Trio of Fires Keeps Croton Falls Firefighters Busy
By Asst. Chief Dan Dreyer
November 20, 2016
A trio of fires within 48 hours had Croton Falls firefighters working throughout the day on Sunday, November 13th and twice on Tuesday, November 15th.
Barn Fire - Hardscrabble Road, North Salem A fast-moving fire consumed two buildings and started a four acre brushfire near Harvest Moon Orchard the afternoon of Sunday, November 13th. Croton Falls firefighters were on scene within two minutes of dispatch, but had to wage a defensive battle given the advanced fire, radiant heat and heavy fireload in the buildings. Despite the loss of two buildings, a family residence was saved and there were no firefighter injuries. Many mutual aid departments from Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield counties were called to the scene to help fight the fires, help with water supply operations and provide relief crews.
Hughson Commons Fire - Carmel, NY Early on Tuesday, November 15th Croton Falls firefighters were requested to Carmel with an engine and ladder to help extinguish a fire at the Hughson Commons senior citizens complex. Lightweight construction and advanced fire upon arrival contributed to heavy damage to the fire building.
Auto Body Shop Fire - Mahopac, NY Again on Tuesday, November 15th at 13:54 hours Croton Falls firefighters with an engine were dispatched to assist the Mahopac Fire Department with a building fire on the Mahopac - Somers border. The fire was under control within an hour, but the building sustained heavy damage.
Units:
Car 2071, Car 2072, Car 2073, Engine 147, Engine 148, Engine 149, Ladder 67, Rescue 28, Mini-Attack 16
Mutual Aid:
Golden's Bridge FD Car 2141, Car 2142, Tanker 1; South Salem FD Car 2452, Car 2453, Engine 168, Tanker 2; Vista FD Tanker 4; Bedford Hills FD Car 2033 (Water Operations Officer), Tanker 5, Tower Ladder 57 (FAST), Utility 6; Katonah FD Car 2211 (Safety Officer), Car 2212, Tanker 6; Somers FD Car 2441, Engine 183, Mini-Attack 14, Tanker 16, Rehab; Yorktown Heights FD Car 2531, Mini-Attack 14; Mill Plain FD Engine 12; Ridgefield FD Engine 3; Brewster Car 11-1-2, Car 11-1-3, Engine 11-2-3, Tanker 11-4-1; Carmel FD Car 12-1-3, Engine 12-2-2; Putnam Lake FD Car 23-1-1, Mini Attack 23-3-1; Westchester County DES Battalion 13, Battalion 17, Cause & Origin Team; Putnam County BES Car 2; North Salem VAC 72-B1, 72-B2; Westchester EMS 45-Medic 3; North Salem Police; New York State Police; NYSEG, Durkin Water.
