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Elmsford Fire Dept.
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Welcome to the Official Site for Elmsford Fire Department:
Thank you for visiting.

The Elmsford Fire Department is 100% volunteer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We train continually, learning the latest skills in firefighting and emergency medical treatment, providing the highest quality Fire and EMS service to the Village of Elmsford and our Fire Protection Districts. Located 20 minutes north of New York City, the Elmsford Fire Department is comprised of two companies : Our ladder company : Elmsford Fire Company #1 and Our engine company : Live Oak Engine Company #1.

We are always looking for new members to be a part of this great team. I hope you find our site informative; and again, I thank you for stopping by.

Richard Hoke, Sr.
Chief of Department
rhoke@elmsfordfd.com
RIT Personal Safety System Training
Monday, July 19, 2010 
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This past Saturday and Sunday, the Training Division of the Elmsford Fire Department certified 33 Interior Firefighters in the use of the RIT Personal Escape System.

Our thanks to all who participated in this intensive training program, which was difficult due to the extreme heat and humidity.

The Elmsford Fire Department now has 42 Interior Firefighters fully equipped and trained with this State mandated equipment.

A special thanks to Matt, Steve and Al from AAA Emergency Supply Company for their assistance with this program.


 
Dumpster fire w/slight extension to a structure
Friday, July 9, 2010 17:58
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A full assignment was dispatched to the rear of Hardwood Flooring, South Central Avenue, for a reported brush fire.

Arriving units found a working dumpster fire with extension to the rear of the structure.

The fire was quickly extinguished with one Class A foam line from Engine 237, while Tower Ladder 21 checked for extension to the roof and vented the structure with a Positive Pressure Fan.


 
   
   
Mutual aid to White Plains Fire Department
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 
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At 1652 hours Engine 237 was dispatched by 60-Control to relocate to White Plains Fire Department Headquarters on Mamaroneck Ave due to a mutliple alarm fire on Post Road, that city.

Engine 237 relocated and responded to three alarms:  One an actual fire on Main St, and the others, automatic alarms due to the volume of smoke in the business area.

Ambulance 58B-1 was later dispatched by 60-Control to respond to the scene of the fire for EMS standby.

All units were back in service by 2130 hours.


 
   
   
Village of Mamaroneck Fire Dept Parade
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 
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The Elmsford Fire Department participated in the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department Parade, with the following trophy results:

Ladder 55 won 2nd best Combination Aerial.

Our Juniors won 3rd best Juniors.

Our band:  The Pipes & Drums of the Police Emerald Society of Westchester won best Bagpipe Band.

Congratulations to all for a job well done!!!


 
Chief Deluca and Lieut. Diaz
   Chief Deluca and Lieut. Diaz
The Chiefs followed by the membership.
   The Chiefs followed by the membership.
Firefighter I Graduation
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 
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Firefighter I Graduation was conducted last night at the Department of Emergency Services.

The Elmsford Fire Department had five graduates from a variety of recent classess; and as the instructors stated, ranged from extremely cold weather to extremely hot weather. 

A real testimony to the recruits' commitment to training.

Our graduates were Tim Fanelli, Earl Nash, Jorge Portillo, Lenny Scaperotta and Anjuli Singh.

Best wishes to them and as Commissioner Cullen indicated, don't stop here, continue with your training, take as many classes as possible.  This profession is always changing and there are always new challenges to meet.

Congratulations to the graduates and above all:  STAY SAFE!!!


 
FF Jorge Portillo, Chief Dave Signor and FF Anjuli Singh
   FF Jorge Portillo, Chief Dave Signor and
      FF Anjuli Singh
Chief Dave Signor and FF Earl Nash
   Chief Dave Signor and FF Earl Nash
RIT Personal Safety System Training
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 
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Members of the Elmsford Fire Dept recently received "Train the Trainer" instruction on the RIT Personal Safety System from the AAA staff:  Matt Manfredi, Mike McMenamin, Rob Mancini and Dave Russell.

The training was top notch as is the equipment.

We are now well on our way to being in compliance with the State mandate.

See photos.


 
   
   
MCI Drill @ Westchester County Airport
Saturday, May 1, 2010 
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Ambulance 58B1 and Department members participated in the Westchester County Emergency Response Drill on May 1,2010.  The drill was held at Westchester County Airport and involved a mass casualty incident as a result of an airplane crash. 

Emergency Services agencies from all throughout the County participated.  Department EMS members were involved in patient triage, treatment and transport.


 
EMTs Camacho, Jones, Chief Deluca and EMT Henriques.
   EMTs Camacho, Jones, Chief Deluca and
      EMT Henriques.
58B-1 standing by.
   58B-1 standing by.
2010 Lt. Andy Fredericks Seminar
The late Lt. Andy Fredericks
   The late Lt. Andy Fredericks
Saturday, April 17, 2010 
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We are proud to announce that due to the proceeds from the 2010 Lt. Andy Fredericks Seminar we were able to donate $2,000 to the each of the following charities:

Lt. Andy Fredericks Scholarship Fund

Burn Care Everywhere

The Firemen's Home, Hudson, NY

Thanks to all for your participation and support in keeping Andy's memory alive in the firefighting community!!!


 
New Elmsford Fire Department Officers 2010-2011
Thursday, April 15, 2010 
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Effective May 1st, the new Elmsford Fire Department Officers 
for 2010-2011, are as follows:

Chief Richard Hoke, Sr.
1st. Assistant Chief Pete Deluca
2nd. Assistant Chief Dave Signor

Elmsford Fire Co. # 1
Captain Tom Cox
1st. Lieutenant Nelson Diaz
2nd. Lieutenant Syed Alirahi
EMS Lieutenant Ted Thomas

Live Oak Engine Co. # 1
Captain Steve Woehrle
1st. Lieutenant Jim Malone, Jr.
2nd. Lieutenant Tyler Rush
EMS Lieutenant Chris Fanelli 

Congratulations and best wishes to the new officers!!!!


 
Former Captain Larry Batchie, Jr. Memorial Wall Dedication
Sunday, March 21, 2010 
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Former Elmsford Fire Company # 1 Captain Larry Batchie, Jr. was honored by officers, members and friends when his picture was placed on the Company's Memorial Wall.

Opening speakers included Former Chief/Master of Ceremonies John Constantino, President Frank Confalone, Captain Dave Signor, Chief Syd Henry, Assistant Chief Pete Deluca and Mayor Robert Williams.

Featured speakers included  Former EFC Lieutenant and retired Fairview FD Captain Charlie Tucker, EFC Life Member Hughie Gallagher,  and EFC Former Captain Larry Batchie III.

This is a beautiful tradition that the Elmsford Fire Company has established and continued in honoring its departed members.


 
Former Chief Constantino, Captain Signor, President Confalone
   Former Chief Constantino, Captain
      Signor, President Confalone
Chief Henry
   Chief Henry
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