Members of the VFAT participated in the annual HVVFA Parade held in Lake George on June 18, 2016. Even though we didn't win any trophies, all the members and their families had a fun, relaxing weekend. We look forward to next year's parade. Pictures and video from the parade below.... (Full Story & Photos)

The NJ-NY Volunteer Firemen's Association held their annual memorial service on May 15, 2016. Among all the fallen brother and sister firefighters, 4 members from the VFAT were honored and remembered. It was a fitting ceremony and lest we ne never forget the memory of our fallen brothers...Leonard Sullivan, Harry Johnson, John Seebach, and Richard Kuhn. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of T.F.D participated in a mutual aid drill with our neighboring departments on the morning of May 15, 2016. Multiple training sections were setup and members from all different departments were paired into teams to complete each task. Overall, it was a fun morning filled with live, hands-on training, where I can say everyone who attended learned something new. ... (Full Story & Photos)

A big thanks to all who came out and supported our annual Nite at the Races fundraiser. It was another successful year bringing cheer and fun for all that were in attendance. A big shout out to the entire membership especially to the 2016 committee for making the event another success. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The VFAT was recognized for their efforts of the 1st annual Tappan Cleanup. Before the start of the regularly scheduled town board meeting, Superintendent of the Orangetown Highway Dept. Jim Dean, presented VFAT President George Garrecht V with the award. The department humbly accepted the award and is looking forward to making next years event even better. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the afternoon of April 21, 2016, the volunteers of Tappan were alerted for a fire in the vicinity of Western Hwy. On arrival Asst. Chief Holihan (21-2) confirmed a backhoe on fire with extension into the mulch pile in the surrounding area. Asst. Chief Holihan had 21-1501 and 21-1500 each stretch 1 handline to extinguish the fire, and had crews assisting from 21-1250 and 21-EQ to assist in overhauling ... (Full Story & Photos)

The VFAT conducted the annual officers installation dinner which celebrates and honors our officers and members from the previous year as well as swearing in our 2016 officers. It was a fun filled night full of laughs and cheer for all in attendance. We had several members receive awards and recognition for various reasons as well as celebrating our outgoing newest Ex-Chief. Congrats to all award ... (Full Story & Photos)

The VFAT in conjunction with volunteers from "Keep Rockland Beautiful" worked together to sponsor a cleanup day in Tappan. VFAT members along with their families set out the morning of April 10, 2016 to cleanup various spots throughout the town. After a morning of community service, everyone was invited back to the firehouse for lunch which was kindly donated by NOCO catering. All in all, it was a ... (Full Story & Photos)

As in years past, the ladies auxiliary of the VFAT hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt for the community on Saturday, March 26th, 2016. Although it was a bit more chillier than we would have liked it to be, mother nature cooperated for the most part, and provided an afternoon of fun and cheer for all ages. The Easter Bunny and Sparky the fire dog were on hand to meet and greet the kids. Shout out to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the morning of Feb 24th, 2016, the weather was not the ideal conditions for the morning commute. Rain, wind, and cold temps were all factors that led to a vehicle to spin out of control heading 303 northbound shortly after 6AM. The original caller mistakenly reported the accident occurring in Orangeburg, and so our neighboring Orangeburg FD (Dept. 11) was toned out for this call. Upon discovering ... (Full Story & Photos)