PCBES: The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services is dedicated to provide prompt and efficient emergency assistance to residents and visitors of Putnam County.
The Bureau maintains a county-wide communications organization and is responsible for the operations & maintenance of the Enhanced 911 system. The Bureau Emergency Management directorate plans for response, remediation / mitigation and recovery from natural and manmade disasters including those resulting from biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical and explosive causes.
The Bureau manages and administrates a program of quality training for Fire and EMS agencies in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, manages an advanced life support system, maintains a stockpile of emergency Supplies and Equipment as may be required and oversees a variety of special response teams – who are prepared and equip to respond to any situation of event.
- Click here to see the latest Trainings that are offered
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New Training Courses
(Updated ERG Book to be expected 2015-2016)
2012 Emergency Response Guide Book
Latest News
Other News
- NY EXC Law 837-0: NY Code- Section 837-0: “Search for an arson conviction records of volunteer firefighter applicants”
- Volunteer Fire Companies will soon be required to Screen Applicants for Prior Sex Offenses
- BES Memo for Legislation signed by Governor Cuomo regarding volunteer fire departments to conduct checks for sex offendes status
- Sunday Announcements: April 12th, 2015
- CDC Enterovirus D68 information
- 911 Flyer
- The Blue Light: Nov/Dec 2014, Volume 29 Issue 6
