Milan Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

02/02/2026

Dinner is almost ready. Serving 4pm to 8pm tonight. Pork loin, mash potatoes,corn, gravy, apple sauce and onions.

02/02/2026

Let us cook your dinner tomorrow night. Serving from 4pm to 8pm

Our next Support Squad Dinner coming up February 2nd from 4pm to 8pm.

01/29/2026

Our next Support Squad Dinner coming up February 2nd from 4pm to 8pm.

01/24/2026

State of Emergency with Travel Ban will be in effect from 5am Sunday 1/25 until 5pm Monday 1/26. Dutchess County is under a Winter Storm Warning with a forecast that is calling for 12" to 24" of snow Sunday and Monday. To keep everyone safe and help our highway crews clear the roads, County Executive Sue Serino has declared a State of Emergency which includes a Travel Ban on all roadways in Dutchess County that will be in effect from 5 a.m. Sunday through 5 p.m. Monday. Read the full news release with all the specifics here: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Executive/Dutchess-County-Brases-Winter-Storm-January-2026.htm

Other important storm updates:

• Dutchess County Public Transit service will be cancelled on Sunday and Monday.

• Dutchess County Parks will be closed Sunday and Monday, as Parks employees will be assisting with snow removal operations.

• Dutchess County Government offices, including Office for the Aging Friendship Centers will be closed Monday, Jan. 26th.

As the storm develops, we'll share additional updates on our website at DutchessNY.gov/StormUpdates and follow Dutchess County Government here on Facebook.

01/17/2026

The large Chicken Sign that has been on Route 199 in Milan for over 70 years is moving to a new restaurant. Michael Lueck the owner of Charlie O's Restaurant in Red Hook has acquired it for the Diner that he will be opening soon. Once the sign is refurbished, it will be installed on the roof of Raena's Roadside Diner on Route 9G in Germantown.

The sign dates back to at least the 1950's when the Taconic State Parkway ended at Route 199 and the sign advertised a restaurant. In the 1980's the sign promoted Norma's Country Store.

The Milan Volunteer Fire Department has acquired the property to build a new consolidated fire station to replace two older stations. Milan VFD is working with an Engineer to plan the project, and is applying for grants to fund the project. The Department members are glad that the sign is staying in the local area.

01/10/2026

We closed out 2025 with 350 alarms. These alarms receive were medical emergency, car accidents, carbon monoxide, Fire alarms, tree and wires down, brush fire and house fires. We have also responded into neighboring areas to provide support. So far in 10 days into 2026 we have responded to 9 alarms. How about a New Year resolution and stop by any Firehouse on Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm and see how you can help out our community. We have a spot for everyone from interior Firefighter, exterior Firefighter, Driver, Fire Police, support Squad and EMT.

01/05/2026

Stop on down and grab your hot meal tonight from 4pm to 8pm. Firehouse smells delicious.

Next Support Squad Dinner coming up January 5th.

12/31/2025

Next Support Squad Dinner coming up January 5th.

12/20/2025

Follow along with our parade!!!!

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12/20/2025

Milan Firefighter/EMT Melanie VanBuskirk is currently deployed overseas in Kuwait. While overseas she encountered a fellow soldier having a seizure and her EMT training kicked in aided this individual. Because of her training she received state side Melanie was able to take control of the scene and provide care to the soldier. Great job Melanie VanBuskirk you make us proud.

12/19/2025

Reminder tomorrow night.

We are back for the 6th year! The Milan Fire Department will be parading through the district this Saturday 12/20! We will kick off immediately following the tree lighting at the Milan Town Hall at 5pm.

🎅🏻New for 2025!🎄If the parade does not pass your house, the support squad will have hot chocolate at our 1st ever Parking Lot Parade Party! Join us beginning at 5:45pm in the Parking Lot at Station 1 (1575 Jackson Corners Rd). With two chances to see the parade, it could be a great time!