At 16:31 hours Hawthorne Fire Dept and EMS was dispatched to route 9A in the area of Gasho of Japan resturant for an MVA. Upon the arrival of the the first cheif he stated that he had a 3 car MVA heavy damange on all cars. Eng 155 U41 and 63B1 assited 2192 and 2193 on scene. There endded up being 3 injuries at that location so we requested 2 more ambulances to the scene, Hawthorne EMS transported 1pt to WMC ALS on bored and Elmsford Fire/EMS transported 1pt to WMC,BLS, along with Empress 87A1.

Hawthorne FD was requested to standby for Thornwood FD while the assisted Pleasantville FD with a fully involved Structure Fire, at 14:34 hours HFD was toned out to cover TFD while the were tied up at a Structure Fire at about 16:30 hours we were released by Thornwood's Chief with thanks,

At 15:00 hours Hawthorne Fire Dept, was toned out to 315 Warren Ave for a reported car fire, 2193 got on location and confirmed a working car fire, Eng 155 U41, 63B1 responded to the incident, crews quickly extingished a fire that started in the engine campartment with an 1 3/4 handline.

At 14:24 hours Hawthorne Fire Dept. was requested to the scene of  working structure fire, Ladder 56, 2192 2193 responded to 9 North High Street in Elmsford, crews assited Elmsford Fire Dept, with knocking down of a house fire. Crews from Hawthorne also helped with the overhaul process, at about 16:30 hours Hawthorne units were released by Elmsford command with thanks.

On New Years Eve at around 23:30 hours Thornwood Fire Dept. was dispatched to a possible house fire, just mins from their dispatch their cheif pulled up on scene reporting a working structure fire and requested his 10-75 plan. Hawthorne FD was requested with Eng 155 to standby for them in their HQ while the operated on scene. At about 01:30 hours Hawthorne was released from there HQ with thanks. Units operating with Eng 155 was 2194, 2197

On Saturday Oct. 29, 2011 the Hawthorne area had its first snowfall in October. The fire company responded to approx. 20 calls ranging from wires down, carbon monoxide alarms to a tree into a house. The calls started around 1pm on Saturday and ended sometime Sunday morning around 1:30 am

On Sunday morning 10/30/11 the Hawthorne FD was dispatched for Mutual Aid engine to Elmsford. E155 assisted Elmsford at a multiple MVA on the Saw Mill Pkwy Northbound at Exit 23. Several cars had lost control on the icy roads and crashed into the woods. 3 people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Once the patients were cleared from the scene all units were placed back in service.

On Monday August 1, 2011 in and around the Hawthorne Area was hit hard by a wicked storm starting around 1600 hrs. and ending about 2145 hrs. This area had severe ligthing heavy rains and even hail.

There was a total of 7 calls ranging from 5 automatic fire alarms with nothing found. all set off due to power dipps and surges in the area.

1 mutual aid call to Valhalla FD for a car fire which was unfounded.

1 gas leak which was coming from the meter bar on the Con Ed side. They were notified and responded and made repairs to the pipe line

On Saturday June 18, 2011 the Hawthorne FD was dispatched for a mutual aid call to Armonk FD, requsting the use of our gator. In the area of 113 King Street MBIA inc.

Units operating 2192, 63U5/97

The gator was requested for the use of the fire suppression attachment unit for the gator. Gator entered the woods and helped with the extinguisment.

Listed below are links to the run down units that responed and news articles

Units on scene for @2 hrs

On Thursday June 9, 2011 Hawthorne was dispatched to 11 Chateau Ln for a public assistance call. 

Units on scene 2197, E155

Once on scene crews were informed that there was a 1 yr old child which was locked inside the residence. Crews were able to gain access to the residence by raiseing a ground ladder to an open window and crawled thru the window. The front door was then opened and the parent and child were reunited.

Units on scene @30 mins. 

On Saturday May 28, 2011 the Hawthorne FD was dispatched for EMS call for a biker down on the North County Trailway.

Units operating: 2192, 63U5/U97, 63B1

Units responded to the entrance to the trailway located at the Saw Mill Pkwy at the Eastview exit. Crews unloaded U97 which is our EMS gator and proceeded north on the trail to the patients loaction. Once on scene crews loaded the aptient into a stokes basket and then onto the gator. Once off the trail patient was loaded into 63B1 and transported to the loacl hospital.

Units on scene for 1 hr.

On Monday May 23, 2011 Hawthorne FD was dispatched for a reported vehicle fire in the area of Bradhurst Ave and Broadway.

Units operating: 2191, 2192, 2193, E155, U41

Upon arrival of the first chief a fully involved van fire was located. Crews from E155 stretched 2 - 1.75 hand lines to extinguish the fire. Once the fire was extinguished the crews checked the van and overhauled to check for hot spots.

Units on scene for 30 mins.

On Wednesday May 11, 2011 Hawthorne FD was distached to a reported large brush fire located on Route 9A and Route 117

Units operating 2192, E155 and Pocantico Hills FD

Crews from both departments used 1.75 handlines and some hand tools to extinguish the fire. seconadary crews the checked the are for hot spots and extension.

Units on scene for @1 hr

On Tuesday May 3, 2011 Hawthorne was dispatched for a reported brush fire, located at and behind 250 Linda Ave.

Units operating 2194,E155,U41

Upon arrival units found a small brush fire located behind the above address. Crews used a 1.75 hand line and some hand tools to extinguish the fire.

Units on scene for about 45 mins

On Monday March 28, 2011 Hawthorne FD was dispatched for a trash compactor fire. Located at 171 Old saw Mill Rv. Rd.

The compactor was attached to the building and used for getting rid of cardboard. Crews from Hawthorne arrived on scene and hit the hydrant and laid in from there. Crews also opened the compactor and started to extinguish the fire. Crews from Valhalla FD helped with overhaul and also venting the building from the smoke entering the the building. Crews were on scene for about an hour.

Units operating: 2192, 2193, L56,E155, Valhalla FD

Friday Jan.28, 2011 Hawthorne FD along with Valhalla FD on a dual response were dispatched to number 3 Milford St. Hawthorne for a reported chimney fire. Units operating 2193, L56, U41, U15, 2482, TL49, E82, MPPD.

Weather Conditions: overcast with snow flurries and cold

2482 on location and reported a chimney contained to the flu. L56 on location and set up the ladder to the roof top for access. Secondary crews were able to use ground ladders to reach the flu and were able to start extinguishing the fires. As additional crews came in they were directed to check the interior for extension. Crews were able to open the sides of the flu and use a water can to put the fire out.

Units on scene for @45 min and then cleared.

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