On Saturday just after 12 PM Buchanan FD was requested to go on stand by for Montrose for a reported structure fire. During the dispatch the "10-75" working fire assignment was requested. This brought Engine 160 and Car 2553 to the scene. Engine 160 was directed to "lay in" from Albany Post Rd. to the scene. Engine 160 fed Engine 130 from Peekskill FD with water for the operation.

Units operated ... (Full Story & Photos)

On November 11, 2024, our department answered a request from the NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control under the New York State Fire Mutual Aid Plan to send an engine with manpower to the Village of Greenwood Lake in Orange County to assist in their large brushfire.

For over twelve hours, Buchanan units worked alongside units from Orange, Rockland, Greene, Albany, and Oneida counties, as well as ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are happy to announce that we have been named a recipient of a CREST grant from the State of New York in collaboration with State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg. The $20,000 grant will be utilized to purchase a new battery-operated ram for automobile extrication, as well as a new strut kit to assist in vehicle stabilization. The Press Release is below:

State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Secures ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is a look back at some notable events during the month of April.

4/1 - Four minutes into the new month Buchanan FD was requested to go on stand by for Montrose for a residential patio fire.

4/11 - Around 6:48 A.M. Buchanan FD was requested to go on stand by for the Montrose FD for smoke in the structure. Moments after Montrose chiefs arrived they requested one engine from BFD, and one ladder ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday just after 12 P.M. Buchanan FD was requested to Gallagher St for reports of gas main struck by a contractor. Within minutes C-2551 was on scene and confirmed an active leak. Moments later Con Edison was on scene to shut down the gas supply.

Neighboring residents were asked to evacuate their homes due to high gas readings. All residents returned home when there houses were deemed safe. ... (Full Story & Photos)