Probationary firefighters must complete initial firefighter training within the time specified by The District (“Firefighter 1”, or both “Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations” and “Interior Firefighting Operations”). This profession also requires a lifetime of continuing education which is the firefighters’ personal responsibility. The Valley Cottage Fire Department routinely trains at the fire station (20 Lake Road, AKA “22-100”). Every firefighter needs to attend as many drills as possible. Generally, the VCFD meets:
Every Sunday morning at 0930 sharp, and
Every Monday night at 1930 sharp.