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BIFD assists Armonk at MVA with Heavy Entrapment JULY 19 - On Sunday, July 18th at approximately 7pm, Rescue 7 was dispatched to Roseann Drive in Armonk for a vehicle roll over involving heavy extrication. Mini-Attack 11 also respond to the scene with additional personnel, and then was later re-directed to the Armonk Fire House to establish a landing zone for the helicopter. Upon the rescue's arrival, Armonk Fire and EMS along with North Castle Police had ... (Full Story & Photos)

North Castle's Annual Police-Fire Softball Tournament and Barbeque JULY 18 - On Saturday, members and family of the North Castle Police Department and North White Plains, Armonk and Banksville Fire Departments met at Lombardi Park in Armonk for the annual softball tournament and BBQ. Despite the 90 degree plus weather, it was a great day and a fun time was had by all. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tanker 7 Goes Mutual Aid to Bedford Village JULY 10 - On Friday evening at about 10:30, Tanker 7 was dispatched to respond mutual aid to Bedford for a reported structure fire. Bedford car 2041 arrived on scene and reported a fully involved structure. Water supply was initiated with tankers from Banksville, Bedford Hills, Pound Ridge, Armonk and Katonah, and well over a half-mile of a 5 inch supply line was laid by Bedford to a pond. Tanker 7 remained ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tanker 7 in position to dump. Tanker 5 drafting.

Armonk Fire Department 80th Anniversary Parade JUNE 27 - Congratulations to our neighbors, the Armonk Fire Department, on their 80th anniversary. The celebration parade was held Saturday June 26th. BIFD Engine 158 and Mini-Attack 11 participated in the parade. Ex-Chief Alan Artwick made a surprise appearance by traveling from Cape Cod to participate!... (Full Story & Photos)

Live Burn Drill at Fire Training Center JUNE 16 - On Tuesday June 15th, a crew from Banksville went to the Westchester County Fire Training Center to particapate in live burn training with members from the Bedford and Mount Kisco Fire Departments. Crews worked with instructors from the training center and practiced hoseline placement and advancement. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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