Plattekill Fire Department

09/02/2026

💜SEPTEMBER | SU***DE PREVENTION & RECOVERY MONTH💜

In the fire and emergency services, we spend our days taking care of others. This month, we’re reminded to take care of each other, too.

The calls we answer, the things we see, the long hours, and the weight we sometimes carry home can take a toll. No one should have to carry that weight alone.

At the Plattekill Fire Department, we encourage our members and our community to check in, listen, support one another, and never be afraid to ask for help.

There is no shame in saying, “I’m not okay.” There is strength in reaching out, and there is strength in being there for someone who does.

Look after your brother. Look after your sister. Look after yourself.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

You matter. Your life matters. And you don’t have to face it alone.

https://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2026/08/25/national-recovery-suicide-prevention-month-supporting-firefighter-behavioral-health

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

As we continued to celebrate the incredible milestone of 100 years of service to our community, we would like to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank our mutual aid partners who stepped up to cover the Plattekill Fire District while our members celebrated this historic occasion.

A special thank you to our friends from the Port Ewen Fire Department, Rifton Fire Department, New Paltz Rescue, and Town of Newburgh Emergency Services for providing coverage and ensuring that our community remained protected throughout the celebration.

Your friendship, professionalism, and willingness to answer the call for assistance means more to us than words can express. Without your support, our members would not have been able to fully enjoy and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone together.

The fire service is built on mutual aid, trust, and friendship, and yesterday was a perfect reminder of just how fortunate we are to have such incredible neighboring agencies standing beside us.

From all of us at the Plattekill Fire Department, thank you for helping make our 100th Anniversary celebration possible. We are proud to call you our mutual aid partners and, most importantly, our friends.

Port Ewen Volunteer Fire Department
Rifton Fire Department
New Paltz Rescue Squad
Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services

08/29/2026

🚨 Important Announcements 🚨

Today is the day!

The Plattekill Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration & Parade is here, and we’re already up and getting ready to celebrate 100 YEARS of service, tradition, and community!

Here’s what parade participants and spectators should follow for today, Saturday, August 29th:

📍 PARADE PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION 📍
All parade participants MUST register at the registration booth located at Thomas Felton Community Park.

🕑 Registration: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

🚒 LINEUP:
All participants must be in their assigned lineup position by 3:30 PM.

🎉 PARADE START: 4:00 PM

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT
ALL ROADS ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE WILL CLOSE AT 3:40 PM. 🚨
Please plan accordingly and arrive early!

🅿️ SPECTATOR PARKING
All spectator parking will be located in the large field at Patura and Route 32.

♿ HANDICAP PARKING
A limited number of handicap parking spaces will be available in the main parking lot at Thomas Felton Community Park.

Come early, find your spot, and get ready to celebrate a CENTURY OF SERVICE!

🚒 1926–2026 | 100 YEARS OF SERVICE 🚒

08/29/2026

🚨 ROAD CLOSURES TODAY🚨

The Plattekill Fire Department is preparing to celebrate 100 Years of Service, and we want everyone traveling through the area, Today, Saturday, August 29th, 2026 to plan ahead.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES BEGIN AT 3:40 PM 🚧

The following road closures will be in effect for the Centennial Parade:

• State Route 32
Closed from State Route 44/55.

• State Route 32 from Patura Road
Detour: New Hurley Road from the south → Route 208 → Jenkinstown Road in Gardiner → back to Route 32.

• State Route 44/55
Closed from State Route 208 to Ohioville Road.

🚔 LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIRE POLICE will be stationed at intersections throughout the closure area to assist motorists and help direct traffic.

⏱️ Please plan accordingly:
Roads will remain closed until the last parade marchers have entered the park. The reopening time will depend on the progress of the parade.

⚠️ BE CAUTIOUS IN THE AREA
Expect increased traffic, pedestrians, emergency personnel, parade participants, and temporary traffic changes.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, follow directions from law enforcement and fire police, and use the posted detours.

Thank you for your patience.

Town of Plattekill Police Department
Town of Plattekill
Modena Fire & Rescue
Clintondale Fire Department

08/28/2026

🚨 CENTENNIAL PARADE ROAD CLOSURES 🚨

The Plattekill Fire Department is preparing to celebrate 100 Years of Service, and we want everyone traveling through the area on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 to plan ahead.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES BEGIN AT 3:40 PM

The following road closures will be in effect for the Centennial Parade:

• State Route 32
Closed from State Route 44/55.

• State Route 32 from Patura Road
Detour: New Hurley Road from the south → Route 208 → Jenkinstown Road in Gardiner → back to Route 32.

• State Route 44/55
Closed from State Route 208 to Ohioville Road.

🚔 LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIRE POLICE will be stationed at intersections throughout the closure area to assist motorists and help direct traffic.

⏱️ Please plan accordingly:
Roads will remain closed until the last parade marchers have entered the park. The reopening time will depend on the progress of the parade.

⚠️ BE CAUTIOUS IN THE AREA
Expect increased traffic, pedestrians, emergency personnel, parade participants, and temporary traffic changes.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, follow directions from law enforcement and fire police, and use the posted detours.

Thank you for your patience.

08/28/2026

🚨 Important Announcements 🚨

The Plattekill Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration & Parade is almost here, and we’re getting ready to celebrate 100 YEARS of service, tradition, and community!

Here’s what parade participants and spectators need to know for Saturday, August 29th:

📍 PARADE PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
All parade participants MUST register at the registration booth located at Thomas Felton Community Park.

🕑 Registration: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

🚒 LINEUP:
All participants must be in their assigned lineup position by 3:30 PM.

🎉 PARADE START: 4:00 PM

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT
ALL ROADS ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE WILL CLOSE AT 3:40 PM. 🚨
Please plan accordingly and arrive early!

🅿️ SPECTATOR PARKING
All spectator parking will be located in the large field at Patura and Route 32.

♿ HANDICAP PARKING
A limited number of handicap parking spaces will be available in the main parking lot at Thomas Felton Community Park.

Come early, find your spot, and get ready to celebrate a CENTURY OF SERVICE!

100 YEARS. ONE DEPARTMENT. ONE COMMUNITY.

We can’t wait to see everyone lining the streets as we celebrate the history, dedication, and tradition of the Plattekill Fire Department!

Saturday, August 29th | Parade Begins at 4:00 PM

🚒 1926–2026 | 100 YEARS OF SERVICE 🚒

08/28/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!

The Plattekill Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary Parade & Celebration is almost here, and Mother Nature appears to have received the invitation too!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH is shaping up to be a fantastic day for the parade and celebration!

☀️ Partly Sunny
🌡️ High near 78°F
💨 Less humid with light winds

A beautiful start to the weekend!

From the parade route to the festivities at Thomas Felten Community Park, it’s looking like a great day to get outside, bring the family, and help us celebrate 100 YEARS OF SERVICE to the Plattekill community.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your chairs.

Come line the streets, cheer on the departments, enjoy the entertainment, food, awards and fireworks, and help us make this once-in-a-century celebration one to remember.

🚨 1926–2026 | 100 YEARS OF SERVICE 🚨

08/27/2026

🎉🚒 2 DAYS TO GO! 🚒🎉

PLATTEKILL FIRE DEPARTMENT CENTENNIAL PARADE

🇺🇸 100 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE 🇺🇸

1926 • 2026

The countdown is almost over!

THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026, the Plattekill Fire Department will celebrate 100 years of dedicated service with our Centennial Celebration and Parade!

🚨 NEW PARADE AWARD CATEGORIES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! 🏆

There will be plenty to compete for as departments, organizations, and marching units take to the streets of Plattekill!

🏆 CENTENNIAL PARADE AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS
• BEST APPEARING FIREMATIC UNIT
• BEST COLOR GUARD
• BEST NON-FIREMATIC COLOR GUARD
• BEST MUSICAL UNIT
• BEST APPEARING APPARATUS
• BEST ANTIQUE OVER 25 YEARS
• BEST AUXILIARY UNIT
• FARTHEST TRAVELED FIRE DEPARTMENT
• MOST IN THE LINE OF MARCH

1ST PLACE AWARDS
• FIREMATIC UNIT DRESS – 15 AND OVER
• FIREMATIC UNIT DRESS – 14 AND UNDER
• FIREMATIC UNIT BLOUSED – 15 AND OVER
• FIREMATIC UNIT BLOUSED – 14 AND UNDER
• AUXILIARY UNIT
• MUSICAL UNIT
• CHIEF CAR
• ENGINE
• TANKER
• LADDER
• RESCUE
• ANTIQUE
• AMBULANCE

2ND PLACE AWARDS
• FIREMATIC UNIT DRESS – 15 AND OVER
• FIREMATIC UNIT DRESS – 14 AND UNDER
• FIREMATIC UNIT BLOUSED – 15 AND OVER
• FIREMATIC UNIT BLOUSED – 14 AND UNDER
• AUXILIARY UNIT
• MUSICAL UNIT

🏆 OFFICIAL PARADE JUDGING

The Westchester County Parade Judges Association will provide official judging for this year’s parade. Judging will be conducted using the Association’s published parade rules, with no modifications.

📍 PARADE SCHEDULE

🗓️ Saturday, August 29, 2026
🚒 Line-Up Begins: 2:00 PM
🇺🇸 Parade Step-Off: 4:00 PM

The parade will follow the traditional Town of Plattekill Memorial Day Parade Route, concluding at Thomas Felten Community Park.

🎉 AND THE CELEBRATION DOESN’T STOP THERE!

Once the last unit crosses the finish line, the Centennial Celebration continues at Thomas Felten Community Park!

🍔 Great food
🎶 Live entertainment
🏆 Centennial trophy presentations
🎆 Fireworks

🎸 THE HYPE
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🎧 DJ PAULIE H
Keeping the celebration going between sets and throughout the evening.

🏆 CENTENNIAL TROPHY PRESENTATIONS
🕗 8:00 PM

Join us as we recognize the outstanding departments and organizations that helped make our Centennial Parade a success!

🎆 CENTENNIAL FIREWORKS

Immediately following the trophy presentations, enjoy a spectacular fireworks display as we bring this historic celebration to a memorable close!

🌭 FOOD VENDORS

Come hungry! A variety of outstanding local vendors will be offering food and refreshments for purchase throughout the evening.

🍋 Foster’s Main Squeeze
🍖 Bearded Boys Barbecue
🍦 Chilly W***y Ice Cream
🌭 Mean Dogs Hot Dogs

🇺🇸🚒 100 YEARS. ONE INCREDIBLE DAY. 🚒🇺🇸

We extend our sincere thanks to every fire department, emergency service organization, marching unit, sponsor, volunteer, and community member who has helped make this celebration possible.

Whether you’re marching in the parade, competing for an award, cheering from the sidelines, or joining us at the park, we want you there!

🎉🚒 SEE YOU SATURDAY! 🚒🎉