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)

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)

Late Friday, into early Saturday morning, KFD volunteers were dispatched to a brush fire on Cantitoe Street. A downed power line, combined with dry conditions, resulted in a roughly 20X20 brush fire in a shallow valley on Cantitoe Street. Engine 117, Tanker 6, Utility 8 and Cars 2211, 2212, and 2213 responded. Bedford HIlls FD Car 2034, Mini Attack 9 and Tanker 5 were also called to the scene to assist. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sunday night, November 3 at about 8 PM, Katonah Fire Department was dispatched mutual aid to Mount Kisco for a structure fire on Ascot Circle. Initially, KFD was to relocate an engine to the Mount Kisco Green Street fire house. However, en-route, a second alarm was dispatched and Engine 116 headed directly to the scene with its crew. KFD personnel assisted with roof ventilation and overhauling. Katonah ... (Full Story & Photos)

KFD Volunteers, along with some participants from Bedford Hills Fire Department and Millwood Fire Department, took part in a Saturday live fire evolution run by Flash Fire Industries, a Monroe, Connecticut-based fire training company that brings live fire training trailers to area fire departments. A morning PowerPoint presentation gave an overview of back drafts and roll overs, two very dangerous ... (Full Story & Photos)