About P.C.B.E.S
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.
Weekly Announcements
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS 2/10/19
The PC Chiefs Association will meet at the Putnam Lake Fire Dept. on February 20th beginning at 8:00PM
The FAB will meet on February 25th beginning at 7:00PM (note date change due to the holiday on February 18)
The Fire Investigation Team Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 26th at the TOPS Building beginning at 7:00PM
TRAINING
There will be an Incident Safety Officer Class beginning on February 13th beginning at 7:00 PM at the Fire Training Center
Hazmat Tech Training will be held at the TOPS Building on Wednesday, February 20th and Thursday, February 21st beginning at 6:30PM
There will be a BEFO/SCBA class starting on February 21st at 6:30 PM at the Fire Training Center. Please forward applications to the Bureau ASAP
There will be an EMT-Basic Refresher Course beginning on 2/26 at 7:00PM at the TOPS Building
There will be a CME on Immunology and Toxicology at Garrison VAC on February 27th beginning at 7:00 PM