Katonah Fire Department was dispatched Saturday afternoon at around 2:30 p.m. on a report of a tractor on fire in the shed behind a structure on Meadow Lane. While apparatus was enroute, Car 2031 (Bedford HIlls Fire Department) happened to be driving by in the area and reported the shed was fully involved and that it was spreading to the structure. Car 2211 immediately called for a 10-75, resulting ... (Full Story & Photos)

Katonah Fire Department teamed up once again with the Katonah Chamber of Commerce to escort Santa into town on Saturday. Riding an ATV donated by Arroway Tractor, Santa drove through downtown Katonah Avenue accompanied by Car 2211, Engine 116, Ladder 39, Rescue 17 and Utility 8. Santa then parked behind Chase Bank, and handed out candy canes and posed for pictures with kids. Afterwards, he was escorted ... (Full Story & Photos)

High winds on Thanksgiving Day brought down a tree across Jay Street near Pine Hill Drive, effectively closing the road and shutting down power to area residents. KFD responded with Car 2211 and Engine 117. Traffic was detoured down Mustato Road while NYSEG dealt with the downed wires and the Town of Bedford removed the tree. KFD units were on scene for a little over an hour. Fortunately, the fallen ... (Full Story & Photos)

KFD's three-story training tower behind headquarters is an ideal facility for all kinds of evolutions, including bailout, interior firefighting, search and rescue, and, at Monday night's drill, roof operations. The roof of the tower consists of a base, on which is an elevated panel where plywood is fastened so firefighters can train using saws to vent roofs without damaging the tower's actual roof. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The holidays are a great time to relax, and enjoy family. As you celebrate, though, please keep in mind some common sense safety tips so that your festive gathering isn't ruined by fire.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, and the day before Thanksgiving. In 2017, U.S. fire departments ... (Full Story & Photos)