http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on ifco13.com using RSS 2.0 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:29:35 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=151 The Mount Kisco Fire Department's Ancient Fife and Drum Corp is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The corp. has a very interesting background including playing in the NYC Saint Patrick's Day Parade, the Kennedy Space Center, Washington D.C., as well as Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia and many many other interesting and unique venues. The corp. is also the only musical group in the world to have a complete set of Moeller Drums which were hand crafted by Gus Moeller in the early days of the drum corp. 75 years later the corp. continues to strive for excellence in both their musical performance as well as their contributions to the community. The current instructors Ann Demodna (President) Linda Duffy, Linda and Bob Hunter, Thor Johannessen, Ex-Chief Bill Stewart, and assistant instructor Gus Cuccia keep the drum corp. alive and well bringing in new members as well as teaching the corp. membership how to march, play music, and take part in ceremonial events. It is all thanks to the core leaders of the band especially Ex-Chief Bill Stewart and current instructors who have created such a successful drum corp. and will lead the band into its next 75 years. The Members and Officers of the Independent Fire Company want to congratulate the Mount Kisco FD Ancient Fife and Drum on their 75 years of service and wish them all the best in their future. They represent the Mount Kisco Fire Dept. as well as the Village of Mount Kisco with such integrity and professionalism. Thank you for your service and all you do. To commemorate the bands 75th Anniversary The Examiner did a piece on the drum corp.: Mt. Kisco Fife and Drum Corps: A 75 Year Tradition Posted on January 20, 2012 by Neal Rentz The Mount Kisco Fire Department Ancient Fife and Drum Corp The group has performed throughout the United States and has been in operation since FDR was president. The Mount Kisco Fire Department Ancient Fife and Drum Corps is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012. Bill Stewart Sr. has been a member of the corps for 60 years. Stewart entered the corps shortly after graduating from Mount Kisco High School in 1951. Stewart, who served as fire chief from 1985 to 1992, said recently a person does not have to be a volunteer firefighter to be a member of the corps. "We take them from 10-years-oild," he said. The corps, which is part of the fire department, has 42 active members, with some of them in their 70's. The corps' drum set consists of 10 snare drums and four base drums, all hand painted. The drums were originally created by Sanford Augustus Moeller, who was nicknamed "Gus" and were obtained by the corps in the early 1950's. The corps dresses in traditional Colonial American uniforms, featuring red blazers and a tricorn hats during performances. The corps has performed at many venues, including the World's Fair in Queens in 1939; on the "Good Day New York" television program in 1994; and in the1997 New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. In addition, the corps' instructors, including Stewart, took part in the "Braniff Airlines Tour of America" in 1975. The tour included performances in several cities, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago and Dallas in only four days. In 2009, the corps performed for the 50th anniversary of Colonial Williamsburg historic site in Virginia. Trips are paid in part by corps members and via fund-raisers, Stewart said. The many trips the corps has taken over the decades are one of the keys to its popularity among members, Stewart said. The Corps has taken part in several musters over the year at various sites with other fife and drum corps. "It's just a gathering of the corps. There's a muster parade and after that each corps performs out on the field for about five minutes." Stewart said. The corps also performs in annual Firemen's, Memorial Day and St. Patrick's Day parades in Mount Kisco, as well as participating in the village's annual 9-11 memorial ceremony. Though the corps consists of individuals within a wide age range, he credits the veteran members for continuing the corps. "If we didn't have a group of these people, we wouldn't have the corps," Stewart said. "They came in the corps and they've stayed with the corps." There are no qualifications needed to become a member of the corps, Stewart said. "Basically, just come," he said. Shortly after school opens in September, registration is accepted by the corps, for those nine years of age or older. Members pay dues and are provided with drums and uniforms. "We're subsidized by the fire department," Stewart said. Stewart recalled that he when he was president of the corps in 1967 that he was warned by a fife instructor from Long Island, Charles Riley, that the corps needed to increase membership. "You have to do one of two things – disband the corps or start a junior corps," Stewart remembered being told by Riley. "We started a junior corps and the next year we had kids banging on the door" to join, Stewart said. One of the young members of corps is Katie Tipa, a senior at Fox Lane High School. She has been part of the corps since the fourth grade. "I started because it's the fire department band for Mount Kisco," Tipa said. "It just looked like a lot of fun." Tipa enjoys the trips the corps has taken, especially an outing she made with the group to Williamsburg when she was in the eighth grade. "It was an amazing experience because we met drum corps from all over. We all marched in a parade together," she said. "It was interesting to see the techniques of other drum corps and how they play and their song repertories." "I think word of mouth is a powerful thing, especially seeing this corps marching in parades. It's definitely something to look at and look up to and spreading the word definitely attracts younger kids," Tipa said. The current president of the corps is Ann Demodna, who has held the post for roughly the last decade. She became a member of the corps in 1978 when she was nine, following the lead of her best friend Ellen, who is Stewart's daughter. Why has she devoted herself to the corps? "Just to keep it going," Demodna said. "It's something for the kids to do. We all have ties to the fire department." Demodna noted that one of her brothers, Michael Boles, is chief of the fire department and another brother, Vincent, formerly served as chief. To encourage youths to join the corps, there is registration held every fall and youths can fulfill their high school public service requirement by being active members, Demodna said. "The kids want to do it. They want to look good. They do very well in parades," Demodna said. Practices are held every Wednesday night for two hours, from October through May, at the Mount Kisco Elementary School and the efforts of the corps members paid off at all nine parades it participated in. "Last year we won a trophy at every parade for best fife and drum corps," she noted. For more information about the corps, go to www.mountkiscoancients.org Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:25:18 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=151 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=150 The Independent Fire Co. is holding a raffle for a 46" Samsung HDTV (Grand Prize) as well as a Blu Ray player (Second Prize). The money raised from this drawing will be put towards the restoration of our original 1926 Seagrave Suburbanite Engine. The tickets are $20 each. Thank you in advance for your support. For Questions or to Purchase Tickets Please Contact: Ray Zaccari (914)-494-0218 Ray Vetrano (914)-815-7696 Jon Bruno (914)-447-8390 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:52:36 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=150 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=148 On the Afternoon of October 22, The Independents as well as the rest of the MKFD show their support for the Fox Lane Foxes by attending their annual Homecoming Festivities. Engine 106 & Engine 104 escorted the car rally to the High School from the West Patent Elementary School. The Hook & Ladder set up Tower Ladder 14 with the American Flag. Though the Foxes didnt end victorious, it was still a fun-filled day for all. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:27:54 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=148 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=147 JOIN THE MOUNT KISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT ANCIENTS FIFE & DRUM CORPS! The Mount Kisco Fire Department Ancient Fife & Drum Corps will be holding their annual registration for new members on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 7:00-7:30pm in the Mount Kisco Elementary School. There is a $25 Registration Fee, which includes a fife or drum sticks and pad. Registration is open to children in the 4th grade or older. No musical experience is necessary. Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm, October through May. The Mount Kisco Ancients were organized by the Mount Kisco Fire Department in 1937, which continues to sponsor the Corps. For more information, please visit their website at www.mountkiscoancients.org Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:24:31 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=147 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=149 On September 17th and September 18th, The MKFD Held a boot Drive during the sidewalk sales. We were also involved in the Ms. Westchester Photo-shoot. Thank you to all who donated to our Fire Department! Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:36:03 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=149 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=146 On a scorching hot Sunday morning, Chiefs Mike Boles and Tom Jackson were able to rally members of The Independent and Mutual Fire Companies to begin the long needed process of marking the locations of Mount Kisco's more elusive stand pipes and fire hydrants. As a thank you from the chiefs, our bellies were filled from a great breakfast at the Coach Diner. We hit the streets armed with buckets of paint , reflective powder and a huge stencil. There is much more work to do but we got a good start on a project that will continue over the next few weeks. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:26:32 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=146 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=145 At 6:27 AM on Wednesday June 15th the Mount Kisco FD was dispatched to a unknown type fire at 88 Lexington Avenue. As firefighters pulled up to the firehouse it was very clear that there was a working fire downtown. Looking north from Station 3 the sky was black covering the downtown area. Firefighters quickly jumped onto E-105 and pulled up to a fully involved house fire located behind three multi-story occupied multiple dwellings. As first units arrived the Mount Kisco PD reported victims jumping from the second story of the two story fire building. A total of five patients were injured during the fire. Firefighters and EMS personnel quickly helped those injured down to Lexington Ave. where EMS setup a triage point. Due to the heavy fire load operations began as exterior and shortly after putting multiple hose lines in place went into interior operations. The MKFD had protected the adjacent structures and knocked down the heavy fire. Once the fire was put under control crews entered the building through the front door and rear windows to the second floor and attic where fire was still burning in the roof and behind walls. Firefighters quickly opened up and hit all hot spots. At one point the Incident Commander had the scene cleared due to a heavy odor of gas. Con Edison cut electric to the building and controlled the gas leak allowing the Cause and Origin Team to begin its investigation and firefighters to finish up overhaul operations. The fire was put under control and operations were in the overhaul stage 45 minutes after arrival. A great stop by the MKFD and great effort to protect exposures, assist victims, and knock out the heavy fire load. There was no collapse to any portion of the building and no firefighters sustained any injury while working. After the investigation the fire is believed to have started due to a faulty electrical system in the building. Victims (three adults and two children) were sleeping when the fire had broken out and had to jump out of the second floor window since the staircase had been consumed by fire. The victims received burns and smoke inhalation and were transported to Westchester Medical Center and Northern Westchester Hospital Center, we wish them all a speedy recovery. Thank you to the Mutual Aid Companies who stood by for other calls in the district Bedford Hills FAST Team, Chappaqua FD for standby, and Katonah FD for standby. News Stories: http://www.lohud.com/article/20110616/NEWS02/106160402/Mount-Kisco-family-injured-fleeing-early-morning-fire?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CNews%7Cs http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=284248&position=1&news_type=news http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/5-injured-in-destructive-house-fire-on-lexington-ave Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:11:55 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=145 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=144 On a very hot and sticky night in the begining of June the MKFD marched in the Katonah Fire Department's firemen's parade. Both the MKFD and MKFD Ancient Fife and Drum came out with great attendance. This was another great parade in a row for the MKFD. At the end of the night the MKFD recieved best regulation again. Great job to all who marched and thank you for all that come out and support our local fire departments. News Stories: http://bedford.patch.com/articles/friends-neighbors-line-up-to-view-parade#video-6494710 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:03:43 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=144 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=143 On Friday June 3rd the MKFD marched in the Pleasantville FD fireman's parade. This was the first firemen's parade the department has marched in for the 2011 parade season. This year the MKFD and the MKFD Ancient Fife and Drum both recieved great trophys. The Mount Kisco Ancient Fife and Drum Corp. recieved best Jr. Band and Best Majorette for Katie Tipa. The MKFD marched and recieved best regulation fire department. Great job to the MKFD Ancients and the MKFD a great way to begin the parade season! News Stories: http://pleasantville.patch.com/articles/in-photos-pleasantville-fire-department-parade#photo-6401771 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:54:30 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=143 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=141 This Memorial Day the Mount Kisco Fire Department and the MKFD Drum Corp. came out to support our fallen men and women of the armed service who gave their lives for our freedom. We would like to thank all those who have given their lives, who have served, and who are currently serving today. The MKFD Drum Corp marched in three parades this Memorial Day: Bedford Hills Memorial Day Ceremony, Mount Kisco Memorial Day Parade, and the Briarcliff Manor Memorial Day Parade. After some showers in the morning the sun came out and we had a beautiful day to march a pay tribute to our soldiers. The Independent Fire Company would like to congratulate Firefighter Luke Mannion on his graduation from the Naval Academy this Spring where he graduated as a officer in the US Navy. We wish him good luck and safety in his future. Luke is the first member of the Independent Fire Company to graduate from a US Military Academy. News Stories: http://mountkisconews.com/?p=4607 http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/mt-kisco-honors-military-at-memorial-day-parade Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:31:48 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=141 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=140 Please join us in congratulating the following Mount Kisco Ancients Fife & Drum Corps members that won medals at the Greater Danbury Area Drum Corps Association competition held today: Katie Tipa - 1st Place - Female Fife Individual David Weiss & Katie Tipa - 1st Place - Fife Duet Teddy Lombardo - 1st Place - Snare Drum Individual Stephen Rivera - 1st Place - Bass Drum Individual James Tipa & Stephen Rivera - 2nd Place - Drum Duet Thanks to Aaron Sevillano for assisting the Corps during the National Anthem, we received a lot of comments on how great you all sounded and looked. And, as always, thanks to Jim & Patti Tipa and Ron & Anna Rivera for providing lunch, beverages & shelter (happily from the sun & warm weather today). -President of the MKFD Ancients Fife and Drum -Ann Boles-DeModna Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:59:55 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=140 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=142 On April 30th 2011 the MKFD and the MKFD Ancient Fife and Drum Corp Marched with the parents and players of the Mount Kisco Little League to Leonard Park. The parade began at the Old Post office in Downtown Mt. Kisco and ended at David Feldman Field. The Mount Kisco Ancients provided music while the MKFD followed the group with some apparatus. A great way to begin spring in Mount Kisco. News Stories: http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/photos-opening-day-for-mt-kisco-little-league#photo-5853863 http://mountkisconews.com/?p=4478 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:43:10 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=142 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=139 On a beautiful Saturday the Mount Kisco Community celebrated St. Patrick's Day throughout the village. Running the parade the Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 16 invited a multitude of bands, community groups, Irish step dancing, vintage cars, emergency services, and even horses. It was relatively warm for early March providing a bright and comfortable weather for parade participants and parade watchers. As always a wonderful time was had by all. News Stories: http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/mount-kiscos-st-patricks-day-parade-draws-out-crowds-and-marchers#photo-5245586 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:42:59 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=139 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=138 Just after 5 PM on Tuesday March 2nd, the MKFD was dispatched to a working fire in Armonk on 16 Greenway Road. The Mount Kisco FD was requested to respond with one engine (Engine 106), the MKFD FAST team (U-13), and later was dispatched with Rescue 31 for scene lighting. The MKFD engine and FAST team were dispatched for the working fire assignment (10-75) and were some of the first units on scene. A passerby had noticed the fire and called 911 immediately. Two residents were home at the time of the fire and were unaware that their home was on fire. The family was vacated from the structure safely and without injury. As crews arrived to the two story single family residence there was visible fire through the roof and heavy fire coming from the A-D side of the structure. MKFD crews quickly stretched hand lines from E-106 to the structure and pulled a supply line to feed North White Plains Ladder 47 with water. For a short time units operated solely on tank water due to a lack of a water source in the area. Engine 106 was fed water from two portable ponds (portable water sources) which were set up by the Banksville FD Tanker 7 and Bedford Hills FD Tanker 5. Armonk, Katonah, Pleasantville, and Pound Ridge tankers also participated in the tanker shuttle. Crews operated inside for a short time before the wind driven fire expanded throughout the roof of the structure. All firefighters were called out of the structure and went to defensive operations since the fire was out of control. Units used hand lines and a master stream from Ladder 47 to put the blaze under control. Firefighters re-entered the structure when deemed safe by the safety chief and incident command officer to extinguish hot spots and overhaul. The Zone 5 Cause and Origin Team conducted an investigation which is still being conducted. The building was saved and no injuries were reported by the homeowners or firefighters working on scene. A job well done by the Armonk FD and all mutual aid fire departments. News Story: http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=275234&position=1&news_type=news Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:51:56 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=138 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=137 On the afternoon of Saturday January 29th the MKFD was dispatched to a possible structure fire at 86 Maple Avenue. The dispatch came in at 12:45 PM with multiple calls coming into 60 Control for a fire on Maple Ave. On arrival of Car 2282 (Chief Tom Jackson) a 10-75 (Working Fire Assignment) was requested. On arrival of the first due engine (Engine 105) there was visible smoke coming from the second floor and eves of the structure. On entering the structure the first due crew advancing the hose line encountered a Colliers Mansion condition (heavy amounts of furniture and objects blocking passages) which made it harder for firefighters to maneuver the structure and reach the fire apartment. As crews came to the fire apartment flames broke out through the door and into the stairwell. Firefighters broke down the door and quickly extinguished flames in the apartment. Meanwhile ladder co. crews vented the structure and put portable ladders around the building for escape in case interior firefighters needed to escape the structure quickly. The Mount Kisco FD had a quick response and made quick work at the fire putting it under control very quickly. Crews overhauled the structure and secured property for the homeowners and occupants of the building. During the incident passersby reported a smell of gas in the area. Members of the Mutual Engine Co. discovered a gas leak at 42 Maple Ave and on further inspection also found a gas leak in front of the fire building. The Bedford Hills FD responded with Rescue 10 as a FAST team and the Chappaqua FD and Ossining FD's responded to MKFD Station 1 (Green St.) to cover Mount Kisco for additional calls. Con Ed Gas and Electric were on scene to shut off power to the building and for the gas leaks on Maple Avenue. Chief of Department Mike Boles announced that based on findings by the Westchester County Cause and Origin Team Zone 5 the fire was started due to clothing, furniture, and other objects being too close to a radiant heater. Another great job and great save by the MKFD. A special thanks to our mutual aid companies Bedford Hills FD, Chappaqua FD, and Ossining FD, the members of the Westchester County Cause and Origin Zone 5, and MKVAC and Westchester EMS. News Coverage on Fire: http://www.lohud.com/article/20110130/NEWS02/101300348/Mount-Kisco-fire-damages-Maple-Avenue-home http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/fire-squelched-on-maple-avenue Incident Rundown: (from EMTbravo.net by member PFDRes47cue) Date: 1-29-2011 Time: 12:50 Location: 87 Maple Ave. Google Maps Frequency: 46.26; Fire 16; EMS 16 Weather Conditions: 33F, cloudy Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2.5 story 30x40 (approx) O/M/D. Heavy fire on the 2nd floor Reporters: PFDRes47cue; PFDR47 Writer: PFDRes47cue 12:50 - MKFD toned out for reported structure fire. 12:51 - 60-Control reports several calls received for this fire. 13:05 - Battalion 16 says 2 L/S/O with heavy fire on the 2nd floor. 13:19 - 2281 reports main body of fire K/D contained to 2nd floor. In the process of overhauling now. 13:44 - Con Ed O/L 13:46 - 7011 to 60-Control, releasing 45-Medic-1. 70B1 and 70B2 will remain on-scene. 70B1 is available if needed. 13:47 - 2281 reports fire U/C. 13:53 - 60-Control inquiring for Red Cross the make up of displaced parties. Battalion 16 reports 3 families all of whom are adults are displaced. 13:55 - 2033 reports all Bedford Hills FD units are back in service returning. 13:57 - 7011 is back in service. 14:17 - 2281 to 60-Control, we were just notified by a passerby that in area of 40 or 42 Maple Ave, there is an outside odor of gas, we will be out investigation w/Con Ed. 14:22 - 2281 reports upon further investigation, gas leak is I/F/O 42 Maple Ave. Con Ed Gas is O/L. 60-Control advising they will give an additional run number. **Nice job by MKFD to contain the fire to the 2nd floor.** Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:16:12 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=137 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=134 Members from the MKFD as well as some other local companies joined together to begin construction on the new World Trade Center Memorial in the center of Mount Kisco. On Saturday members built the block foundation up to street level. The memorial will be built in time for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The Committee will be raffling off a Chevrolet Camero in order to suppliment the building costs. There will be 500 tickets sold and the tickets will sell for $100 a piece. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:16:00 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=134 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=136 The Independent Fire Company is proud to announce new Jr. Corp member Frank Ferrovecchio. On the evening of December 2nd new member Ferrovecchio began to work on the companies traditional five nights of training. The five nights were given by Jr. Corp coordinator FF Jim Tipa and are conducted to further the interest and give an initial/basic firefighting skills to new IFCO members. These five nights include familiarization of firefighter personal protective equipment, familiarization of IFCO apparatus and tools the company carries, a review of fire company and department SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)/responsibilities of an engine company (engine company operations), how to make a proper search/use and familiarization of SCBA, and roles and responsibilities of the members of the IFCO Jr. Corp. Firefighter Ferrovecchio has become very involved in his training and has furthered his knowledge in firefighting. The members and officers of the Independent Fire Co. wish Frank good luck as a firefighter with the Independents and look forward to working with him in the future. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:38:11 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=136 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=135 On the evening of October 29th the MKFD was dispatched to a car fire on the Saw Mill River Parkway south bound in the area of the Pump House. On arrival first crews pulled up to a working car fire with a growing brush around the vehicle. They stretched hose two hose lines one for the car another for the brush fire and E-106 fed E-104 with a supply line to fill their tank. The occupants were able to get out of the vehicle without injuries though they were checked out by Westchester EMS and MKVAC as a precaution. The Independents and the Mutuals worked together to extinguish both the magnesium burning car fire and the brush fire which extended around the car and uphill of the accident. The car was flatbed with not much left of the car due to a heavy fire load. Another fine response and quick attack by the MKFD. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:04:11 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=135 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=132 At 4:30 AM on Saturday October 9th the MKFD was dispatched for a rollover on Woodland Street with an entrapment. The call came in from the Mt. Kisco Police and first arriving officers asked FD to expedite for a victim trapped in the vehicle. On arrival of first FD units the car was quickly stabilized with Rescue Jacks which are carried by the Rescue Co. Members from IFCO stretched a precautionary hose line and firefighters helped stabilize the vehicle and helped members from WEMS and MKVAC remove the patient from the vehicle. Quick work was made by all and the victim was transported to Northern Westchester Hospital by MKVAC. Firefighters also applied speedy dry to the accident scene to absorb the fluids from the vehicle. Firefighters cleaned up the scene, packed up equipment and went back in service. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:49:10 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=132 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=131 On the evening of October 5th the MKFD responded to a chimney fire at the restaurant Village Social on Main Street. Members of the Independent Fire Company and Union Hook and Ladder Company were in the middle of their fire company meetings when 60 Control dispatched the MKFD at 8:26 PM to 251 Main Street: Village Social Kitchen+Bar for a commercial alarm. While E-105 was responding along with TL-14, Car-2282 (Chief Jackson) arrived on location reporting heavy smoke and had 60 Control dispatch a possible structure fire assignment for the location. On arrival of E-105 and TL-14, the building had been evacuated and heavy flames were coming from the chimney. The crew on E-105 stretched a hose line off the truck into the building and members of the ladder assisted putting the hose line in place and extended their bucket containing members and equipment to the roof. Firefighters used water cans and extinguished the flames in the hearth of the wood burning stove while the ladder company dropped a ball and chain (a devise used to clear blocked chimneys) and cleared out the inside of the chimney. After clearing the blockage members of the ladder company used a hose line off E-105 and cleared any other blockages in the chimney. The building was vented and members of the Rescue Fire Police used wet vacuums to clean up the water left from extinguishing the flames. Firefighters rolled up the used hose and went back in service. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:26:13 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=131 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=130 On Sunday October 3rd, the Mount Kisco FD held its annual open house and fire truck rides. This year all four companies were present giving fire truck rides for kids of all ages. The trucks rode all around town with their lights on and occasional siren or two during the trip. Also at the Green Street firehouse the Bedford Fire Department brought their smoke trailer for fire prevention and fire safety. This trailer simulated to be the interior of a home teaches children the importance of fire safety and what children should do in case their home ever catches fire. Another event the MKFD threw was the car accident demonstration. In this demonstration members of the MKRFP and some members from other MKFD companies used the Hurst Tools to show spectators the tasks firemen have when they respond to serious car accidents. During the open house the MKFD ran a fund drive to support the MKFD's future September 11th memorial and the MKFD Ancient Fife and Drum Corp. was also on hand to play for spectators and encourage membership to the drum corp. This year proved to be another successful open house and a fun time was had by all who entered. News Story: http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/mount-kisco-firefighters-hold-open-house-complete-with-truck-rides-and-demonstrations Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:50:47 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=130 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=129 During the morning of Monday September 20th the Mount Kisco FD was dispatched for a car into a home with possible people trapped at 13 New Castle Drive. On arrival of FD units a sedan had gone through the rear of a residential property with people home. Luckily the driver only had minor injuries and nobody at home was injured ether. The MKFD used Rescue Jacks carried by the rescue company and used them to support the car until the car was able to be taken from the home. A precautionary hose line was stretched by the Independents and the MKFD stayed on location until the flatbed arrived. The driver had been in the parking lot of Mount Kisco Smokehouse when she was struck by another vehicle. She then went through a fence at the edge of the property and when she went to press the brake she accidentally hit the gas and went through another fence, through the property, and into the rear of the home. The Mount Kisco Building Department deemed the home unsafe to inhabit and the Red Cross was notified to relocate the homeowners. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:12:32 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=129 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=128 On Saturday September 18th members from the MKFD Fife and Drum Corp. participated in the annual North Eastern Competition just outside of Hartford, CT. These drum corp. members that participated at North Eastern had taken first in second places in their events at the GDADCA competition in Bethel CT in May. For the fife and drum corp. the North Eastern is the highest regional competition and it is a great honor to be able to play around the greatest in the region and perhaps some of the greatest fifers and drummers in the nation. Though at the North Eastern none of the drum corp. groups placed they all played extremely well and a wonderful time was had by all. A special thanks to the Rivera and Tipa families who provided food and drinks and to Corp. President Ann Demonda and Bill Stewart who came out to support the members. Competition Events: Jr. Ancient Female Fife Solo: Katie Tipa (1st place at GDADCA) Jr. Ancient Male Fife Solo: David Weiss (1st Place at GDADCA) Jr. Ancient Fife Duet: Katie Tipa/David Weiss (1st Place at GDADCA) Jr. Ancient Male Snare Solo: Brian Marroti (1st Place at GDADCA) Jr. Ancient Male Snare Solo: James Tipa Jr. (2nd Place at GDADCA) Jr. Ancient Drum Duet: Stephen Rivera (Bass)/James Tipa (Snare) (2nd Place at GDADCA) Jr. Ancient Drum Quartet: Julian Hahdad (Snare), Brian Marroti (Snare), Stephen Rivera (Bass), and James Tipa Jr. (Bass) (1st Place at GDADCA) Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:54:39 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=128 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=127 On Sunday September 12th the MKFD held its annual department picnic at the Memorial Pool at Leonard Park. Even though it was cloudy and cold for a September day the kids were still jumping off the diving boards and everyone enjoyed catching up with friends. Firefighters served others and their families'. They served burgers, hotdogs, chicken, deserts, and plenty of iced tea and lemonade. During the picnic families chatted, firemen played their kids in a football match, and the MKFD Ancient Fife and Drum played and gave their awards on the hill. The MKFD Ancients displayed their trophies from another successful parade season and handed out awards to their members. One of the awards handed out by the corp. this year was the Joseph Sheehan Award. This year Ex-Chief and over 50 year member of the fife and drum corp. Bill Stewart explained the background of the Joseph Sheehan Award and Joseph Sheehan himself. Joseph Sheehan came into the Independent Fire Co. as a young member and soon became apart of the MKFD Fife and Drum Corp. During his time in the corp. Sheehan put a lot of his time and effort into the corp. and helped bring the corp. to where it is today. Mr. Sheehan held so much pride and was the symbol of the corp. for many years. Sadly Mr. Sheehan passed away at a young age and with his passing the MKFD Fife and Drum in conjunction with the Independent Fire Co. created the Joseph Sheehan Award. This award is given to a member of the corp. with high participation and a member who expresses the pride and love for the corp. just like Joseph Sheehan had. This year the drum corp. presented the award to drummer and Independent Fire Co. member James Tipa Jr. This past year James had put many hours into the corp. and helped the corp. in many ways. This year's picnic was another great picnic and a special thanks and hats off to all the members who helped prepare and helped cook during the picnic. A wonderful job as always. Also a very, very, very special thanks to Ex-Chief Bill Stewart. Mr. Stewart has given so much of his time and energy into the MKFD and especially to the MKFD Fife and Drum Corp. Mr. Stewart has over 50 years in the corp. and has always held so much pride and love for the corp. Mr. Stewart has been in charge of the drums and he hauls them for the band wherever they go: parades, fire dept. events, ceremonies, competitions, to get the drums serviced, and to put them in storage. Mr. Stewart has been so faithful to the corp. and has really maintained the spirit and enthusiasm the band has today. He shows the younger members the pride and the respect the band deserves and he stands as a symbol or our drum corp. today. He always keeps the corp. on high priority and is always available to help the band. He is at all of our events and supports the corp. and the members wherever they go. Thank you so much Mr. Stewart for doing all that you do for the band. You keep the corp. moving and are the reason why the corp. is alive and well today. Thank you! Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:41:13 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=127 http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=126 On Saturday September 11th the MKFD held its ninth annual September 11th Ceremony at the War Memorial Monuments outside of Mount Kisco Village Hall. The ceremony remembers the thousands of victims that gave their lives at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the fields of Shanksfield, Pennsylvania. The event also remembers all the firefighters and emergency service workers who responded and heroically gave their lives for others on Sept. 11th. Emcee retired Lt. FDNY Ladder 55 Richard Alexander talked about the impact of Sept. 11th on himself, other members of the FDNY, and the members of the MKFD that participated in the events on Sept. 11th. Other speakers included Mutual's Ex. Captain Paul Felice and Mount Kisco Mayor Michael Cindrich. The ceremony also included a march from the Mutual Eng. Hose Co. firehouse across the street with members from the Mount Kisco American Legion, MKFD Ancient Fife and Drum Corp., MKFD, Bedford Hills FD, and Chappaqua FD. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:32:09 GMT http://www.ifco13.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=126