We want to begin this post with one thing in mind and the most important aspect of this entire event, NO INJURIES OR LOSS OF LIFE. With what the first arriving units pulled up to and unfolded that night, with over 30 agencies operating and the amount of moving parts and not one injury.

Many might have been wondering why you’ve seen nothing from the Department pertaining to Friday nights fire yet? ... (Full Story & Photos)

Press Release

Incident: 87 Hawkes Ave (Parth Knolls Bldg #1)
4th Alarm+ Structure Fire

Date: Friday, August 7th, 2026

From the Office of the Chief Engineer... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight at Ossining High School from 6-9pm, come by and take part in National Night Out! This Police-Community oriented event brings all the best of our community together to promote unity and a chance for all to meet and interact with your 1st Responders.

Stop By, Say Hi, Meet Your Local Volunteers, Check Out Our Equipment….And, Maybe Learn How You Can Join The OFD!

*Here our pictures form last ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, the OFD hit the 500 call mark for 2026. It didn’t last long as additional alarms were received and we are now at 503 requests to date. This is a rise in calls in comparison to where the department was last year at this time.

Annually the department responds to approximately 650-700 incidents, ranging in various types of emergencies and requests. We are on pace to surpass that in 2026 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)