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Cortlandt, NY
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2 Hikers Rescued By Helicopter From Marsh At Park In Croton-On-Hudson
Two young hikers had to be rescued by first responders after they became stuck in a marsh at a park in Northern Westchester, sending one to a hospital. The incident happened on Friday, May 26 around 1:20 p.m., when Westchester County Police and first responders were sent to Croton Point Park in Croton-On-Hudson on a report of two hikers who became stuck in a muddy marsh on the south end of the park. According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, firefighters arrived at the park first and began searching for the missing hikers. However, because tall reeds obscured the pair, …
Cortlandt, NY
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Raging Brush Fire Requires Use Of Over 1K Feet Of Hose In Montrose
A brush fire that erupted in Northern Westchester in the midst of elevated fire risk conditions took firefighters from several departments hours to put out. The fire occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 13 in the hamlet of Montrose in the woods near Washington Street, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. As the fire began to quickly spread, firefighters from numerous departments were called to the scene. Croton-On-Hudson department members remained at the blaze from around 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., then returned to the fire station to repack the over 1,000 feet of hose tha…
Cortlandt, NY
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3-Car Crash Spills Oil In Croton-On-Hudson Neighborhood
Firefighters had to clean up an oil spill in a Northern Westchester neighborhood following a crash that involved three cars. The crash happened on Saturday, March 4 around 10:15 p.m. in Croton-on-Hudson on Benedict Boulevard. One driver was injured but declined medical treatment, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Several cars were damaged in a three-car crash in Croton-on-Hudson.Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department The fire department was able to clean up all of the spilled oil from the crash.
Cortlandt, NY
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Cat Stuck In Tree: Pet Rescue Gives Firefighters Chance To Train In Croton-On-Hudson
While it may seem the stuff of old television shows and cartoons, a fire department was actually called to help rescue a cat stuck in a tree in Northern Westchester. The brave rescue happened at a residence in Croton-on-Hudson on Sunday, Feb. 12, around 10:30 a.m., when a local cat climbed a tree to get away from circling hawks and could not find a way to get down again, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. After hearing this, firefighters raced to the residence and quickly set up a 35-foot extension ladder to reach the scared feline. Soon enough, firefighter …
Cortlandt, NY
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Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Croton-On-Hudson, Leaving Driver Injured
A driver was left injured after a car overturned and crashed into a utility pole in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 16 around 6 p.m., when a vehicle traveling in Croton-on-Hudson Old Post Road South flipped over and hit a pole on Nordica Drive, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Firefighters and police then descended upon the scene to help the injured driver escape the vehicle. After the occupant was turned over to first responders, firefighters waited for Con Edison to fix the pole, which took about 90 minutes.
Cortlandt, NY
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Person Sent To Trauma Center After Being Hit By Car Near Croton-On-Hudson Shopping Center
A person was sent to a trauma center after they were struck by a vehicle near a Northern Westchester shopping center. The incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 14 around 4:30 p.m., when a person was hit in Croton-on-Hudson on Maple Street near the Van Wyck Shopping Center, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. First responders then sprang into action and diverted traffic in the area until the injured person was brought into an ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital. The person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The road was cleared after about…
Cortlandt, NY
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Nursing Home Fire: Fireplace Malfunctions In Croton-On-Hudson
Firefighters were sent to a nursing home in Northern Westchester after an electric fireplace malfunctioned. The incident happened on Sunday, Jan. 29, around 8:15 p.m., when firefighters responded to the Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care nursing home in Croton-on-Hudson located at 1280 Albany Post Rd., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Firefighters respond to a malfunctioning electric fireplace at the Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care in Croton-on-Hudson.Facebook/Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department Once arriving, crews found an electric fireplace in the nu…
Cortlandt, NY
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Person Hospitalized After Car Pinned Under Another In Cortlandt Crash
One person was sent to a hospital after a two-car crash in Northern Westchester. The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 6 p.m., when firefighters responded to an accident in Cortlandt on West Mount Airy Road, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. After arriving at the scene of the crash, firefighters found one car pinned under the other and used a grip hoist to pull back the bottom car to allow the vehicle on top to rest on the ground again. Members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department respond to a two-car crash in Cortlandt.Facebook/Croton-on-Hudson Fire D…
White Plains, NY
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'Pray For Him': Young Dispatcher For Westchester County Hospitalized
A beloved dispatcher for Westchester County's Emergency Communications Center has been hospitalized, prompting support from colleagues and friends from throughout the area. Dispatcher JT Camp, who serves the county's dispatch center "60 Control" in Valhalla, was announced to be hospitalized for an unknown condition by the communications center on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Known to be a source of knowledge about all things fire-related, Camp's colleagues described him as "one of the nicest guys on Earth" in a post. "He’s all about the job, he can tell you what siren a specif…
Peekskill, NY
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Condominiums Go Up In Flames In Peekskill Early Morning Blaze
A condominium complex in Northern Westchester erupted in flames, prompting a wide response from firefighters. The fire happened early on Thursday, Jan. 5, around 2 a.m. at the Hillcrest Park Condominiums in Peekskill located at 5 Rolling Way, according to firefighters. The blaze prompted a response from numerous fire departments in the area in addition to departments from Peekskill, including the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department. Fire officials are still at the scene. It is not yet clear if there were any injuries or…
Cortlandt, NY
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Vehicle Rolls Over In Croton-On-Hudson, Driver Emerges Unscathed
One person escaped from a serious-looking vehicle rollover in Northern Westchester without any major injuries. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, just before 10 a.m., firefighters in Croton-on-Hudson responded to an accident on Mount Airy Road near Georgia Lane and found that a car had rolled over, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency crews found the vehicle on its roof with the driver outside, seemingly unscathed. Related Story: Person Escapes Without Serious Injuries After Rollover Accident In Croton-On-Hudson It took a…
Cortlandt, NY
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Person Escapes Without Serious Injuries After Rollover Accident In Croton-On-Hudson
One person is lucky to have walked away without serious injuries after their vehicle flipped over on a highway in Northern Westchester. On Tuesday, Dec. 13 around 5:30 a.m., firefighters in Croton-on-Hudson came across a rolled-over vehicle on Route 9 southbound, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Although the accident looked serious, the driver declined any medical assistance, firefighters said. The cause of the rollover was not reported. After a short period of time, the scene was cleared, according to the fire department.
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