Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association

The Chiefs, Officers, and Membership of the Mohegan FD extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and the Ossining Fire Department for the sudden loss of Captain Andrew J. Panken of Ossining FD’s Washington Hook and Ladder Company #2 (Tower Ladder 42). Our thoughts and prayers to all those affected.

*Santa has Arrived* Santa Claus has arrived in town and will be at the Jefferson Valley Mall located at 650 Lee Blvd in Yorktown until 3pm today! Children will also be handed a candy cane at this event as they sit in the vehicles and the vehicles pass through the parking lot. We are located in the upper level parking lot (Rt 6 side) closer to the former Sears. Look for our Fire-Police members directing vehicles into the parking lot. *Due to Covid, this event in Yoemtown is ...in place of our annual Candy Cane Runs through the streets which would have taken place today* For health concerns please note: -All passengers must remain in vehicles at all times -No in person photographs with Santa -No children are to approach Santa -All involved MUST wear masks and remain socially distanced

*Halloween Parade* This afternoon Sat 10/31/20, Mohegan FD participated in the Jefferson Valley Mall’s Trunk or Treat Halloween Drive Thru Parade from 4pm-6pm. This event was sponsored by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce and was a big hit! Close to 500 vehicles drove through the mall parking lot on Lee Blvd in Yorktown to participate. On hand were Car 2261, 2265, 2266, 2269, Engine 255, Utility 18, Utility 69, and Utility 80. Our members handed out candy safely to children in the cars as they passed by. Photos courtesy of FF DePoala.

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Mohegan FD is on hand this afternoon at the Jefferson Valley Mall’s Trunk or Treat event sponsored by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Stop down and say hello. The event is from 4pm-6pm!

If anybody plans to trick or treat or dress up, here are some safety tips. This year is a lot different and we ask everybody to please use caution due to the risks of Covid-19. Please ensure the safety, health, and well being of everybody!

*Chimney Fire* At 3:17am this morning Friday 10/30/20 in heavy rain, Mohegan FD (volunteer and career) were dispatched to Concord Dr in Cortlandt for a reported stove fire. Upon arrival of units, a haze of smoke was found in the residence, with a red hot wood stove pipe. The fire was found to be contained to the wood burning stove, but firefighters cleaned out the wood stove to ensure that the fire was completely out. The residence, both interior and exterior, was also checke...d with a thermal imaging camera to check for any possible heat and extension. No additional heat was found and the residence was ventilated using an exhaust fan. Thankfully no damage occurred to the residence or the wood stove. The burning wood and embers from the wood stove were extinguished safely outside in the street using a water can extinguisher. Units on scene were Car 2261, 2262, 2269, 22610, Engine 256, Engine 257, Ladder 35, and Rescue 32. We remind everybody to have their wood burning stoves, fireplaces, pellet stoves, and chimneys checked and cleaned annually prior to use. Please check the link in the comments section for safety tips on chimneys. All units cleared by 4:15am. See more

Thank you to the Town of Yorktown and Yorktown Town Supervisor Matt Slater for the continued support toward our organization!

*Road Closure* Mahopac St (Rt 6N) is closed between East Main St in Jefferson Valley and Archer Rd in Mahopac Falls (Putnam County) due to a very serious motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of the Westchester County/Putnam County line. We thank Mahopac Falls Vol. Fire Department for their assistance on scene.

*TBT to 1956* Here is a newspaper clipping photo found of mostly members of Mohegan FD at an end of the season clambake held at the American Legion Hall in Yorktown in the late summer of 1956!

Entergy to Test Indian Point Siren System Buchanan, N.Y. The Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens will sound during a regular quarterly te...st of the system on Thursday, Oct. 15 between 10:30 and 11 a.m. As part of this test, sirens will sound at full volume for approximately four minutes in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties. Because this is only a test, the public is not required to respond during the siren sounding. PLEASE NOTE: Sirens are not a signal to evacuate. In an actual emergency, the sirens would sound to alert the public to tune in to a local Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio or television station for important information and direction. These stations are listed in the emergency planning booklet mailed to households and businesses in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone around Indian Point. An electronic version of the booklet is posted on the Indian Point web site, www.safesecurevital.com.

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * TIMING...Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night. * WINDS...Sustained westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph. ... * IMPACTS...Scattered tree damage along with scattered power outages are possible. This is particularly true given the fully leafed trees are more susceptible to damage this time of year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph, or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use extra caution. &&

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2020. NFPA’s focus on cooking fire safety comes in response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of thes...Continue reading

(LODD Funeral) Yesterday Saturday 9/26/20, a few members of Mohegan FD travelled upstate to pay their respects at the Line of Duty Death (LODD) funeral for Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company Inc. (Washington County) 2nd Asstistant Chief James P. Brooks Jr. At approximately 10:30am on Friday, September 18, 2020, Second Assistant Chief Brooks succumbed to injuries as a result of a mutual aid structure fire on 5/2/20. Asst Chief Brooks responded to a structure fire in Dresden, NY ...and suffered intense pain while tending to his duties as a second alarm mutual aid company. He was transport by Skenesborough Emergency Squad to Rutland Hospital in Rutland, Vermont for further evaluation. It was determined the firefighter had suffered a torn aorta and a medical flight was necessary to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. During surgery to repair the valve resulted in Chief Brooks experiencing three strokes during the procedure. These strokes left the firefighter confined to a wheelchair with only the use of his right arm. We would like to extend our condolences to the Whitehall FD, family and friends during this tough time. Photos are courtesy of JP Jones. See more

Oregon Road Closure Detour 9/22/20 Oregon Road between the Westbrook Circle and Old Oregon Rd in Cortlandt Manor will be closed Tuesday September 22, 2020 from ...7:00AM to 7:00PM for tie in construction of the water-main on Sherwood Road. Only local traffic will be allowed to pass; no thru traffic. Oregon Rd Detour signs will be posted in the affected traffic area. See more