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Second MCI of Week Strikes Interchange AUGUST 30 - On Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 1:51 PM, the Purchase and West Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 684 northbound just south of Exit 2. As Cars 2411, 2501, and 2412 signed on, 60 Control reported that Westchester County Police was on scene confirming the location as the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound at the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Multiple Casualty Incident on Interstate 287 AUGUST 28 - On Monday, August 23, 2010 at 7:01 AM, the Purchase and West Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident rollover on Interstate 287 westbound in the area of Exit 8. While units were responding, 60 Control advised that they were receiving multiple calls reporting several people trapped in the vehicle. Cars 2501 and 2411 arrived first on scene to observe a work van that ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wrong Way Driver Suffers Severe Trauma AUGUST 02 - On Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 7:42 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Interstate 287 westbound in the area of Exit 9N-S. While Engine 240 and Rescue 30 were responding, a second accident with possible extrication was reported at the intersection of Westchester Avenue westbound and Kenilworth Road. Car 2412 advised units to respond to the second ... (Full Story & Photos)

Broken Water Pipe Suppresses Basement Fire AUGUST 01 - On Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:51 AM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a possible basement fire at 2 Westview in the Springs development. Engine 238 arrived within minutes to find smoke pouring from the house and all occupants waiting outside with Harrison Police. Engine 238 requested a working fire assignment, bringing additional units including a FASTeam from the Town of Mamaroneck, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Faulty Wiring Sparks Fire Above Pro Shop JUNE 30 - On Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 7:17 AM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched with West Harrison to a possible structure fire at the Pro Shop at Brae Burn Country Club. With smoke showing upon the arrival of Car 2411, a working fire assignment was transmitted. As additional units arrived, it became clear that access to the building would be complicated by extensive renovations on the grounds. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Courtesy of Steve Mancini, West Harrison FD

Residential Sprinkler System Snuffs Out Basement Fire JUNE 21 - On Friday, June 18, 2010 at 1:35 AM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched to a residential alarm at 7 Woods End. A minute later, as the crew of Engine 240 was boarding the rig, 60 Control made an additional dispatch reporting a possible structure fire. As Engine 240 and Tower Ladder 53 were responding, the alarm assignment was upgraded to a working fire after 60 Control stated that they received ... (Full Story & Photos)

Purchase Fire Department's Annual Memorial Day Service MAY 27 - The Purchase Fire Department held their 2010 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Even though it was 93 degrees and humid, the event was well attended by active members of the United States Marine Corps, all of whom served multiple tours in Iraq, as well as Veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The Purchase Boy Scout Troop No. 1 and the Cub Scouts also attended and lowered the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Courtesy of Tony Sanchez, West Harrison FD

Rollover on Ramp of Major Interchange MARCH 06 - On Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:40 AM, the Purchase and West Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 684 southbound in the area of the split to the Hutchinson River Parkway. The initial report was that the vehicle possibly went airborne and rolled over. While units were responding, Purchase was dispatched to a second MVA in the district on the Hutchinson ... (Full Story & Photos)

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