12/17/2024: CROSS RIVER RD/N SALEM RD KATONAH: alias RT35/N SALEM RD KATONAH, Cross: CROSS RIVER RD, Type:MVA, INJURIES, Time out: 08:05:29 Area: KATNH,Alarm lev: 0
The Katonah Chamber of Commerce and KFD teamed up to open the 2024 Holiday Season with the annual Peppermint Parade, featuring, of course, Santa. Riding in a sled and escorted by a parade of classic cars, along with Cars 2211, 2212, Engine 115, Rescue 17, and our 1928 antique American LaFrance, Mary Anne, Santa greeted hundreds of people lining the sidewalks of Katonah Avenue.... (Full Story & Photos)
Town of Bedford and Ex Chief Dean W. Pappas, December 04
At Monday night's Bedford Town Board meeting, the "I Am a Volunteer! Bedford's First Responders" video was officially launched. The video incorporates interviews with various members of Bedford's Volunteer Fire and EMS organizations. The news flash on the Town of Bedford's Website reads:
To raise awareness and help recruit volunteers, the Town of Bedford is proud to introduce its new video: I am ... (Full Story & Photos)
First Responders featured in the Town of Bedford's First Responder Video were at the 12/3 Town Board meeting to witness the video's launch. KFD members pictured include Second Assistant Chief John Cohen, First Assistant Chief John Whalen and Ex Chief James Arena III.
KFD volunteers were dispatched around 7:30 AM Thursday, November 21 to a two-car collision on Jay Street near Mustato Road and the Harvey School Ice Rink entrance. Engine 115 and Utility 8 responded with Cars 2211 and 2213. Upon arrival, Engine 115's crew went to work with portable cutters and spreaders. They removed the driver's side door of one of the cars and safely extricated the driver who was ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Saturday night, November 16, Katonah Fire Department held its annual inspection and dinner, an event to culminate our 150th anniversary commemoration. Visiting dignitaries and fire, police and EMS agencies were able to inspect Katonah‘s firehouse, apparatus, and personnel. Following the inspection at the fire house, everyone went to the Mount Kisco Country Club where the annual dinner with recognition ... (Full Story & Photos)
2024 Firefighter of the Year, Lieutenant Christopher Langworth.
New York State has issued a statewide ban on outdoor fires through November 30, 2024.
Due to persistent dry weather, and frequent windy conditions, the Fire Chiefs of the three fire departments in town urge Bedford residents to avoid any activities that could inadvertently ignite nearby dry leaves, brush, or grasses, including:
--Using fire pits or outdoor wood-burning fireplaces --Burning brush ... (Full Story & Photos)
As part of our continuing efforts to recruit new members, please enjoy a new recruitment video made by Katonah Firefighter Juan Becerra as part of his high school internship with KFD.
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