This morning 10/12/2019 a little after 0900 hours the Croton Falls Fire Department was dispatched to a reported damaged underground propane tank. A pre-arrival update from our dispatchers at 60 Control notified us that a contractor damaged the tank with a piece of machinery.
The first arriving firefighters advised the units en-route of the situation and the Westchester County Department of Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)
A price cannot be put on the combined years of service to the Town of North Salem by these dedicated firefighters.
The evening of Monday, September 16th the Croton Falls Fire Department held its annual Old Timers Meeting at the Croton Falls firehouse.
This special meeting is a great night where firefighters of all ages, years of experience and backgrounds join together to reconnect, tell stories and share a laugh or two.
The meeting was well attended and, as always, it was great to see everyone!... (Full Story & Photos)
The iconic Smokey Bear is the symbol of the longest-running public service advertising campaign in United States history. And this year he is celebrating his 75th birthday. And no, “the” is not part of his name. The Forest Service authorized the creation of Smokey Bear on Aug. 9, 1944... (Full Story & Photos)
At 12:04 p.m. on Sunday, July 21st firefighters along with police and EMS units were dispatched for an unusual rescue call. A woman suffered injuries while zip-lining on a private course in town and was stranded on a wooden platform almost fifty feet above the ground. Since the platform did not have a back-up ladder or staircase and firefighters could not reach the platform with any of our extension ... (Full Story & Photos)
High temperatures kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 600 people die from extreme heat every year.
Take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated, and keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can’t compensate for it and properly cool you off.
