| From March 8th to the 14th, the OFD responded to 20 requests for service. As of today (March 19th) we have responded to 190 calls so far for 2026. We ran a few notable runs last week, an extinguished electrical fire, a multiple vehicle fire in the rear of Roosevelt School, & a Public Assist for yes….a Cat in a Tree.
During the early morning hours of March 10th, the OFD was dispatched to a reported boiler fire on Cedar Lane. When units arrived on scene, it was found that this was not in fact a boiler fire but an extinguished electrical fire. A power strip that became overloaded had started the fire. The quick thinking homeowner sprung into action after calling 911 and extinguished the bulk of the fire with their residential “green line”…the garden hose. Members ensured that all fire was extinguished and overhauled the area to ensure no extension had made its way further into the residence. Units would return to service before the morning rush.
Later on in the morning, we would be dispatched to a motor vehicle fire in the rear parking lot of Roosevelt School. First arriving Car 2334 (Chief Rinaldi), reported a fire in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and was extending to an adjacent vehicle. Additional resources were requested and a line was laid from the fire hydrant across Croton Avenue as both vehicles became heavily involved. 1 member suffered a arm/wrist injury during the call and was transported to a Phelps Memorial Hospital for evaluation. The member we thankfully discharged quickly with minor injuries. An additional 2 calls were handled during this call was in progress by other OFD units.
Lastly, on the evening of Thursday the 12th the Ossining Police requested the assistance of the OFD for a residents cat that had placed itself in distress. The feline had climbed a tree in Nelson park and was not returning home. The worried owners turned to the OPD & OFD to assist. Members attempted to rescue fluffy (not it’s name but it’s fitting) but wasn’t having any part of it. After playing for 45 minutes with members attempting to bring the cat safely down, it had determined they had enough and ran/jumped down on its own running onto the baseball field.
The OFD seems to be pretty busy in 2026 so far, luckily no major loss of life or property thankfully. As we break out of winter, remember that during your spring clean-up ensure that those smoke & carbon monoxide detectors are in working order. Also, check that they are not outdated, the sensors in them can begin to fail 5-7 years after purchase. Check the manufactured date on the underside and refer to manufacturers recommendations and advisements on its lifespan. |
