Firefighters Attend Ice Rescue Training in New Hampshire MARCH 06 - On Saturday, March 6th firefighters attended an Ice Rescue Technician course in Harrisville, New Hampshire. This course is designed as a foundational course for all public safety and rescue professionals. The focus of this one-day training program is on surface rescue for cold water and ice incidents with an emphasis on personal survival and safety of the rescuer. It is designed to provide the public ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighters extinguish blaze on Main Street MARCH 05 - Irvington Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire Friday afternoon after contractors working on a roof started a small fire. Embers from the roof dropped down between the buildings and ignited debris and siding in between the buildings. The fire eventually worked itself into the structure of the building causing minor damage. Firefighters from Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry and Elmsford assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Engine 177 delivered JANUARY 25 - The New Engine 177 was delivered to Irvington Monday afternoon. Built by 4GuysFire in Meyersdale Pa, the 2009 Spartan Gladator chassis will replace a 1989 FMC/Simon-Duplex. Engine 177 serves many purposes for the Village of Irvington, primary responses include; car accidents/extrication, car fires, brush fires, hazardous materials calls, wires down, carbon monoxide and gas leaks. Engine 177 also ... (Full Story & Photos)

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IFD responds to multivehicle crash on SMRP ramp DECEMBER 13 - Cold temperatures and drizzle created havoc around the area Sunday morning, December 13th. The ramp from I-87 south to Saw Mill River Parkway north in Elmsford turned into a sheet of ice causing more than 15 vehicles to pile up. Irvington and Ardsley Fire Departments were dispatched to assist while Elmsford was out on additional calls. Some occupants were transported to the hospital with minor injuries ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck Committee makes pre-paint inspection of the new Engine 177 OCTOBER 30 - Six members of the new truck committee spent two days at 4 Guys fire truck manufacturer in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. During the inspection the committee reviewed all aspects of the truck with representatives from the various departments including pump layout, electrical, lettering and the finish/fabrication group. Work on the truck will continue and 4 Guys estimates that the truck should be completed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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