Elmsford Fire Department

On Tuesday evening members of our department participated in a "Live Car Fire" drill. Much was accomplished during the burning of three vehicles, which were donated by Brookfield Resource Management, Corporation.   The advantages of Class A foam were demonstrated, as well … [Read more...]

At 1754 hours, Engine 137,  Ambulance 58B-1 and 58B-2 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident, with injuries, on Route 287 eastbound at Exit 4. Two patients were transported to Westchester Medical Center by the above ambulances. See photos below.   … [Read more...]

Members of our department participated in a multi-department drill with the volunteers from Fairview, Hartsdale and Greenville at the DES Burn Building, focusing on interior operations: search & rescue and handline operations.   Multiple evolutions were conducted.  Much … [Read more...]

At 2005 hours, Engine 137 & Ladder 55 were dispatched to Route 287 westbound at the exit ramp from the Sprain Brook Parkway for a fully involved motorcycle fire. Responding units quickly extinguished the fire using one Class A foam 2 inch hand line. See photo below. … [Read more...]

At 1059 hours, Engine 137 and Ambulance 58B2 were dispatched to a rollover MVA on Route 287 westbound at Route 87 interchange. Engine Company personnel provided scene safety, cleanup and assisted with patient care. 58B2 transported the injured to Westchester Medical Center. … [Read more...]

At 0528 hours, a full assignment was dispatched to 107 Fairview Park Drive for an activated commercial alarm. Responding units found a small fire in the warehouse section of that address.   Members forced entry and quickly extinguished the fire with a water can and a dry … [Read more...]

 At 1724 hours, Engine 237 was dispatched by 60-Control, to relocate to Dobbs Ferry Fire Headquarters to cover runs during a 2nd alarm apartment house fire at 381 Broadway, in that village. Engine 237 remained on standby until the fire was brought under control and the … [Read more...]

Members of the department participated in last night's Hawthorne Fire Dept 110th Anniversary Parade. See Ex-chief Dave Signor's photos below.   … [Read more...]

At 0959 hours, Engine 137 and Ambulances 58B1 & 58B2 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident (rollover involving a mini-bus) on the Saw Mill River Parkway southbound, south of Eastview. The above ambulances transported three patients to Westchester Medical Center with … [Read more...]

At 2034 hours, Engine 137 was dispatched to assist Greenburgh Police at the scene of a head-on motor vehicle accident on Route 9-A and Fieldcrest Drive. The injured motorists were transported to Westchester Medical Center by Greenburgh EMS. Fire Department members secured … [Read more...]

On June 27th, members of the department participated in a drill involving master streams: Tower Ladder bucket and Blitz Fire monitor operations. See photos below:     … [Read more...]

New member Mike Theile recently completed Firefighter I and all necessary associated training to become an Interior Firefighter, in addition to refreshing his EMT certification. A lot of class and hands-on work in a short time. Congratulations Mike!!!! Stay safe!!! … [Read more...]

Last night, members of our department participated in a Forcible Entry Drill with Lt. Mike Ciampo, FDNY, and Ass't Chief Gene Malone. At one station, Lt. Ciampo instructed on various types of "conventional" forcible entry, using the department's new Firehouse Innovations door … [Read more...]

At 0853 hours, Engine 137 and Ambulance 58B-2 were dispatched to the Saw Mill River Parkway southbound, south of Eastview, for a motor vehicle accident with serious injuries. One vehicle involved, off the roadway into a tree, with two injured occupants.  Both patients were … [Read more...]