Katonah Fire Department announces the passing of 73-plus year member Warren Shilling. Warren joined KFD in 1948 while the firehouse was still located on Katonah Avenue (now called "The Old Firehouse Building"). Warren was a staple in every KFD parade, riding in the car with the rest of the 50-plus year members. He was always a smiling, happy face at our annual inspection. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Saturday, June 18, KFD and Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps stood shoulder to shoulder in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and on the apron of KFD's headquarters, to remember and honor Bernard Roberts Jr. He was an Ex-1st Assistant Chief of KFD and a founding member of KBHVAC. We will continue to honor Bernie by doing what we do best--help our community. Bernie embodied what it means to ... (Full Story & Photos)

At Monday night's weekly drill, KFD members trained on our new forcible entry prop. The forcible entry prop is a door within a frame that can be repeatedly "locked" and secured with wooden shims. Members can then take turns using various hand tools such as Halligan bars and axes to force the door open and gain entry . The prop, manufactured by East Coast Rescue Solutions, was purchased by the department ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fur starters, we would like to thank everyone who made our annual parade and carnival week a success. We hope you all had as much fun as we did!! Earlier today Assistant Chief Whalen (2212) observed a motorist looking purr-plexed at their car. 2212 determined that this little kitten decided to take up residence in the engine compartment of the vehicle. After removal of some automotive parts, the kitten ... (Full Story & Photos)

The sidewalks of Katonah thronged with people eager for the return of KFD's annual parade, which kicks off our annul carnival. Both events took a two-year hiatus due to COVID, but were back in force this year. Joining KFD were 20 other fire departments, with their musical ensembles. Parade judges lined the route, assessing the various agencies on uniform appearance, apparatus cleanliness, marching, ... (Full Story & Photos)