On August 6, 2008 @0055hrs Hawthorne TL-12 was disptached 112 North Lawn Ave. for a working structure fire. upon arrival of the first Elmsford units they found a 20x40 2 1/2 story dwelling (unoccupied) with heavy fire and roof collapse. Mutual aid was then requested from Hawthorne(TL), Valhalla(Fast), Fairview(Eng), Irvington(Ladder), Hartsdale(Eng), GPD/Medic, Ardsley/Secor VAC, Greenburgh CD(Cascade), Greenburgh Building Dept., Batt. 14. On standby in Elmsford HQ Ardsley(Eng), Tarrytown(Ladder). most units were on scene until 0400hrs. Elmsford was on scene for several hrs.

Later this year the Hawthorne Fire Co. will take delivery of a new KME 75' ladder, six person cab, with a 1500 gpm pump, 500 gal tank and a prepiped waterway. 

Here are some pictures of the truck........

On July 30, 2008 @ 16:59 Hawthorne Fire and EMS were dispatched for a MVA / Rollover with injuries on the Saw Mill River Pkwy in front of County PD.  Units responding were 2191,2192,2193 Eng. 155, U-41, 63B1, 63B2, Mt. Pleasant ALS, Thornwood Car 2473.

3-5 cars involved in accident with one rollover, 5 patients in total, all transported to Westchester Medical Center.

Hawthorne Fire Co. had there 2nd annual classic/antique car show on Sunday 7/26/08. The "Best of Show" trophy went to Butch Martino of White Plains for his 1934 Ford Coupe (picture #5)

There was a big range of cars, trucks and motorcycles for the public to enjoy. We were very happy that the weather held out for us.There were about 40 cars in all for everyone to enjoy. We would like to thank GM for bringing their alternate fuel source car, all the different companies that sponsored the many trophies that we gave out. Please keep in touch with the website for the dates and times for next year. 

Also, do not forget that every Saturday night throught September there is the Saturday Night Cruise at the Rose Hill Shopping Center between 6and 9 pm located in Thornwood on Columbus Ave.

Until next year..........

Here are some of the cars if you were unable to attend. So please enjoy.

On Monday July 21, 2008 @ 0840 hrs Hawthorne was dispatched for an MVA with injuries. Location Rt. 9A and Skyline Dr. Units dispatched were 2191, E155, 63B2, upon arrival of the first units, they found two cars involved, one of which was rollover. All occupants were removed from the cars before the units arrived on scene. All injuries were minor and transported to the hospital. Crews on scene to precautions and stablized the car until a tow company arrived on scene.

Here are some pictures of the scene.........

The Hawthorne and Thornwood FD are sponsoring a Cruise Night every Saturday night at the Rose Hill Shopping Center in Thornwood NY. The hours are 6pm - 9pm. There are many different antique and vintage cars from many different years. There is an average of 100 cars that show up on this night.The show is open to the public to view the cars, trucks motorcycles. This is the second year that both fire companies are sponsoring the cruise night. 

So please come and join the fun every Saturday night from 6 - 9 pm from now until September. weather permitting.

Here are some pictures of this past saturday night.....

The Hawthorne Fire Company celebrated thier 101st annual inspection with a clam bake at the fire house on May 31st. Several awards were given out that night to some members. They were the Michael J. Lyons Award. This award given to a memeber that has shown dedictaion to the fire company. The criteria is decided on alarms, serving on committes, and any other jobs that are at the fire house. This years award went to Fran Grosso Jr. Contratulations! Other awards that were given out were the most alarms over 200, 300, 400 plus alarms. The names of those members are as follows: Lt. Beau Desimone, Lt. Mike Weaver, Lt. Joe Carpenterie, Matt Ortiz, Matt Carpenterie, Billy Makar. Congratulations to those members.

 On Friday May 30th TL-12, a 1983 Pierce Tower Ladder took Best Tower Ladder. Chief Driver Mark Ortiz, along with several members of the department did a awsome job of getting this truck ready for the parade. Congratulations the members of Hawthorne

On Jan. 28. 2008 0630 hrs Hawthorne was dispatched to a reported fire in the area on 97 Atlantic Ave. Upon arrival of the Car 2191 reports working fire in a private dwelling. Upadte from 2191 states there is working kitchen fire, all occupants are out of the house, and reports of an animal still inside. First in engine layed in from the hydrant and stretched an attack line and knocked down the fire. A second crew checked for extension and the for the animal. Fire was contained to the dining room area which was the point of origin. Westchester Co. C&O Team called to the scene to determine origin and cause. Mutual aid was brought in from Valhalla for and engine and rescue(fast team), Thornwood Tower Ladder, Braircliff Cascade unit and Elmsford for standby in Hawthorne HQ. All units were cleared from the scene around 0700 hrs.

On Wednesday April 25, 2007 Hawthorne FD was dispatched for a working structure fire at 121 Fairfax Ave., a two and half story dwelling ballon frame construction. PD received multiple calls, reporting the fire.  Units operating all Hawthorne units, Thornwood FD (engine and ladder), Valhalla (fast team) Briarcliff FD for (cascade unit), Elmsford (engine). Pleasantville VAC for stand by. Pleasantville FD. engine to cover Hawthorne, Chappaqua FD ladder to cover Thornwood FD.

Upon arrival of the first engine and Car 2191 confirmed all occupants were out the dwelling, units also had heavy fire coming from the rear of the house, basement area, with fire being feed by 1-100 lbs propane tank and two other propane tanks also exposed to heavy fire. Two of the tanks were turned off and the third one vented and unable to turn off. Crews immediatly stretched 2-2.5 lines and a 1- 1.75 line to the rear of the house.  1.75 was used to keep the propane tanks cool. Crews tried to enter the dwelling but were unable due to the amount of fire and the possible collapse of a roof overhang. A second crew entered the first floor found fire in the B, C, corner of the building which then spread to the 2nd floor because of the balloon frame construction. The fire continued up the walls into the attic area. All crews were pulled out with the fear of collapse of the main roof. Once the fire in the roof was vented and controled, units reentered the building and finished extingushing the fire. Units were on scene unit 2330 hrs. 

Thnaks to all the mutal companies and there help. Here are some pictures........

On September 25, 1999 @0800 hrs the Hawthorne Fire Company was dispatched for a gasoline tanker which rolled over and was on fire. Located on Route 9A just north of Westchester County Police HQ. Upon arrival Car 2191 found a 9000 gal. gasoline tanker rolled over and fully involved with ruoff into a pond. Several master streams were placed around the tanker upon the arrival of the fist engines. There was also product that was running off into the near by pond located on the down side of tanker. Mutual aid was requested from Thornwood FD (also for there boat), Elmsford FD. and Braircliff Manor. Valhalla and Pleasantville were also called to cover Hawthorne and Thornwood. Crews were on scene for about 10 hrs.

Here are some pictures of this incident