| The past week has been a busy one for the Harrison Fire Department with two fires, and the Rye Fire Department has been there both times to assist in battling the flames.
On July 11 at approx 1230 PM The Harrison Fire Department was dispatched to 550 Mamaroneck Ave which is a 5 story commercial building, for smoke in the structure. The smoke in the building was caused by an underground transformer fire that has originated in front of the building. Rye Ladder 25 along with Mamaroneck Village Engine 38 were dispatched to the scene to assist in the search and evacuation of the building. There were no injuries reported and Con Ed cut power to the building for the remainder of the day.
On July 17 at approx 1244 AM The Harrison Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire at 114 Freemont Street, reported heavy fire in the rear of the structure. Chief DelSignore (Car 2161) upon arrival quickly transmitted a 10-75 (working fire) which automatically dispatches a Rye FD Ladder and Mamaroneck Village Engine 38 to standby in Harrison fire headquarters. Within minutes the fire spread quickly and car 2161 quickly brought Rye and Mamaroneck units to the scene to assist in battling the blaze. In addition Purchase FD also provided manpower and the Town of Mamaroneck provided the FASTeam. Units were on scene for several hours as the fire had damaged most of the home. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. |