10:06am. MVFD was dispatched with Carmel Police Department, NY, Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Carmel Fire Dept. NY, Yorktown Heights Volunteer FD. to a residence on Drewville Rd on a reported vehicle into a residence with a structural fire and subject trapped in the vehicle.
First arriving Carmel police units quickly updated there was no structure fire, but there was a vehicle on its side ... (Full Story & Photos)
9:53. MVFD operating at a two car MVA with Carmel Police Department, NY and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp. at the intersection of West Lovell St & East Lovell St. Roadway was closed for approximately 25 minutes until both vehicles could be removed.... (Full Story & Photos)
The combination of gusty northwest winds, up to 20 to 25 mph, and low relative humidity, as low as 25 to 30 percent, on Saturday will produce an elevated risk of fire spread.
As a reminder, New York's annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. Use caution when handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes and matches. ... (Full Story)
7:00pm. Tonight MVFD spent time at the Putnam County Fire Training Center to run some of the members through their annual Bailout and Mask Confidence recertification courses.
Annually members are required to show their proficiency in operating their personal escape device by bailing out of a second story window and safely descending to the ground. They are also required to maneuver their way ... (Full Story & Photos)
2:26am. MVFD operating with Carmel Police Department, NY on West shore Drive with a one car MVA. No injuries reported. Roadway was closed for approximately 30 mins until the vehicle could be removed.... (Full Story & Photos)
8:44am. MVFD was dispatched with Carmel Police Department, NY to a residence on Hillside Dr for a reported structure fire. Carmel police arrived first on scene and reported smoke in the residence but no visible fire.
Companies located an electrical issue which caused fire to spread on external siding in a sunroom area and extended within the stud bay of the wall to the adjacent bedroom wall. ... (Full Story & Photos)
