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)
A price cannot be put on the combined years of service to the Town of North Salem by these dedicated firefighters.
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.
It’s no secret distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents on roadways. Most drivers are guilty of distracted driving at some point and the usual culprits include using one’s cell phone, adjusting the car radio, getting a quick bite to eat while on the go and the actions of passengers in the vehicle. But are any of those distractions worth the risk of an accident that could cost ... (Full Story & Photos)
A driver went off I-684 with such force bolts anchored in concrete almost were sheared off the pad.
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