Just before 7:00am on Friday morning, Croton Falls Fire Car 2072, Engine 149, and Utility 48 responded to a working house fire in Somers. Due to advanced fire conditions on all floors, the structure deteriorated rapidly leading to a defensive operation. Engine 149 and Utility 48 operated hose lines on the Charlie and Delta sides of the structure while Car 2072 assisted with fireground operations. ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 18:49 hours, Croton Falls Fire was dispatched to a reported barn fire on Titicus Road. While responding, Car 2071 transmitted a 10-75. Car 2073 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a 2.5 story barn converted into living space. Engine 148 arrived on scene and made entry through the front door while a second line was stretched to an exterior basement access. Engine 148 encountered a large hole ... (Full Story & Photos)
Working Fire on Titicus Road. Photo Courtesy of Katonah FD
Ridgefield House Fire - Photo Courtesy of Wilton FD
At 13:00 hours on Saturday, March 8th, Ladder 67 was requested to Ridgefield for a working house fire. Car 2074, Ladder 67, and Utility 48 responded on the assignment. Due to advanced fire conditions and a roof collapse, all operations transitioned to defensive. Ladder 67 and Utility 48 combined for a crew of 10. Units operated for over an hour before returning in service.
Croton Falls Fire responded to 64 alarms during the month of February, including 13 motor vehicle accidents, 5 structure fires, 2 mutual aid requests, 3 motor vehicle fires, 1 reported extrications, 4 inside investigations, and 1 rescue.
**Highlights of the Month**
February 1st - Unknown Type Fire on Stoneleigh Ave February 3rd - Car Fire on Yerkes Road February 4th - MVA with Extrication on June ... (Full Story & Photos)
Car Fire on Lakeside Drive
South Salem House Fire - Photo Courtesy of South Salem FD
At 16:21 hours on Friday, February 21st, Car 2072 and Engine 149 responded to South Salem for a Chimney Fire with extension to the roof. Car 2072 with Engine 149 were assigned to the roof and began vertical ventilation and overhaul of the roof shingles. While operating, a hose line was stretched to the roof to assist with extinguishing hot spots. While Car 2072 and Engine 149 operated, Engine 148 ... (Full Story & Photos)
