As Chief of this Department I get to brag a little when my people go above and beyond their normal duties to serve the residents of our community. And in the last few weeks there have been a few incidents that give me a lot to brag about.

- Right before Christmas several members of the Department go out on their own time to drive Santa Claus around to all of the neighborhoods on the fire truck to ... (Full Story)

A promotional ceremony was held on January 8, 2019, at the monthly Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting at Station 2 on West Hartsdale Avenue, during which two veteran Hartsdale Fire Department members, who both rose from the ranks of the Hartsdale volunteers, were promoted. Both joined the department in 2001 as volunteer firefighters and moved through the ranks of volunteer officers. They were later ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hartsdale Fire Department’s 4th Annual Operation Candy Cane was a tremendous success on Saturday, December 22, 2018, as Santa, his reindeer and elves delivered candy canes, holiday cheer and lots of smiles throughout the Hartsdale community. Photos by Alan Zale... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hartsdale Board of Fire Commissioners honored Andrew Mentrasti at their monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, December 12, 2018. After serving 19 years on the board as a commissioner, this was Mentrasti's last meeting, having decided not to seek reelection. Jason Muldoon, a member of the Hartsdale Neighborhood Association, was elected to fill Mentrasti’s position, having won the previous night’s ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hartsdale Fire Department’s new Tower Ladder 15 (TL-15) and Rescue 56 Technical Response Vehicle were blessed by HFD Chaplain Rabbi Harry Pell at an Apparatus Dedication Ceremony and Open House at HFD Headquarters, Station 2, on West Hartsdale Avenue on Sunday afternoon, November 18, 2018.

During the ceremony, which included demonstrations of the new equipment, Anthony Frasca, Hartsdale Board of ... (Full Story & Photos)