At tonight’s Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Schwager administered the Oath of Office for two new members of the OVFD - Co 1 member Khrys Velardo and Co 2 member Joe LaTerra.

Congratulations to you both and welcome to the OVFD family. We are proud to have you on our team. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Oakland FD regretfully announce the passing of Past Chief Edward Costigan. Ed joined the department in 1967 as a Company 2 member and rose to the rank of Chief in 1974. Chief Costigan was a Exempt and Life Member of the department.

Rest Peacefully Chief.... (Full Story)

Remember as your change your clock, please also remember to check and change your battery. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Do you have a desire to help others?

Is serving your community an interest to you?

Are you a team player, looking to meet new people and develop strong bonds?

If you can answer Yes to these questions then maybe joining the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department is for you. Please stop by either of our fire houses on a Monday night and talk with any Officer to find out more about what it takes to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, members of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, Ladies Auxiliary, Oakland Police Department and Bloomingdale Police Department remembered our dear friend and brother – Gary Walker.

OVFD Chaplain Russell Stammer, who is also Pastor of Ramapo Valley Baptist Church, led a wonderful service in honor of Gary that was held during the Sunday service at the Ramapo Valley Baptist Church.

Gary ... (Full Story & Photos)

It was a busy Sunday afternoon for the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department as they were called out to respond to four calls (3 fire and 1 carbon monoxide) in the span of less than 1-hour.

The string of calls started out with an alarm to respond to an electrical outlet fire and less than 10 minutes later for an alarm to respond to a dryer fire. Then a call came in for a general residential fire alarm ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The members of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department send our thoughts and prayers to the Spring Valley NY Fire Department on the loss of one of their firefighters who died while trying to save residents during an early morning fire on March 23rd. The fire occurred at an assisted living facility.

We also pray for a speedy recovery for the two firefighters and ten residents who were injured, and ... (Full Story & Photos)