This week, the Purchase Fire Department hosted an evening drill with members from some of our mutual aid departments. (Sleepy Hollow FD and West Harrison FD)

Mutual aid drills are a great opportunity to build the relationship with the members you will work alongside in the future and also serves as an experience to learn of the similarities and differences in the equipment and gear that are carried ... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier this morning, the Purchase Fire Department along with Port Chester Rescue 40 were dispatched to a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 287 in the area of 684. Units arrived on-scene to find the tractor of the trailer & multiple vehicles burning on the car carrier, an additional engine was requested to the scene. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries.

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Earlier today, the Purchase Fire Department laid to rest one of our own, Ex-Captain Cosmo Policriti. Cosmo served the Fire Department proudly for 50 years and held numerous titles during his lifetime.

He will be remembered most for his love and dedication of cooking for the members. You could always count on Cosmo being there early on a Wednesday to start cooking his famous chili for the members. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier today, the Purchase Fire Department responded automatic aid to Port Chester for a truck that rolled over on Interstate 287. The operator was able to exit the vehicle prior to FD arrival and units secured the vehicle.

So far for the month of October, the Purchase Fire Department has responded to over 30 calls of service including 13 motor vehicle accidents with 5 resulting in a rollover type ... (Full Story & Photos)

Overview:

The Purchase Fire Department Live-In/Bunk-In program was organized in 2008 and has been a great asset to the department. This program provides an increased level of staffing of firefighters in quarters 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This in turn decreases the response time to fires and emergencies. Our Live-In/Bunk-In program was the first in Westchester County and continues to raise future ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Purchase Fire Department responded to a total of 61 calls for the month of July. Year to date, the Purchase Fire Department has responded to 450 calls of service. Below is a breakdown of Fire Department activity for the month of July.

Fire Responses:

(5) Structural Related Fires

(2) 10-75’s (Working Fire Assignment)

(1) Motor Vehicle Fire

Rescue Incidents:

(16) Motor Vehicle Accidents

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Over the last few days, Purchase firefighters attended a Paratech University training class in Georgetown, Delaware.

Firefighters received classroom and hands on training using heavy lifting, stabilization and building shoring techniques.

Firefighters rotated through various stations and ended with a final scenario using skills they learned throughout the week.

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On Monday, July 10th, 2022, at 15:34 hours the West Harrison & Purchase Fire Departments were dispatched to a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 287. Engine 241 arrived first due and began extinguishing the passenger vehicle. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the vehicle was overhauled. There were no injuries. Units went back into service just after 4 pm.

Photos: Chris Fire Bike... (Full Story & Photos)