Early Friday morning, at around 0630, Katonah firefighters braved 19 degree temperatures responding to a reported chimney fire on Valley Road. Engine 116, Ladder 39, Engine 115 and Car 2213 responded to the residence. Ladder 39 set up its aerial while Engine 116's crew gained entry to the house and began a search. Using various techniques the fire was extinguished and there was no extension into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Late Thursday evening, Katonah Fire Department was dispatched for a reported motor vehicle fire on I-684 SB south of Jay Street. Engine 115 and Tanker 6, along with Car 2211, were soon enroute. Units were informed that the vehicle was a car carrier, with six cars on its trailer, and the trailer was fully involved. Car 2211 requested Bedford Hills FD's Tanker 5 to the scene to support KFD. Upon arrival, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Katonah Fire Department started off the new year with an extrication/vehicle cutting drill on a donated car Monday night. Under the direction of Lieutenants Whalen and Waful, members safely stabilized the vehicle with wooden cribbing and cut the battery cables. Then, using both hydraulic and battery-power cutters, rams, and spreaders ("Jaws of Life"), they took turns removing windows, the windshield, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Katonah Fire Department's dedicated volunteers responded to 323 alarms in 2019. Featured here are the top responders for the year, along with the total number of alarms to which each responded.

1 Ex-Chief Dean W. Pappas 232

2 Firefighter Tom Connolly 202

3 Lieutenant Robert Hickey ... (Full Story & Photos)

Katonah Fire Department found itself running all over its district on Friday afternoon. Starting at around 2:20 p.m., KFD was dispatched to an odor of gas call at Weinstein's Pharmacy on Katonah Avenue. Units arriving on scene, including Car 2211, Car 2213, Engine 116 and Ladder 39 discovered a gas leak at the scene. Katonah Avenue was closed down in the area and the building was evacuated while the ... (Full Story & Photos)