With the delivery of the new Engine 132 last week, this week’s training was focused on familiarization of the new engine and some new equipment that was delivered with it.

In conjunction with pump operator training, members familiarized with our new portable master stream monitor and Electric Vehicle (EV) nozzle. The portable monitor, is a lightweight, high gallon per minute nozzle, capable of flowing ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon, around 3pm, a few hours after the new Engine 132 was placed in-service; the Peekskill Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire alarm on Paulding Street. While enroute, crews were updated that there were multiple zone alarms activated in the building. This alarm marked the first call for the new engine.

First arriving units arrived to be quickly advised by the building ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, members trained on Roof Rope rescue operations. Using some life safety rope and lowering devices, firefighters were lowered down from top level of the James Street parking garage.

Roof rope rescue operations are employed when a victim is trapped on an upper floor of a high-rise building, out of the reach of a ladder. This scenario may require firefighters to be lowered down the side of ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon, we took delivery of a brand new, 2026 Seagrave Marauder pumper from Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC! The new pumper, designated as Engine 132, replaces a 30 year old truck that has served the City well. The new engine is equipped with a 1500 gallon per minute pump, 500 gallon water tank, among a variety of firefighting tools.

Next to come for Engine 132 is a week of in-service ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, career members visited the Peekskill Middle School for a walk-through of the facility. Building walk-throughs allow us the opportunity to see building layouts, critical areas (electric & water shut offs, fire alarm panel, etc), and prepare a pre-plan of the property for emergency responses. In addition to the building tours, firefighters also check nearby fire hydrants, to document the ... (Full Story & Photos)

PFD members participated in last night’s National Night Out at the Peekskill Riverfront Green. Members had a great time making snow cones and providing information about our department to the community!

One of our most important values is being involved in the great community that we serve!... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, members reviewed lifting and stabilizing heavy objects. Using our complement of air bag equipment, members lifted vehicles off of the ground to simulate the rescue of a victim trapped under the weight of a heavy object. As the object was lifted, a stack of wood cribbing was built, intended to stabilize the load by capturing the lift progress in the event of an equipment failure.

Air bag ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, our members visited the summer program at Oakside School. Students got to see some of our equipment up close, got a tour of the fire engine, and then got soaked by the fire hose (always a favorite)!

Thanks to the program and school district staff for the opportunity to visit!... (Full Story & Photos)