As many are aware the Hawthorne Fire Comp. was called to a very devasting fire in Hawthorne on 11/22/08. The families house was complety destroyed leaving them with nothing. The Hawthorne Fire Comp.  will be excepting donations on be-half of the family.

Please contact the Hawthorne Fire Comp. at 914-769-2871 and leave your name and phone number and we will contact you back for you donations

Novemeber 26, 2008 at 1908hrs Hawthorne was dispatched for mutual aid TL12 to 16 Thomas Pl.  Valhalla for a working structure fire.

Units operating Valhalla full department, Hawthorne TL12, Elmsford L55( fast team), Thornwood FD E89, Briarcliff Manor R37 (cascade), Sleepy Hollow TL38, Batt. 11, Westchester Co. C&O, Con Ed Supervisor, Con Ed G&E, MPPD

 Valhalla Chief on location confirming a working fire in an attached garage. Chief the requested for their mutual aid plan be activated. Once TL12 was on location they went work with Valhalla truck company checking for extension. House sustained water and smoke damage.

Fire was placed under control at 2008hrs. and all units were back in service shortly after that.

November 22, 2008 @ 0350 hrs, Hawthorne FD was dispatched for a working structure fire at 230 Brookline St. Cross streets of Astor Ave. and Weed Ave. Temprature at the time was 20 degress F and a feel like temp of 9 degress.

Units operating 2191, 2192, 2193, L56, TL12, U41, 63B1, Valhalla FD 2481, 2482, E84, R9(fast team), Thornwood FD 2471, 2473 TL1, Briarcliff Manor FD R37(cascade), Standby units for Hawthorne Elmsford E237, Pleasantville VAC, Batt. 10, Westchester Co. C&O Team, Westchester County DES(60 Control), Con Ed Emergency Supervisor, Con Ed gas and electric, Mt. Pleasant PD., 37M1, Mt. Pleasant Building Dept., Mt.Pleasant H'way for sanding of the roads, Mt. Pleasant Water Dept.

Upon arrival of C-2191 the Chief found a 2.5 story private dwelling fully involved. 2191 contacted 60 Control and asked that Hawthorne be re-dispatched for a confirmed working fire and that our mutual aid pre-plan be activated. While this was taking place the Chief was advised that all occupants were out of the house. When L56 arrived on scene in front of the house, crews hit the nearest hydrant and stretched a 2.5 handline to the B side exposure for protection and the ladder pipe was placed in operation. Addition lines were stretched and placed into operation to protect the C side exposure from fire and collapse. The C side house was @ 15' away from the fire building. The house was then checked to make sure that all occupants were evacuated from the house. TL12 was advised to hit the next closest hydrant and stretch in. Once on location the arieal was placed into operation along witha 1.75 handline which was stretched to the front door of the second house to provide protection. Crews were then sent into the second house and checked for extension. Luckly the only damage to the second house was melted siding and a couple of broken windows from the heat exposure. TL1, while enroute was advised to hit the closest hydrant and stretch in from there. Their arieal was placed into operation to help extinguish the fire and also provide additional protection to the B side exposure.

The fire was placed under control @0600 hrs. All units were released shortly after that.

We would like to thank all the mutual companies which provide us with help that morning. A great job was done by all involved.

Here are some pictures of the after math from the fire..........

On Sunday November 23,2008 stating at 2 pm the Hawthorne Fire Comp. will be hold a wet down for the new apparatus that we have received. Ladder 56 is  a 2008 KME 75' stick with pumping capabilities. Utility 41 is a 2007 American LaFrance Utility.

All are welcome to see the new apparatus and wish us good luck with new apparatus.

Here are some pictures of Ladder 56 & Utility 41.......

On Saturday morning November 15, 2008 HFD was dispatched for MVA rollover with extrication on the Sprain Brook Pkwy Northbound just north of the State Police Barricks. Units operating 2193,E155,U15,63B1,Valhalla 2481,R9, 37Medic1,NYSP

Upon arrival of the first units found a one car accident ar on its side. Patient was self extricated upon arrival. The car was heading southbound in the northbound lanes, were he finally ran off the road and up over the guardrail causing the vehicle to rollover. Patient was then placed in the ambulance and transported to WMC.

Here are some pictures.................

On Thursday morning at 0336 hrs HFD was dispatcehd for a rollover with possible extrication on the Saw Mill Prkwy Southbound south of Exit 25. Units Operating, 2193, E155, U41, 63B1, 37Medic1, WCPD.

Upon arrival units found a single car MVA with one injury, patient was able to self extricate themselves from the SUV. Patient was then treated and transported to the WMC.

Here are some pictures.............

On Friday November 21, 2008 the Hawthorne Fire Company will hold its annual turkey bingo starting at 7 pm. There will @ 15 games with prizes, raffles and 50/50 games. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome to join for the festivities and family fun. Make sure you come early to get a seat, beacuase tables do fill up fast.

On October 17, 2008 at 1730 hrs Hawthorne Fire Dept. placed in service there new Ladder 56 a 2008 KME 75' Aerialcat. This truck will be replacing the 1991 Pierce Lance pumper which has been in service for the last 18 yrs. Ladder 56 will be first due for the department on all automatic alarms, residential and commercial, structure fires and smoke conditions.

Some of the features of the new ladder are; six man cab, 1500gal pump, 500 gal booster tank, 75' prepiped waterway, 2-1.75" preconnects(200'), 1-2.5" preconnect (200'), 1-1.75" preconnect located in front bumper (100'), 1-2.5" rear preconnect, 400' of 2.5 supply line, 1000ft of 4" supply line, on board generator, assorted forceable entry tools, apartment pak, smoke ejector, ground ladders, roof saw, portable lights, foam, and other hand tools.

Here are some pictures of the new truck outfitted with its equipment........

On October 11, 2008 at 0043 hrs. Hawthorne FD was dispatched for an mva rollover with entrapment / extrication and multiple injuries. Location Taconic State Pkwy N/B area of Rt141 exit. Units operating E155, 63B1, 2482, R9, E84, MP37Medic1, 87A1, Valhalla Vac, NYSP, WCPD, MPPD, NYSDOT.

Upon arrival of the first units, a car was found in the south bound lanes facing north bound laying on its driver side door, with entrapment. IC called for both hurst tools to be used to remove the the passenager rear door and the roof. Once the rear door was removed crews were able start removing the roof to free the patient. A total of 5 patients were transported to area hospitals.

All units were cleared from the scene at 0400 hrs.

Here are a few pictures from the scene......

On October 10, 2008 at 14:39 hrs Hawthorne FD was dispatched to Rt 9A at the Rt 141 underpass for a car off the bridge with extrication. Units operating 2191, E155, 63B1, 2482, R9, MPPD, 37 Medic 1.

Upon arrival of the first units they found a car which had come down the embankment from Rt9a and into a ditch. One patient was trapped inside the car with injuries. The chief called for the hurst tool to remove the roof of the car which enabled the victim to be removed from the car. Once the patien was removed they were transported to WMC.

Here are some pictures........

On Monday September 22, 2008 HFD was dispatched for an MVA with injuries. Location was Saw Mill Rv.Rd. and Grasslands Rd. Units operating were E155, 63B1, Mt.Pleasant Medic, Mt. Pleasant Polce and Valhalla VAC.

Upon arrival units found a two car accident in the middle of the road with three patients and minor injuries. All occupants were able to self extricate from the vehicles. All patients were transported to WMC.

Here are some pictures..........

On Sunday September 21 the fire company had their annual picnic for the family and members. We also had a very beautiful day for the event. We had many events going on that day, there was the main attraction for the day shich was a large fire truck slide for the kids, (the slide was a big hit for all ages that day), there was vollyball, and good friendship. We would like to thank the cooking staff Joe, Carol and Ben for cooking all day. The food was delicious! Also would like to thank Carol and Sal for their hard work for doing all the grocery shopping for the day. The .

Here are some pictures from the day..................

On Saturday September 20, 2008 Hawthorne Fire Dept attended the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. parade hosted by the Ossining Fire Dept. We were able to see some of the parade, which was a blast to see. Many different fire companies along ambulance corps attended. We would like to thank Ossining for a good parade and time afterward. We would also like to thank the group HFD members that were able to come to the parade.

Here are some photo's from the parade before we started marching.......

On September 18, 2008 at 10:17 HFD was dispathed dual response with Thornwood FD and Pleasantville VAC for an MVA with injuries. Location Saw Mill Pkwy Northbound South of Marble Ave. Units operating 2191,E155, 63B1, 2472,2473, R75, Pleasantville Vac., County PD.

Upon arrival units found an SUV that had collided with a NYS DOT truck. Both vechiles sustained heavy damage. As a result two patients were transported to WMC. As you can see from the pictures the SUV hit the cradh barrier located on the rear of the DOT truck and prevented any serious injuries to both drivers.

To see more pictures of the accident go to thornwoodfire.com

9/7/08 at 2155 hrs HFD dispatched for a car Taconic Pkwy North, South of Rt. 117. Units operating 2191,2192,2193, E155,E156, U41. Valhalla 2481, Eng 84, Res9.

Per 2191 on location reporting a working car fire. E155 arrived on scene and stretched a 1.75 handline and knocked down the fire quickly. No injuries reported. All units cleared.