Port Leyden Volunteer Fire Dept

05/05/2026

Chicken BBQ!!!! 🍗 June 6th! Mark your calendars!! And also we’re drawing for the raffle! And our ladies Auxiliary are having a basket auction & raffle! So don’t forget to stop in and put in for those wonderful baskets!!
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05/01/2026

Service Anniversaries For
May 2026

NAMES: YEARS:
Alexia Finster 5
Amanda Narbone 2
John Scouten 5

Thank you for your dedicated service! 
Congratulations To All! 🚑 🚒

04/25/2026

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:21 pm the Port Leyden Fire Department was dispatched to a grass fire on pearl street in the town of Leyden.
Upon arrival, first responders seen a funnel of heavy white smoke. The first responders were sent in on utv's due to the rough terrain and small trails. We had 9 departments and 93 members on scene that assisted with the response and made quick work on suppressing the grass fire.
No injuries were reported and fire units were clear of the scene approximately 8:23pm. Big thank you for everyone's assistance including auxiliary.

04/25/2026

Yesterday morning at approximately 11:15 am the Port Leyden Fire Department was dispatched to an outdoor wood boiler on fire on wildcat rd.
Upon arrival, first responders found a wood boiler on fire next to a garage and barn. Due to there quick response, they're barn and garage was saved. The responders made quick work on suppressing the fire, by using water, and foam.
No injuries were reported and fire units were clear of the scene approximately 12:10pm.

04/18/2026

Come support the class of 2026 to go on their senior trip! Buy a chicken dinner! Chicken is ready!

04/10/2026

We still have some tickets left if you’d like that chance of winning those prizes!!

****If you would like to make a donation and want a chance at the 💰 prizes below, please reach out to one of our J S Koster Hose Firefighters or EMS providers to get yours! We have 500 tickets to sell in only a couple months…. So don't wait! Help us, help you! 🚒 💦 🚑

04/05/2026

Last night we had our Fire and Ambulance banquet with installation of officers and years of service awards. 🥇

We want to say thank you to The Steak and Brew for catering our delicious dinner! 🥘

We also want to thank all of those that support our responders each and every call! 🚑 🚒

04/02/2026

SERVICE Anniversaries FOR
April 2026

NAMES: YEARS:

Bob Brown 4
James McCauley 28
Alan Ripp 26
Dakota Rookey 10
Terry Swiernik 38

Thank you for your dedicated service! 
Congratulations To All! 🚑 🚒

03/30/2026

The J S Koster Hose Company Inc. would like to take a moment to express their gratitude  and appreciation for this extraordinary little one from the local Girl Scout Troop 20056. She used her extra funds to purchase Girl Scout Cookies and donated them to the department to enjoy! The world shines a little brighter today! Thank you for your generosity! 🚑 🍪  🚒

03/13/2026

03/09/2026

Spring is nearly here, but we still do have some snow in the forecast! BUT… so is the annual burn ban. As the snow melts and temperatures rise, New York State is at an increased risk of wildfires in the spring. In effect from March 16 through May 14, the annual burn ban prohibits residents from burning vegetation and brush with few exceptions.