… the nearby brush to ensure any additional embers posed no threat. While fire crews went to work, the Westchester County Police assisted at the scene, closing down Furnace Dock Road between Croton Avenue and Gilman Lane. The scene was cleared before …
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What it takes
… have fire departments that are as large as Gloversville, citing Johnstown, which has four and Beacon, in Westchester County, which has three. King said no other department in the city has the same kind of minimum staff language in their contract as …
Fire destroys building at yeshiva
Firefighters spent hours battling a blaze that destroyed a school building at a yeshiva in New Castle on Friday night Fire destroys building at New Castle yeshiva Firefighters spent hours battling a blaze that destroyed a school building at a yeshiva in New Castle on Friday night Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://lohud.us/2m98dkM Firefighters from several Westchester County departments battle a 3-alarm fire that destroyed a school building on the grounds of the Yeshiva Complex in the town of New Castle Feb. 17, 2017. Frank Becerra Jr./Lohud.
Long Beach firefighters’ union withdraws lawsuit against city
… cut the number of professional firefighters in its department and the Village of Port Chester, in Westchester County, eliminated them altogether. Now, after two years of litigation over various aspects of the restructuring, Local 287 agreed to …
Multiple Agencies Battle Three-Alarm New Rochelle House Fire
Multiple fire crews from several Westchester County agencies battled a massive blaze in New Rochelle on Thursday that was finally knocked down just before 10 p.m. At approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday night, crews responded to an Elm Street home, where flames could be seen tearing through the roof and windows of the property. As of 8 p.m., fire and smoke still engulfed the area, and the flames had not been knocked down.
Crews In Westchester Still Searching For Flare-Up Following Four-Alarm Fire
… have been asked to avoid the area during the afternoon commute home. Both the Board of Education and Westchester County Bee Line have been notified of the closures. Fire and police crews remain at the scene working on “hot spots.” The condition of …
Westchester Roadway Remains Closed Following Four-Alarm Fire
… have been asked to avoid the area during the afternoon commute home. Both the Board of Education and Westchester County Bee Line have been notified of the closures. According to Yonkers officials, there was heavy fire on three floors upon arrival. …
Yonkers Roadways Closed Following Four-Alarm Fire At Artists’ Building
… have been asked to avoid the area during the afternoon commute home. Both the Board of Education and Westchester County Bee Line have been notified of the closures. Companies remained on scene early on Monday morning putting out pockets of fire and …
Pelhamville Citizens Petitioned to Establish a Fire District In Early 1893
… to be known as the Pelhamville fire department.” The petition, presented to the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County, was signed by a host of the most notable residents of Pelhamville and Pelham Heights including Congressman Benjamin L. …
New Public Safety Position Expected to Be Official Wednesday – Corcoran Steps Up from Rye PD
… is some cooperation with adjacent towns in the area of garbage collection, and Rye City contracts with Westchester County for any number of shared services. And while Rye is of course covered by Rye PD, you will also see County Police (Playland …
Six of Pelham’s Earliest Firefighters Marched in the 36th Annual Fire Inspection Parade in 1930
… Fire Commissioners, Village Mayors, the Town Clerk, various fire officials, and a former president of the Westchester County Firemen’s Association. After the brief inspection, the procession marched back to fire headquarters for refreshments and a …
New Rochelle Firefighters Battle Blazing Boats On New Year’s Day
… itional fire damage. Marine Units from the New Rochelle Police Department, New Rochelle Harbor Master and Westchester County Police Department assisted at the scene. Firefighters had the flames knocked down
Three Remain Hospitalized Following Christmas Day Shooting In Westchester
… second-degree murder charge in Mount Vernon City Court on Monday and is being held without bail at the Westchester County Jail. The Bronx native is due back in court on Friday, the same day his victim will reportedly be laid to rest. “The recent …