Detection Meter Use, Fire Extinguishers and Lock Out/Tag Out.

Department members were also on standby during the recent blizzard. During this standby, members responded for 2 calls of service.

Did you know that only .8% of village residents volunteer for our Department? If you want to be apart of this committed group of volunteers, our application period will be open this summer. No experience is needed, all training is provided for FREE, and the time commitment is flexible and accommodating.

01/22/2026

With the upcoming snow expected, we would like to remind everyone to make sure your fire hydrants are clear from snow and ice!

01/12/2026

Tonight, our members will gather at Graham Hills Park to honor and remember the legacy of Thomas Dorr Sr.

30 years ago on January 7th 1996, Firefighter Dorr was to respond to our Washington Ave firehouse for a winter storm standby due to the 1996 Blizzard. When Thomas never showed up for the standby, a search party was called to find him. Dorr’s remains were found buried under the snow.

Known as the “Gentle Giant”, Firefighter Thomas Dorr was a member of Pioneer Engine Company #1. His case still remains unsolved and “cold”. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Westchester County Police Department - Detectives Division.

The Candlelight Vigil will take place:
Tonight (January 12th)
7:00 PM
Parking Lot of Graham Hills Park.

01/07/2026

As we reach one week into 2026, here’s a recap of 2025 within our Department.

Pleasantville FD responded to a total of 468 calls for service. These calls included 12 working fires, 3 Motor Vehicle Accidents requiring the use of our Hurst Tools (Jaws of Life) and 3 Motor Vehicle Fires.

Our Department participated in various events including our annual Firefighter’s Parade, annual inspection, Memorial Day Parade, Children’s Holiday Party and a number of out of town parades.

Training within our Department reached new heights. Six of our members completed the New York State Firefighter 1 in 2025. Members also attended Federal, State, County and private training classes totaling over thousands of hours. Our in house training totaled nearly 300 hours of drills and lectures!

Did you know that only .8% of village residents volunteer for our department? If you want to be apart of this committed group of volunteers, our application period will be open from January 1st till February 15th! Feel free visit our website or stop by any Monday Night during that time period.

01/04/2026

🚒 Public Safety Announcement – Illegal Parking Puts Lives at Risk 🚒

Please remember that illegal parking, especially double parking or parking near fire hydrants, creates serious delays for emergency responders. Fire trucks, ambulances, and police need clear, unobstructed streets and immediate access to hydrants to respond quickly during emergencies.

When vehicles block roadways or hydrants:
* Fire apparatus may be unable to pass
* Firefighters lose critical time connecting to water sources
* Lives and property are put at greater risk

We ask all residents and visitors to:
✔️ Obey posted parking regulations
✔️ Never double park
✔️ Keep fire hydrants clear at all times

Your cooperation helps ensure first responders can do their jobs safely and efficiently when every second counts. Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

Address

75 Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NY
10570

Telephone

+19147692336

Website

http://www.pleasantvillefiredept.com/

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