Explorer Post 700,is currently looking for a few good members. The Post is the Jr Division of the Port Chester FD,and participates under adult supervision,in parades,drills,fires and community events.

 It is a good way,to become familiar with the FD,as many members have gone on to become Firefighters,Police Officers, and Chief's,in both Port Chester and surrounding Departments. 

So,if your between the ages of 14-18 years old,and want to become involved with the Port Chester FD,the next meeting will be held on Feb. 8/2012 at 7:00pm at Putnam Engine & HOse Co #2 51 Grace Church st,any and all that are interested are welcome.

For further Info,Contact C.Nielsen 914-879-7367

Port Chester Fire Engines 58,63,64, Ladder 31, Rescue-40, Cars 2391, 2392, 2393 along with Rye Brook Fire Ladder 30 were dispatched by 60 Control to 19 Rockridge Dr. in the Village of Rye Brook for a report of an unknown type fire in a home. 

Rye Brook PD confirmed the working fire with flames showing through the roof,and out two rear windows.

Car 2393 upgraded the initial assignment bringing in Engine 62 and Utility 65.

L-30 the first FD unit to arrive on scene made an aggressive attack with the help of arrriving PCFD companies,making for a fairly quick knockdown. 

Units were intially hampered by two frozen fire hydrants in the area but quickly located additional which provided water supply.

There were no injuries reported and the 2 elderly residents home at the time were removed prior, by a passing Mailman with the help from the first arriving RBPD unit.

 The fire appears to be accidental at this time.

The above is an example of the two departments working together as one to get the job done.

 An urgent request has been made to anyone with O Negative blood,for FDNY Firefighter Rob Wiedmann (Rescue 2) who was severely burned at a fire last week in Brooklyn.

Anyone interested can contact :NY Blood Center 1-800-439-6876 for an appt.

Tell them it's for Rob Wiedmann patient #203859 file #71614

This will be an on-going request,all donations are appreciated.

During this hoilday season,the Port Chester Fire Department wishes to remind everyone to practice the following safety tips:

-Check that your home is equipped with working smoke detectors

- Have an escape plan,with two ways out,and practice it with your family

-Never dispose of fireplace ashes in anything but a metal bucket,filled with some water,and place the bucket  away from your home.

-Have a pre-established meeting place outside the home

-NEVER re-enter your home after exiting

-Make sure your home is equipped with working Carbon Monoxide detectors

-If you have a fresh cut Christmas tree,check the water level,if the tree is dry,throw it out,most trees are cut prior to Thanksgiving.

-Never use a shop vac or central vac to clean out your fireplace,a metal shovel and metal bucket are recommended

 We wish everyone a Happy and safe Holiday season!!

Congratulations are in order to the following members who completed the recent NY State FireFighter 1 class held at Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Fire Training Center.

David Green-E-63

Sam Hernandez-E-63

Hugo Coyt-E-63

Manuel Coyt-E-63

RJ Suhre -L-31

May they continue to strive to train more and be safe out in the field.

The PCFD BLAZER for July- August is now Available online. Please check it out by clicking on Blazer online........

Due to technical difficulties the BLAZER will only be available online until further notice. "Per Editor Frank G due to a problem with the mailing label list the Blazer will only be available on-line at the PCFD website until the mailing label problem is repaired." Sorry for any inconvience.

 The PCFD would like to wish Sgt.William Washington (61) well,on his deployment to Afghanistan

Any member wishing to send Sgt.Washington,any coments he can be E-Mailed at:

william.a.washington@us.army.mil

or

SSG William Washington

430th MP DET.(L&O)

FOB SHARANA

APO,AE 09311

Let's keep our brother in our thoughts for a safe deployment.

Thank you to all who came an supported Fire Fighter Stawicki,

We have T-Shirts for sale if you would like one to help SUPPORT  please call FF Karnsomtob 914-417-8169, Or E-mail Webmaster@portchesterfd.org with your order and we will get it to you.... ALL SIZES S-4XL....

Thank you

Seven members of the PCFD recently graduated from the DES Firefighter 1 Class and a group  attended the ceremony marking the occasion.

Congratulations to the following members:

Marcos Demelo L31/TL2

Nick Summa L31/TL2

Rob Cruz R40

Mara Halley E62

Al Rich E64

Mario Morales E64

Tom Oxer E64

After the ceremony in Valhalla the members and their families were welcomed back to Washington Park for a quick collation.

Thanks to Kelly Oxer for the great pictures.

The Putnam Engine and Hose Company will be attending the West Harrison 100th Anniversary parade on September 25, 2011. More information will follow. Please clear your calender on this day and do you best to attend in full dress uniform. Companies invited: Engine 63(Host), Engine 61, Ladder 31, and Rescue 40. We will be having a BBQ at the lineup location. All members are urged to attend. Please come out and support your department.

 The Port Chester FD,was requested to assist the West Harrison FD at the scene of a working structure fire,312 Columbus ave,in West Harrison.

Members of E-64 responded to assist,with ventilation,search and extinguishment of the fire,while assisting members of the West Harrison,Purchase,and N.White Plains FD.

 Conditions were difficult with heavy rain and wind,but as always the PCFD completed the job.Another fine example,of the Departments from the Sound Shore of West Chester working hand in hand. L-31 relocated to stand-by in West Harrison FD,in case of any other calls.

Check out the E58-E59 Page.

If anyone can provide a picture of E59 and some info we can get that up there too. Webmaster@portchesterfd.org

Click here for Fire Prevention & Saftey Checklist

The first photo was taken of Chief Drought, Pete Chute of Rescue and Gene Sanutto of Reliance before the memorial day parade in 1969. All of us had less than a year in our companies! The second photo was taken when I went in as 2393 on New Year's day.

 The PCFD website committee is looking to "Take a walk down memory lane",with any photo's of past events,incidents or members, to be published on our website.It is our hope that this idea would greatly enhance our site,we ask that if possible,please provide any details of the photo's.

As always photo credits will be given..

We thank everyone in advance,for thier help,and welcome any and all photo's..

Forward to Webmaster@portchesterfd.org