Wednesday evening at about 1845, Katonah Fire Department volunteers were dispatched mutual aid for a barn fire behind The Farmer and The Fish restaurant in Purdys. Rescue 17, Tanker 6 and Cars 2211 and 2213 responded. The crews of Tanker 6 and Rescue 17 immediately went to work, assisting Croton Falls Fire Department and other mutual aid agencies with extinguishing the fire. Meanwhile, Tanker 6 ... (Full Story & Photos)
Katonah Fire Department volunteers were dispatched around 8 PM Saturday evening to a one vehicle accident on Route 35 near Mount Holly Road. A car had gone off Route 35 and ended up down an embankment across from Mount Holly Road. The occupant had to be extricated from the vehicle. Cars 2211, 2212, and 2213, along with Rescue17, Engine115, Ladder 39, and Utility 8 responded. Firefighters had to set ... (Full Story & Photos)
Late Friday night, Katonah Fire Department Volunteers were dispatched to a reported chimney fire at a residence on Glenridge Drive. Cars 2213, 2212, along with Engines 116, 115 and Ladder 39 responded. Ladder 39 quickly set up so firefighters could get to the roof and check the chimney, while other crews checked the interior of the house for extension. While a smoke condition was found in the house, ... (Full Story & Photos)
We were delightfully surprised to get an e-mail regarding one of our 1966 American LaFrance pumpers, which is currently being restored to its original condition by two individuals in Castle Pines, Colorado. KFD has a proud tradition of recycling our older, but still fully operational apparatus by selling engines we replace to departments that may not be able to afford new apparatus. Older KFD apparatus ... (Full Story & Photos)
Last night, the Katonah Fire Department welcomed NYSEG for our weekly drill. They brought props to help us better understand their work, the dangers of power lines, and how to handle wire-related calls. We appreciate NYSEG for taking the time to train with us in the cold weather!... (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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