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Overturned SUV Leaves One Trapped JULY 19 - On Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6:22 AM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with extrication on Interstate 684 Southbound in the area of the Interstate 287 interchange. As the first arriving units approached the scene, about two miles north of Interstate 287, 60 Control advised that Westchester County Police had confirmed that one patient was trapped in the vehicle. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters Undertake Vigorous Pre-Incident Planning JULY 06 - On Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM, Purchase firefighters, alongside members of the Port Chester and West Harrison Fire Departments, seized a rare opportunity to simulate a greater alarm response to one of the largest occupied multiple dwellings in the Purchase Fire District. Commonly known as "The Big Haus" to the Purchase College community, this residential complex typically houses 400 underclassmen ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rollover With Entrapment on Interstate 287 APRIL 24 - On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 7:13 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with possible extrication on Interstate 287 Eastbound at milepost 8.5. Upon arrival, units observed one vehicle rolled over onto the driver's side with one patient entrapped. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle at four points with rescue struts while Harrison EMS personnel entered the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 238 Wet Down MARCH 30 - Our new Engine 238 was blessed, christened, and wet down thoroughly as members, guests, and dignitaries gathered at Purchase Fire Department headquarters today. The engine, a 2007 Seagrave, which was delivered in February, has been fully equipped and placed in service. Today was the official welcome of the new apparatus. Chief Joseph Brefere welcomed guests and thanked the Engine Committee for ... (Full Story & Photos)

A Pair of Port Chester Fires Put Tower Ladder 53 to Work MARCH 20 - On Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 10:28 PM, the Port Chester Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke coming from the roof of 27 North Main Street. Units on scene confirmed the initial report and requested that the assignment be filled with a mutual aid ladder and FASTeam. Car 2391 later requested an additional ladder to stand by. Tower Ladder 53 relocated and stood by at Port Chester Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

1:13 AM - TL53 Bucket lowering after members were ordered off the roof.

Electrical Fire Brings Business to Standstill FEBRUARY 25 - On Monday, February 25, 2008 at 5:04 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke in the building at 2975 Westchester Avenue. Responding units were notified by 60 Control of several reports of power loss and a stuck occupied elevator in the building. Car 2411, Engine 238 and Tower Ladder 53 observed smoke showing from the D Side of the structure upon arrival. Initial reports ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 238 Placed Into Service FEBRUARY 20 - On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, the Purchase Fire Department officially placed its new engine, a 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper, into service. Designated Engine 238 after its predecessor, the new rig made its inaugural run to a commercial alarm at Purchase College. Appropriately enough, units were directed to Room F238, the area of activation in the Residence Halls. While only a false alarm, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Evening Car Fire on the Interstate FEBRUARY 08 - On Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle fire on Interstate 287 Eastbound at Exit 9S-N. Upon arrival, members observed a late 90's model BMW 7-Series with the engine compartment fully involved. Engine 240 arrived first on scene and started to extinguish the fire. Rescue 30 and Engine 239 arrived shortly after and assisted with ... (Full Story & Photos)

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