On January 5th, 2022, around 5:30 AM, freezing rain began to impact the tri-state area. This made for a treacherous drive for morning commuters. Between the hours of 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Purchase Firefighters were dispatched to our 3 major highways for several motor vehicle accidents. Among them included an accident with extrication on Interstate 684, and a home heating fuel truck that rolled over ... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you know the Purchase Fire Department covers over 20 miles of highway?

The two Interstates (I-287 and I-684) and one Parkway (Hutchinson River) make up a large portion of the calls that we responded to on a daily basis. Due to challenging access points, automatic aid is set up with our neighboring departments for these highways to ensure a quick response. In 2021, we operated out on the highway ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Purchase Fire Department responded seamlessly to 723 calls for service throughout our district and within our automatic/mutual aid areas in 2021. The past year proved to be one of our busiest years in our 83-year history. Amid a global pandemic, severe storms including Tropical Storm IDA which severely devastated our area our membership stepped up to the challenges faced. The past year was filled ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday October 23rd, at 21:05 hours, Purchase firefighters responded to a structure in Harrison on Sterling Road. The fire was located in the attic of a private dwelling. Our members assisted Harrison FD with extinguishment and overhaul.

Photo Credit: Mamaroneck Fire Wire... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, Purchase firefighters operated at a motor vehicle accident rollover on Anderson Hill Road. The operator was transported by Harrison EMS to a local hospital.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, October 8, 2021, at 01:16 AM, the Purchase & West Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer fire on Interstate 684. Units arrived to find the tractor section of the truck fully involved on the right shoulder. Armonk Tanker 9 was special called to the scene to assist with extinguishment efforts. The fire was extinguished and brought under control in approximately ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at 10:32 PM, the Purchase Fire Department along with Harrison EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the area of Lincoln Ave. As the initial units were arriving on-scene, 60 Control updated of multiple people trapped and ejected from a motor vehicle.

Engine 241 arrived first and observed a Jeep well off the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, At 1:50 P.M. the Purchase Fire Department responded automatic aid with the West Harrison Fire Department for a vehicle into a tree. Units assisted with stabilization & extrication of the trapped operator.

Units On-Scene: Car 2502, 2411, Engine 241, Engine 265, Rescue 30. Harrison EMS & PD.

Later in the day, at 4:58 PM the Purchase Fire Department responded to a male pinned underneath ... (Full Story & Photos)