This past Friday, we took to the streets in the Annual OFD Firefighters Parade! This year 23 visiting Fire & EMS agencies took part in the bit warm but beautiful summers night march down Croton Ave & Main St. Included in this post is the list of trophy winners from the night.

This years Grand Marshal’s were Deputy Chief’s Donald Farrell (2003-2004) & Mauro Santucci (2005-2006). For many many years, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The new Engine 100 will be on display along with the rest of the Firematic Supply Company Paterson’s Team at the Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway First Responders Night! This will take place on Saturday, August 13th. Check the OCFS or Firematic Facebook Pages for more information. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday is the day, the Annual Ossining Firefighters Parade! Yes, we know it’s gonna be a bit hot and possibly a bit of rain, but we aren’t scared! As of now, the show goes on!

The parade route is the same as usual beginning at Roosevelt Square (Pleasantville Rd. & Croton Ave.). It then proceeds down Croton Ave, crossing over Route 9 and proceeding down Main St. to Secor Rd. Then over the train tracks ... (Full Story & Photos)

Minutes after 4pm, Westchester County Fire Control dispatched the OFD to a reported truck fire in close proximity to a structure on Campwoods Rd. First arriving Deputy Chief’s confirmed this was a working truck fire but not within close proximity to the building. Engine 97 first arriving would take the driveway and deployed an attack line to quickly knock down the flames. Units would return to service ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the last week in July, members of the apparatus committee for the new Engine 100 traveled to Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin to complete the Final Inspection of their new engine. This 2 day process is the time the committee along with the apparatus sales representative go over the rig with a "fine tooth comb" if you will making sure everything is to specification set forth by the ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Saturday, members participated in the Annual Ulster County Convention Parade being held in conjunction with the Marlboro Hose Company’s 125th Anniversary. The OFD marched off with Best Appearing Out of County, Farthest Distance Traveled, Best Engine, & Best Tower Ladder. We wish our friends from Marlboro all the best in their anniversary this year and a great job as hosts of your county’s ... (Full Story & Photos)

On this past very warm and humid Tuesday Evening, the OFD held Part 2 of low angle rescue training. The first part of this disciplined training was held last month going over packaging, equipment, tactics, etc. This month those reviewed skills were put to the test in the elements to see what actually might go right, wrong, and see in real time with “real patients” these skills come together. We were ... (Full Story & Photos)

The morning would start with a inside gas incident on Osage Dr. requiring the assistance of Con Ed Gas. This was pinpointed to be an issue with a gas stove. Shortly after 5pm, the OFD & Millwood FD were requested to the Maryknoll Complex for a stuck & occupied elevator. Responding units were advised that the occupants were able to exit the elevator. Units would continue in to verify the reported update. ... (Full Story & Photos)