Mechanicstown Fire Company

Congratulations to the 2026 Officers:

Chief: Michael Palmer
1st Assistant Chief: Todd Hicks
2nd Assistant Chief: Ray Ayers
3rd Assistant Chief: Robert Hicks, Sr.

Captain: Adam Nyhof
Captain: William Hills
Lieutenant: Arthur Hicks, Jr.
Lieutenant: Daniel M. Truex
Fire Police Captain: Ryan Arciero
Fire Police Lieutenant: Debra Kuhn

President: Geraldine Palmer
Vice President: Sara Atkinson
Recording Secretary: Sara Atkinson
Financial Secretary: Debra Kuhn
Treasurer: Jay McClintock, Jr.
Trustees: Ryan Arciero / Scott Arciero / Cody Hunt

**Chief Officers are pending acceptance by the Board of Fire Commissioners

🎁 Operation Toy Train – Toy Collection Drive! 🚂✨

We’re proud to be supporting Operation Toy Train again this year, and we need YOUR help to make the holidays brighter for local children in need!

From now through December 13th, we’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys at Mechanicstown Fire Department (22 Victory Street, Middletown). Every donation goes directly to families in need to ensure every child wakes up to something special this holiday season.

Whether it’s a small gift or something big, every toy counts. ❤️
Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping us spread holiday cheer!

🚨 Designer Bag Bingo Update 🚨
We regret to share that our Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser scheduled for December 6th, 2025 has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a future date.�Our team is working on selecting a new date, and we’ll share details as soon as they’re available.
If you purchased a ticket, you will receive a full refund automatically through Eventbrite, our online ticketing platform. No action is needed on your part.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our volunteer fire department. We appreciate our community and look forward to bringing this event back soon! ❤️🧯

The Mechanicstown Fire Department wishes everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving. 🍁
We are truly thankful for our dedicated volunteers, the families who support them, and the incredible community we proudly serve.

As you celebrate today, please remember to practice safe cooking habits and enjoy the holiday with peace of mind knowing our crews are always here if needed.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving. 🧡🔥

Tonight, the Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association (OCVFA) Installation Dinner hosted by Washingtonville Fire Department Monell Engine Company. 2025-2026 Officers were installed by Fire Coordinator Vini Tankasali to include President Thomas Lynn and 1st Vice President, Mechanicstown's very own , Ryan Arciero, and 4th Vice President Kim Lee. Congratulations to all the officers of the OCVFA, we are proud to be a member of this great organization! Keep up the great work you are doing for our county. 👏 👏🥳🎊 👨‍🚒

🔥 Congratulations Thomas DeGroat🔥

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Firefighter Thomas DeGroat on successfully graduating from the Baltimore City Fire Academy! 🎓🚒

We’re incredibly proud to see him take the next step in his fire service journey by joining the ranks of the Baltimore City Fire Department as a career firefighter.

Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving others have been an inspiration to all of us. While we’ll miss seeing you around the firehouse, we couldn’t be happier to see your passion and skills recognized.

Congratulations again, Thomas — your Mechanicstown family is proud of you! 👏🔥

Please join us in wishing our Vice President Sara Atkinson a very happy birthday!! 🎉🎉

Congratulations Fire Commissioner / Fire Police Captain Ryan Arciero and his beautiful Bride Brittany. Welcome to the Fire Service Family! We wish you a happy and healthy future together ❤️

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Commissioner and Fire Police Captain Ryan Arciero!!

We are out at The Home Depot Store 1242 on Route 211E in the Town of Wallkill NY for Home Depot Safety Day! Stop by and check out agencies here. We are here till 2pm today.

Spent the morning with our brothers and sisters from New Windsor Fire Department practicing our skills training together with some live fire evolutions. Always enjoy working with other departments learning from each other.