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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.

Sydney Henry, Jr.
Chief of Department
shenry@elmsfordfd.com

MVA rollover with entrapment
Saturday, June 20, 2009 - At 2125 hours, E-137, 58B-1 and Car 2111 were dispatched to the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway entrance ramp to eastbound Route 287 for an MVA rollover with entrapment. Patient was extricated by E-137 personnel, prior to being transported to Westchester Medical Center by 58B-1 for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Water Rescue Training

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Fourteen members of the Elmsford Fire Department participated in the 16-hour Water Rescue Operations Class this weekend.

Thanks to Mike McCarthy, Chris Colombo and staff of Applied Rescue Techniques, all members received terrific training, not to mention quite a workout.

A good time was had by all, while learning a lot.

Our Water Rescue Unit will be placed into service in the very near future, providing a much needed emergency response to primarily flooding conditions.

A special thanks to Deputy Chief Packy Murray of the Fariview Fire Dept for his assistance during this training.

Truck fire with downed Con Ed wire

Saturday, May 30, 2009

At 1435 hours a full assignment was dispatched to the report of a fully involved truck fire on Route 9-A near Payne St.

Arriving units quickly stretched a 2 inch Class A foam hoseline from E-237 and began to knock the fire down when a Con Ed power line burned through and dropped on the hoseline.

The hoseline was immediately shutdown, abandoned and the area cordoned off with scene tape. Personnel were also kept away from E-237 as a precaution in the event that the rig had become energized.

Con Ed was notified for an expedited response.

A second 2 inch Class A foam hoseline was stretched from E-137, which completed extinguishing the fire.

Con Ed arrived shortly thereafter, shutting down the power.

Conclusion: In spite of difficult conditions, the fire was extinguished and no one was injured. Good job was done by all.

It should be noted that only two weeks ago, our Department participated in a large drill with Con Edison, involving a similar type incident. This only underscores the importance of training.

A special thanks to Con Edison Emergency and Matty Palmer, the drill coordinator.

All photos by Frank Buschini.

Thanks Frank!!

Note: Downed power line on the abandoned
hoseline.

Members complete extinguishing the fire.

Department Drill with Con Edison

Saturday, May 16, 2009

This morning the Elmsford Fire Dept participated in a successful Department Drill with Con Edison on Old White Plains Road near Watch Hill Drive, which was organized and coordinated by Matty Palmer, Con Edison Emergency.

The scenario, which was extremely realistic, involved a simulated MVA with a pole and live wires down on a vehicle, with a gas leak at the scene as well.

The Engine Company stretched a precautionary handline, calmed "the patients" in the vehicle.

The Truck Company checked the surrounding manholes and structures for evidence of a gas leak.

EMS staged waiting for the scene to be declared safe.

Con Edison emergency crews and supervisors responded into the Fire Dept Command Post.

Stress was placed on Incident Command and good communications, as well as orderly staging and deployment of personnel.

The drill was attended by many officials, including Commissioner Tony Sutton, Deputy Commissioner John Jackson and FDNY Fire Academy Battalion Chief Frank Montagna.

Extensive videotaping was done throughout the morning; to be edited into a training video.

Our thanks to Con Edison for choosing us to participate!!!!

Mock MVA involving "live wires."

TL-21 in position at the scene.

Fire Department Officers 2009-10

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Officers of the Elmsford Fire Department 2009-10, effective May 1st.

Chief Syd Henry
1st. Assistant Chief Richard Hoke, Sr.
2nd. Assistant Chief Pete Deluca

Live Oak Engine Company
Captain Steve Woehrle
1st. Lieutenant Mike Margiotta
2nd. Lieutenant Tyler Rush
EMS Lieutenant Chris Fanelli

Elmsford Fire Company
Captain Dave Signor
1st. Lieutenant Tom Cox
2nd. Lieutenant Nelson Diaz
EMS Lieutenant Ted Thomas

Department Treasurer Ray McPartlan
Department Secretary Barbara Eannazzo

Deputy Chiefs
Armand D'Amour
Dennis Bolger
Ed Rush
Doug Daniels
Tom Bock
Ray McPartlan
Mike Eannazzo

Cardiac Arrest Save

Thursday, April 9, 2009

On Sunday, March 22nd at 1230 hours, Elmsford FD EMS personnel, along with Elmsford Police and Greenburgh EMS paramedics, were dispatched to a reported "man not breathing."

Elmsford Police arrived first on the scene and found the patient in full cardiac arrest. They immediately began CPR and administered one shock with their defibrillator.

Fire Dept EMS personnel arrived and continued CPR. Greenburgh EMS paramedics arrived and began ALS interventions.

The patient was transported in Elmsford FD ambulance 58B-1 to Westchester Medical Center, with ALS onboard, breathing and with a pulse.

In the Emergency Dept the hypothermia protocol was begun prior to sending the patient to the Cardiac Care Unit.

We are happy to announce that the patient was released from the hospital a few days later; and was seen out walking in the village, apparently well on his way to recovery.

Terrific job done by all personnel involved!!!!

Note: Details of the patient's recovery are printed here with his permission.

Dr. Heidi Cordi wins the 2009 Physician of Excellence Award
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - We are proud to announce that our Medical Director, Dr. Heidi Cordi, has won the Westchester EMS Council 2009 Physician of Excellence Award. She will officially receive this award at the Council's annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 21st at the Double Tree Inn, South Broadway, Tarrytown. Congratulations Dr. Cordi!!!!!!!

Busy afternoon in Elmsford

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Members of the Elmsford Fire Dept had a busy afternoon, beginning at about 12:30 PM with a dispatch to Route 9-A near Sam's Club for a large diesel spill.

Assisted by County Haz Mat, County Health Dept and Batt 14 the spill was promptly cleaned up.

Before leaving this scene, the Fire Dept was dispatched to 9 Hayes St. in response to multiple calls for a large fire under the Route 287 bridge.

An intense fire in a large container in a construction company yard was quickly extinguished with Class A foam.

Before leaving this scene, Fire Dept and EMS personnel were dispatched to Route 287 westbound near Exit 2 for an MVA with injuries. RMAs were secured from all involved and all units returned to quarters.

Shortly after returning to quarters, the Fire Dept was dispatched to Paulding St. just off Route 9-A for a working truck fire. See photos.

The fire was quickly extinguished with Class A foam, all units returning to quarters, finally ending a busy afternoon.

Saw Mill Parkway MVA with Extrication

Monday, March 9, 2009

At 1317 hours, Engine 137 and Ambulance 58B-1 were dispatched to the Saw Mill River Parkway southbound, north of Route 287, for an MVA, involving a rollover with entrapment.

Responding units found the lone occupant entrapped in her vehicle, which was on its side, off the pavement on the shoulder of the highway.

After a brief sizeup, Engine Company personnel removed the roof of the vehicle with the Hurst Tool cutters and removed the patient onto a backboard.

She was then transported to Westchester Medical Center by 58B-1 for treatment of her injuries, which did not appear to be life-threatening.

Our thanks to an off duty FDNY EMT who assisted with patient care, prior to our arrival and during the extrication.

Excellent job done by all.

Demolition Site Fire

Monday, February 23, 2009

At 1937 hours, a full assignment was dispatched to La Quinta Inn, 540 Saw Mill River Road, for a reported working fire.

Responding units found a large outside fire in the former restaurant area, which was under demolition.

The fire was quickly extinguished with the use of Class A foam.

Our members did an excellent job of not only quickly extinguishing the fire, but also making the scene safe, by spreading salt and Speedy Dry on the rapidly freezing runoff of water.

Temp was about 10 degrees F with the wind chill factor.

Con Ed Gas, the Greenburgh Fire Marshall and Battalion 14 also responded.

Fairview E-174 stood by in our quarters during the fire. Our thanks to them.

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Elmsford, NY 10523
914-592-6555

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