In the early hours of Sunday, May 21st, 2017, Tappan Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Shortly after dispatch, we were alerted, via PD, that there was a party trapped in the vehicle. Due to a mistake in dispatch, Department 11 responded and arrived on scene shortly after 21-1. 21-1501 and 21-RESCUE arrived shortly thereafter and rendered assistance ... (Full Story & Photos)

Several members of Tappan Fire Dept. took the plunge in the annual Penguin Plunge in the Hudson River in Nyack on Sunday afternoon March 5th.

It was a cold 33 degrees on the banks of the Hudson River in Nyack, as members Chris Farrell, Curt Carney, Drew Gangemi, Sean Phelan, Geoffrey Dick, Tappan Ladies Aux. President Laura Carney, as well as Cassandra Carney (Curt's wife) and Julie Hudackand, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of Wednesday, February 1st, Sparkill-Palisades Fire Department, along with Tappan, responded to a report of a house fire at 28 Closter Road, in Palisades. Upon arrival, our FAST team set up on the front lawn of the residence and proceeded sizing up the area. In the mean time, Sparkill found the fire was inside the wall of the structure, and began their attack. The fire was extinguished ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the morning of Saturday, January 28th 2017, volunteers from Tappan were requested to respond to the corner of Washington Avenue and Liberty Road to assist in the removal of one victim from an overturned vehicle. Fortunately, the victim was removed from the vehicle with no issues and transported to the hospital via ambulance.... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of Wednesday, January 18th 2017, volunteers from Tappan responded Mutual Aid in to Norwood for a structure fire. Initially called for an Engine with manpower, the request was then changed for a FAST (Firefighter assist and search team) response post-dispatch. During response, members of the FAST team were alerted to a possible "Mayday" situation involving one firefighter and a reported ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of Sunday, January 15th 2017, volunteers from Tappan responded to a two car accident in front of 98 Route 303. Upon arrival, firefighters assisted members of the South Orangetown Ambulance Corps in the removal of one victim stuck in the passenger seat of a vehicle which had ended up in a ditch. The victim was successfully removed from the vehicle and was transported to the hospital ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan wishes everyone a Safe and Healthy New Year. ... (Full Story)

Santa Claus paid an early visit to the local residents of Tappan on Saturday December 17th at their down town fire house. The many members of the fire department who contributed to the special occasion had many activities, and snacks and beverages for the children and their parents to do while they awaited Santa's arrival. Such activities were, Dart Toss, to break balloons for prizes, bottle ring ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of November 5th, 2016 at approximately 17:40 hours, Tappan F.D. was dispatched to a reported car fire on the Palisades Parkway. Upon arrival Chief Werner (21-1) established command and advised there was no car fire but a 1 vehicle accident involving a deer. As the picture indicates the deer created heavy damage to the front vehicle but luckily the driver was not injured. All units were ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members from T.F.D. participated at the 1st annual extrication field day held by the R.C.F.T.C instructor's association. It was a very hot and humid July day, but our team did a great job in handling the situation/task they were given the day of, despite the weather. Members were greeted with a car on top of another vehicle, with a victim trapped inside the buried vehicle. Throughout the morning, ... (Full Story & Photos)