| While members of the West Harrison Fire Department, Purchase Fire Department, and Harrison Fire Department attended funeral services for Harrison Firefighter Kenny Fusco, mutual aid coverage was provided by Central Nyack Engine 2, Mount Kisco Tower Ladder 14, and Mamaroneck Engine 42.
At approximately 10:30 AM, the West Harrison Fire District received a report from a homeowner stating smoke was coming from the walls of their residence. The initial structure fire dispatch brought all three standby companies to the scene along with Car 2501 and Engine 266.
Upon arrival, Car 2501 encountered a moderate smoke condition in the basement with smoke pushing through the floorboards on the first floor. Due to the home being set back from the roadway, Mount Kisco Tower Ladder 14 was directed to back down the driveway for access while Central Nyack Engine 2 stretched a handline to the basement entrance. Engine 266 secured a water supply and laid into Central Nyack’s apparatus, while firefighters from Mamaroneck Engine 42 assisted with locating and extinguishing the fire.
After opening up walls and conducting an extensive investigation, crews located the fire concealed between the basement ceiling and first-floor walls. Through the quick and coordinated efforts of all responding personnel, the fire was contained before it could spread further throughout the structure. (The fire was caused secondary to a plumber soldering a waterline) The incident was placed under control shortly thereafter.
The West Harrison Fire Department would like to thank all responding mutual aid companies for their rapid response, professionalism, and aggressive firefighting efforts. This incident serves as another strong example of the importance of mutual aid and the seamless cooperation between departments from across and beyond the county. The teamwork displayed on scene ensured the incident was handled safely, efficiently, and effectively.
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*****Units on scene*****
West Harrison: Car 2501, Engine 266
Mt Kisco: Tower Ladder 14
Central Nyack: Car 2-1 (Chief of Dept.) Engine 2
Village of Mamaroneck: Car 2241, Engine 42 |
