Continuing training on Ladder 58 was the topic for this week. Members expanded evolutions by taking the truck to various areas throughout the City and deploying the aerial ladder.

Testing the capabilities and limitations under realistic conditions, is the best way for our members to be well prepared to operate the aerial in an emergency situation. Different elevations and terrain give us a better ... (Full Story & Photos)

Continuing training on Ladder 58 was on this week’s schedule. Members continued to familiarize with driving, aerial, and pump operations to prepare for the truck to be placed in service soon.

We will continue this training into next week to ensure all members are familiar with all components, controls and systems on Ladder 58. The operation of our equipment must be second nature, to ensure we are ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week’s topic was alternative anchoring for Rope Rescue Operations.

When a substantial object is not available and a rope rescue operation must be executed, firefighters must be prepared to use physics, techniques, and a reliance on our equipment to become a human anchor. Firefighters simulated lowering a rescuer over a roof edge, using only themselves as the anchor, with our conventional roof ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Peekskill Fire Department hosted a Meet the Easter Bunny event at the firehouse today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, children were invited to bring their Easter baskets and receive candy, and fire prevention materials as well as take a photo with the Easter Bunny. We would like to thank the Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corp and the Peekskill St. Patrick’s Committee for their participation ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning at approximately 7:00 AM, the City of Peekskill Fire Department responded to a mutual aid request with its tower ladder in the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire District for a second alarm residential structure fire. Upon arrival, the crew set up the ladder and provided elevated fire suppression until the fire was extinguished.... (Full Story & Photos)

A special day for us today, as we took delivery of our brand new Seagrave 100’ Ladder truck, from Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC this morning.

Mayor Vivian McKenzie and several of the members of the Common Council joined Career and Volunteer PFD members, to welcome the new Ladder 58 to the City!

Next to come will be factory in-service training for our members, and fully outfitting with tools ... (Full Story & Photos)

“V. E. I. S” stands for, Vent>Enter>Isolate>Search. VEIS is the process of making entry to a space through a window, isolating that space (closing an interior door) to protect it from fire spread, and rapidly searching the space for a victim. This operation enables firefighters to quickly enter and search a space that may not be accessible by normal means, due to fire conditions.

Being prepared ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, at noon, PFD along with several EMS and Police/Marine resources, were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the Hudson River near Travis Point. Upon arrival, a vehicle was located in the river, about 10-20 feet from the shore near the Peekskill Yacht Club. First arriving crews determined the occupant of the vehicle was able to make it to shore safely, and was evaluated by EMS. The Yorktown ... (Full Story & Photos)