Veteran firefighter and President of the Putnam Lake Fire Department, Marco Farciert, sat down with us to discuss the importance of properly numbering your home address. Farciert, who has been with the department for over 15 years, stressed the critical role that clear and visible home addresses play in emergency situations.

"In an emergency, every second counts," Farciert emphasized. "When first ... (Full Story & Photos)

With cold winter nights approaching, the Putnam Lake Fire Department is urging residents to be cautious when using electric space heaters in their homes. In this interview, Captains Kevin Harkins and TJ Atkinson will discuss the importance of properly using these heating devices.

Harkins stressed the importance of keeping electric space heaters at a safe distance from flammable materials such as ... (Full Story & Photos)

Putnam Lake, NY - With the recent cold snap hitting the region, many residents are eager to get out and enjoy the winter weather. While walking on frozen lakes might seem like a fun and harmless activity, it can actually be extremely dangerous. To shed some light on this issue, we sat down with Michael Gagliardo, Chief of the Putnam Lake Fire Department, to discuss the risks associated with walking ... (Full Story & Photos)