Last night March 3rd, just before 10:30pm the Tappan Fire Department was dispatched to the Tappan Reformed Church- Manse Barn for an automatic alarm. Within minutes of dispatch Chief Tom Abraham (21-1) arrived on scene and confirmed there was a working fire on the rear side of the building. 21-1500 and 21-1502 arrived on scene shortly after and immediately went to work stretching hand lines into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with a heavy heart that the Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan announces the passing of Life Member and Past President, Robert "Doc" Schelin.

Doc was an instrumental part of the life blood Orangetown. One would be hard pressed to find someone that attended St. Thomas Aquinas College during his tenure that does not name him as their favorite professor. Doc, you will be sorely missed.

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Last night at our monthly meeting, two of our members were recognized from the office of NYS Assemblyman Mike Lawler, with the best of AD-97 firefighter certificate of merit. Pictured are the recipients, Chief Thomas Abraham & Captain Kory Roper, along with state assemblyman Mike Lawler. Congratulations to you both and thank you for your continued efforts to protect and serve our community!... (Full Story & Photos)

The results from yesterday's walk/run are up and posted on the link below.

We Would like to Thank everyone that came out to help make this event a great success! ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan members would like to thank the community for making our Holiday Drive-Thru a great success! We distributed over 500 gifts to children and had over 250 cars come through! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did hosting it!

The lucky winners to our raffles are below, thank you for your support!

50/50 - 930113 (Orange)
Fire Truck - 914689 (Green)

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Just after 6AM, Tappan F.D. was dispatched to a reported car fire in the area of the PIP SB Exit Ramp. On arrival, Assistant Chief Abraham (21-2) advised of a working car fire on the exit ramp right next to Tappan Golf. T.F.D. units extinguished the blaze, and cleared the scene within 30 minutes. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 5:30pm, we were called to assist with a vehicle that was stuck on the train tracks at the Old Tappan Rd crossing. We were able to raise the vehicle using air bags and stabilize it using cribbing for the tow truck to remove it from the tracks. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, December 9th, a little after 7pm we were dispatched to Rt. 303 and Kings Highway for an extrication. Chief Holihan (21-1) advised the first arriving crew there was no extrication needed. The crews put speedy dry down for a fuel leak and all crews were released from the scene a short time later.... (Full Story & Photos)

After 1pm we were called for a lawnmower that had overheated and caught fire. Chief Holihan (21-1) established command and confirmed a working lawnmower fire. The fire was extinguished quickly and all units were released from the scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

Tappan F.D. participated in 2019 RCVFA Parade which was jointly hosted by Tallman and Suffern Fire Departments. It was a good day had by all, especially since we walked out with a 1st place Best Appearing Antique and 2nd place Best Appearing Pumper trophies. Congratulations to all the winners! ... (Full Story & Photos)