The Purchase Fire Department responded to a total of 70 incidents during the month of February.

It was another busy winter month, as persistent cold temperatures and a late-season blizzard impacted the region. Purchase firefighters handled numerous weather-related emergencies, including water issues caused by frozen pipes, along with over a dozen vehicle accidents throughout the month.

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On Monday, February 16th, 2026, at 5:10 PM, the Purchase Fire Department was dispatched as a F.A.S.T (Firefighter Assist & Search Team) to the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department for a 10-75 (Working Fire) on Lester Ave. Purchase Car 2412 and Engine 241 took in the assignment.

Upon arrival, Purchase units were reassigned for firefighting duty and operated on the 2nd floor, conducting a primary ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday afternoon, the Purchase Fire Department, Port Chester Fire Department (Rescue 40), and Harrison EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving extrication. First arriving units from the Harrison Police Department confirmed a vehicle had left the roadway, traveled into the woods, and rolled over down a ravine, coming to rest on its side with two parties trapped inside.

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The Purchase Fire Department responded to a total of 67 incidents during the month of January. It was a busy start to the year, with colder-than-normal temperatures and Winter Storm Fern impacting the tri-state area, resulting in numerous weather-related responses, including motor vehicle accidents, water conditions from frozen pipes, and alarm activations.

Our firefighters completed extensive training ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past year was another exceptionally busy one for the Purchase Fire Department. While emergency call volume is often highlighted in annual reports, it represents only a portion of the time, effort, and dedication our volunteer members contribute in service to the community.

Over the course of the year, the department responded to a total of 727 alarms, including (13) 10-75’s (Working Structure ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1448 hours this past Sunday, Purchase and Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to the Hutchinson River Parkway in the area of North Street for a motor vehicle fire. Upon arrival, the incident was located in the Purchase Fire District on the 15A ramp to Westchester Avenue. Engine 241 deployed a hand line to extinguish the fire while additional engines established a nursing operation to supply ... (Full Story & Photos)

In October, the Purchase Fire Department responded to 77 calls, bringing our total for the year to 603 responses.

Some notable incidents included:
2 10-75 structure fires
6 structure-related fire responses
2 motor vehicle accidents with extrication
18 automatic/mutual aid responses to neighboring departments

Training highlights included a "live burn" exercise with neighboring departments, as well ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Purchase Fire Department responded to 67 calls during the month of September.

Notable responses included:
• 4 structure-related fire responses (STRU’s)
• 15 motor vehicle accidents
• 2 motor vehicle accidents with extrication (PIN’s)
• 12 highway responses
• 2 engine company relocations to neighboring departments
• 15 automatic/mutual aid responses

Training highlights this month included:
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