The Purchase Fire Department responded to a total of 78 calls in April. So far in 2023, the Purchase Fire Department has responded to 235 calls of service. Below is a breakdown of Fire Department activity for the month of April.

Responses:

• (30) Mutual/Automatic Aid Requests Out of District
• (14) Motor Vehicle Accidents
• (14) Highway Incidents
• (10) Structural Related Fires
• (2) Aircraft ... (Full Story & Photos)

It has been a remarkable week for the Purchase Fire Department. Over the last 7 days we have responded to over 35 calls of service. Most of these alarms were Mutual Aid requests from neighboring Fire Departments. Mutual aid is a critical component of the fire service where we receive and give mutual aid to nearby Fire Departments. We participated in numerous multiple alarm events throughout the Lower ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Purchase Fire Department responded to a total of 51 calls in March. So far in 2023, the Purchase Fire Department has responded to 157 calls of service. Below is a breakdown of Fire Department activity for the month of March.

Responses:

• 10-75 (Working Fire) in Port Chester
• Motor Vehicle Fire on Interstate 684
• (11) Auto/Mutual Aid Requests to our neighboring departments
• (10) Motor Vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier today, Purchase firefighters placed our newly adopted Passport Accountability System from IMS Alliance into service. Accountability is a top priority on the fireground as it allows Incident Commanders to know who is assigned to an incident, where firefighters are operating as well as their assigned task at the incident. This system is replacing our traditional tag system and will allow for ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, Purchase firefighters took advantage of the nice weather to train on pump and aerial ladder pipe operations. Our firefighters are constantly training and honing their skills to provide the best possible service to the residents that we serve. Interested in joining or are you a firefighter in the area? Fill out an applicant interest form on our website at Purchasefd.com for more information.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 18:03 hours, the Purchase & West Harrison Fire Departments were dispatched to a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 684 from Interstate 287. Car 2411 arrived on-scene and confirmed a working car fire and indicated access for responding units. The vehicle, a Honda Accord, was located in the right lane with the operator safely outside the vehicle. The crew from Engine 241 stretched an 1 ¾ hose line ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 12:19 PM, the Purchase Fire Department along with Harrison EMS were dispatched to Westchester Ave & Kenilworth Rd for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle accident on the eastbound side of Westchester Ave that required extrication. An additional Rescue Company & ambulance were requested from Port Chester to the scene. Units ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 10:24 hours, the Purchase Fire Department along with Port Chester Rescue 40 & Harrison EMS were dispatched to Interstate 287 WB in the area of Interstate 684 for a truck on top of a vehicle with extrication. Units arrived on-scene to find a tractor trailer that came off Interstate 684 and landed below on Interstate 287 striking a van on the roadway. Firefighters worked alongside each other to extricate ... (Full Story & Photos)