This week we take a moment and thank our fellow 1st Responders in Emergency Medical Services. These dedicated individuals deserve the utmost recognition in what they do everyday. From their knowledge in medically treating a patient, to having the patience and empathy to care for a total stranger in their toughest moments. We thank you for being a part of EMS and being there for our community.

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Saturday morning (5/17/25), some of the newly elected company officers attended a new officer orientation. Put together by our Training Division, this morning of lecture & discussion went in depth on their responsibilities and expectations by the Chiefs Office & Department. The role of a Company Officer takes on much more than meets the eye, from tactical decision making to handling personnel related ... (Full Story & Photos)

Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the State Education Department have become aware of a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Trend” or “Chromebook Challenge” that encourages students to insert lead or metal items like paperclips, pushpins, aluminum foil and mechanical pencils into the USB port of their Chromebook forcing an electrical short circuit. This recent trend is from ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week is National Police Week, a time to offer honor, remembrance, and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. It is also a time to reflect on the daily what law enforcement officers stand for and the potential danger thier lives can be placed in within seconds. To all those Brothers & Sisters that have sworn to protect & serve with respect, courtesy, dedication, courage, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Saturday, members of the OFD, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, the Millwood Fire Department, & the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department all came together for a day of lectures. Programs were delivered (1 morning/1 afternoon) on two different topics pertaining to our future & operational tactics.

Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio presented his program “Bridging the Gap”, Preserving Tradition ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the current OFD Probie Class continue to progress. Last night the topic was forcible entry. Students were introduced to the use of “The Irons” & the Hydra-Ram by taking the door on our Firehouse Innovations LI, Inc. forcible entry door prop. The importance of this class is invaluable. The skills that we teach these newer members prepares them for the Firefighter 1 curriculum certifying ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly before 11:30 yesterday morning (5/7/25), the OFD FASTeam was requested to Croton-on-Hudson for a reported car fire in a garage on Newton Ct. While enroute, Car’s 2332 & 2334 (Chief’s Martinez & Rinaldi), & Utility 51 would monitor radio traffic from on scene units confirming the structure fire with heavy fire showing from the Bravo side. This incident quickly jumped to a 2nd Alarm bringing ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 11:30pm last night, the OFD was requested to the area of Lafayette Ave for a Motor Vehicle Accident with a rolled over vehicle. Units arrived on scene to find a Toyota SUV on its side, the operator of the vehicle fled the scene prior to services arrival. Members deployed Rescue Jacks & Cribbing from Engine 96 to stabilize the vehicle.

Units returned to service shortly before 12:30am.... (Full Story & Photos)