The first Winter Weather Watch for this year has been issued for New York and Westchester. As you prepare for the snow we would like to share these driving tips from the New York State Thruway Authority. Continue reading
We hope that everyone had a safe and happy new years celebration, and that your new year started off well. December was a busy month for the department both with various events, calls, training and the holidays. Keep reading for all the details.
We hope you enjoyed coming to the Frosty the Snow Man Parade in Armonk on December 10th, and were able to participate in all the various activities in town. We got some great news about the results of the fire truck decorations and found out that the Armonk Fire Department received first place! We’d like to thank all the members who helped decorate the apparatus, and all the organizations in town who helped make the parade a success. Continue reading
There’s nothing like the warmth and tranquility of a nice fire after being outside in the cold. Whether working or playing, the anticipation of coming into a soothing fire’s sound, smell and sight are undeniable. Curling up for a nap, reading a book, watching TV – everything’s better when a fire’s warm glow is added. Unfortunately fireplaces can also be extremely dangerous. Every year people are killed and property is lost due to fires that originate in fireplaces or improper handling and disposal of ashes. Continue reading
As of January 1st, New York has expanded it’s “Move Over Law” to include tow trucks and other maintenance vehicles. The law requires that you shift a lane, and slow down when you are approaching emergency or maintenance vehicles. This includes police cars, fire trucks, tow trucks, and other vehicles displaying red blue white or amber lights. If it is not safe to move over, you must slow down. Continue reading
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12:08 Saturday December 31, 2011 The Armonk Fire Department was dispatched to 684 Southbound in the area of exit 3 for a motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. Upon arrival we found a 1 car MVA, with the car in … Continue reading
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The Armonk Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire in the walls of a private dwelling in Armonk. Upon arrival, we found smoke coming from the floor and wall near a first floor fireplace. We proceeded to investigate, using the thermal imaging camera to look for heat signatures created by the fire. The engine crew quickly stretched a hose line to be used when the source of the fire was located. A wall was opened up to gain better access to the back of the fireplace, and the fire was located. After the wall and ceiling were partially removed, the fire had additional oxygen and started to grow. It was quickly extinguished and we continued to check the area for extension. We also removed hot embers, which were still smoldering, from the fireplace and its clean-out.
An investigation as to the cause of the fire was performed, with assistance provided to the Chief by the Westchester County Cause & Origin Team. They determined that some hot embers had fallen into the fireplace clean-out and subsequently heated up the wall area surrounding the fireplace. Additionally, it was found that the condition of the fireplace clean-out had apparently deteriorated over several years to the point where it had begun to have some cracks and failure in its structure. These cracks provided access for the embers and heat to ignite some of the wood structure of the exterior walls. Thankfully, some occupants of the house were awake and noticed the smoke and called for help before the fire was able to grow significantly. Continue reading
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The Fire Training Center in Valhalla (along with a satellite facility in Katonah) is where all Westchester volunteer fire departments send their members for basic training (Firefighter 1). In addition, there are dozens of other classes throughout the year that … Continue reading
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On Sunday, December 18 at approximately 06:00, we were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon our arrival, the driver was out of the car with minor injuries and there were no other passengers. What made this call … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who came out to support us during the Frosty The Snowman Parade. See our pictures of our apparatus, and our friends from the Banksville Fire Department.
We are very excited to share with you our first (hopefully) monthly newsletter. You can expect that we won’t spam you with tons of e-mails and useless information. Instead we will be sharing even more about what we do in the Armonk Fire Department, the kinds of calls we go on and any exciting ones, some various safety tips, as well as upcoming events and important news.
As you’ve probably seen, we have a new website. This website is a vast improvement from our old one. We plan on updating it often so you know what’s going on in your community. Have you seen us responding to a call recently? Check back on the site and you might see a description of what we were doing. As always, if there is anything you are curious about, have questions, or want to learn more on a particular subject feel free to email us or comment on our website.
As the new year is approaching, and everyone is thinking about new years resolutions, consider making a resolution to help your local community and volunteering. We are always looking for Volunteers for Fire, EMS, or Both. You do not need any experience, and we will provide all the training for you. This is a great rewarding way to get involved with the community, and helping your neighbors. Check out the recruitment page for more info.