Banksville Independent Fire Department

2010 Incidents
Jan 32
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0
Total 32

Past Incidents
2009 321
2008 302

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BIFD Responds to 3rd Structure Fire in 5 Days

FEBRUARY 01 - In the late afternoon on Sunday, January 31st, Banksville's tones were transmitted for a possible structure on Mianus River Road. Upon signing on the air, Banksville Car 2582 (Incident Commander) immediately requested an additional tanker from Pound Ridge to begin response to the scene. With smoke showing upon arrival, 2582 requested the remainder of Banksville's working fire response to be dispatched, ... (Full Story)


Fire Destroys Greenwich Mansion

JANUARY 27 - Shortly before 04:30 Wednesday morning, Greenwich and Banksville units were dispatched to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, units found a 14,500 square foot mansion heavily involved in fire. With no hydrants available, tankers from Banksville, Round Hill and Armonk began a shuttle operation, as additional tankers were requested to the scene. Banksville Engine 157 laid a 5 inch supply line ... (Full Story & Photos)

Greenwich Engine 3 and Banksville Engine 157 at primary water source Greenwich Engine 3 and Banksville Engine 157 at primary water source
Mutual Aid Response to Katonah

JANUARY 26 - At 03:24 this morning, Banksville's tones were transmitted to relocate an Engine to the Katonah Fire Department. Engine 158 under the command of Assistant Chief Farquhar responded to the Katonah station. A few minutes later, 60 Control again activated Banksville tones and Tanker 7 was requested to respond to the fire scene at the Deer Park Tavern. Seven tankers were utilized in the shuttle operation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Toys for Tots

DECEMBER 12 - The Banksville Community House was a busy place today as the U.S. Marines, the Banksville Fire Department, the Greenwich Police Department, local residents and Santa himself all came together in support of Toys for Tots. Engine 158 delivered Santa to the event, followed shortly thereafter by the arrival of the Marines, escorted by Greenwich Police motorcycle units. Santa sang songs with the children, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Annual Hose Test Completed

DECEMBER 02 - The annual testing of our approximately 19,000 feet of hose was performed on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The crew from Fire-One (DrexelHill, PA) performed the tests, while BIFD crews operated the tanker and engines to provide water. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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