Shortly after 1am this past Saturday morning, the OFD was requested to Dale Avenue for the MVA with a vehicle into a telephone pole. The Fire Department was originally requested to the scene for fluid spill mitigation from the accident. Upon the arrival of Chief Rinaldi, it was found that the vehicle indeed drove into a pole and was also wedged up against the front retaining wall of a residence. Extrication ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Saturday, Ladder 41 would make the trip over the Hudson to Nyack (Rockland County) for a coverage detail. The members of Nyack FD and other area departments were attending the Annual “Red Bandanna Game” in memory of a young fallen hero, on this year’s 25th Anniversary of one of the worst days in our history.

Many have heard the story, and at the same time many have not. Septemer 11th, 2001 ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we shared last week, one of our members had recently completed his IFO (Interior Firefighting Operations) section of the New York State Firefighter 1 Curriculum. This past weekend, he completed the last part which is Firefighter Survival. This section concentrates on self-rescue for the member. From being able to react when signs of deteriorating conditions present themselves and how to quickly ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday evening, just before 7PM, the OFD was dispatched to Route 9A in the area of Route 134 for a motor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle rollover into the woods. The sole occupant, the operator, self-extricated and refused further medical attention. Fire Department personnel remained on scene while awaiting vehicle removal by a local tow company.

While operating on 9A, a second call ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday morning, members spent the morning reviewing and training on Low Angle Rope Rescue with Signal 73 Fire Training LLC. The use of ropes, knots, and the hardware associated with this discipline is most definetly a perishable skill. The need for this training is crucial for those high risk/low frequency scenarios we may encounter on an incident.

The morning started out with basic knots review ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the support of the community this past November, the OFD & the Village is now able to offer LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) to our members. Again, this would not have been possible without the support at the poles by all of YOU (our Village of Ossining Taxpayers). This process has been a long, meticulous, and overwhelming one for many of the members that have dedicated countless hours ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, the OFD had the privilege to partake in the send off of a true Ossining humanitarian. Retired Chief of Police Joseph Burton was brought to his final resting place and would take his final ride through the streets of the village he dedicated almost 50 years protecting & serving.

Some might have never had the privilege of meeting or knowing Chief Burton, or to many “Coach Burton”. From ... (Full Story & Photos)

Next Monday, take part in the Recognizing Donate Life Month Blood Drive at the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

This is held in conjunction with Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg.

Make your appointments via the email address on the attached flyer.... (Full Story & Photos)