Firefighters Battle Blaze In Frigid Temperatures

 
By Ex-Chief Anthony Tarricone
January 15, 2006
 

Irvington Firefighters battled a midday blaze Sunday, fighting through bitter cold temperatures. The call for a working structure fire at 87 South Buckhout Street came in at 11:26 AM. There was a flashover as the first-due units arrived on scene, presenting the firefighters with very heavy fire conditions. Assistance from Dobbs Ferry was called in immediately as crews quickly knocked down the main body of fire by means of an aggressive interior attack. The residents were not home at the time and there were no injuries sustained by any of the crews.
 
Units: 2201,2202, E178, E177, L36, R49, IVAC
 
Mutual Aid: Dobbs Ferry E47 and E48. Standby Tarrytown- E80 and L37.
 
Irvington firefighters were confronted by heavy fire and frigid weather on Sunday.
Irvington firefighters were confronted by heavy fire and frigid weather on Sunday.
Fire is believed to have started in kitchen and extended to the attic via the rear roof of house.
Fire is believed to have started in kitchen and extended to the attic via the rear roof of house.
 
Icy conditions made a tough job even more difficult.
Icy conditions made a tough job even more difficult.
With heavy fire conditions throughout much of the structure upon IFD arrival, overhaul was no easy task.
With heavy fire conditions throughout much of the structure upon IFD arrival, overhaul was no easy task.
 
Firefighter Paul Wool cooling down remaining hotspots.
Firefighter Paul Wool cooling down remaining hotspots.
Ladder 36 as seen from the second floor window.
Ladder 36 as seen from the second floor window.
 
Firefighter Ray Ross, MPO on first-due Engine 178, which supplied one 2.5" line and two 1.75" lines.
Firefighter Ray Ross, MPO on first-due Engine 178, which supplied one 2.5" line and two 1.75" lines.
Irvington Firefighters remained on scene into the afternoon working on overhaul.
Irvington Firefighters remained on scene into the afternoon working on overhaul.
 
Westchester County Chief of Fire Services Gasparre conferring with Chief Ruffler and 1st Assistant Chief Natkin.
Westchester County Chief of Fire Services Gasparre conferring with Chief Ruffler and 1st Assistant Chief Natkin.