Pocantico Hills Fire Department

09/28/2026

IS THERE A FIRE IN YOU?

Pocantico Hills firefighters over the last month have responded to a variety of calls for service, including mutual-aid residential structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, fire alarms, and more.

Regardless of the time or place, our Members stand ready to respond to alarms 24/7.

The Pocantico Hills Fire Department is always looking for men and women to serve their community as Firefighters. Training and equipment are provided at no cost, and there are many benefits to membership, including:

- Learning life saving first aid and firefighting skills
- Training to fight fires & rescue people
- Protecting & helping your neighbors
- Enrollment in Length of Service Awards Program (similar to a retirement fund)
- Tuition Assistance / Scholarship Opportunities

And last but not least! : Becoming part of a team that works together, forging friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime.

Our department regularly responds to a variety of emergencies both in-district and mutual-aid, including fire and CO alarms, structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, hiker rescues, tanker shuttle operations, standbys, EMS assists and more. This is in addition to our company monthly meetings, drills, and other community events.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older (14-17 for our Junior FF Program) and reside within the Pocantico Hills Fire District or a neighboring community. NO prior experience is needed!

If you have any questions feel free to send us a message on FB/Instagram or visit our website at pocanticohillsfd.org/volunteer for more information.

Photo credit
PHFD Membership
Margaret Fox Photography

09/19/2026

Pocantico Hills FD along with Pleasantville VAC & Westchester EMS operated at the scene of a roll-off container truck rollover on Route 117 earlier.

Please remember to buckle up and drive safely as you enjoy the weather!

PHFD units operating: 2381, 2382, E189, E190

09/11/2026

On this solemn day that marks twenty five years since our world was forever changed…

We reaffirm our commitment to never forget not only the thousands of lives lost, and the many thousands more shattered as a result, but also the heroic actions of everyday men and women, Fire, Police, EMS, Court Officer, Security, Flight Crew and Civilians alike who showed what the best of humanity can be in our darkest moments.

With deep respect we acknowledge the Members of Hilltop Engine Co. #1 who stepped up in America’s darkest hour and responded down to the Bronx in Engine 189, where the crew remained late into the evening before being relocated to Yonkers Raceway and returning home late afternoon on the 12th.

That crew was:

Car 2381 - Chief D. Fink

Engine 189:
- (Driver) Ex. Chief J. Mahood
- Capt. D. Homer Jr.
- Lt. G. Twehues
- Ex. Chief J. Callahan
- Firefighter D. Antos
- Firefighter S. Webster

Today, we proudly display a piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center and gifted to us by the FDNY in the main hallway of our firehouse, flanked by postcards delivered to the firehouse in the days following from Pocantico Hills schoolchildren, a letter of appreciation from the FDNY and a letter from Chief Fink written to the community in the weeks following the attacks.

Today and everyday, we vow to never forget.

09/08/2026

As we wrapped up the Labor Day weekend and began the shortened work week, Pocantico Firefighters have responded to three seperate motor vehicle accidents in less than 12 hours.

As school is back in session we’d like to remind everyone to drive carefully!

08/25/2026

As part of our weekly driver training, Engine 190 was out on the trails yesterday evening so Hilltop Drivers could practice pump ops - specifically drafting from a static water source and operating the deluge gun.

08/12/2026

08/09/2026

On Friday evening August 7th, Pocantico Hills FD E189 operated along with numerous Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland county fire departments at a major 4th alarm structure fire in the Town of Ossining.

PHFD operated on scene for 4 hours before returning to service.

P.C: Frank Becerra, M. Day

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07/08/2026

Through the very end of May into the month of June, Pocantico Firefighters have kept busy, responding to a number of alarms, including a dumpster fire, MVAs, several residential and commercial alarms, a stru-assignment, and two multi-alarm structure fires in the neighboring Tarrytown Fire District.

In addition to this, Members completed house duty, work details, three nights of bailout training with our friends (interrupted twice by alarms), attended a lithium-ion battery/electrical vehicle hazards seminar hosted by SHFD and taught by , attended a community event in the Hamlet, truck day at Pocantico Hills School, the Pleasantville Fire Department Parade, and the SHFD Clambake.

We are always looking for individuals to serve our community! Visit pocanticohillsfd.org for more info.

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06/29/2026

Please consider coming out to donate blood at the Pocantico Hills firehouse on Wednesday, July 1 from 1 PM to 7 PM.

If you cannot donate, please spread the word!

Walk-ins accepted!

05/27/2026

Pocantico Hills Firefighters, students, and community members did not let inclement weather dampen the Memorial Day services Monday, May 25th as we took the time to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.