At 1402 hours a full assignment was dispatched to 172 Saw Mill River Road (4 story wood frame multiple dwelling) for a water flow alarm, with accompanying 911 calls reporting a structure fire. Prior to arrival of the fire apparatus, PD units on the scene confirmed an apartment … [Read more...]
Downed power line with fire and gas leak @ North Evarts & Winthrop Avenues
At 1410 hours, a full assignment was dispatched to North Evarts & Winthrop Avenues for a downed power line, involving an active fire. Responding units secured the scene, stretched a handline and proceeded to standby for the arrival of Con Edison. Upon arrival, Con … [Read more...]
President & Life Member Angela Constantino, Elmsford Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary passes away
It is with deep regret that the Elmsford Fire Department announces the sudden passing of President & Life Member Angela Constantino of the Elmsford Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Angela was born on August 18, 1960, to the late Vito and Gloria (nee Deleonardis) Constantino … [Read more...]
Structure fire @ 26 South Lawn Ave.
At 0513 hours a full assignment was dispatched to 26 South Lawn Ave. for a reported structure fire. Responding units found an exterior fire in the rear of the address with some extension into the interior. The fire was quickly extinguished with one Class A foam line from … [Read more...]
MVA with entrapment (tree on an occupied vehicle) on Route 87 @ Route 287
At 1624 hours, Engine 137 and Ambulance 58B-1 were dispatched, with Tarrytown FD (dual response), to Route 87 northbound at the entrance to Route 287 eastbound for a tree on an occupied vehicle with entrapment. Responding units found the sole occupant of the vehicle heavily … [Read more...]
Carbon Monoxide Incident @ 99 Sears Ave.
At 0328 hours, Ambulance 58B-1 was dispatched to 99 Sears Ave. for an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, the responding chief's personal CO detector immediately went into alarm, indicating 382 Parts Per Million, Carbon Monoxide. He then requested Ambulance 58B-2, Engine 237 and … [Read more...]
Forklift fire @ 55 Hunter Lane
At 1951 hours, a full assignment was dispatched to 55 Hunter Lane for a 911 call reporting smoke coming from the structure (a large warehouse). Upon arrival, responding units found an extinguished forklift fire. The structure was ventilated and all units returned to … [Read more...]
18th Annual Lt. Andy Fredericks Memorial Seminar
The 18th Annual Lt. Andy Fredericks Memorial Seminar was held on Saturday, February 3rd, at the Westchester Marriott Hotel. Approximately 400 firefighters, some from as far away as Virginia, listened intently to FDNY Captain Ken Begbie and FDNY Firefighter Bob LaGrow, speak … [Read more...]
Structure fire at Westchester Recycling Services
At 0046 hours, a full assignment was dispatched to Westchester Recycling Services, 13 Hayes St, for a commercial fire alarm. While enroute to the scene, PD reported smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival, responding units found heavy smoke issuing from numerous parts … [Read more...]
Carbon Monoxide Incident @ 200 Knollwood Road, Extension
At 12:00 Noon, Ambulance 58B-1 was dispatched, to the call address, for a male experiencing dizziness and near lose of consciousness. Upon arrival, the responding members quickly determined that the patient, a furnace repairman, was suffering from Carbon Monoxide … [Read more...]
Small fire at Kentucky Fried Chicken
At 1756 hours, a full assignment was dispatched to Kentucky Fried Chicken, 350 Saw Mill River Road, for a possible fire on the exterior of the structure. Responding units found a small fire under the siding on an exterior wall at the above address. Personnel removed the … [Read more...]
MVA with extrication: Saw Mill River Road & Old Country Road
At 0713 hours, Engine 137 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident, with injuries, requiring extrication, at the call location. Patient was extricated by Engine Company personnel and turned over to Greenburgh EMS for treatment and transport to the hospital. … [Read more...]
Car Fire Drill @ Brookfield Resource Management
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...]
MVA with injuries: Route 287 eastbound at Exit 4
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...]
Multi-department drill
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...]
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