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Firefighters Take Advantage of Interdepartment Training APRIL 22 - On Sunday, April 14, and Monday, April 15, 2013 the Purchase Fire Department participated in two special training exercises. On Sunday, Tower Ladder 53 paired with Port Chester Fire Department's Engine 61 of the Mellor Engine & Hose Company where they trained on elevated master stream operations. Engine 61 hooked up to a hydrant and supplied a 5" hose line to the aerial waterway of Tower Ladder ... (Full Story & Photos)

1st Lieutenant Nick Conte extinguishes contents of trash receptacle

Improper Disposal of Oily Rags Results in Spontaneous Combustion APRIL 15 - On Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6:20 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial alarm at 100 Manhattanville Road. Engine 238 and Tower Ladder 53 were met by security personnel upon arrival, who reported an odor of smoke on the first floor. The ensuing investigation led firefighters to an area under renovation, but inaccessible with keys provided by the premise. A moderate smoke condition ... (Full Story & Photos)

Purchase Fire Department's 75th Anniversary: A Member's Retrospective APRIL 04 - March 15, 2013 marked the 75th Anniversary of the Purchase Fire Department. To give some perspective, Franklin D. Roosevelt was President of United States, Prohibition had recently ended, and the country was still recovering from the Great Depression. As you can imagine, many changes have occurred since the founding of our department. Purchase College was still being built and there were many farms ... (Full Story & Photos)

Driver Extricated From Early Morning Wreck APRIL 03 - On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 3:36 AM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to the Hutchinson River Parkway at the split to Interstate 684 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and possible fire. Rescue 30 and Engine 240 responded promptly and were on scene within minutes. Engine 238 also responded, providing additional personnel. Arriving on scene, units were faced with a vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Motor Vehicle Fire Presents Unusual Hazard FEBRUARY 13 - On Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 3:12 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 287 westbound, in the area of Exit 9A. Upon arriving at mile marker 7.2, Car 2411 observed a well-involved four-door sedan on the right shoulder and redirected units to the appropriate point of access. The driver and passenger had safely exited the vehicle and reported no special ... (Full Story & Photos)

Flaring Operation Follows Emergency Propane Transfer JANUARY 09 - On Monday, January 7, 2013 at 4:53 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to an outside odor of gas at 12 Windsor Court. The homeowner, alerted by her son of the odor, called the fire department and notified her fuel delivery company. Engine 240 and Tower Ladder 53 crews investigated, detecting an odor of propane in the area of a 1,000 gallon underground tank. Members conducted air monitoring ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fiery Crash Lights Up Dark Road NOVEMBER 02 - On Friday, November 2, 2012 at 12:10 AM, the Purchase and West Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident requiring extrication with fire on Anderson Hill Road in the area of Century Country Club. Engine 240 and Rescue 30 responded immediately. As Rescue 30 approached the scene, in the area of Manhattanville College's northwest gate, flames were seen from the vehicle's ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Detection Leads to Early Action Against Attic Fire JUNE 19 - On Friday, June 8, 2012 at 1:59 AM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to an inside smoke investigation at 16 New Street, a two-family home occupied by Commissioner and Ex-Chief Robert Makowski. Ex-Chief Makowski was alerted by the second floor occupants and called the fire department after confirming the odor and subsequent smoke detector activation. As Engine 240 arrived on scene, the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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