HFD Receives Grant for New Scott Packs
 
By Member Alan Zale
April 10, 2017
 

Hartsdale Fire Chief Ed Rush explains the new Scott 5.5 Model X3 to Congresswoman Nita Lowey who was helpful in obtaining a $484,000 grant to buy the new Scott Packs for the Hartsdale, Fairview and Elmsford Fire Departments. Hartsdale Firefighter Brian Farrell demonstrates the new piece of equipment. The new Scott Packs provide more air in a smaller bottle.The SCBA's provide state of the art electronics that allow tracking of firefighters on the scene and where they are in the building as well as their air status. Also on hand to thank Congresswoman Lowey are Stephen Woehrle. Elmsford Fire Chief, left, and Howard Reiss, Fairview Fire Chief. The demonstration was held at Hartsdaleā€™s Station 2 on Friday, April 7, 2017. Photo by Alan Zale