A member of the Hastings Fire Department donated a training prop to the department that can be used for SCBA mask confidence drills or search and rescue training. The prop enables us to turn any open space such as the engine room of the fire house into a maze simulating an apartment. The maze can be changed so members can not memorize the layout making it more realistic. Using our smoke machine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday night the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department responded to a car fire on the Saw Mill River Parkway north of the Ravinsdale bridge. Engine 45 was first on scene and began fire suppression. Once the traffic was stopped by the Police Engine 46 responded southbound in the northbound lane and arrived just as E45 uses the last of its tank water. E46 used foam to finish off the smoldering fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Why are the firehouses around town illuminated in red? As part of a national movement Light the Night the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has asked Fire Departments to light their Firehouses in red for the week as a tribute to Fallen Firefighters. The Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department is proud to honor the Firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday September 26th Members of the Hastings Fire Department took time out of their day to attend training and certify in CPR/AED and stop the bleed. There was a mix of both Ambulance members and Firefighters, veteran and new members. Our department and its members are committed to training to maintain and improve their abilities better serve our community.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our Rescue (R-100) carries specialized equipment that is used in a variety of situations such as hydraulic extrication tools, air bags, jacks, stabilization struts and cribbing, among many other tools. The current rescue is 43 years old and in the process of being replaced with a new upgraded vehicle. Members of the HFD trained on vehicle extrication using hydraulic tools (Jaws of Life) to cut ... (Full Story & Photos)