Tonight members from Company 1 went to Midland Park to welcome their new Ladder Truck and spend time with friends and colleagues.

Yesterday Company 1 held their annual blood drive and open house. Thanks to the community 57 pints were donated.
  
                                           

This month Company 1 responded to a total of 33 calls for service. There were 18 fire/CO alarms, 5 smells of smoke, 2 smells of gas, 1 rescue of an injured hiker, 1 elevator rescue, 1 grill fire, 1 fuel leak, 1 stand-by, 2 brush fires, 1 utility pole fire. 

At around 7PM tonight Rescue 1 responded to the Ramapo Reservation for an Injured Hiker. The hiker who was located near the waterfall had fallen and hurt his leg. After arriving at the patient’s location Rescue 1 transported him down the trail and to a waiting ambulance for transport to an area hospital. 

Last night at around 8:15 Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to a smoke condition on Konight Court. After arriving on scene the responding units found a light smoke condition coming from the kitchen. After investigating, the cause was found to be a towel accidently left on the stove. Shortly after all units returned to quarters.
 
Not long after returning from Konight Court Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to an oven fire on Vista View Drive. After arriving on scene Engine 115 found a small grease fire and proceeded to extinguish it. After checking the surrounding area and ensuring that there was no extension, all units returned to quarters after about an hour.

At around 4am this morning Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to a smoke condition at the Hampton Inn. After a brief search of the hotel, the cause of the smoke was found to be from burnt food. Not long after all units returned to quarters.

At around 9:20 this morning Rescue 1 and Fire Company 3 responded to Airmont Avenue for an MVA with entrapment. After arriving on scene, Rescue 1’s crew found that one car was involved and had 2 trapped occupants. After quickly extricating the driver Rescue 1 worked to extricate the passenger. After the extrication both patients were transported to an area hospital and the police began their investigation. Shortly after Rescue 1 and Company 3 returned to quarters.

This weekend when you change your clocks remember to change your batteries