Just before 5:30pm, we were called to assist with a vehicle that was stuck on the train tracks at the Old Tappan Rd crossing. We were able to raise the vehicle using air bags and stabilize it using cribbing for the tow truck to remove it from the tracks. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, December 9th, a little after 7pm we were dispatched to Rt. 303 and Kings Highway for an extrication. Chief Holihan (21-1) advised the first arriving crew there was no extrication needed. The crews put speedy dry down for a fuel leak and all crews were released from the scene a short time later.... (Full Story & Photos)

After 1pm we were called for a lawnmower that had overheated and caught fire. Chief Holihan (21-1) established command and confirmed a working lawnmower fire. The fire was extinguished quickly and all units were released from the scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

Tappan F.D. participated in 2019 RCVFA Parade which was jointly hosted by Tallman and Suffern Fire Departments. It was a good day had by all, especially since we walked out with a 1st place Best Appearing Antique and 2nd place Best Appearing Pumper trophies. Congratulations to all the winners! ... (Full Story & Photos)

The greatest calling of being members of emergency services is being there for the community in their time of need, especially when it is one of our own. On August 9th, Tappan F.D. was requested to setup a landing zone for the NYPD chopper with the Deputy Commissioner on board. He was coming into Tappan to visit the family of Detective Jerry Hunt of the NYPD, who had recently passed away due to 9/11 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the afternoon of July 17th, Orangeburg F.D. was dispatched to a hazardous materials condition at Beckerle Lumber. With a quick response Orangeburg F.D. (Dept. 11) advised they had a 300 gallon propane tank that had been struck by a forklift and had a large propane leak coming from the tank. At this point, RC Hazmat team was on scene setting up the game plan to attempt to manage this situation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

It was a sunny afternoon on July 10, when Tappan F.D. was dispatched for a vehicle extrication on Route 303 NB by Campbell Ave. On arrival, Assistant Chief Abraham advised it was a 2 car motor vehicle accident with no entrapment. Luckily the occupants of both vehicles were able to get out themselves prior to our arrival. FD members remained on scene for about 45 min. and then were placed back in service. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 5PM, Tappan F.D. was requested mutual aid to the Dynarex warehouse in Orangeburg, for 1 engine to the scene for confirmed fire in the warehouse. Blauvelt F.D. (Dept. 1) along with Orangeburg F.D. (Dept. 11) had the small fire contained. Tappan F.D. units assisted with minor overhaul and was back in service after 1 hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend we participated in NY States Recruit NY both Saturday and Sunday. We joined with the Sparkill Fire Department, Orangeburg Fire Department and the Piermont Fire Department. Sunday we demonstrated vehicle extrication and the Piermont Fire department had their dive team and high angle repelling from their ladder truck. It was yet another successful Recruit NY. We want to give a special ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 3:50 in the afternoon, Tappan F.D. was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on the Palisades Parkway. 44-control, Rockland County Fire Dispatch, alerted our first due engine, 21-1501, that police were on the scene confirming a working car fire. The crew from 21-1501 quickly began to put a hose line into action to extinguish the blaze. Due to limited water resources on the parkway, an engine ... (Full Story & Photos)