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Independent Fire Company of Mount Kisco, N.Y.
2020 Refuses to Go Out Quietly - New Year's Eve Stubburn Tire Fire
Ex-Captain Eric Hartmann, December 31
At 8:53 PM on New Year's Eve the Mt. Kisco Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to North Bedford Road for a report of tires on fire next to a structure. First arriving units found a 40ft trailer full of used tires on fire. The trailer was located within feet of a 2 story commercial structure. A working fire was transmitted (10-75).
The Bedford Hills, Katonah, Yorktown and Ossining Fire Departments ... (Full Story & Photos)
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40 ft trailer full of used tires on fire
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Photo Credit: Ex-Captain T. Jackson
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Working Car Fire on South Bedford Road
Ex-Captain Eric Hartmann, November 25
On November 25th @ 1:15pm Station 3 was dispatched to a possible vehicle at 110 South Bedford Road. Chief Hughes (Car 2281) was first to arrive on scene. He reported that he had a well involved vehicle fire. Engine 105 and Utility 13 along with Rescue 31 from Station #1 took in this alarm. The crew from Engine 105 under the direction of Captain Pucila arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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MKFD Remembers 9/11/2001
Web Reporter, September 11
On September 11th MKFD joined by area mutual aid departments, assembled at our memorial. Nineteen years later we did
“NOT FORGET” attendees were in face masks!!! 2020 has been a difficult year.
As I stood at attention next to a new firefighter, only 18 years of age, I realized he was born after the day of the attack. Our committee continues to host the service, in addition volunteer members maintain ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Photo courtesy of Frank Beccera, Jr. USA Today
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Funeral for John (Jack) A. Marshall Jr.
Ex-Captain Peter Hughes, Jr., May 01
Firefighters from across northern Westchester took part in the funeral and final ride for Mount Kisco firefighter John "Jack" Marshall in Mount Kisco April 30, 2020. Marshall was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and a 71 year member of the Mount Kisco Fire Department.
Frank Becerra Jr./USA Today
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Passing of John (Jack) A. Marshall Jr.
Ex-Captain Peter Hughes, Jr., April 26
John A Marshall Jr. Obituary April 2020
John “Jack” A. Marshall Jr. 90, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the evening of Friday April 24, 2020.
Jack was born to Elizabeth M. and John A. Marshall Sr. on January 10, 1930 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Eva T. Marshall; their beloved children Jane Pieragostini ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Background:
The Independent Fire Company is an all-volunteer fire company with approximately 65 members. The company is one of four that make up the Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department. The other three companies are the Union Hook & Ladder Co #1, the Mutual Engine & Hose Co #1 and the Mount Kisco Rescue & Fire Police.
The Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department covers approximately 3 square miles, half of which in the Town / Village of Mount Kisco proper, and the other half is made up of sections of the Town of New Castle and the Town of Bedford. The M.K.F.D. protects a population of approximately 18,000 people.
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