Members of the City of Poughkeepsie Firefighters, together with Arlington Firefighters will be holding an MDA fundraiser at the Galleria Mall. MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) is a group that is very important to professional firefighters across the country and we are proud that the IAFF is the largest national sponsor of the organization. Recently, during the "Jerry's Kids" telethon, it was announced that the IAFF contributed $27,530,000 this year. Your local firefighters would like to do thier part to increase that number with your help. Please stop by our booth in the mall, which will be set-up on the first floor near the entrance to Target. Any and all monetary donations will be accepted, and appreciated. The event will take place on three seperate days.

September 20th, 2008 from 10:00am until 9:00pm
October 4th, 2008 from 10:00am until 9:00pm
October 18th, 2008 from 10:00am until 9:00pm

On Saturday August 30th, firefighter Paul Bucher and Kara Valentino were married at St. Martin De Porres Church. All the members of Local 596 would like to extend thier congratulations and well wishes to the newlyweds.

August 24, 2008: Firefighters battled the heat in the kitchen to fend off the Dutchess County Sheriffs to win this years Cook-off at the Dutchess County Fair. Lt. Eric Levin and FF Tim Gunther were able to use this years secret ingredient, potatoes, to prepared a potato soup with cheddar cheese, scallions and ham; made with "the poor man's welsh rarebit," which was sauteed bratwurst on mashed potatoes with sauteed red peppers and peas; an apple potato pancake, with apple slices and a caramel drizzle for dessert.

May 2008: The City of Poughkeepsie Local 596 proudly sponsors The Poughkeepsie Firefighters little league team. We wish them the best of luck for a winning season.

After 20 years of service, Firefighter Rich Flanagan is retiring. Rich joined the ranks of the Poughkeepsie firefighters in April 02, 1988. He will be missed by all. Good Luck Brother.

The City of Poughkeepsie Professional Firefighters are holding a Rock & Roll for a cause party on Sunday May 4th, 2008 at the Chance, 6 Crannel St. Poughkeepsie NY. Doors open at 1pm and a donation of $15 can be paid in advanced or at the door. All proceeds will go towards the Local 596 Good & welfare fund in order to assist two of our brothers with ongoing medical bills. For additional info contact Jeff Moseman (845)505-4336

Firefighters Marinucci, Morris, Dodd, and Nielson were recognized by Mayor John Tkazyik at the Common Council meeting on February 4, 2008.

Dec 31, 2007: At 11:30hrs. City Car 1 reported to C911 that the firehouse located at 532 Main st. has been vacated and Engine 2 / Ladder 2 have been relocated to 505 Main st.