Rockland County Volunteer Fire Services Museum

09/13/2025

08/16/2025

It is sadness that the RC Volunteer Fire Services Museum announces the passing of Charter Member Joyce Browne. Joyce was also active in the RCVFA Ladies Auxiliary. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, 4-8pm at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home in Pearl River. Her funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, 10 am, Saint Margaret’s Church, also in Pearl River. Repast will follow at South Spring Valley Firehouse.

We mourn the loss of Joyce, and, she, her family, and friends are in our prayers at this time. May she rest in eternal peace.

06/08/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Roberta G. Doremus of Tallman, New York on June 5, 2025. Roberta, age 82, was born to the late Charles Ackerson and Gladys (Hopper) Ackerson on October 6, 1942 in Suffern, New York. She is pre-deceased by her loving husband George Doremus after 53 years of wonderful marriage. She is survived by her beloved children, daughter, Doreen (Doremus) Zarcone and son-in-law Robert Zarcone, and son Robert Doremus Sr. (Kelly DePaolis) and adored grandchildren Dominick Zarcone, Robert Doremus Jr., and Gina Zarcone. She is also survived by her sisters, Ethel (Essie) (Ackerson) Doody and Darlene (Ackerson) Rothaupt, and brother Charles Ackerson and many more family and friends.

Roberta was a devoted and well-respected volunteer among the Rockland County community for her service to volunteer fire organizations and received many honors and awards. She served as the President for three terms and Treasurer of the Tallman Ladies Auxiliary of the Tallman Fire Department for 65 years. Roberta is a 59 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Rockland County Volunteer Firefighters Association and served as the President, Treasurer, and Ramapo West Director. She is a charter member of the Rockland County Firefighters Museum established in 1972 and served as its Treasurer. Roberta served as the Tallman Fire District Treasurer for over 20 years and past President and Treasurer for the Association of Fire Districts of Rockland County for over 25 years.

Roberta was employed by Orange and Rockland Utilities as a Senior Administration Coordinator for 40 years and was awarded the coveted Con Edison "Living Our Values" award, which recognizes employees who demonstrate the company's core values.

Her favorite hobby was motorhoming and she enjoyed time in Vermont with her companion Dave. She was active in several senior clubs in the Town of Ramapo.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. at Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, New York, 10901. The fire service community will honor her at 7:30 p.m. during the visitation. A funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. also at Wanamaker and Carlough with entombment to follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Paramus, New Jersey.

In remembrance of her life, the family requests that charitable donations be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Tallman Fire Department Memorial Fund.

05/05/2025

With sadness, the RCV Fire Services Museum regrets to announce the passing of Museum Trustee Stewart Rhymer. In addition to Museum Trustee, Stewart was also a member of Hillcrest FD, was on the Rockland County Fire Advisory Board and was a Director and Chaplain of the Rockland County Volunteer Firefighters Association.

Services will be held this Saturday, May 10th, at St. Paul’s A.M.E. Zion Church at 121 Harriet Tubman Way in Spring Valley, NY. Firematic Services will begin at 11:00 AM.

Please keep good thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

01/20/2023

We have a new addition to our museum, picture coming soon🚒

03/13/2022

The Officers and Trustees of the RCVFS Museum are saddened to announce the passing of Trustee James Kunz. James was an asset to the Rockland County Fire Service throughout his many years of service. We extend our condolences to his family and Congers Fire Department at this difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with them. May he Rest In Peace.

08/06/2020

See Letter from Board Chair Linda Heath

07/07/2020

Remembering Don Higgins

Don Higgins, former Fire Coordinator, Member Tappan FD, RCVFA, RCFCA, NYSAFC, HVVFA and FASNY Member passed away on April 3rd 2020,

Don's Wake is Fri 7/10 from 2-4 & 7-9. @ Moritz Funeral Home 98 Rt 303, Tappan. Firematic Services will be at 7:30pm.

Funeral Mass Sat 7-11 @ 10:30 Sacred Heart Church, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan.

01/01/2020

To all our friends and family -

12/24/2019

Wishing everyone a blessed Hanukkah.

12/24/2019

The Trustees of the RC Fire Services Museum wish everyone a happy and enjoyable Christmas!