Students ran with hoses, hoisted sledgehammers, shimmied through small spaces while wearing air packs the size of backpacks—it was a test of strength and a cardio challenge that had real-life urgency. That was one of the points of Trial by Fire—a fitness unit created and hosted by members of the four firehouses that serve the District: Vista, South Salem, Goldens Bridge and Katonah Fire Departments.

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At approximately 6:00 AM, the Katonah Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a rollover on the southbound side of I-684 at Exit 6. Upon arrival, Car 2213 confirmed a rollover with one patient ejected from the vehicle and reported no entrapment. Rescue 10 from the Bedford Hills Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene to assist in patient care. All responding units ... (Full Story & Photos)

At abut 9 AM Monday, Katonah Fire Department volunteers were dispatched to a reported truck fire on the Exit 6 off ramp, Engine 116 and Tanker 6 responded, along with Car 2212. Rescue 17, having just cleared from getting someone out of a stuck elevator at the Katonah Metro North train station, also responded. The construction debris in the dump truck had ignited, and the driver had pulled to the side ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Monday, Katonah and Croton Falls firefighters trained on essential skills including ladder operations, search and rescue, forcible entry, and vertical ventilation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This weekend, KFD members participated in a multi-agency training led by Signal 73 and hosted by the Bedford Hills Fire Department. The three-day course focused on Advanced Vehicle Extrication.
It was a pleasure working alongside various departments, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make this training possible.... (Full Story & Photos)