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December 16, 2022

Operation Candy Cane 2022

Hartsdale Fire Department Engine 169 was magically turned into a big red sleigh recently for a very special visitor to the Hartsdale Fire District.

Five men in uniform, one holding a firefighter statue award, stand in front of framed photo displays on the wall.

December 15, 2022

Honoring 60 Years of Service

Captain Irwin “Win” Rosenblatt, left, was honored by the Hartsdale Fire Department for his sixty years of service to the Hartsdale Volunteer Fire…

December 13, 2022

Election Results

The results of the fire district election are:

December 7, 2022

Property Purchase Presentation Materials

A sincere thank you to the Hartsdale Neighbors Association for moderating the public forum on our upcoming bond proposal last night. The annotated…

Hartsdale firefighters' Operation Candy Cane announcement with arrows and candy cane images.

December 6, 2022

Operation Candy Cane - Dec. 10 - 9am- - 1pm

The Hartsdale Fire Department is proud to announce our annual Operation Candy Cane,
which will take place rain or shine on Saturday, December 10th…

December 1, 2022

Bond Proposal To Purchase Land Parcel At 22 South Washington Avenue – Vote On December 13

The Hartsdale Fire District seeks public approval to purchase a parcel of land and the existing building at the rear of the Central Avenue Firehouse…

November 23, 2022

Notice of Fire District Elections and Bond Issue

NOTICE FOR FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION
ANNUAL ELECTION OF
HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICT
DECEMBER 13, 2022

A sign says "Thank You Veterans" next to an American flag.

November 11, 2022

Happy Veterans Day

Thank you, Veterans, for your service, protection and support.

November 5, 2022

Fall Back

Nearly 60% of home fire deaths occur in homes without a working smoke alarm. Check your smoke alarms when you change the clock.
Smoke alarms with non…

Ghost costume promoting Halloween safety: use flashlights, glow sticks, reflective bags, and tape for visibility. Safety advice by IAFF.

October 31, 2022

Happy Halloween

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October 10, 2022

HFD Baby Sitting Class Celebrates 50 Years

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Hartsdale Fire Department’s Baby Sitting Class held its annual graduation ceremony at Station 2, on Thursday…

October 5, 2022

2023 Budget Hearing Notice

Pursuant to New York State Law, the 2023 Fire District Proposed Budget Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM at Fire District…

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October 5, 2022

A Blessed Yom Kippur

Sharing with our Jewish community blessings and joy on this most special and holiest of days.

August 23, 2022

Back to school means school bus safety

Stop For School Buses
Students who are returning to in-person learning may rely on school buses to get them to and from school safely.

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July 23, 2022

Welcome To Our Newest Probationary Firefighters

On Friday July 15 our newest Probationary Firefighters, Collin Bard, Brandon Boney and Matthew Doherty graduated from the Westchester County Career…

July 11, 2022

July Board Meeting Cancelled

The Regular Business Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners has been cancelled for July. The Board will resume its normal meeting schedule in…

American flag with fireworks and the text "HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!"

July 4, 2022

Have a Happy and Safe 4th

Here are some reminders to help Celebrate safely:
Do not leave food unattended on the BBQ
Make sure your grill is at least 10 feet away from your home

June 26, 2022

Water Supply Drill - Hydrant Use

Hydrant Use - Hartsdale- 6/26/22- 9am – 11am

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June 24, 2022

HFD hosts Lieutenant Governor for $5 million grant announcement.

On Thursday June 23th, HFD was pleased to host Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado as he announced a $5 million US Department of Transportation grant…

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June 19, 2022

Celebrate Juneteenth

"June 19th is Juneteenth, a holiday that marks a pivotal moment in our American history. This day commemorates the day the Emancipation Proclamation…

June 19, 2022

Happy Father's Day

Wishing our community, a very happy Father's Day and keep in our hearts all our father's that have passed.

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June 10, 2022

Happy Pride Month

Supporting and celebrating with our LGBTQ+ community.

A group of children in brown vests, holding American flags, participating in a parade with adults in the background.

May 30, 2022

Memorial Day 2022

After a three year absence due to the COVID Pandemic, the Hartsdale Fire Department Annual Memorial Day parade returned on Monday, May 30, 2022, to…

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May 27, 2022

Memorial Day Parade Returns on May 30th

For the first time since 2019, the Memorial Day service returns with a parade from the train station to the Central Avenue firehouse!
Please come join…

May 8, 2022

Happy Mother's Day

We hope your Mother's Day is filled happiness and loving memories.

Sunrise with "Happy Easter" text and a purple ribbon design.

April 17, 2022

Celebrate Passover and Easter

Happy blessed holiday to our community.

Autism awareness badge with puzzle pieces, Hartsdale Fire text, and a blue puzzle piece symbol in the center.

April 3, 2022

Autism Awareness Month

For information about Autism please visit Autismspeaks.org

Infographic on texting and driving: 1.6M accidents, U.S. worst ranked, 82% admit phone use while driving, causes cognitive, manual, visual impairment.

April 2, 2022

Do Not Text And Drive

Texting while driving involves all three types of distracted driving: cognitive, manual, and visual impairment – in all three instances every part of…

A group of women working together to hold a fire hose, spraying water, likely during a firefighting operation.

March 11, 2022

Honoring Women in the Fire service

'Beginning in the early 20th century, women who wanted to volunteer as firefighters were sometimes organized into separate women’s brigades. Silver…

A man in a uniform and decorative hat holding a musical instrument, likely a cornet, framed in an ornate border.

February 11, 2022

African American History Month: A Celebration of Pioneers in the American Fire Service

The oldest documents identifying government sanctioned African American firefighters were found in New Orleans, Louisiana. A devastating fire in July…

A quote by Martin Luther King Jr. about light and love overcoming darkness and hate, with his photo and Nobelprize.org watermark.

January 17, 2022

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On this third Monday of January, we celebrate and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King and his significant contributions toward securing…

Space heater warning: "Space heaters are a leading cause of home fires." Message from the International Association of Fire Fighters.

January 17, 2022

Space heater safety

Safety should always be a top consideration when using space heaters. Here are some tips for keeping your home safe and warm when it’s cold outside:

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